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Startups are newly established businesses, typically characterized by innovation, scalability, and a focus on addressing unmet market needs. These ventures often operate in high-growth industries, leveraging technology and novel business models to disrupt traditional markets. Startups play a pivotal role in driving economic growth, fostering competition, and creating employment opportunities. One key aspect of startups is their reliance on external funding to fuel growth. Venture capital, angel investors, and crowdfunding are common sources of capital, enabling startups to scale operations, develop products, and enter new markets. This financial ecosystem not only supports individual businesses but also stimulates broader economic activity by channeling investments into innovative sectors. Another critical element is the high-risk, high-reward nature of startups. While many fail due to market competition or operational challenges, successful startups can achieve exponential growth, generating significant returns for investors and contributing to GDP. This dynamic creates a fertile ground for innovation, as entrepreneurs are incentivized to pursue groundbreaking ideas. Finally, startups often act as catalysts for industry transformation. By introducing disruptive technologies and business practices, they challenge incumbents, drive efficiency, and reshape consumer behavior. This competitive pressure fosters a more dynamic and resilient economy. In the financial and economic context, startups are essential for fostering innovation, attracting investment, and sustaining long-term growth. Their ability to adapt and scale makes them a cornerstone of modern economic development.
Early-stage VC Revent closes €100m to back European climate, health and ‘empowerment’ startups
Berlin-based VC firm Revent, backer of AI-powered hospital platform Avelios Medical and carbon credits startup Sylvera,…
Dig Ventures raises $100m for AI, cloud and SaaS startups
Early-stage investor Dig Ventures has raised a $100m fund aimed at fuelling the next generation of…
European startups rethink IPOs amid Trump tariffs saga
European late-stage startups are assessing their IPO plans after US president Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariffs regime…
Tired of doing laundry? These startups want to help.
Doing laundry can be a chore. It takes time and is tedious. Few of us like…
Meet the women founders behind the UK and Ireland’s fastest-growing startups
20 of the companies on this year’s Sifted 100, a leaderboard of the UK and Ireland’s…
4 Growth Processes AI Could Help Startups Optimize
Scaling a startup is different from expanding an established business. You’re growing rapidly with processes designed…
Osney Capital closes debut £50m fund for cyber security startups
VC firm Osney Capital has closed a £50m debut fund, which will be geared towards investments…
Jahanvi Sardana on how startups reshape markets at All Stage
TechCrunch All Stage — the ultimate founder summit — is shaping up to be a powerhouse…
Trump tariffs alarm European startups: ‘This is going to be painful’
European tech leaders were left reeling after Donald Trump imposed a wave of tariffs on foreign…
The UK’s 10 fastest-growing healthtech startups by revenue
Fourteen healthtechs featured on the Sifted 100, a ranking of the fastest-growing tech companies in the…
11 family offices for startups to tap into in the Nordics
The Nordics are home to plenty of wealthy families who’ve made their money from everything from…
How Startups Can Harness AI Responsibly for Growth
AI opens doors for startups to scale operations, streamline processes, and unleash innovation in ways that…
Bang for buck: The UK startups making the most revenue with the smallest teams
This year’s Sifted 100 leaderboard of the fastest-growing startups in the UK and Ireland is younger…
UK startups scale back hiring plans ahead of tax hikes
UK startups are trying to save cash by scaling back hiring plans, ahead of increases to…
These 7 former N26 employees founded their own startups in the past year
European fintech remains a vital training ground for the region’s next generation of founders — and Berlin-based…
Impact startups seek €1.5bn at the world’s biggest climate expo
The global transition to sustainable business models is accelerating, and startups are playing a crucial role…
How Data-Driven Communication Enhances CRM for Emerging Startups.
It’s an open secret that customer relationships can make or break any company, and this is…
Trump’s Trade War Pushes Canadian Tech Workers to Rethink Silicon Valley
“Some of the Canadians in the group have been asking, ‘Should we relocate our office? Should…
Climate VCs and startups are chasing the defence tech trend
As interest in defence tech skyrockets — and Europe is ramping up its spending on defence…
Startup Founder Claims Elon Musk Is Stealing the Name ‘Grok’
Elon Musk’s xAI is facing a potential trademark dispute over the name of its chatbot, Grok.…