# Transport

Bolt founder and Klarna board member Markus Villig on why Europe is sleepwalking into a 'disaster' on self-driving cars and physical AI
Podcast
December 11, 2025
Bolt founder and Klarna board member Markus Villig on why Europe is sleepwalking into a 'disaster' on self-driving cars and physical AI
He also explains how he's helping shape Estonia’s defence tech landscape.
Maya Dharampal-Hornby
EV charging startup Electra tops Sifted 100: France and southern Europe
News
June 11, 2025
EV charging startup Electra tops Sifted 100: France and southern Europe
Launching today, the latest Sifted 100: France and southern Europe ranks the region’s fastest growing startups
Éanna Kelly
Why European airport and aircraft innovators are jetting to the Middle East
Analysis
September 20, 2024
Why European airport and aircraft innovators are jetting to the Middle East
The Middle East is proving itself as a launchpad for innovative technologies, particularly to the business of flying
Sponsored by: Airport International Group (AIG)
French carpooling unicorn Blablacar secures €100m credit for M&A
News
April 3, 2024
French carpooling unicorn Blablacar secures €100m credit for M&A
Blablacar — one of France’s oldest unicorns — is determined to become the all-in-one app for buses, trains and carpooling in its 21 markets
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet
15 Spanish startups to watch from outside Barcelona and Madrid
Investor survey
April 1, 2024
15 Spanish startups to watch from outside Barcelona and Madrid
The Basque Country, Valencia and Málaga are showing innovation can flourish far from Spain’s two biggest tech hubs
Cristina Gallardo
European Hyperloop Center opens for first tests
News
March 27, 2024
European Hyperloop Center opens for first tests
Startups such as Spain’s Zeleros and Poland’s Nevomo expect to test their prototypes at the Dutch facility, funded by the Netherlands and the EU
Cristina Gallardo
Candela raises €24.5m to solve sea commute with 'flying' boats
News
March 19, 2024
Candela raises €24.5m to solve sea commute with 'flying' boats
The startup, backed by EQT Ventures, hopes to make public transport by sea take off again
Mimi Billing
Cabify losses increased 14x in 2022 in Spain, but revenues also grew
News
January 5, 2024
Cabify losses increased 14x in 2022 in Spain, but revenues also grew
The growth in Cabify’s losses and revenues comes as the startup boosts its investment in the Spanish market
Cristina Gallardo
BlaBlaCar’s winding road to success
Analysis
July 5, 2023
BlaBlaCar’s winding road to success
From the pandemic to failed international expansions, the French mobility company has seen plenty of setbacks. But its new strategy and big growth in 2022 had investors bullish on the future
Chris O’Brien
EV unicorn Einride tops €3bn in signed contracts as it aims to make transport green
Analysis
July 5, 2023
EV unicorn Einride tops €3bn in signed contracts as it aims to make transport green
The autonomous truck startup opened several subsidiaries in 2022
Mimi Billing
Heart Aerospace hopes to build a plane even Greta Thunberg would fly on
Analysis
February 13, 2023
Heart Aerospace hopes to build a plane even Greta Thunberg would fly on
Swedish startup Heart Aerospace has already sold 200+ electric planes to the US and Canada
Mimi Billing
Meet the startups building the Teslas of the sea
Analysis
July 7, 2022
Meet the startups building the Teslas of the sea
Five European startups that bring electrification to our waterways
Mimi Billing
Meet the startups in Y Combinator's latest intake
News
March 7, 2022
Meet the startups in Y Combinator's latest intake
From carbon capture at sea to livestream auctions, meet the European startups heading to Y Combinator this time round
Connor Bilboe
12 startups making transport greener, according to VCs
Analysis
February 21, 2022
12 startups making transport greener, according to VCs
It’s not just about escooters and EV batteries, there’s a lot more innovation going on to clean up the transportation sector.
Connor Bilboe
Why Europe is speeding ahead in autonomous shuttles
Analysis
February 16, 2022
Why Europe is speeding ahead in autonomous shuttles
Autonomous shuttles may not make your heart beat fast, but they have emerged as the most practical form of self-driving vehicles. And a handful of European companies are in the driver's seat
Chris O’Brien
Airbus plans to build three unicorn-sized scaleups a year
News
November 3, 2021
Airbus plans to build three unicorn-sized scaleups a year
The aerospace company is reorganising its innovation activities and thinks venture building will create more impact
Maija Palmer
What will our daily commutes look like, post-Covid? We asked the experts
Interview
September 1, 2021
What will our daily commutes look like, post-Covid? We asked the experts
According to mobility experts, sharing is caring — and AI will make the commute less pAInful...
In partnership with: GoTo Global
How green are Europe’s escooter startups?
Analysis
August 26, 2021
How green are Europe’s escooter startups?
From swappable batteries to carbon emissions, here’s how Europe’s escooter startups compare on sustainability.
Connor Bilboe
Exclusive: Another startup from ex-Monzonauts launches, backed by Tom Blomfield
News
July 8, 2021
Exclusive: Another startup from ex-Monzonauts launches, backed by Tom Blomfield
Packfleet wants to bring a dose of digital banking delight to the crusty old parcel delivery market.
Amy Lewin
The Big Idea: this company thinks reinventing sails will save the seas
Analysis
July 7, 2021
The Big Idea: this company thinks reinventing sails will save the seas
If the shipping industry was a country, it would be the sixth most polluting in the world.
Freya Pratty
Europe’s electric vehicle charging market sees surging investment
News
June 28, 2021
Europe’s electric vehicle charging market sees surging investment
It’s estimated that revenues from charging could hit €36bn by 2030, and investor appetite's growing.
Freya Pratty
Citymapper’s almost £200m valuation: does the crowd know better than VCs?
Analysis
May 25, 2021
Citymapper’s almost £200m valuation: does the crowd know better than VCs?
Citymapper has a much-loved product. But has for years struggled to find the right business model.
Katja Staple
After the Suez Canal blockage, Zencargo raises £30m to help build resilient supply chains
News
May 11, 2021
After the Suez Canal blockage, Zencargo raises £30m to help build resilient supply chains
Zencargo says it can help businesses build more resilient and agile supply chains.
Freya Pratty
Einride accelerates in US with $110m funding round
News
May 6, 2021
Einride accelerates in US with $110m funding round
The Swedish electric self-driving truck company says there is a business case for 30-40% of the trucking market to go electric immediately.
Maija Palmer

