Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz is a reporter at Sifted. He covers UK tech and healthtech, and can be found on Twitter and LinkedIn

Dawn Capital raises record $620m flagship fund to back B2B software startups
News
September 25, 2023
Dawn Capital raises record $620m flagship fund to back B2B software startups
Startups will have to prove profitability and efficiency earlier as the cost of capital rises, Dawn tells Sifted
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CMR Surgical raises $165m from existing investors SoftBank and Tencent
News
September 20, 2023
CMR Surgical raises $165m from existing investors SoftBank and Tencent
The raise comes after layoffs at the firm in 2023
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Will generative AI revolutionise the way VCs find deals?
Analysis
September 8, 2023
Will generative AI revolutionise the way VCs find deals?
VCs’ new favourite technology is causing a stir in the sector
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The startups founded by Babylon’s ex-employees
Analysis
September 6, 2023
The startups founded by Babylon’s ex-employees
Sifted has tracked down 10 companies founded by ex-Babylonians, from those still in the healthtech space to foodtech and blockchain-focused startups
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Babylon finds buyer for its UK business
News
August 31, 2023
Babylon finds buyer for its UK business
The sale follows weeks of turmoil and the collapse of a merger
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UK healthtech Huma to lay off nearly 10% of workforce
News
August 30, 2023
UK healthtech Huma to lay off nearly 10% of workforce
The company has confirmed that it plans to lay off around 45 employees
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The European startups in Y Combinator’s S23 cohort
Analysis
August 25, 2023
The European startups in Y Combinator’s S23 cohort
The US accelerator has taken on 108 founders from Europe
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Babylon hopes to secure a buyer by Friday as deadline to submit bids passes
News
August 22, 2023
Babylon hopes to secure a buyer by Friday as deadline to submit bids passes
The company is carrying out an “accelerated bidding process”, according to a letter sent to prospective buyers
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9 digital health soonicorns to watch
Analysis
August 16, 2023
9 digital health soonicorns to watch
Sifted dug into Dealroom data to find the most promising digital health startups that aren’t (yet) unicorns
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21 generative AI startups to watch, according to investors
Analysis
August 15, 2023
21 generative AI startups to watch, according to investors
VCs from Fly Ventures, Amadeus Capital Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Speedinvest, Earlybird and Connect Ventures share their picks
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Who's going to buy Babylon?
Analysis
August 10, 2023
Who's going to buy Babylon?
As the healthtech scrambles to find a buyer for its UK business, Sifted looks into which companies might stump up the cash
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Babylon on the brink of bankruptcy after merger falls through
News
August 7, 2023
Babylon on the brink of bankruptcy after merger falls through
The healthtech is looking to sell its UK operations, according to a company statement
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Investment Committee 101: how VCs decide to back a startup
Analysis
July 26, 2023
Investment Committee 101: how VCs decide to back a startup
VCs from LocalGlobe, Seedcamp and Octopus Ventures share how deals get done
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The 'untold hack' for attracting VCs: building in stealth
Analysis
July 25, 2023
The 'untold hack' for attracting VCs: building in stealth
But not all stealth startups want investor attention
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The 9 biggest unannounced UK fundraises of 2023
Analysis
July 20, 2023
The 9 biggest unannounced UK fundraises of 2023
More than two thirds of rounds go unannounced
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The most active LPs in Europe — that aren’t owned by a state or government
Analysis
July 17, 2023
The most active LPs in Europe — that aren’t owned by a state or government
Europe's record VC investment in the last few years has been powered by LPs — the pension funds, family offices and funds-of-funds seeking big returns. Meet Europe's biggest
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Losses rise but profitability on the horizon for digital health scaleup Kry
News
July 14, 2023
Losses rise but profitability on the horizon for digital health scaleup Kry
After a “major adjustment” in 2022, Kry is doubling down on core markets
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DiGA promised German digital health startups access to 73m patients — but slow insurers and poor adoption hold it back
Analysis
July 7, 2023
DiGA promised German digital health startups access to 73m patients — but slow insurers and poor adoption hold it back
When the DiGA law was passed it was lauded as a catalyst for the digital transformation of the country’s healthcare system
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Family offices: What an alternative to VC funding can offer founders
How To
July 6, 2023
Family offices: What an alternative to VC funding can offer founders
We asked founders and fund managers why family offices could be useful, and how to access them
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UK early-stage founders get £100m boost with launch of new fund
News
June 29, 2023
UK early-stage founders get £100m boost with launch of new fund
Fuel Ventures will look to back 60 startups are pre-seed and seed over the next 12 months
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11 medical device startups to watch, according to investors
Analysis
June 28, 2023
11 medical device startups to watch, according to investors
VCs from MIG Capital, SHS Capital, Sofinnova Partners and AlbionVC share their picks
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Babylon shareholders wiped out as healthtech agrees to delist
News
June 23, 2023
Babylon shareholders wiped out as healthtech agrees to delist
18 months after floating, the British startup will be taken private after failing to fill cash shortfall
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Early Deliveroo and Supercell backer launches new fund
News
June 20, 2023
Early Deliveroo and Supercell backer launches new fund
Boost Capital Partners has raised $30m towards a $40m fund
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15 French startups to watch in 2023, according to investors
Analysis
June 15, 2023
15 French startups to watch in 2023, according to investors
Sifted asked VCs from Singular, Iris, Sofinnova, Elaia and Ventech who they have their eyes on
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Dawn Capital raises record $620m flagship fund to back B2B software startups

CMR Surgical raises $165m from existing investors SoftBank and Tencent

Will generative AI revolutionise the way VCs find deals?

The startups founded by Babylon’s ex-employees

Babylon finds buyer for its UK business

UK healthtech Huma to lay off nearly 10% of workforce

The European startups in Y Combinator’s S23 cohort

Babylon hopes to secure a buyer by Friday as deadline to submit bids passes

9 digital health soonicorns to watch

21 generative AI startups to watch, according to investors

Who's going to buy Babylon?

Babylon on the brink of bankruptcy after merger falls through

Investment Committee 101: how VCs decide to back a startup

The 'untold hack' for attracting VCs: building in stealth

The 9 biggest unannounced UK fundraises of 2023

The most active LPs in Europe — that aren’t owned by a state or government

Losses rise but profitability on the horizon for digital health scaleup Kry

DiGA promised German digital health startups access to 73m patients — but slow insurers and poor adoption hold it back

Family offices: What an alternative to VC funding can offer founders

UK early-stage founders get £100m boost with launch of new fund

11 medical device startups to watch, according to investors

Babylon shareholders wiped out as healthtech agrees to delist

Early Deliveroo and Supercell backer launches new fund

15 French startups to watch in 2023, according to investors