Analysis

July 15, 2024

Venture debt on track for a record year

The worst days look to be behind us

Amy Lewin

3 min read

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Equity and debt funding into European startups H1 2024, Sifted
Source: Sifted H1 report
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Most active venture debt providers Europe h1 2024
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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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