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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
# Deeptech
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
# Startup Life
Why is applying for EU funding such a nightmare?
Opinion
September 22, 2023
Why is applying for EU funding such a nightmare?
The EU's definition of 'great' is ‘safe’, with just a flirtatious wink at innovation, and all wrapped up in a nice thick blanket of bureaucracy
# Funding
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
# Venture Capital
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
# Venture Capital
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
# Deeptech
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
# Venture Capital
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
# Startup Life
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
# Venture Capital
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
# Climate Tech
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
# Climate Tech
Selling SVB to HSBC was the wrong decision for UK startups, says OakNorth CEO
Interview
September 21, 2023
Selling SVB to HSBC was the wrong decision for UK startups, says OakNorth CEO
The CEO of one of Europe’s rare profitable unicorns says the bank is too big to support high growth companies as well as an OakNorth-SVB tie-up would have
# Fintech
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
# Deeptech
Pet tech raises €14m Series A to tackle the unexplored European supplements market
News
September 21, 2023
Pet tech raises €14m Series A to tackle the unexplored European supplements market
The pet wellness space is in good health
# Consumer
I moved to Europe and built my VC network from scratch. Here's how
Opinion
September 21, 2023
I moved to Europe and built my VC network from scratch. Here's how
Building a network is about quality — not quantity. Make sure the people you are connecting with will be allies both in good times and bad
# Venture Capital
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
# Startup Life
Atomico backs GenAI healthcare assistant Corti’s Series B
News
September 20, 2023
Atomico backs GenAI healthcare assistant Corti’s Series B
“We are active in 150k patient meetings a day”, Corti’s cofounder says
# Healthtech
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
# Healthtech
EU’s €20m Ukrainian grant scheme delayed amid conflict of interest complaint
News
September 20, 2023
EU’s €20m Ukrainian grant scheme delayed amid conflict of interest complaint
Despite claims that the funding would be fast-tracked, the EU has not even selected the startups that will receive the cash, Sifted has learned
# Public & Academic
Solo GP Finn Murphy raising $20m fund to help European startups make it in the US
News
September 20, 2023
Solo GP Finn Murphy raising $20m fund to help European startups make it in the US
The former Frontline partner joins the growing pack of solo GPs
# Venture Capital
Revolut will miss annual accounts deadline for second year running
News
September 19, 2023
Revolut will miss annual accounts deadline for second year running
Neobank has been given three more months and must file by the end of the year
# Fintech
The VC slowdown: Is it set to get even worse?
Sifted Talks
September 19, 2023
The VC slowdown: Is it set to get even worse?
As the funding slump continues, Hoxton Ventures’ Hussein Kanji shares his outlook on the future of VC investing
# Venture Capital
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
# Fintech
Lightspeed leads $27m round for carbon accounting startup Plan A
News
September 19, 2023
Lightspeed leads $27m round for carbon accounting startup Plan A
Plan A works with companies including Deutsche Bank, BMW, Sorare and N26
# Climate Tech

Latest from Sifted

Europe’s generative AI startups, mapped

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

Why is applying for EU funding such a nightmare?

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

Selling SVB to HSBC was the wrong decision for UK startups, says OakNorth CEO

European deeptech’s fastest-growing teams

Pet tech raises €14m Series A to tackle the unexplored European supplements market

I moved to Europe and built my VC network from scratch. Here's how

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

Atomico backs GenAI healthcare assistant Corti’s Series B

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

EU’s €20m Ukrainian grant scheme delayed amid conflict of interest complaint

Solo GP Finn Murphy raising $20m fund to help European startups make it in the US

Revolut will miss annual accounts deadline for second year running

The VC slowdown: Is it set to get even worse?

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

Lightspeed leads $27m round for carbon accounting startup Plan A