Sifted

Sifted

Technology, Information and Media

London, England 104,153 followers

The leading media brand empowering startup Europe | Backed by the Financial Times.

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Sifted is the critical friend of the European startup ecosystem – providing startup founders, senior management teams, investors and service providers with the curated insights, in-depth analysis and networking opportunities they need to grow their business. Whatever your role is within the ecosystem, however you like to stay up to speed, we've got something for you: 🗞️ Sifted Daily: Our daily newsletter is the essential morning read for founders, investors and corporates who want a quick digest of the news that matters 🔎 Sifted Pro: Our premium subscription unlocks access to quality, verified startup and deals data, an exclusive Deals newsletter, plus unlimited access to all our journalism. 🤝 Sifted for Startups: Our new programme for startup founders and senior management teams. Join to get free subscription for your entire business, plus other exclusive perks. ✍️ Specialist Newsletters: Get a weekly roundup of the latest news, scoops and insights on Climate tech, Fintech, Venture capital. We've also got a weekly Startup Life newsletter - essential for startup operators in need of practical resources and advice. 🔊 Startup Europe Podcast: Monthly interviews with the founders, operators and investors behind Europe's fastest-growing tech companies on how they've built their businesses. Ready to join the sharpest minds in the European tech ecosystem? Sifted Newsletters: https://sifted.eu/newsletters Sifted Subscriptions: https://sifted.eu/subscribe Sifted for Startups: https://sifted.eu/sifted-for-startups Startup Europe podcast: https://podcast.sifted.eu/ P.S. Interested in partnering with us? Contact us here: marketing@sifted.eu

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https://sifted.eu/
Industry
Technology, Information and Media
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
London, England
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2018
Specialties
News, Journalism, Tech, Europe, Startup, Fintech, Venture Capital, Deeptech, Climate Tech, Founders, Investing, Funding, and Startup Events

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    Senior Reporter at the Financial Times' Sifted

    It's been three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine — and for defence tech, the war has changed everything. The once stigmatised industry has become far less controversial as investors are pouring more money into startups working on military tech. And the nature of warfare has turned on its head: now, cheap drones can take out expensive tanks, and technology is quickly getting tested and updated on the battlefield. 👉 The change isn't limited to Ukraine: some investors believe the war will prompt the global defence industry to adapt. “I think other defence tech ecosystems are going to have to change, because the Russians have changed. The Chinese have changed. They have no choice,” says Deborah Fairlamb, founding partner of Ukraine-focused VC firm Green Flag Ventures. More, with Miriam Partington Martin Coulter for Sifted https://lnkd.in/d3aphW4M

    How Ukraine changed defence tech: ‘The stigma is gone’

    How Ukraine changed defence tech: ‘The stigma is gone’

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    This week's Sifted View ✍️ In case you missed it—our founder, John Thornhill, will cut through the noise every Monday with his sharp take on the biggest story shaping European tech, in ~500 words. Three years ago today, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, triggering the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II. Read John's take on what this means for defence tech and investment in our weekly column ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eGUBZVp5

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    Could an AI agent do your job? 🤖   That’s the question Sifted’s senior reporter Kai Nicol-Schwarz poses in today’s article, after digging into the growing number of job ads advising that “humans need not apply”. Earlier this week, Estonian ecommerce startup Hertwill kicked up a storm when it posted an advert for two “AI-only” roles on LinkedIn.   While an AI agent couldn’t do everything a human does, Estonia's Hertwill tells Sifted, they could significantly automate certain workflows. How long will it be before the “humans need not apply” label becomes a common sight on tech jobs boards? https://lnkd.in/esmGhe36

    ‘Humans need not apply’: Are AI agents already taking our jobs?

    ‘Humans need not apply’: Are AI agents already taking our jobs?

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    Chasing Saudi’s big bucks? You might have to move there 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund manages nearly $1tn worth of assets, making it one of the deepest-pocketed sovereign wealth funds in the world. 🌏 But Saudi’s eyes are turning inwards. PIF announced at the end of last year that it plans to significantly slash the amount of capital it invests overseas, in what its governor described as a “paradigm shift.” 🏢 European tech startups looking to secure a Saudi cheque are more likely to have to open a local office in exchange for capital. Read more in our article by Freya Pratty >> https://lnkd.in/eqAFfhNz #SaudiArabia #OverseasFunding #StartupEurope

