# Scale up Europe

The Scale Up Europe initiative explores how Europe can propel its startups to the next level through key drivers from deeptech to talent.

Nearly €80bn of public money is flooding into European VCs and startups. Is it what the market needs?
Pro
Analysis
April 17, 2026
Nearly €80bn of public money is flooding into European VCs and startups. Is it what the market needs?
Some investors are cautious about the influx of public money, arguing other systemic changes are needed instead
Anne Sraders
The European heavyweights hitting over $1bn in revenue
Pro
List
November 25, 2025
The European heavyweights hitting over $1bn in revenue
Sifted found just six mega earning tech companies — and three aiming to hit the milestone by the end of 2025
Ruggero Di Spigna
How to contact Sifted securely
How to
June 14, 2023
How to contact Sifted securely
Some of our biggest stories have come from confidential and anonymous tip-offs from readers. If you have something to share with us, here’s how to do so
Sifted reporters
The future of startup-corporate collaboration
Interview
July 1, 2021
The future of startup-corporate collaboration
Are European corporates ready to step up and work more closely with startups? The Covid pandemic is likely to act as an accelerator.
Marie Mawad in Paris
Tax credits and 20 other ideas to spawn tech giants in Europe
News
June 15, 2021
Tax credits and 20 other ideas to spawn tech giants in Europe
As part of Scale-Up Europe, 170+ entrepreneurs, investors and innovators in Europe have drafted a 21-step plan, with the goal of spawning 10 tech giants each worth €100bn+ within the decade.
Marie Mawad in Paris
Sifted's deep-dive into the Scale-Up Europe initiative
News
June 15, 2021
Sifted's deep-dive into the Scale-Up Europe initiative
As part of Scale-Up Europe, entrepreneurs, investors and innovators have drafted a plan for scaling European startups into giants. Here's a recap of Sifted's coverage.
Marie Mawad in Paris
Is bureaucracy chasing talent away from Europe?
Interview
April 28, 2021
Is bureaucracy chasing talent away from Europe?
One of Europe's more pressing questions: how to attract top-notch global tech talent. Another to figure out is diversity.
Marie Mawad in Paris
Why scientists go to deeptech
Interview
April 22, 2021
Why scientists go to deeptech
What comes after attending the world’s best maths school? For more and more of Europe’s top scientists, it's creating a deeptech startup.
Marie Mawad in Paris
Can Europe turn record startup investments into a sure thing?
Analysis
March 2, 2021
Can Europe turn record startup investments into a sure thing?
Covid-19 didn't scare investors away from European startups. Now, what does Europe have to do to take startups funding to the next level?
Marie Mawad in Paris
Not everyone can become an entrepreneur in Europe
Analysis
February 26, 2021
Not everyone can become an entrepreneur in Europe
The lack of diversity is a huge problem in tech, including in Europe. But what's the fix?
Marie Mawad in Paris
Contracts, scale and money: why European startups need corporates
Analysis
February 24, 2021
Contracts, scale and money: why European startups need corporates
Europe needs to figure out how to get its startups and well-established companies to work together more, and in deeper collaboration.
Marie Mawad in Paris
Europe’s deeptech challenge: turning brilliant brains into breakthrough tech
Analysis
February 22, 2021
Europe’s deeptech challenge: turning brilliant brains into breakthrough tech
Here are the key questions Europe needs to answer before it can spawn the next wave of innovation that matters.
Marie Mawad in Paris

# Scale up Europe

Nearly €80bn of public money is flooding into European VCs and startups. Is it what the market needs?

The European heavyweights hitting over $1bn in revenue

How to contact Sifted securely

The future of startup-corporate collaboration

Tax credits and 20 other ideas to spawn tech giants in Europe

Sifted's deep-dive into the Scale-Up Europe initiative

Is bureaucracy chasing talent away from Europe?

Why scientists go to deeptech

Can Europe turn record startup investments into a sure thing?

Not everyone can become an entrepreneur in Europe

Contracts, scale and money: why European startups need corporates

Europe’s deeptech challenge: turning brilliant brains into breakthrough tech