Miriam Partington

Miriam Partington is a senior reporter at Sifted, based in Berlin. She covers the DACH region and the future of work, and coauthors Startup Life , a weekly newsletter on what it takes to build a startup. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

The number of active VCs in Europe has dropped by 30% in the last two years
News
January 16, 2025
The number of active VCs in Europe has dropped by 30% in the last two years
There may be more zombie funds on the horizon — particularly as LPs grow impatient for returns
Miriam Partington and Anne Sraders
German robotics startup Neura Robotics raises €120m Series B
News
January 15, 2025
German robotics startup Neura Robotics raises €120m Series B
The company builds ‘cognitive’ robots capable of seeing, hearing, touching and remembering
Miriam Partington
Bavaria overtakes Berlin in startup fundraising for the first time
News
January 14, 2025
Bavaria overtakes Berlin in startup fundraising for the first time
Berlin and Bavaria’s state capital of Munich have long been pitted against each other as rival startup ecosystems
Miriam Partington and Anne Sraders
Does Europe need to be more like the US?
Analysis
January 9, 2025
Does Europe need to be more like the US?
The debate has intensified at a time where Europe's economic progress has stagnated and countries are battling to dominate the next wave of critical technology
Miriam Partington
AI, deeptech and European resilience: 10 predictions for German tech in 2025
Analysis
January 6, 2025
AI, deeptech and European resilience: 10 predictions for German tech in 2025
We asked 10 founders and investors for their tech predictions for the new year
Miriam Partington
How to do employee feedback surveys
How To
December 24, 2024
How to do employee feedback surveys
It's not just enough to collate the feedback; you have to act on it too
Miriam Partington
Is the dream of electric planes over? Munich-based startup Vaeridion thinks not
News
December 19, 2024
Is the dream of electric planes over? Munich-based startup Vaeridion thinks not
The Munich-based startup, which is building an electric microliner for short-haul commercial flights, is today announcing a €14m Series A
Miriam Partington
Inside Gloucester Circus: the family office which managed to catfish London’s VC ecosystem
Analysis
December 16, 2024
Inside Gloucester Circus: the family office which managed to catfish London’s VC ecosystem
“Everyone knew of him, but no one really knew him"
Freya Pratty and Miriam Partington
'The rise of the AfD is definitely not good news for the startup ecosystem' says German startup association boss Verena Pausder
Interview
December 11, 2024
'The rise of the AfD is definitely not good news for the startup ecosystem' says German startup association boss Verena Pausder
Attracting tech talent to Germany remains a key priority
Miriam Partington
How to do an end of year review
How To
December 10, 2024
How to do an end of year review
Here's how to reflect on the year just gone, using the learnings you made along the way to create fresh goals for 2025
Miriam Partington
Neura Robotics' founder on why Germany should bet big on robotics
Analysis
December 9, 2024
Neura Robotics' founder on why Germany should bet big on robotics
Neura CEO David Reger says Germany’s industrial strength, top-tier talent and high robot adoption rates make it an ideal hub for robotics
Miriam Partington
11 Munich startups to watch, according to VCs
Analysis
December 3, 2024
11 Munich startups to watch, according to VCs
Find out the Munich-based startups investors from B2venture, HV Capital, 10X founders, Earlybird and UVC partners have on their radar
Miriam Partington
Northvolt, Lilium, Graphcore: Europe’s deeptech credentials take a battering as darlings flounder
Analysis
November 29, 2024
Northvolt, Lilium, Graphcore: Europe’s deeptech credentials take a battering as darlings flounder
2024 has been a rocky year for many of Europe's deeptech poster children
Kai Nicol-Schwarz, Freya Pratty and Miriam Partington
Austrian VC Speedinvest announces management shakeup
News
November 28, 2024
Austrian VC Speedinvest announces management shakeup
The VC business is tougher than ever — and firms that want to survive need to innovate fast, says CEO Oliver Holle
Miriam Partington
Is European tech fed up with conferences?
Analysis
November 25, 2024
Is European tech fed up with conferences?
Why some founders and investors were dreading showing up to the major conferences this year
Miriam Partington
How to manage care responsibilities as a founder
How To
November 22, 2024
How to manage care responsibilities as a founder
James Townsend, cofounder and CEO of Mobilise, gives his tips for founders on how to balance caring responsibilities with running a startup.
Miriam Partington
N26 reports first profitable quarter after customer limit lifted
News
November 19, 2024
N26 reports first profitable quarter after customer limit lifted
The digital bank forecasts a 40% increase in gross revenue in 2024 — but didn’t disclose expected losses
Miriam Partington
Former Lilium CFO joins Volocopter - as both companies hunt for a lifeline
News
November 18, 2024
Former Lilium CFO joins Volocopter - as both companies hunt for a lifeline
Volocopter previously flagged it is at risk of insolvency, while Lilium filed for insolvency in October
Freya Pratty and Miriam Partington
Founderful closes second fund of $140m to back Swiss startups
News
November 14, 2024
Founderful closes second fund of $140m to back Swiss startups
The Zurich-based firm wants to put a spotlight on Switzerland’s often overlooked ecosystem
Miriam Partington
Legal feeding frenzy mounts as US law firms clamour to sue electric air taxi startup Lilium
News
November 12, 2024
Legal feeding frenzy mounts as US law firms clamour to sue electric air taxi startup Lilium
The startup failed to win state support and filed for insolvency in October. Now, it could face legal action for allegedly misleading shareholders
Miriam Partington and Freya Pratty
13 Swiss startups to watch, according to VCs
Analysis
November 4, 2024
13 Swiss startups to watch, according to VCs
Find out the Swiss startups investors from Redalpine, Carbon Removal Partners, Vsquared, Founderful and Positron Ventures have on their radar
Miriam Partington
How to raise a Series A
How To
October 21, 2024
How to raise a Series A
We explore best practices for founders raising Series A funding right now
Miriam Partington
Family offices are increasingly interested in defence tech - but they’re keeping it quiet
Analysis
October 21, 2024
Family offices are increasingly interested in defence tech - but they’re keeping it quiet
Some family offices are still on the fence
Anne Sraders and Miriam Partington
‘It’s more inspiring than the Bay Area’: Why European founders are choosing NYC over Silicon Valley
Analysis
October 18, 2024
‘It’s more inspiring than the Bay Area’: Why European founders are choosing NYC over Silicon Valley
Aside from capital and talent, New York has an entrepreneurial spirit unparalleled in Europe, say founders
Miriam Partington

