Category: Startups

Wolt CEO and Slush chair Marianne Vikkula on building a superapp, leadership lessons and Slush’s secret sauce Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/marianne-vikkula-wolt-podcast

Verda raises €100m to build European hyperscaler, plans to hire 100+ people and launch in new markets Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/verda-raises-e100m-to-build-european-hyperscaler

The European VCs hiring in spring 2026 Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/european-vc-hiring-spring-2026

European spacetech mapped: 70+ startups reaching for the stars Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/europe-spacetech-market-map

Two college kids raise a $5.1 million pre-seed to build an AI social network in iMessage Series, a social networking app that’s grown popular on college campuses, announced a $5.1 million pre-seed round from some big names in tech. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/24/two-college-kids-raise-a-5-1-million-pre-seed-to-build-an-ai-social-network-in-imessage/

Cohere acquires, merges with Germany-based startup to create a ‘transatlantic AI powerhouse’ Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German company that also builds AI systems for businesses and governments.  Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/24/cohere-acquires-merges-with-german-based-startup-to-create-a-transatlantic-ai-powerhouse/

Palantir is reportedly helping the IRS investigate financial crimes The IRS has used Palantir’s software since at least 2018, The Intercept reports. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/24/palantir-is-reportedly-helping-the-irs-investigate-financial-crimes/

Steve Ballmer blasts founder he backed who pleaded guilty to fraud: ‘I was duped and feel silly’ Steve Ballmer wrote a fiery letter in the sentencing of disgraced founder Joseph Sanberg documenting all the harm that’s befalling him as an investor. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/24/steve-ballmer-blasts-founder-he-backed-who-pleaded-guilty-to-fraud-i-was-duped-and-feel-silly/

Meta’s loss is Thinking Machines’ gain Meta has been poaching talent from Thinking Machines Lab. But it’s a two-way street. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/24/metas-loss-is-thinking-machines-gain/

Balderton adds serial entrepreneur Phil Chambers to its partnership Balderton today announces the appointment of Phil Chambers as Partner, where he will focus on early-stage investments. Chambers joins the firm after a 20+ year career as a founder, operator and angel investor in the European technology ecosystem, including roles in