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Watch: Lessons from Europe’s fastest growing companies
Sifted Talks
February 18, 2025
Watch: Lessons from Europe’s fastest growing companies
Hear from Zoom, Lassie and Finn.
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How startups can embrace payments — and turn them into profits
Analysis
December 10, 2024
How startups can embrace payments — and turn them into profits
Startups can sometimes view payments as a cost centre, but with the right infrastructure they can also be a strategic asset for almost any business
Sponsored by: Primer
Navigating sustainable shipping: Startups and corporates set course to help decarbonise shipping
Analysis
October 22, 2024
Navigating sustainable shipping: Startups and corporates set course to help decarbonise shipping
Shell and two venture portfolio companies share the learnings and mutual benefits of working together to reduce carbon emissions
Paid for and produced by: Shell Ventures
20 business leaders creating step-change in their industries
Analysis
September 25, 2024
20 business leaders creating step-change in their industries
Airwallex has announced its Top 20 UK Step Changers of 2024 list
Paid for and produced by: Airwallex
Why communities need more than just founders
Analysis
December 22, 2023
Why communities need more than just founders
Founders are often the primary representatives in startup communities. Is it time to diversify roles for a more inclusive, innovative business landscape?
Supported by: BOLD community
10 built environment startups to watch
Analysis
December 7, 2023
10 built environment startups to watch
Investors are increasingly cottoning on to the potential financial upsides in the decarbonisation of the built environment
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Why a €3.5bn fund is supporting European deeptech
Analysis
November 15, 2023
Why a €3.5bn fund is supporting European deeptech
The European Innovation Council Fund has backed 159 deeptech startups across the continent to date, with a combined total of approved investments of nearly €1bn
Sponsored by: European Innovation Council
London calling: Why the city remains a major international hub for VC investment
Places
September 28, 2023
London calling: Why the city remains a major international hub for VC investment
London continues to attract VC firms despite a more uncertain market. Here’s why The Big Smoke hasn’t lost its funding fire
Sponsored by: Latham & Watkins
Risk is up due to the downturn: Here’s why it’s important to VC
Analysis
September 18, 2023
Risk is up due to the downturn: Here’s why it’s important to VC
Investors and founders explain how to manage risk in the current downturn
Sponsored by: Twistr
The state of Series A funding: Lessons for startups and investors
Analysis
September 4, 2023
The state of Series A funding: Lessons for startups and investors
We asked the experts for their predictions on the state of post-seed investing
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The great unsubscribe: What’s next for subscriptions and recurring revenue?
Analysis
August 31, 2023
The great unsubscribe: What’s next for subscriptions and recurring revenue?
Subscriptions aren’t going anywhere in a market downturn, but subscriber expectations are changing
Sponsored by: Stripe
How to approach user experience in a GenAI world
Analysis
August 1, 2023
How to approach user experience in a GenAI world
Three experts break down the most important design considerations for GenAI
Sponsored by: BCG X
Last call for entries: Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs 2024
News
July 15, 2023
Last call for entries: Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs 2024
Applications for next year’s Financial Times incubator and accelerator report are still open for a few weeks
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How founders and investors can work together to build a more inclusive ecosystem
Analysis
June 21, 2023
How founders and investors can work together to build a more inclusive ecosystem
We asked founders and investors how diversity and inclusion can be taken beyond ESG checklists
Sponsored by: Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures (MSISV)
How to navigate payroll in the on-demand economy
How To
May 18, 2023
How to navigate payroll in the on-demand economy
Remote work, regulation and revised freelancer expectations — payroll is now more complex than ever
In partnership with: Nium
As inflation spikes, where can credit cards innovate next?
Analysis
May 10, 2023
As inflation spikes, where can credit cards innovate next?
Credit card usage is on the rise — and so is inflation. How are banks supporting those in need while embracing chances to innovate?
Sponsored by: Paymentology
What role do private investors really have when it comes to ESG?
Analysis
April 28, 2023
What role do private investors really have when it comes to ESG?
From ensuring transparency to pushing for sustainable choices, private investors hold significant power in defining a company’s ESG stance
Sponsored by: Isomer Capital
“We need to be daring”: How climate tech can get us to net zero
Sifted Talks
March 23, 2023
“We need to be daring”: How climate tech can get us to net zero
Policy-makers, not-for-profits, startups and VCs all have a vital role to reach global climate goals
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Faced with tougher funding conditions, these are the options for startups in 2023
Analysis
March 22, 2023
Faced with tougher funding conditions, these are the options for startups in 2023
How can startups raise the money they need to survive — and thrive?
Sponsored by: HEC Paris
Six tips for building a trusted sales team
Sifted Talks
March 2, 2023
Six tips for building a trusted sales team
From making your first hire to getting the right accreditations, there are a range of factors to consider while building a sales team
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How startups can usher in the circular economy
Analysis
February 21, 2023
How startups can usher in the circular economy
Reusing, recycling and sharing goods can help mitigate the worst impacts of climate change. Here’s how startups can help
Sponsored by: Lowe Rental
Could venture builders be the key to building successful startups in a downturn?
Analysis
February 6, 2023
Could venture builders be the key to building successful startups in a downturn?
The expertise, strategic alliance and resources of venture builders isn’t just guiding startups through an economic storm — it’s growing them in it
Sponsored by: Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
Ecommerce in 2023: How ecommerce fulfilment providers can help D2C brands weather the downturn
Analysis
February 2, 2023
Ecommerce in 2023: How ecommerce fulfilment providers can help D2C brands weather the downturn
Could tech-savvy fulfilment companies be the saving grace for the ecommerce industry?
Sponsored by: Huboo
From ground to plate: Four investors on what’s next in foodtech and agritech
Analysis
February 1, 2023
From ground to plate: Four investors on what’s next in foodtech and agritech
VC investment has fallen, but the world urgently needs to eat in a sustainable way. Investors outline how startups could help
Sponsored by: Grand Heritage Bakery

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Watch: Lessons from Europe’s fastest growing companies

How startups can embrace payments — and turn them into profits

Navigating sustainable shipping: Startups and corporates set course to help decarbonise shipping

20 business leaders creating step-change in their industries

Why communities need more than just founders

10 built environment startups to watch

Why a €3.5bn fund is supporting European deeptech

London calling: Why the city remains a major international hub for VC investment

Risk is up due to the downturn: Here’s why it’s important to VC

The state of Series A funding: Lessons for startups and investors

The great unsubscribe: What’s next for subscriptions and recurring revenue?

How to approach user experience in a GenAI world

Last call for entries: Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs 2024

How founders and investors can work together to build a more inclusive ecosystem

How to navigate payroll in the on-demand economy

As inflation spikes, where can credit cards innovate next?

What role do private investors really have when it comes to ESG?

“We need to be daring”: How climate tech can get us to net zero

Faced with tougher funding conditions, these are the options for startups in 2023

Six tips for building a trusted sales team

How startups can usher in the circular economy

Could venture builders be the key to building successful startups in a downturn?

Ecommerce in 2023: How ecommerce fulfilment providers can help D2C brands weather the downturn

From ground to plate: Four investors on what’s next in foodtech and agritech