# 20VC

Can tech media survive the rise of AI and influencers?

Media founders and execs discussed the changing business of news at Sifted Summit in London

Bots bouncers: the startups deciding what AI agents can do

Funding for European startups that secure AI agents has grown sixfold this year, and the big security vendors are already buying them. 

Harry Stebbings on 996 regrets, political ambitions and building a personal brand

Harry Stebbings needs little introduction. The founder of 20VC has built a venture and media empire, and a reputation for punchy takes.

SAP to acquire AI startup TechWolf for undisclosed sum

Software giant says deal marks biggest acquisition of VC-backed software startup in Belgian history

Harry Stebbings: ‘I regret 996 in many ways’

Speaking on stage at Sifted Summit, the 20VC podcast host and investor walks back earlier commitment to the intense working practice

Europe’s leading pre-seed investors in 2026

From London to Helsinki: the VC funds consistently backing Europe's earliest-stage startups

Europe’s 50 most active equity investors in H1 2026

Will Europe’s VCs catch up to the influencer craze?

VCs on both sides of the Atlantic are increasingly interested in influencer-investors, but some say “Europe is two years behind" the US

European legaltech mapped: 60+ startups evolving how legal work gets done

From London to Paris, Sifted’s market map of Europe’s legaltech landscape categorises 60+ startups building across legal OS, contract lifecycle management, litigation, patents and legal support for individuals

Peec AI brought the SF mindset to Berlin. Can it fend off its rivals?

The German startup touts its ARR, speedy hiring and fast growth. Can its AI search platform ward off the competition?

Exclusive: Startups and VCs call on EU to pause AI Act rollout

Synthesia, Lovable and Harry Stebbings among signatories warning startups could ditch Europe

Europe must hit pause on the AI Act

Startup leaders and investors call on EU to 'stop the clock' on sweeping new rules