Miriam Partington

The number of active VCs in Europe has dropped by 30% in the last two years

German robotics startup Neura Robotics raises €120m Series B

Bavaria overtakes Berlin in startup fundraising for the first time

Does Europe need to be more like the US?

AI, deeptech and European resilience: 10 predictions for German tech in 2025

How to do employee feedback surveys

Is the dream of electric planes over? Munich-based startup Vaeridion thinks not

Inside Gloucester Circus: the family office which managed to catfish London’s VC ecosystem

'The rise of the AfD is definitely not good news for the startup ecosystem' says German startup association boss Verena Pausder

How to do an end of year review

Neura Robotics' founder on why Germany should bet big on robotics

11 Munich startups to watch, according to VCs

Northvolt, Lilium, Graphcore: Europe’s deeptech credentials take a battering as darlings flounder

Austrian VC Speedinvest announces management shakeup

Is European tech fed up with conferences?

How to manage care responsibilities as a founder

N26 reports first profitable quarter after customer limit lifted

Former Lilium CFO joins Volocopter - as both companies hunt for a lifeline

Founderful closes second fund of $140m to back Swiss startups

Legal feeding frenzy mounts as US law firms clamour to sue electric air taxi startup Lilium

13 Swiss startups to watch, according to VCs

How to raise a Series A

Family offices are increasingly interested in defence tech - but they’re keeping it quiet

‘It’s more inspiring than the Bay Area’: Why European founders are choosing NYC over Silicon Valley