# Finance

Japan’s biggest bank wants Europe’s scaleups
Pro
Interview
November 11, 2025
Japan’s biggest bank wants Europe’s scaleups
Megabank MUFG launched a specialised unit to target Europe’s fastest-growing startups last year
Tom Matsuda
$100m revenue companies growing at 20% is “not what investors are focused on,” says Goldman Sachs
Pro
Interview
May 30, 2025
$100m revenue companies growing at 20% is “not what investors are focused on,” says Goldman Sachs
The average company going public today is valued in the $5-10bn range, compared to $1-2bn a decade ago
Miriam Partington
Founder to investor: How to start investing your personal wealth
How to
November 12, 2024
Founder to investor: How to start investing your personal wealth
Founders are typically familiar with their businesses' finances but may have less of a grasp on their personal financial situation
Paid for and produced by: Citi Private Bank
New listings rules come into force in the UK
News
July 29, 2024
New listings rules come into force in the UK
But will they make any difference to the lacklustre IPO market?
Amy Lewin
What is a wealth partner and why do founders need one?
Analysis
May 24, 2024
What is a wealth partner and why do founders need one?
Large liquidity events can potentially transform a founder’s wealth — but who do you turn to as you seek to preserve and grow what you’ve worked so hard to create?
Sponsored by: Citi Private Bank
Exit season: How to prepare your startup for the M&A wave
Sifted Talks
March 19, 2024
Exit season: How to prepare your startup for the M&A wave
M&A might be going back to the pre-pandemic ‘normal’ — are you ready?
In partnership with: Latham & Watkins
‘Everyone is so scared of downrounds’: A startup banker on the current market
Interview
March 9, 2023
‘Everyone is so scared of downrounds’: A startup banker on the current market
Lazard’s cohead of venture and growth banking on where we are on the cycle and why he doesn’t like the word unique
Eleanor Warnock
How to control your startup’s SaaS subscription costs
Analysis
December 16, 2022
How to control your startup’s SaaS subscription costs
Companies are bloated with underused software. What steps can you take to manage your software — and subscribe to only what you need — as you look to trim ?
Sponsored by: Cledara
Why you should invest in embedded finance in the downturn
Analysis
November 14, 2022
Why you should invest in embedded finance in the downturn
Is the fintech trend resilient and can it help your company survive the downturn?
Sponsored by: Enfuce
“Everyone’s a fintech now”… or are they? Why embedded finance is harder than it looks
Sifted Talks
September 14, 2021
“Everyone’s a fintech now”… or are they? Why embedded finance is harder than it looks
Embedded finance is the new hot trend but requires trust and tech expertise. Experts from Nium, Pleo, Weavr and HomeToGo weigh in.
Tom Ritchie
IP financing: What it is, and why your startup might need it
How to
September 14, 2021
IP financing: What it is, and why your startup might need it
Most of what makes up today’s business’ value is intangible, like patents, trademarks and algorithms. So how can you use these assets to get financing?
Sponsored by: Aon
European startups flex their acquisition muscles with €1bn splurge
Analysis
August 13, 2021
European startups flex their acquisition muscles with €1bn splurge
More European tech companies are using acquisition as a growth strategy.
Eleanor Warnock
The quiet battle raging around open banking
Analysis
August 2, 2021
The quiet battle raging around open banking
Open banking aims to give users more access to their financial data. But it comes at a cost, prompting a debate around whether startups should make a business from it, and how to protect consumers.
Sponsored by: Nordigen
4 cashflow management issues businesses face — and how to solve them
How to
June 25, 2021
4 cashflow management issues businesses face — and how to solve them
Poor cashflow is the bane of many businesses. Here’s how to fix yours.
Sponsored by: TIS
What’s venture debt? 6 insights from our panel on debt vs equity
Sifted Talks
June 2, 2021
What’s venture debt? 6 insights from our panel on debt vs equity
Venture debt can help you extend your runway and weather storms like the pandemic — but make sure to read the fine print.
Poppy Koronka
7 insights from our panel on Gen Z finance
Sifted Talks
May 25, 2021
7 insights from our panel on Gen Z finance
The battle for Gen Z’s wallets rages on. Here’s what the experts have to say about it.
Poppy Koronka
4 things fintechs need to know about Gen Z
Analysis
May 14, 2021
4 things fintechs need to know about Gen Z
They’re growing up — but how are they spending, saving and investing their money?
Sponsored by: Mitek
Four mistakes growing startups make when setting up their company spending
Interview
May 7, 2021
Four mistakes growing startups make when setting up their company spending
We spoke to Jeppe Rindom, CEO and cofounder of Pleo, to find out how fast growing startups can manage their company spending without it leading to chaos.
In partnership with: Pleo
Inside the next big trend in wealth management
Interview
April 1, 2021
Inside the next big trend in wealth management
Embedded wealth management lets users grow their wealth, and gives fintechs a new channel to engage with their customers.
Sponsored by: Aion Bank
4 ways banks can work better with fintechs
Analysis
March 26, 2021
4 ways banks can work better with fintechs
Fintechs feel their bank partners have left them in the lurch. Can David and Goliath finally get along?
In partnership with: ClearBank
6 tips for using data to grow your startup
Sifted Talks
March 18, 2021
6 tips for using data to grow your startup
Tracking the right data is critical to a startup’s success — don’t waste time tracking the wrong stuff.
Sponsored by: Toucan Toco
The fintech offering free API that could help millions access credit
Interview
January 25, 2021
The fintech offering free API that could help millions access credit
Latvian fintech startup Nordigen is riding the wave of open banking, and is now offering free access to raw banking data
Sponsored by: Microsoft
Top dog from LVMH joins French crypto startup Ledger
News
December 1, 2020
Top dog from LVMH joins French crypto startup Ledger
French cryptocurrencies startup Ledger is hiring ex-Apple and LVMH exec Ian Rogers. Could a bitcoin gadget be the next tech hit?
Marie Mawad in Paris
Sex workers should be turning to fintechs, but cash is still queen
Opinion
November 23, 2020
Sex workers should be turning to fintechs, but cash is still queen
Why haven't fintechs developed safe payment mechanisms for sex workers?
Secret Columnist

# Finance

Japan’s biggest bank wants Europe’s scaleups

$100m revenue companies growing at 20% is “not what investors are focused on,” says Goldman Sachs

Founder to investor: How to start investing your personal wealth

New listings rules come into force in the UK

What is a wealth partner and why do founders need one?

Exit season: How to prepare your startup for the M&A wave

‘Everyone is so scared of downrounds’: A startup banker on the current market

How to control your startup’s SaaS subscription costs

Why you should invest in embedded finance in the downturn

“Everyone’s a fintech now”… or are they? Why embedded finance is harder than it looks

IP financing: What it is, and why your startup might need it

European startups flex their acquisition muscles with €1bn splurge

The quiet battle raging around open banking

4 cashflow management issues businesses face — and how to solve them

What’s venture debt? 6 insights from our panel on debt vs equity

7 insights from our panel on Gen Z finance

4 things fintechs need to know about Gen Z

Four mistakes growing startups make when setting up their company spending

Inside the next big trend in wealth management

4 ways banks can work better with fintechs

6 tips for using data to grow your startup

The fintech offering free API that could help millions access credit

Top dog from LVMH joins French crypto startup Ledger

Sex workers should be turning to fintechs, but cash is still queen