# Analysis

Europe’s generative AI startups, mapped
Analysis
September 22, 2023
Europe’s generative AI startups, mapped
Europe already has around 150 startups working with generative AI. Here's the list
Tim Smith
9 (more) women and multicultural founders to watch in 2023
Analysis
September 22, 2023
9 (more) women and multicultural founders to watch in 2023
As we enter Q4 of the year, who are the founders that investors should keep an eye on?
Sponsored by: Morgan Stanley
Three European VCs fundraising right now
Analysis
September 22, 2023
Three European VCs fundraising right now
Here are the firms that have made filings indicating a fundraise
Eleanor Warnock
25 German soonicorns to watch
Analysis
September 22, 2023
25 German soonicorns to watch
Germany has produced the second most unicorns in Europe — but who could be next to join the club? Here are the contenders
Sadia Nowshin
GPT-4 beater? What you need to know about Google DeepMind’s new AI model
Analysis
September 22, 2023
GPT-4 beater? What you need to know about Google DeepMind’s new AI model
Google DeepMind's new model could see the company win back its crown as the king of AI
Tim Smith
50% of VCs think startup M&A - and fundraising - is on the up
Analysis
September 22, 2023
50% of VCs think startup M&A - and fundraising - is on the up
A majority of the VCs who responded to our survey expect the next six months to look very like the last six months. That may not be a good thing
Orlando Crowcroft
How LeanIX’s André Christ took his Bonn-based startup into the big leagues
Analysis
September 21, 2023
How LeanIX’s André Christ took his Bonn-based startup into the big leagues
The company was acquired by German software giant SAP in a reported $1.2bn deal
Miriam Partington
Special purpose vehicles 101 — what are SPVs and how do they work?
Analysis
September 21, 2023
Special purpose vehicles 101 — what are SPVs and how do they work?
Used by angels, VCs and LPs, SPVs are becoming more common in Europe
Steph Bailey
How Estonian startups are saving the forests
Analysis
September 21, 2023
How Estonian startups are saving the forests
From putting forests on blockchain to setting up forest labs, Estonian startups are coming up with new ways of saving the country’s trees
Zosia Wanat
Inside Big Oil’s tech portfolios
Analysis
September 21, 2023
Inside Big Oil’s tech portfolios
Only a minority of oil and gas companies’ investments are working on renewable energy tech, according to Sifted analysis
Freya Pratty
European deeptech’s fastest-growing teams
Analysis
September 21, 2023
European deeptech’s fastest-growing teams
The top 10 startups with the most fresh faces
Sadia Nowshin
Want to expand into the US or Canada? This region could give you the most value
Analysis
September 20, 2023
Want to expand into the US or Canada? This region could give you the most value
Access to highly skilled talent coupled with low taxes and business costs makes Alberta an attractive option for startups and scaleups
Sponsored by: Invest Alberta
As Klarna aspires to be a global bank, affiliate marketing is its cash cow
Analysis
September 19, 2023
As Klarna aspires to be a global bank, affiliate marketing is its cash cow
Affiliate marketing is rapidly becoming an important revenue stream in Klarna’s quest to become a global financial giant
Amy O'Brien and Mimi Billing
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
Software for pests and tractors: These rollups want to buy it
Analysis
September 18, 2023
Software for pests and tractors: These rollups want to buy it
The software rollup wave is coming to Europe
Eleanor Warnock
Can Stability AI's new tool create a Taylor Swift kebab-based hit?
Analysis
September 18, 2023
Can Stability AI's new tool create a Taylor Swift kebab-based hit?
As it turns out, Stability AI’s new audio generator isn’t meant for creating silly deepfakes
Tim Smith
The list: All the software rollups in Europe
Analysis
September 18, 2023
The list: All the software rollups in Europe
More and more software rollups are emerging in Europe
Eleanor Warnock
The crucial skills every founder needs in their arsenal
Analysis
September 15, 2023
The crucial skills every founder needs in their arsenal
From delegation to getting rid of your ego, here’s how founders can grow with their company
Sadia Nowshin
Sovereign wealth fund deals projected to drop 64% in 2023
Analysis
September 15, 2023
Sovereign wealth fund deals projected to drop 64% in 2023
SWFs don’t tend to lead deals, meaning they follow the broader trend when deal count drops
Freya Pratty
Europe vs the US: How to tailor your marketing approaches
Analysis
September 15, 2023
Europe vs the US: How to tailor your marketing approaches
As companies cross the pond, marketing approaches must be tailored accordingly
Sponsored by: Brevo
From spinout to soonicorn: 19 companies on the cusp of $1bn valuations
Analysis
September 15, 2023
From spinout to soonicorn: 19 companies on the cusp of $1bn valuations
The university spinouts vying for unicorn status
Sadia Nowshin
‘It’s so bloody basic’ — how GenAI startups forgot to find a problem to solve
Analysis
September 15, 2023
‘It’s so bloody basic’ — how GenAI startups forgot to find a problem to solve
Investing in startups building big GenAI models is a “recipe for waste” says Keelvar CEO Alan Holland
Tim Smith
How circular startups are set to gain from the EU’s carbon border tax
Analysis
September 14, 2023
How circular startups are set to gain from the EU’s carbon border tax
Rotterdam is at the forefront of the transition to a circular economy — what does the new carbon border tax imply for the city and for others trying to follow the same model?
Sponsored by: Up!Rotterdam
Want to capitalise off America’s $369bn climate bill? Here’s how
Analysis
September 14, 2023
Want to capitalise off America’s $369bn climate bill? Here’s how
The Inflation Reduction Act is the largest climate package in history
Freya Pratty

# Analysis

Europe’s generative AI startups, mapped

9 (more) women and multicultural founders to watch in 2023

Three European VCs fundraising right now

25 German soonicorns to watch

GPT-4 beater? What you need to know about Google DeepMind’s new AI model

50% of VCs think startup M&A - and fundraising - is on the up

How LeanIX’s André Christ took his Bonn-based startup into the big leagues

Special purpose vehicles 101 — what are SPVs and how do they work?

How Estonian startups are saving the forests

Inside Big Oil’s tech portfolios

European deeptech’s fastest-growing teams

Want to expand into the US or Canada? This region could give you the most value

As Klarna aspires to be a global bank, affiliate marketing is its cash cow

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

Software for pests and tractors: These rollups want to buy it

Can Stability AI's new tool create a Taylor Swift kebab-based hit?

The list: All the software rollups in Europe

The crucial skills every founder needs in their arsenal

Sovereign wealth fund deals projected to drop 64% in 2023

Europe vs the US: How to tailor your marketing approaches

From spinout to soonicorn: 19 companies on the cusp of $1bn valuations

‘It’s so bloody basic’ — how GenAI startups forgot to find a problem to solve

How circular startups are set to gain from the EU’s carbon border tax

Want to capitalise off America’s $369bn climate bill? Here’s how