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This startup wants to dismantle EVs to solve Europe’s critical materials problem

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Sifted · 02/05/2026 00:00 EDT

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What would it take for Europe to shift away from Visa and Mastercard?

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Sifted · 02/05/2026 00:00 EDT

What would it take for Europe to shift away from Visa and Mastercard? Read more ›

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These were the 100 most active VCs in Europe in 2025

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Sifted 3 place · 02/05/2026 00:00 EDT

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ElevenLabs raises $500m Series D led by Sequoia

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Sifted · 02/04/2026 10:10 EDT

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Startups are hitting $10bn valuations faster — is that a problem?

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Sifted · 02/04/2026 09:30 EDT

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Pizza tests, Dungeons & Dragons, karaoke songs: The unlikely questions leaders use to screen for culture fit

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Sifted · 02/04/2026 05:45 EDT

Pizza tests, Dungeons & Dragons, karaoke songs: The unlikely questions leaders use to screen for culture fit Read more ›

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Salaries soar ‘astronomically’ as defence techs fight for talent

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Sifted 2 place · 02/04/2026 00:00 EDT

Salaries soar ‘astronomically’ as defence techs fight for talent Read more ›

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Faculty cofounder on Accenture takeover: ‘We could have been a multi-billion dollar company’

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Sifted 1 place · 02/04/2026 00:00 EDT

Faculty cofounder on Accenture takeover: ‘We could have been a multi-billion dollar company’ Read more ›

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Exclusive: Eventbrite cofounder launches new €250m climate fund

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Sifted 3 place · 02/04/2026 00:00 EDT

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‘It’s important the culture is there to allow people to test and fail’ — How AI is reshaping workflows

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Sifted · 02/03/2026 05:13 EDT

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German philosophy, FDEs and no job titles: the Palantir culture spreading through European tech

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Sifted · 02/03/2026 00:00 EDT

German philosophy, FDEs and no job titles: the Palantir culture spreading through European tech Read more ›

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The 11 most valuable fintechs in Europe

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Sifted 1 place · 02/03/2026 00:00 EDT

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Court battle risks £18bn data centre plan central to UK’s AI strategy

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Sifted 3 place · 02/03/2026 00:00 EDT

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Exclusive: Imperial spinout Polaron raises $8m to design next-generation materials

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Sifted 2 place · 02/03/2026 00:00 EDT

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Exclusive: Serg Bell’s Constructor Capital closes $110m first-time deeptech fund

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Sifted 1 place · 02/02/2026 00:00 EDT

Exclusive: Serg Bell’s Constructor Capital closes $110m first-time deeptech fund Read more ›

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European VC is facing a Big Bang

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Sifted 3 place · 02/02/2026 00:00 EDT

European VC is facing a Big Bang Read more ›

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The European defence techs working with governments in 2026

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Sifted 2 place · 02/02/2026 00:00 EDT

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Succession planning is a ‘critical’ topic for LPs — and they’re asking more questions

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Sifted 1 place · 01/30/2026 07:00 EDT

Succession planning is a ‘critical’ topic for LPs — and they’re asking more questions Read more ›

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'There’s growing interest': Deutsche Börse exec hopeful of 2026 IPO pipeline

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Sifted 3 place · 01/30/2026 00:00 EDT

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What does the EU-India trade deal mean for startups?

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Sifted · 01/30/2026 00:00 EDT

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