Alexandra Bacon

Alexandra Bacon was an editorial intern at Sifted. Find her on Twitter and LinkedIn

The 15 fastest-growing startup teams in DACH
Analysis
September 13, 2023
The 15 fastest-growing startup teams in DACH
Germany dominates the list of fastest growing teams in the DACH region
Alexandra Bacon
Can nature-based solutions be VC-backable?
Analysis
September 7, 2023
Can nature-based solutions be VC-backable?
Solving things like biodiversity loss is a critical part of the climate crisis, and investors are waking up to its importance
Alexandra Bacon
10 hydrogen startups to watch, according to investors
Analysis
September 5, 2023
10 hydrogen startups to watch, according to investors
VCs from Extantia Capital, Emerald and Aster share their picks
Alexandra Bacon
Future Fund was meant to save British startups. Now it risks bankrupting them
Analysis
September 1, 2023
Future Fund was meant to save British startups. Now it risks bankrupting them
The three-year conversion deadline is now looming for hundreds of British startups backed by the £1.14bn Future Fund
Zosia Wanat and Alexandra Bacon
15 climate software startups to watch, according to investors
Analysis
August 31, 2023
15 climate software startups to watch, according to investors
VCs from World Fund, Norrsken VC, Planet A and SET Ventures share their picks
Alexandra Bacon
11 Swiss startups to watch, according to investors
Analysis
August 22, 2023
11 Swiss startups to watch, according to investors
Find out the Swiss startups investors from Wingman Ventures, Swisscom Ventures, Verve Ventures and Redalpine have on their radar
Alexandra Bacon
Scottish startup ENOUGH raises €40m for its alternative meat
News
August 21, 2023
Scottish startup ENOUGH raises €40m for its alternative meat
Founded in 2015, ENOUGH has now raised more than €95m, making it Europe’s best-funded mycoprotein startup
Alexandra Bacon
The different carbon removal methods, explained
Analysis
August 17, 2023
The different carbon removal methods, explained
From direct air capture and carbon mineralisation to biochar and forestation, here's how carbon removal methods work
Alexandra Bacon and Freya Pratty
The 41 most promising impact startups in Europe, according to investors
Analysis
August 15, 2023
The 41 most promising impact startups in Europe, according to investors
From producing insect protein to developing electric aircrafts, here are the 41 most promising impact startups, according to investors
Alexandra Bacon
The 10 fastest-growing Spanish startups
Analysis
August 10, 2023
The 10 fastest-growing Spanish startups
Here are the 10 fastest-growing Spanish startups over the past 12 months, based on Dealroom headcount data
Alexandra Bacon
Dutch startup Meatable raises $35m to scale cultivated pork products
News
August 8, 2023
Dutch startup Meatable raises $35m to scale cultivated pork products
The company plans to launch in Singapore in 2024
Alexandra Bacon
How could a breakthrough superconductor affect European tech — and will it?
Analysis
August 7, 2023
How could a breakthrough superconductor affect European tech — and will it?
Superconductors are the new VC flavour of the month, but will the controversial LK-99 ever have a real-world impact?
Tim Smith and Alexandra Bacon
Investor updates 101: Everything you need to know
Analysis
August 4, 2023
Investor updates 101: Everything you need to know
Preparing to send your investor updates but unsure where to start, or what to include? Sifted spoke to investors and founders to find out
Alexandra Bacon
7 Finnish startups to watch, according to VCs
Analysis
August 4, 2023
7 Finnish startups to watch, according to VCs
From a tech platform for elderly care to SaaS tools for producing TikToks, here are the Finnish startups you need to know about
Alexandra Bacon
Early-stage cap tables 101: Everything you need to know
Analysis
August 3, 2023
Early-stage cap tables 101: Everything you need to know
Sifted gets the top tips on how to nail a cap table from Extantia Capital, Climeworks, Two and Mursla
Alexandra Bacon
8 Swiss soonicorns to watch
Analysis
August 1, 2023
8 Swiss soonicorns to watch
Here are eight Swiss-based startups from the country’s growing tech ecosystem that are on their way to unicorn status, according to Dealroom data
Alexandra Bacon
10 Dutch startups to watch, according to VCs
Analysis
July 31, 2023
10 Dutch startups to watch, according to VCs
From deepfake detection software to an online auction house for sports fans, these are the Dutch companies VCs have got their eyes on
Alexandra Bacon
VanMoof’s woes grow as London store repossessed by landlords
News
July 28, 2023
VanMoof’s woes grow as London store repossessed by landlords
Customers tell Sifted that they've had no communication from the company about the repossession
Sadia Nowshin and Alexandra Bacon
A/O announces first €100m close of second fund
News
July 28, 2023
A/O announces first €100m close of second fund
London-based VC firm A/O has announced the first €100m close of its second fund. It’s hoping to raise €250m in total
Alexandra Bacon
Mapping Europe’s nuclear fusion industry
Analysis
July 27, 2023
Mapping Europe’s nuclear fusion industry
Meet the startups attracting investor attention and leading the race for nuclear fusion energy
Alexandra Bacon
Where are the most popular digital nomad destinations?
Analysis
July 25, 2023
Where are the most popular digital nomad destinations?
A new report from digital nomad housing platform Flatio looks at the most popular destinations for nomads, alongside salaries and average age
Alexandra Bacon
9 Nordic soonicorns to watch
Analysis
July 24, 2023
9 Nordic soonicorns to watch
Last year, seven Nordic startups were crowned unicorns — so who could be next to reach the $1bn-valuation threshold?
Alexandra Bacon
Leading European fusion startup offered term sheet to build its tech in US
News
July 24, 2023
Leading European fusion startup offered term sheet to build its tech in US
German startup Marvel Fusion has been offered a term sheet from a US-based entity, with the caveat that it must build its demonstrator in America
Alexandra Bacon and Freya Pratty
15 robotics startups to watch in 2023, according to investors
Analysis
July 13, 2023
15 robotics startups to watch in 2023, according to investors
VCs from Kineo Finance, Breega, NGP Capital and Picus Capital share the robotics startups they've got in their sights
Alexandra Bacon

Alexandra Bacon

The 15 fastest-growing startup teams in DACH

Can nature-based solutions be VC-backable?

10 hydrogen startups to watch, according to investors

Future Fund was meant to save British startups. Now it risks bankrupting them

15 climate software startups to watch, according to investors

11 Swiss startups to watch, according to investors

Scottish startup ENOUGH raises €40m for its alternative meat

The different carbon removal methods, explained

The 41 most promising impact startups in Europe, according to investors

The 10 fastest-growing Spanish startups

Dutch startup Meatable raises $35m to scale cultivated pork products

How could a breakthrough superconductor affect European tech — and will it?

Investor updates 101: Everything you need to know

7 Finnish startups to watch, according to VCs

Early-stage cap tables 101: Everything you need to know

8 Swiss soonicorns to watch

10 Dutch startups to watch, according to VCs

VanMoof’s woes grow as London store repossessed by landlords

A/O announces first €100m close of second fund

Mapping Europe’s nuclear fusion industry

Where are the most popular digital nomad destinations?

9 Nordic soonicorns to watch

Leading European fusion startup offered term sheet to build its tech in US

15 robotics startups to watch in 2023, according to investors