# Transport

Bolt founder and Klarna board member Markus Villig on why Europe is sleepwalking into a 'disaster' on self-driving cars and physical AI

EV charging startup Electra tops Sifted 100: France and southern Europe

Why European airport and aircraft innovators are jetting to the Middle East

French carpooling unicorn Blablacar secures €100m credit for M&A

15 Spanish startups to watch from outside Barcelona and Madrid

European Hyperloop Center opens for first tests

Candela raises €24.5m to solve sea commute with 'flying' boats

Cabify losses increased 14x in 2022 in Spain, but revenues also grew

BlaBlaCar’s winding road to success

EV unicorn Einride tops €3bn in signed contracts as it aims to make transport green

Heart Aerospace hopes to build a plane even Greta Thunberg would fly on

Meet the startups building the Teslas of the sea

Meet the startups in Y Combinator's latest intake

12 startups making transport greener, according to VCs

Why Europe is speeding ahead in autonomous shuttles

Airbus plans to build three unicorn-sized scaleups a year

What will our daily commutes look like, post-Covid? We asked the experts

How green are Europe’s escooter startups?

Exclusive: Another startup from ex-Monzonauts launches, backed by Tom Blomfield

The Big Idea: this company thinks reinventing sails will save the seas

Europe’s electric vehicle charging market sees surging investment

Citymapper’s almost £200m valuation: does the crowd know better than VCs?

After the Suez Canal blockage, Zencargo raises £30m to help build resilient supply chains

Einride accelerates in US with $110m funding round