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    Europe editor at Sifted

    With -11 degrees Celsius and no wind in Stockholm this morning, energy prices are fairly high — this February's prices are so far 80% higher than last year. As a new house owner, I'm painfully aware. So what is the solution? Solar panels, better heat pumps or smart home energy storage solutions? For Swedish startup Elvy, it is about offering house owners 15-year long fixed energy tariffs in exchange for giving the startup free hands in setting up solar, smart energy storing etc in your house. Sounds crazy? The startup has just raised $3.5m in equity funding from investors including Essential Capital and Giant Ventures, alongside angel investors such as former Klarna executives Knut Frängsmyr and Jesper Wigardt, as well as Max Junestrand, founder of legaltech firm Legora (previously Leya). Elvy, which launched last year, has also secured $150m in debt financing from Sweden’s Marginalen Bank. This is definitely a different approach that I'm sure to follow. News reported by Sifted's Freya Pratty. More here: https://lnkd.in/d5xVKc7Z

    Klarna angels bet on energy startup offering 15-year tariffs

    Klarna angels bet on energy startup offering 15-year tariffs

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    🐾 Europe’s pet consumer market offers a tasty prospect for startups. 🐾 But pet techs face scaling barriers, from regulation to language differences.  Here’s what issues pet techs face — and how they can be overcome: 🐶 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀 — which in some cases lock pet owners into using existing technologies when new approaches could work better. 🌏 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 — SaaS startup DogBase highlights that scaling in the EU requires costly multi-language adaptations—while the US offers a more streamlined path. 📄 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 — Startups like SK Pet Travel Experts are turning pet travel regulations into opportunity, guiding pet owners through complex paperwork. 📖 Read startup experiences from Oskar Moore, CEO of Dsruptive Subdermals, Almog Koren, founder of DogBase, Dr Sophie Compton, cofounder of SK Pet Travel Experts and Dr Katherine Phillips, cofounder of SK Pet Travel Experts. Article produced in collaboration with UNLEASHED by Purina: https://lnkd.in/e-UmxYZh

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    Senior Reporter at the Financial Times' Sifted

    Although defence tech has become less controversial for investors in the last couple of years, most LPs still won't allow VCs to back strictly defence or weapons companies. But Sille Pettai at Estonian state-backed fund SmartCap, says they won't back VC funds that aren't allowed to invest in weapons — bucking the trend with the state's new €100m defence fund. 👉 SmartCap's decision might limit the pool of potential VC funds, and the big challenge is that “all the GPs are rather new in defence; they either have experience in defence and lack an investment track record, or vice versa. We're definitely taking justified risks here,” she says. I had a really interesting conversation with Sille, which you can dig into here. But I'm curious to hear from you, too: Do you think more LPs are warming up to defence? How many VC funds are actually raising defence funds right now? Send me a message... https://lnkd.in/dGuvh6nR

    Meet the LP which won't back VCs unless they can back weapons

    Meet the LP which won't back VCs unless they can back weapons

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    Dan Parry 🧪 has been at the forefront of the no-code scene since 2016, building products with tools like Bubble and Softr. 👾 Now, he’s moved into building primarily with AI. The Cluso cofounder says in the last few months, there's been an increase in tools that can help you 'prompt' an app into existence. In our Startup Life newsletter, Dan gave us his top tips for building your first product with AI — read the full article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e859G-qs #StartupLife #AI #NoCode

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    🌟 14 wealthtech startups to watch 🌟 European wealthtech startups raised just over $1bn in 2023 — a sharp drop from its peak of $4.5bn in 2022.  Despite the funding slump, some investors still see big opportunities in wealthtech — particularly in startups servicing institutional clients and automating wealth management processes. 💸 There are early signs of a funding rebound with November 2024 seeing the highest wealthtech investment since March 2023. Which wealthtech startups could be set to grab a slice of that pie? 🍰 Investors from Northzone, Molten Ventures, Seedcamp, Creandum, Augmentum Fintech and Dawn Capital share their top picks >> https://lnkd.in/eVtAG26N

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    Transformify (TFY) achieves 90% profit growth while giving back to society 💟 Faced with a downturn, many startups had to make cuts to corporate social responsibility programmes — but workplace management platform, TFY by TRANSFORMIFY bucked this trend. CEO and founder Lilia Stoyanov, FCCA told Sifted “I believe that profitable businesses should give back to society, as success brings joy and satisfaction only if it is shared.” Find out how TFY by TRANSFORMIFY proves financial success and social impact can go hand in hand 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekKaPzF8 #Ad with TFY by TRANSFORMIFY

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