Opinion | Government | 21 May We want diverse founders to access the Future Fund There are concerns that the Future Fund will mostly benefit established, male-dominated, London-based businesses — but the Treasury says it hopes not.
How To | Funding | 19 May How to apply to the Future Fund Applications for the Future Fund open this Wednesday. Here are your questions, answered.
Opinion | Startup Life | 18 May Why many founders are fantasists Six big mistakes many early-stage founders make — and how to avoid them.
Analysis | Funding | 18 May Europe’s Airbnb competitor was on track for unicorn status. Then Covid-19 struck. The Plum Guide is one of many European startups which have had their funding plans derailed by Covid-19. What’s its Plan B?
Analysis | Government | 7 May The debate still raging around the UK’s Future Fund The UK government’s startup bailout package has its cheerleaders — and its critics.
News | Funding | 5 May Used laptops and Playstations are best-sellers during Covid Refurbished electronics startup Back Market is having a good crisis: it's seen sales double — and it’s raised $120m from Goldman Sachs.
News | Government | 24 Apr Support measures for startups affected by coronavirus: the ultimate resource Government-backed resources for startups in Europe impacted by coronavirus, including grants, loans and other measures.
News | Funding | 21 Apr Portugal announces €25m plan to support startups Portugal’s minister for digital transition tells Sifted about the government’s new economic relief measures to help the startup ecosystem
News | Ecommerce | 21 Apr Vestiaire Collective: is second-hand fashion the future? The fashion industry has been hit hard by the crisis — but not second-hand clothes platform Vestiaire Collective, which has just raised €59m.
Analysis | Funding | 20 Apr Term sheet turbulence: Startups on a bumpy journey Valuations are down and 'investor-friendly' terms are creeping in.
Interview | Government | 14 Apr Why France is bailing out its startups With a €4bn cash injection for its startups, France has been more generous than most in Europe. Here’s why.
Analysis | Funding | 7 Apr Southern European governments must act now to save startups Entrepreneurs say that current coronavirus response measures fall short and that many startups could disappear as a result.
How To | Fintech | 6 Apr These are the pitch decks which helped two fintechs raise $34m amid the coronavirus pandemic The founders' top tips? Leverage existing contacts, be honest and be realistic.
Opinion | Government | 2 Apr What will it take to save the UK’s startups and scaleups? The UK government urgently needs to support startups and scaleups, to protect jobs now — and in the future.
News | Funding | 2 Apr Crowdfunding platforms grapple with slowdown Seedrs and Crowdcube are focusing efforts on companies that are booming, hoping to stop investors retreating.
