# Funding

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
Violetta Bonenkamp
The state of Series A funding: Lessons for startups and investors
Analysis
September 4, 2023
The state of Series A funding: Lessons for startups and investors
We asked the experts for their predictions on the state of post-seed investing
Sifted
Europe needs startups to solve big problems — who will back them?
Analysis
August 22, 2023
Europe needs startups to solve big problems — who will back them?
Europe needs startups to solve problems that really matter – who will back them? Sifted asked several speakers ahead of Sifted Summit in October
Sophie Rowe
The state of pre-seed funding: What should founders actually focus on?
Sifted Talks
May 30, 2023
The state of pre-seed funding: What should founders actually focus on?
With longer and larger rounds becoming the norm, we looked into how founders should approach pre-seed fundraising
Aruni Sunil
Snapshot of UK spinouts finds shrinking equity stakes and new university hubs
News
May 18, 2023
Snapshot of UK spinouts finds shrinking equity stakes and new university hubs
Cities like Manchester and Bristol are also emerging as attractive spinout hubs
Kabir Agarwal
German startup Blinkist acquired by Australian content company Go1
News
May 8, 2023
German startup Blinkist acquired by Australian content company Go1
"This isn't a downturn story or a race for survival"
Kabir Agarwal
Series B funding: What it is and how you raise it in 2023
Analysis
April 21, 2023
Series B funding: What it is and how you raise it in 2023
Sifted taps the experts to find out everything you need to know
Kai Nicol-Schwarz
Why corporate contracts matter — and the reality of securing them
Analysis
April 19, 2023
Why corporate contracts matter — and the reality of securing them
In bleak market conditions, how can startups secure corporate contracts for growth?
Sponsored by: Wayra
The UK business loans and grants available for startups
Analysis
March 24, 2023
The UK business loans and grants available for startups
Searching for loans or grants designed to support startups in the UK? Look no further: here's a bumper list of the ones on offer
Jessica Rawnsley
Faced with tougher funding conditions, these are the options for startups in 2023
Analysis
March 22, 2023
Faced with tougher funding conditions, these are the options for startups in 2023
How can startups raise the money they need to survive — and thrive?
Sponsored by: HEC Paris
What’s the best way to raise emergency funding for SVB-affected startups?
Analysis
March 12, 2023
What’s the best way to raise emergency funding for SVB-affected startups?
Dozens of loan providers have swooped in with financing solutions for cash-strapped startups — but some say there are better options
Amy O'Brien and Tim Smith
Convertible loan notes: What are they? And should you take one?
Analysis
March 9, 2023
Convertible loan notes: What are they? And should you take one?
The good, the bad and the term sheets
Steph Bailey
You’ve just raised pre-seed funding — how should you spend it?
Analysis
February 24, 2023
You’ve just raised pre-seed funding — how should you spend it?
Looking for advice on how to use your pre-seed funding? Founders and VCs share their insights on what to do after you've bagged the cash
Kirstie Pickering
Series A funding for startups: What VCs want to see from founders in 2023
How To
February 3, 2023
Series A funding for startups: What VCs want to see from founders in 2023
Looking to boost your startup’s growth with a Series A round? Here’s everything you need to know, from when to raise to how to find the right investors
Aruni Sunil
Don’t count SPACs out yet, European dealmakers say
Analysis
December 21, 2022
Don’t count SPACs out yet, European dealmakers say
SPAC numbers have fallen but they could still tempt founders — and level-headed investors
Selin Bucak
How do startup valuations actually work?
Analysis
December 13, 2022
How do startup valuations actually work?
Enterprise value is at the forefront of everyone’s minds right now. But how exactly does valuing a startup work? And what happens when the market is in turmoil?
Amy O'Brien
The market for IPOs is dead — or is it?
Analysis
November 30, 2022
The market for IPOs is dead — or is it?
These startups are going against the tide
Mimi Billing
Should startups still be prioritising growth? Six tips for founders
Sifted Talks
November 2, 2022
Should startups still be prioritising growth? Six tips for founders
Runway is important, but don’t obsess over it
Sifted
Preparing for a fundraise? Here’s how founders can do the pre-raise legwork
How To
October 28, 2022
Preparing for a fundraise? Here’s how founders can do the pre-raise legwork
Because sadly, it’s not as easy as just launching a round and rolling in the cash
Sadia Nowshin
Late-stage and looking for investment? What startups need to know after Series B
Analysis
October 27, 2022
Late-stage and looking for investment? What startups need to know after Series B
Investors and founders share their tips on getting investment as a late-stage startup
Sponsored by: OTPP
How to expand into new markets during a slowdown
Analysis
October 14, 2022
How to expand into new markets during a slowdown
Don’t let the slowing of Europe’s tech scene deter your next expansion move
Sponsored by: Sendinblue
Get to a 36-month runway: Key takeaways from Sifted Summit
Analysis
October 13, 2022
Get to a 36-month runway: Key takeaways from Sifted Summit
How to manage extended runways, dilution and how to get your pitch deck to stand out
Mimi Billing
Should I stay or should I go? Why CEE founders move their startups abroad
Analysis
September 30, 2022
Should I stay or should I go? Why CEE founders move their startups abroad
Moving startups’ headquarters from central and eastern Europe to the West has become a common practice among the region’s founders
Zosia Wanat
What does Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget mean for UK startups?
Analysis
September 23, 2022
What does Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget mean for UK startups?
Investors and founders are encouraged by some of the new chancellor's plans
Amy O'Brien

# Funding

Why is applying for EU funding such a nightmare?

The state of Series A funding: Lessons for startups and investors

Europe needs startups to solve big problems — who will back them?

The state of pre-seed funding: What should founders actually focus on?

Snapshot of UK spinouts finds shrinking equity stakes and new university hubs

German startup Blinkist acquired by Australian content company Go1

Series B funding: What it is and how you raise it in 2023

Why corporate contracts matter — and the reality of securing them

The UK business loans and grants available for startups

Faced with tougher funding conditions, these are the options for startups in 2023

What’s the best way to raise emergency funding for SVB-affected startups?

Convertible loan notes: What are they? And should you take one?

You’ve just raised pre-seed funding — how should you spend it?

Series A funding for startups: What VCs want to see from founders in 2023

Don’t count SPACs out yet, European dealmakers say

How do startup valuations actually work?

The market for IPOs is dead — or is it?

Should startups still be prioritising growth? Six tips for founders

Preparing for a fundraise? Here’s how founders can do the pre-raise legwork

Late-stage and looking for investment? What startups need to know after Series B

How to expand into new markets during a slowdown

Get to a 36-month runway: Key takeaways from Sifted Summit

Should I stay or should I go? Why CEE founders move their startups abroad

What does Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget mean for UK startups?