Lara Bryant

Lara is a content writer at Sifted, based in London. You can find her on LinkedIn

How bio:cap is reconnecting Europe’s life sciences ecosystem
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June 4, 2026
How bio:cap is reconnecting Europe’s life sciences ecosystem
Despite capital, talent and high class research, Europe's life sciences sector remains fragmented
Sponsored by: bio:cap
Rewriting the M&A playbook: Inside Visma’s acquisition strategy
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May 29, 2026
Rewriting the M&A playbook: Inside Visma’s acquisition strategy
Rather than absorbing its targets, Visma is acquiring Europe’s early-stage tech startups and giving them the operational freedom to scale independently
Sponsored by: Visma
Fixing the BaaS bottleneck: How Papaya is redesigning fintech infrastructure
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May 28, 2026
Fixing the BaaS bottleneck: How Papaya is redesigning fintech infrastructure
Fintech infrastructure is buckling under the weight of compliance, but correspondent service Papaya is redesigning the system
Sponsored by: Papaya
The hidden cost of unstructured data — and how to fix it
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May 27, 2026
The hidden cost of unstructured data — and how to fix it
Why fixing fragmented data is the crucial first step for SMBs wanting to build a secure and reliable foundation for AI
Sponsored by: Box
Beyond a sleek interface: The new wave of European fintech
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May 21, 2026
Beyond a sleek interface: The new wave of European fintech
Fintech is no longer about building a better-looking digital bank, but about building the operating system that helps run businesses
Sponsored by: wamo
The hidden costs of hiring freelancers across borders — and how to avoid them
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May 14, 2026
The hidden costs of hiring freelancers across borders — and how to avoid them
Hiring abroad can unlock growth but shortcuts may create bigger problems down the line
Sponsored by: WorkMotion
The end of app-hopping: How embedded services are redefining the customer experience
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May 13, 2026
The end of app-hopping: How embedded services are redefining the customer experience
How weaving essential tools into one seamless, invisible system can win back time and boost retention
Sponsored by: Sage
How LEAP became a global meeting point for international tech players
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May 12, 2026
How LEAP became a global meeting point for international tech players
From networking to dealmaking, LEAP reflects the rapidly evolving tech ecosystem
Sponsored by: Tahaluf
How UK investment can transform European scaleups
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May 11, 2026
How UK investment can transform European scaleups
How can UK founders look beyond funding to successfully attract top talent and scale into new markets
Sponsored by: Department for Business and Trade
‘The tools are not being designed for them’: The AI opportunity in Europe’s trades sector
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May 8, 2026
‘The tools are not being designed for them’: The AI opportunity in Europe’s trades sector
As investment in construction tech grows, attention is turning to how AI can support trades service workers
Sponsored by: Elyos
From chargers to code: Europe’s EV infrastructure pivot
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May 7, 2026
From chargers to code: Europe’s EV infrastructure pivot
EV charging is evolving from a network of physical charging points to a software-driven energy platform
Sponsored by: AMP IT
From local to global: Navigating AI-driven expansion and compliance
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May 1, 2026
From local to global: Navigating AI-driven expansion and compliance
Startups are using AI to accelerate global expansion, but navigating regulations is quickly becoming the real challenge
Sponsored by: Vanta
How Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre is driving growth: ‘There's a lot of investors tapping into the ecosystem’
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April 29, 2026
How Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre is driving growth: ‘There's a lot of investors tapping into the ecosystem’
Oxford is cementing its position as a leading European startup hub, generating high-growth companies in biotech, drug discovery and deeptech.
Sponsored by: Saïd Business School
What’s driving the UK video gaming industry’s next wave of growth?
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April 15, 2026
What’s driving the UK video gaming industry’s next wave of growth?
Video gaming generates more than twice the revenue of film and music combined — and the UK is betting big on what comes next
Sponsored by: HSBC Innovation Banking
How France is leading Europe’s bioeconomy push
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April 14, 2026
How France is leading Europe’s bioeconomy push
Backed by public funding and a strong research base, France is fast becoming a hub for bioeconomy innovation in Europe
Sponsored by: ECBF
From hype to impact: How companies are scaling with AI
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March 27, 2026
From hype to impact: How companies are scaling with AI
Here’s how companies are turning AI from a pilot test to a core driver of growth
Sponsored by: Zoom
It isn’t just London calling. Here are the UK’s most investable regions
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March 26, 2026
It isn’t just London calling. Here are the UK’s most investable regions
Discover the regions across the UK generating excitement among investors and founders
Sponsored by: Department for Business and Trade
‘If you don't fill your roles, you're simply missing out’: The data behind Europe’s talent gap
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March 24, 2026
‘If you don't fill your roles, you're simply missing out’: The data behind Europe’s talent gap
As demand for AI, machine learning and data talent surges, a third of Europe’s founders say hiring is their biggest barrier to growth
Sponsored by: WorkMotion
‘An amazing hub for investors and customers’: How European businesses are finding success in the UK
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March 18, 2026
‘An amazing hub for investors and customers’: How European businesses are finding success in the UK
From early-stage startups to established multinationals, businesses are leveraging the UK’s Industrial Strategy and trade agreements to expand faster and reach customers around the world.
Sponsored by: Department for Business and Trade
Why the fastest AI wins aren’t coming from big enterprises
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March 17, 2026
Why the fastest AI wins aren’t coming from big enterprises
While corporates pour billions into AI, SMBs are deploying off-the-shelf tools and seeing returns in weeks
Sponsored by: Box
Blackcat CTO on the future of European fintech: multi-rail finance and operational maturity
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March 11, 2026
Blackcat CTO on the future of European fintech: multi-rail finance and operational maturity
The region’s fintechs are entering a new phase with mutli-rail stacks slowly becoming the new normal.
Sponsored by: Blackcat
Inside PLD Space’s €180m growth plan: ‘We’re working on the next generation of technology’
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March 6, 2026
Inside PLD Space’s €180m growth plan: ‘We’re working on the next generation of technology’
With its latest raise, PLD Space is scaling reusable launch vehicles and positioning itself at the heart of the continent’s push for access to space
Sponsored by: PLD Space
Leading in the age of AI: Where innovation meets responsibility
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March 4, 2026
Leading in the age of AI: Where innovation meets responsibility
As AI reshapes the future of work, Esade Business & Law School is preparing leaders to combine technological innovation with human judgment, ethics and sustainability.
Sponsored by: Esade
How equipment finance can supercharge European startups
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March 3, 2026
How equipment finance can supercharge European startups
European startups in asset-heavy sectors raised €34bn in non-dilutive funding last year
Sponsored by: Trinity Capital

