# Spotify

How Daniel Ek is building his ‘new European dream’
Pro
Sifted View
July 20, 2026
How Daniel Ek is building his ‘new European dream’
Neko Health and Helsing have raised rounds at higher valuations than most of their US competitors
John Thornhill
Startups are hitting $10bn valuations faster — is that a problem?
Pro
Analysis
February 4, 2026
Startups are hitting $10bn valuations faster — is that a problem?
Half of Europe’s decacorns were minted this year, with some hitting the milestone quicker than ever
Tom Nugent, Ruggero Di Spigna and Jonathan Sinclair
Brunch with Sifted: Sophia Bendz — angel investor, VC partner and ex-Spotify gatekeeper
Interview
July 1, 2022
Brunch with Sifted: Sophia Bendz — angel investor, VC partner and ex-Spotify gatekeeper
The PR professional that turned Spotify into a global household brand and became the face of female investors
Mimi Billing