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IQM set to go public at $1.8bn valuation

The Finnish company announced plans to list in the US via a SPAC

Scaling AI in Europe: turning challenges into strengths

European AI leaders joined Sifted for a special podcast on how the continent can win in the AI race

Deepfakes, bias and cyber attacks: How European startups are facing up to major AI risks

Much of the buzz around AI safety is currently framed by US tech giants. How are European startups approaching the topic?

18 Polish startups to watch, according to investors

Investors from Smok Capital, OTB Ventures, Cofounder VC and others share their picks

OpenClaw proves you were right about Europe

Peter Steinberger’s move to OpenAI has been interpreted in predictable ways

Can European VC portfolios weather a SaaSpocalypse?

If older SaaS companies fail to compete with AI-native startups, it could leave VCs sitting on portfolios that aren’t growing at the pace LPs like to see

Long timelines, heavy capex and zero margin for error: What makes a spacetech startup?

Building for space means navigating deeptech complexity, government support and funding timelines not designed for decade-long work

What wealth management will look like in 10 years, according to founders and VCs

AI investment portfolios, tokenised financial assets and the opening of private markets are on the cards in the next 10 years, industry experts say

12 Austrian startups to watch, according to VCs

Investors from InMotion Ventures, OpenOcean and others share their picks

Why aren't more European VCs making moves in America?

Remarkably few of Europe’s best-known VC firms have a permanent presence in the US. Those that do say it's a big competitive advantage

Judith Dada, general partner at Visionaries Club: 'I'm deeply troubled by what lies ahead for Europe'

Judith Dada sits down with Amy Lewin for this week's podcast

Quantum Systems founder sold stake in ARX Robotics prior to launch of similar product

The incident reveals a tangled web of investors and rivals in the new defence tech ecosystem

‘We are at risk’: Mistral CEO warns against US dominance in AI

Speaking at the global AI Impact Summit taking place in New Delhi, Arthur Mensch called for ‘another way’ in AI

‘We have some work to do’: Nasdaq Stockholm’s president on losing Klarna to New York

Adam Kostyal took the helm of Nasdaq Stockholm just as Europe’s IPO market showed signs of life again. But he’s the first to admit the job isn’t done yet

Video surveillance startup Vizza raises €30m Series B

The controversial tech is becoming increasingly popular as authorities double down on efforts to boost urban safety

University dropouts will be the key to European tech success

Europe’s real problem isn’t talent. It’s permission to start early.

‘Are we the baddies?’: How tech bros became screen villains

The tech-people-suck genre is in full swing — I asked industry leaders how they feel about it

Ex-DeepMind scientist seeks $1bn for ‘superhuman intelligence’ startup

The new company Ineffable Intelligence's raise is reportedly being led by Sequoia Capital

Europe is not a museum. It’s a launchpad.

Ranked: Europe’s most active public funds

Public investors were behind 30% of European startup deals in 2025

Quantonation closes new €220m fund as interest in quantum surges

Launched in 2018, the French investor is one of a handful of firms globally which are dedicated to quantum technologies

Ask Zoe: Should I join a fast-rising startup, or launch my own?

The questions 'founders-in-waiting' should ask before taking what could be an exceptional role, vs going it alone

Cleo CEO Barney Hussey-Yeo wants to build a £100bn company — and save Western democracy

The AI fintech founder believes Europe’s inability to scale tech companies at home could threaten democracy

UK government-backed photonics chip startup targets $100m+ Series B

Optalysys is exploring licensing its chip designs to leading industry players