Lara Bryant

How bio:cap is reconnecting Europe’s life sciences ecosystem

Rewriting the M&A playbook: Inside Visma’s acquisition strategy

Fixing the BaaS bottleneck: How Papaya is redesigning fintech infrastructure

The hidden cost of unstructured data — and how to fix it

Beyond a sleek interface: The new wave of European fintech

The hidden costs of hiring freelancers across borders — and how to avoid them

The end of app-hopping: How embedded services are redefining the customer experience

How LEAP became a global meeting point for international tech players

How UK investment can transform European scaleups

‘The tools are not being designed for them’: The AI opportunity in Europe’s trades sector

From chargers to code: Europe’s EV infrastructure pivot

From local to global: Navigating AI-driven expansion and compliance

How Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre is driving growth: ‘There's a lot of investors tapping into the ecosystem’

What’s driving the UK video gaming industry’s next wave of growth?

How France is leading Europe’s bioeconomy push

From hype to impact: How companies are scaling with AI

It isn’t just London calling. Here are the UK’s most investable regions

‘If you don't fill your roles, you're simply missing out’: The data behind Europe’s talent gap

‘An amazing hub for investors and customers’: How European businesses are finding success in the UK

Why the fastest AI wins aren’t coming from big enterprises

Blackcat CTO on the future of European fintech: multi-rail finance and operational maturity

Inside PLD Space’s €180m growth plan: ‘We’re working on the next generation of technology’

Leading in the age of AI: Where innovation meets responsibility

How equipment finance can supercharge European startups