# Startups

M&A advisors: Who to bring in when you’re looking to sell
Analysis
October 3, 2023
M&A advisors: Who to bring in when you’re looking to sell
M&A professionals predict that European startup consolidation will gain speed in the fourth quarter. But startups looking to sell can’t do it on their own
Amy O'Brien
UiPath’s cofounder uses GenAI to write poetry. That’s just the beginning
Interview
September 28, 2023
UiPath’s cofounder uses GenAI to write poetry. That’s just the beginning
Daniel Dines tells Sifted that he wants to tap the AI wave and see UiPath become a $5bn business
Zosia Wanat
4 ways CFOs can adapt to the downturn — and their changing role
Analysis
September 26, 2023
4 ways CFOs can adapt to the downturn — and their changing role
CFOs need to adapt rapidly to the growing needs of their role in shifting market conditions
Sponsored by: Mangopay
25 deeptech startups at the heart of Europe’s tech sovereignty
Analysis
September 26, 2023
25 deeptech startups at the heart of Europe’s tech sovereignty
Companies on our list have raised more than $100m from investors and are working on areas that will help Europe remain competitive
Cristina Gallardo
You might not be ready for that hiring spree
Opinion
September 25, 2023
You might not be ready for that hiring spree
Thinking of spending that Series A on hiring a bunch of people? Think again
JooBee Yeow
9 (more) women and multicultural founders to watch in 2023
Analysis
September 22, 2023
9 (more) women and multicultural founders to watch in 2023
As we enter Q4 of the year, who are the founders that investors should keep an eye on?
Sponsored by: Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures (MSISV)
Want to expand into the US or Canada? This region could give you the most value
Analysis
September 20, 2023
Want to expand into the US or Canada? This region could give you the most value
Access to highly skilled talent coupled with low taxes and business costs makes Alberta an attractive option for startups and scaleups
Sponsored by: Invest Alberta
Europe vs the US: How to tailor your marketing approaches
Analysis
September 15, 2023
Europe vs the US: How to tailor your marketing approaches
As companies cross the pond, marketing approaches must be tailored accordingly
Sponsored by: Brevo
Defence startup Helsing raises €209m in Series B round
News
September 14, 2023
Defence startup Helsing raises €209m in Series B round
US firm General Catalyst led the deal as VCs seize opportunities in defence tech
Cristina Gallardo
OpenAI picks Dublin for its first EU office
News
September 14, 2023
OpenAI picks Dublin for its first EU office
The ChatGPT creator announced it will set up the office as part of its European expansion, allowing it to comply with the EU's upcoming Artificial Intelligence Act too
Cristina Gallardo
British unicorns to be invited to UK’s AI summit
News
September 13, 2023
British unicorns to be invited to UK’s AI summit
Graphcore and Stability AI awaiting invitations to UK government summit on AI safety
Cristina Gallardo
Britain rejoining Horizon Europe is disaster averted, nothing more
Opinion
September 8, 2023
Britain rejoining Horizon Europe is disaster averted, nothing more
Leaving the EU-funded research and innovation programme was a travesty and the reverberations will be felt for decades to come
Zoe Peden
The state of Series A funding: Lessons for startups and investors
Analysis
September 4, 2023
The state of Series A funding: Lessons for startups and investors
We asked the experts for their predictions on the state of post-seed investing
Sifted
The great unsubscribe: What’s next for subscriptions and recurring revenue?
Analysis
August 31, 2023
The great unsubscribe: What’s next for subscriptions and recurring revenue?
Subscriptions aren’t going anywhere in a market downturn, but subscriber expectations are changing
Sponsored by: Stripe
The evolution of the CFO — and the tools supercharging them
Analysis
August 31, 2023
The evolution of the CFO — and the tools supercharging them
Driven by macroeconomic shifts and advances in technology, the CFO role is more important than ever
Sponsored by: Sapphire Ventures
Employees vs contractors: The laws you need to know in Europe’s top startup hubs
Analysis
August 30, 2023
Employees vs contractors: The laws you need to know in Europe’s top startup hubs
Misclassification can result in heavy fines and penalties which vary by country
Sponsored by: Remote
The European startups in Y Combinator’s S23 cohort
Analysis
August 25, 2023
The European startups in Y Combinator’s S23 cohort
The US accelerator has taken on 108 founders from Europe
Kai Nicol-Schwarz
21 generative AI startups to watch, according to investors
Analysis
August 15, 2023
21 generative AI startups to watch, according to investors
VCs from Fly Ventures, Amadeus Capital Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Speedinvest, Earlybird and Connect Ventures share their picks
Kai Nicol-Schwarz
From five to 50: How to hire at your early-stage startup
Analysis
July 26, 2023
From five to 50: How to hire at your early-stage startup
There are many factors to be considered when making your first few hires as a founder
In partnership with: Deel
The 'untold hack' for attracting VCs: building in stealth
Analysis
July 25, 2023
The 'untold hack' for attracting VCs: building in stealth
But not all stealth startups want investor attention
Kai Nicol-Schwarz
Hung parliament leaves Spanish startups' hopes for pro-scaleup policies in limbo
News
July 24, 2023
Hung parliament leaves Spanish startups' hopes for pro-scaleup policies in limbo
The PP's victory in last night's election has ended the rule of a government with a strong pro-tech record. What can startups expect from the new party in power?
Zosia Wanat and Tim Smith
Getir calls on staff to go door-to-door with goodie bags as cashflow problems persist
News
July 20, 2023
Getir calls on staff to go door-to-door with goodie bags as cashflow problems persist
The Turkish speedy grocery scaleup auctioned off mopeds and fridges this week too
Tim Smith
How to get your revenue back on track in a downturn
Sifted Talks
July 7, 2023
How to get your revenue back on track in a downturn
We asked the experts how startups can stay competitive and grow revenue in a tough market
In partnership with: Stripe
Family offices: What an alternative to VC funding can offer founders
How to
July 6, 2023
Family offices: What an alternative to VC funding can offer founders
We asked founders and fund managers why family offices could be useful, and how to access them
Kai Nicol-Schwarz

# Startups

M&A advisors: Who to bring in when you’re looking to sell

UiPath’s cofounder uses GenAI to write poetry. That’s just the beginning

4 ways CFOs can adapt to the downturn — and their changing role

​​25 deeptech startups at the heart of Europe’s tech sovereignty

You might not be ready for that hiring spree

9 (more) women and multicultural founders to watch in 2023

Want to expand into the US or Canada? This region could give you the most value

Europe vs the US: How to tailor your marketing approaches

Defence startup Helsing raises €209m in Series B round

OpenAI picks Dublin for its first EU office

British unicorns to be invited to UK’s AI summit

Britain rejoining Horizon Europe is disaster averted, nothing more

The state of Series A funding: Lessons for startups and investors

The great unsubscribe: What’s next for subscriptions and recurring revenue?

The evolution of the CFO — and the tools supercharging them

Employees vs contractors: The laws you need to know in Europe’s top startup hubs

The European startups in Y Combinator’s S23 cohort

21 generative AI startups to watch, according to investors

From five to 50: How to hire at your early-stage startup

The 'untold hack' for attracting VCs: building in stealth

Hung parliament leaves Spanish startups' hopes for pro-scaleup policies in limbo

Getir calls on staff to go door-to-door with goodie bags as cashflow problems persist

How to get your revenue back on track in a downturn

Family offices: What an alternative to VC funding can offer founders

25 deeptech startups at the heart of Europe’s tech sovereignty