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Get 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.

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This week on the Sifted Podcast, host John Thornhill is joined by Anu Adebajo, former Atomico partner and, as of February this year, CEO of the Newton Venture Program.

Launched in 2020 by VC firm Phoenix Court and London Business School, the educati... more

It’s been a curious fortnight in European tech.

There was a fresh bout of anxiety after US AI giant Anthropic announced its latest funding round — which, at $65bn, is nearing the amount raised by the entire European ecosystem last year.

But there’s... more

In this episode of the Sifted podcast, host John Thornhill sits down with Carissa Véliz, AI ethicist, philosopher and associate professor at Oxford University to explore how algorithms and data are reshaping our lives and workplaces. 

Carissa's late... more

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The competition that captivated European VC has concluded.

Earlier this week, the EU chose Swedish investment firm EQT to manage its new €5bn Scaleup Europe Fund after a closely-watched race among the region’s top firms like the UK’s Atomico and Fra... more

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Recent Guests

Carissa Véliz
Associate Professor of Philosophy at Oxford's Institute for Ethics in AI
University of Oxford
Episode: Carissa Véliz on the dangers of predictive AI
James Wise
Partner at Balderton Capital; Chair of the Sovereign AI Unit
Balderton Capital; Sovereign AI Unit
Episode: James Wise on why the Sovereign AI Unit criticism is wrong – and the one company he wishes he’d backed
Martin Coulter
Sifted's needs editor
Sifted
Episode: Anthropic vs European AI
Helen O'Neill
CEO and co-founder of Hertility
Hertility
Episode: Hertility CEO Helen O’Neill on building a foundational model for women’s health
Marianne Vikkula
Head of Delivery Unicorn, Wolt; Chair of Slush; Board Member at Marimekko
Wolt; Slush; Marimekko
Episode: Wolt CEO and Slush chair Marianne Vikkula on building a superapp, leadership lessons and Slush’s secret sauce
Tom Nugent
Managing Editor, contributing guest on robotics discussion
Sifted
Episode: Could Europe become a world leader in robotics?
Kitty Mayo
CEO of Project Europe
Project Europe
Episode: Project Europe CEO Kitty Mayo: ‘Harry Stebbings is like our head of state and I’m prime minister’
Philipp Moehring
Partner at Tiny VC, early-stage investor in Europe
Tiny VC
Episode: Tiny VC partner Philipp Moehring on when to take money off the table
Laura Modiano
OpenAI executive leading the startup team in Europe
OpenAI
Episode: OpenAI's Laura Modiano on hackathons, Lovable and how startups can partner with the tech giant

Hosts

Freya Pratty
Co-host and senior reporter; discusses Europe's tech landscape with journalists and guests
Amy Lewin
Host of Startup Europe episodes and contributor; leads tech and startup discussions

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • Informative

    Great for staying on top of the start-up scene in the UK and Europe!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kateham81
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Love the Pokémon puns

    Season two sounds great so far - informative and light!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    carlasamson
    United 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 Podcasts
    5
    ofitzgerald25
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Informative and interesting

    Good work Michael and team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JamieJamieJamieJamieJami££
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Informative, Great for staying on top of the start-up scene in the UK and Europe!
Love the Pokémon puns, Season two sounds great so far - informative and light!
Excellent stuff from a brill team! Early days but highly informative and original content
Informative and interesting, Good work Michael and team!

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#115
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Apple Podcasts
#48
Italy/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#167
Italy/Business
Apple Podcasts
#22
Ireland/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#75
Ireland/Business
Apple Podcasts
#83
Finland/Business/Investing

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

James Wise on why the Sovereign AI Unit criticism is wrong – and the one company he wishes he’d backed
Q: How do promising British AI companies get on the Sovereign AI Unit's cap table?
Applications are public, with criteria listed on the website; the unit emphasizes transparency and outreach to founders, plus access to compute and procurement, aiming to connect British teams with government opportunities.
James Wise on why the Sovereign AI Unit criticism is wrong – and the one company he wishes he’d backed
Q: Which investors do you most respect that you would most like to join the Sovereign AI Unit?
The guest expresses admiration for Michael Moritz and imagines a lineup of contrarian thinkers who have navigated tech cycles successfully, suggesting a desire for investors who blend capital with deep strategic insight.
EQT has won the EU's €5bn superfund. Now what?
Q: What do you think is their vision for the fund, based on what EQT has shared so far?
The vision centers on areas where Europe needs to boost sovereign capabilities, with a focus on sectors like quantum, fusion, dual use, defense applications, and AI at the application layer. They stress a strategic, returns-driven approach and aim to set a tone through their first investments without naming specific companies.
EQT has won the EU's €5bn superfund. Now what?
Q: What were the selection criteria that they'd put out for the manager and who put their hats in the ring?
The selection criteria included having managed at least 500 million euros in assets, possessing two funds, being Europe-based, and having a track record of successful exits. Many prominent firms—Eurazeo, Atomico, Vitruvian Partners, Lake Star—were among those vying for the role.
Anthropic vs European AI
Q: First off, give us a bit more background on Anthropic.
Anthropic emerged from the OpenAI drama and positioned itself as a safety-forward, research-heavy lab focused on guardrails and constitutional AI, expanding from chat to coding, finance, and legal work as a challenger to OpenAI.

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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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1. Carissa Véliz
2. James Wise
3. Martin Coulter
4. Helen O'Neill
5. Marianne Vikkula
6. Tom Nugent
7. Kitty Mayo
8. Philipp Moehring

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