# Funding

The EIC has lined up €1.4bn for deeptech investment in 2025. Here’s how it can help you
Analysis
January 7, 2025
The EIC has lined up €1.4bn for deeptech investment in 2025. Here’s how it can help you
A quick guide for European founders and investors looking to get support from the EIC this year.
Paid for and produced by: European Innovation Council
RIP: The startups that went bust in 2024
Analysis
December 27, 2024
RIP: The startups that went bust in 2024
Sifted lists 16 startups that filed for bankruptcy, insolvency or administration in 2024
Mimi Billing
The 20 largest equity and debt rounds in 2024
Analysis
December 24, 2024
The 20 largest equity and debt rounds in 2024
From €5bn green loans to massive Series C equity raises
Mimi Billing
Dilution, dissatisfaction and de-risking: Why healthtech unicorn Kry has changed its capital structure
Analysis
October 30, 2024
Dilution, dissatisfaction and de-risking: Why healthtech unicorn Kry has changed its capital structure
“Our complex capital structure was objectively a hurdle for us,” says CEO Johannes Schildt
Mimi Billing
Why Luxembourg startups are attracting investor interest
Places
October 10, 2024
Why Luxembourg startups are attracting investor interest
Small country, big cheques
Sponsored by: Startup Luxembourg
Strong tailwinds: Where pet tech investors see the best opportunities
Analysis
September 18, 2024
Strong tailwinds: Where pet tech investors see the best opportunities
From the premiumisation of pet food to veterinary services, pet tech investors call out where they see investment opportunities in the sector — and where they don’t
Adam Green
Pond-skipping: how to navigate M&A in the UK & USA with ease
Sifted Talks
September 16, 2024
Pond-skipping: how to navigate M&A in the UK & USA with ease
With tight monetary policy constricting the M&A market, striking a deal can be challenging. Here’s what you need to know.
In partnership with: Taylor Wessing
Europe’s daily deals - Thursday 5 September 2024
News
September 5, 2024
Europe’s daily deals - Thursday 5 September 2024
Our daily roundup of all of Startup Europe's most exciting fundraises
Mimi Billing
How to build your first team in the US
How To
August 2, 2024
How to build your first team in the US
Expanding into the US is the dream of many European startups, with huge upside potential if it’s a success. But there is a lot that can go wrong
Sponsored by: J.P. Morgan Innovation Economy
How to get in front of investors
How To
July 29, 2024
How to get in front of investors
You have a great startup, but how do you get investors to notice you?
In partnership with: Barclays
How to crowdfund
How To
June 26, 2024
How to crowdfund
Sonia Kaurah, Tala Thrive’s founder and CEO, shares her top tips
Anisah Osman Britton
IPOs and more late stage funding: The state of the market, in data
Analysis
June 18, 2024
IPOs and more late stage funding: The state of the market, in data
The market is beginning to show signs of recovery despite a difficult fundraising environment in 2023
Sponsored by: Latham & Watkins
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
How this founder brought his startup back from bankruptcy
Interview
March 15, 2024
How this founder brought his startup back from bankruptcy
How Alexander Hjertström bought all assets of his bankrupt startup Airinum for a second go
Mimi Billing
EU and UK chip designers team up in bid to compete globally
News
March 13, 2024
EU and UK chip designers team up in bid to compete globally
British startups gain access to EU semiconductors scheme in pan-European bid to compete with the world’s top players
Cristina Gallardo
I raised £650k as a first-time founder — here’s how I did it
Opinion
February 28, 2024
I raised £650k as a first-time founder — here’s how I did it
From finding the best accelerators to organising your cap table, it is important to get early fundraising right
Zareen Ali
Europe’s government grant system is not fit for purpose. Startups deserve better
Opinion
February 22, 2024
Europe’s government grant system is not fit for purpose. Startups deserve better
Applying for grants in Europe is like being a gladiator — you have to be prepared to bleed
Diane Gilpin
Seedrs lays off 15% of its European workforce
News
January 23, 2024
Seedrs lays off 15% of its European workforce
As part of the restructuring, the crowdfunding platform is leaving Spain and Sweden
Mimi Billing
China launches charm offensive over Spain’s deeptech
News
January 19, 2024
China launches charm offensive over Spain’s deeptech
China makes “surprising” appearance at Spanish deeptech conference
Cristina Gallardo
EIC to ramp up deals in first half of 2024
News
January 18, 2024
EIC to ramp up deals in first half of 2024
AI, quantum and semiconductor startups likely to become big winners of European Innovation Council support
Cristina Gallardo
M&A activity is likely to skyrocket in 2024 — how is financing changing?
Analysis
January 17, 2024
M&A activity is likely to skyrocket in 2024 — how is financing changing?
With interest rates remaining high and growth funding low, debt is likely to play a role in the M&A market this year
Sponsored by: Claret Capital Partners
A big month for energy, but fintech and healthtech lose their shine: December’s seed wrapup
Analysis
January 5, 2024
A big month for energy, but fintech and healthtech lose their shine: December’s seed wrapup
Muted activity in the festive season
Shubham Jaipuria
How EU funded projects can help AI startups
Analysis
December 21, 2023
How EU funded projects can help AI startups
Right now, nothing is hotter in tech than AI. But it’s hard for startups to finance the development and adoption of AI solutions. EU funding programmes can help close these gaps
Sponsored by: BonsAPPs
The hidden cost of fundraising: Over a third of European startups pay fees of some kind to their investors to get a deal done
Analysis
December 15, 2023
The hidden cost of fundraising: Over a third of European startups pay fees of some kind to their investors to get a deal done
And 51% of European startups need to close their next funding round within six months...
Amy Lewin

# Funding

The EIC has lined up €1.4bn for deeptech investment in 2025. Here’s how it can help you

RIP: The startups that went bust in 2024

The 20 largest equity and debt rounds in 2024

Dilution, dissatisfaction and de-risking: Why healthtech unicorn Kry has changed its capital structure

Why Luxembourg startups are attracting investor interest

Strong tailwinds: Where pet tech investors see the best opportunities

Pond-skipping: how to navigate M&A in the UK & USA with ease

Europe’s daily deals - Thursday 5 September 2024

How to build your first team in the US

How to get in front of investors

How to crowdfund

IPOs and more late stage funding: The state of the market, in data

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

How this founder brought his startup back from bankruptcy

EU and UK chip designers team up in bid to compete globally

I raised £650k as a first-time founder — here’s how I did it

Europe’s government grant system is not fit for purpose. Startups deserve better

Seedrs lays off 15% of its European workforce

China launches charm offensive over Spain’s deeptech

EIC to ramp up deals in first half of 2024

M&A activity is likely to skyrocket in 2024 — how is financing changing?

A big month for energy, but fintech and healthtech lose their shine: December’s seed wrapup

How EU funded projects can help AI startups

The hidden cost of fundraising: Over a third of European startups pay fees of some kind to their investors to get a deal done