News | Venture Capital | 13 Dec Atomico launches second angel programme The European venture capital fund has given 15 new angels across Europe $100,000 each to invest in early-stage startups — and is honing in on female founders and sustainability.
News | Venture Capital | 11 Dec Much anticipated UK venture capital fund Ada Ventures finally launches with $34m for overlooked founders But can it prove that its unconventional sourcing and selection strategy can generate big financial returns for its investors?
Interview | Government | 9 Dec Inside La French Tech Government organisation French Tech Mission is leading the way in Europe with its support package for startups. But why does it bother — and is it working? Amy Lewin meets director Kat Borlongan to find out.
News | Venture Capital | 6 Dec Octopus Ventures loses “trailblazing” associate Juliette Souliman joined the major European venture firm last year. She is now leaving to start her own fintech fund.
Opinion | Venture Capital | 5 Dec Polish startups ensnared by toxic government money State money is pouring into Polish startups, but entrepreneurs have ended up with toxic investors in their cap tables and financing tied to onerous conditions.
Opinion | Venture Capital | 4 Dec Technology is stagnating and the venture capital industry is to blame There is more and more money in tech, but when was the last time you experienced the launch of a product that felt truly revolutionary? We think the venture capital industry is to blame.
News | Investment | 20 Nov New European microfund launches; 85% of its investors are women Unconventional Ventures is a new investment company backing Nordic businesses with underrepresented founders.
Analysis | VC | 15 Nov EQT Ventures’ big startup bets As EQT Ventures raises its second fund, bringing total funds under management up to €1.2bn, we take a look at its current portfolio and try to determine how well it's performing.
Opinion | Corporate Innovation | 12 Nov Why your big-spending corporate venture strategy is all wrong Corporate venture capital fund sizes are creeping up — the median is now above $75m — but $150,000 might go just as far as $500,000 in this industry.
News | VC | 12 Nov Balderton raises new $400m fund to invest in more European heavy-hitters It’s one of Europe’s top venture capital firms but, as Balderton raises its seventh fund, we ask: what makes it different and how great, really, is its portfolio?
Analysis | VC | 12 Nov European VC firm Balderton’s heavy hitters As Balderton raises its 7th fund, we ask: how great, really, is its portfolio?
News | Events | 4 Nov Web Summit shocks with €850 sweater and €780 jumper Don’t worry, if you want to pick up a little something for your child at this year's Web Summit in Lisbon a kid’s hoodie is only €240.
Analysis | VC | 24 Oct US vs UK funds: Who makes more money? A new report casts doubt on the popular belief that US venture capital funds consistently outperform their UK counterparts.
Opinion | VC | 17 Oct European VCs are missing out on the best software deals Most Silicon Valley VCs hire partners from Microsoft, Cisco, Vmware, and Amazon. European VCs need to do the same to get a better understanding of the sector.
Interview | Investment | 17 Oct German entrepreneurs call for €5bn government startup fund German startups are not getting big cheques from local investors. They want a Macron-style scaleup fund.
Analysis | Funding | 16 Oct Europe’s top tech startups to know Sifted's team of reporters across the continent dig into the data, strategy and challenges behind the most important and dynamic startups in Europe.
