20 startups to watch
Sifted score
8.66-REVER
Streamlined returns for e-commerce businesses.
- Strong investor(s)
- Serial founder(s)
- Hiring
Year founded
2022
HQ
Barcelona, Spain
Latest round
Seed
€7.5m / Jun 2023Total funding
€8.4m
Sifted score
8.38-Relay Technologies
Efficient and sustainable e-commerce delivery.
- Strong investor(s)
- Serial founder(s)
Year founded
2022
HQ
London, United Kingdom
Latest round
Seed
€9.1m / Nov 2023Total funding
€9.1m
Sifted score
7.92-Medusa
Competitor price tracking for retailers.
- Strong investor(s)
Year founded
2021
HQ
Copenhagen, Denmark
Latest round
Seed
€8.0m / Jul 2022Total funding
€8.8m
Sifted score
7.75-Shop Circle
- Strong investor(s)
Year founded
2021
HQ
London, United Kingdom
Latest round
Series A
€109.1m / Sep 2023Total funding
€127.0m
Sifted score
7.67-More Growth
Reliable content on important life topics.
- Strong investor(s)
- Serial founder(s)
Year founded
2021
HQ
Warsaw, Poland
Latest round
Seed
€4.5m / Jul 2022Total funding
€4.5m
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