Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast
SiftedGet to know the brightest and boldest names in European tech with Sifted’s weekly podcast, hosted by John Thornhill and Freya Pratty. John interviews the founders, operators and investors building Europe’s most exciting startups and Freya, in conversation with Sifted’s expert journalists, pulls back the curtain on the most intriguing companies they’ve been reporting on.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 174 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessEntrepreneurshipInvesting | |||
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Mistral’s latest fundraise has got the ecosystem chattering.
The French AI darling is reportedly raising a €3bn Series D round at a valuation of around €20bn. Last week, Sifted broke the news that the EU’s €5bn Scaleup Fund, managed by EQT, is in t... more
Last Friday, Europe’s tech ecosystem was abuzz with the news AI godfather Yann LeCun was launching an AI VC firm.
Then, hours later, he quit.
This week on the podcast, reporter Maya Dharampal-Hornby joins host Freya Pratty to discuss the curious ta... more
Liz Kendall was appointed as the UK's Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology just under a year ago.
But will she keep her role under the country's new prime minister?
There is one area her views diverge from those of Andy Burnha... more
The UK is home to the third-highest number of unicorn startups in the world. Does it make sense to lock it out of the EU's new Scaleup Fund?
The €5bn fund, which is yet to deploy a cent of capital, has already been through a hotly contested race to ... more
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Great for staying on top of the start-up scene in the UK and Europe!
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United Kingdom3 years ago - Love the Pokémon puns
Season two sounds great so far - informative and light!
Apple Podcasts5carlasamsonUnited Kingdom4 years ago - Excellent stuff from a brill team!
Early days for this podcast, however I’m sure it will gain traction with its highly informative and original content in the near future!
Apple Podcasts5ofitzgerald25United Kingdom5 years ago - Informative and interesting
Good work Michael and team!
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Apple Podcasts | #112 | United Kingdom/Business/Investing |
Apple Podcasts | #230 | United Kingdom/Business |
Apple Podcasts | #202 |  Italy/Business/Investing |
Apple Podcasts | #231 |  France/Business/Investing |
Apple Podcasts | #94 |  Poland/Business/Investing |
Apple Podcasts | #100 |  Denmark/Business/Investing |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Startup Europe
What is Startup Europe about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A European tech-focused podcast that consistently covers startups, funding, policy, and cutting-edge AI. Across recent episodes, the show pivots between deep-dive founder and investor interviews, analysis of European funding and regulatory dynamics, and explorations of emerging tech frontiers like AI safety, robotics, space, and SaaS monetization. Noteworthy are strong signals of ecosystem-building in Europe, practical leadership and growth lessons, and a willingness to mix technology critique with market context. Potential listeners include founders, investors, operators, and researchers seeking understanding of Europe's tech landscape, funding currents, and how policy and global competition shape startups on the continent.
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What guests have appeared on Startup Europe?
Recent guests on Startup Europe include:
1. Brent Hoberman
2. Daphné Leprince-Ringuet
3. Anu Adebajo
4. Carissa Véliz
5. James Wise
6. Martin Coulter
7. Helen O'Neill
8. Marianne Vikkula
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