According to an ex-Uber GM now building a startup in the UK, the biggest hiring mistake startups make is trying to hire like corporations too early. He shares his system of green and red flags that helped at both Uber and his current venture, focusing on finding people who genuinely want to build ra
European fintech continues to attract massive investment despite market headwinds. Sifted identified 13 key operators driving innovation across payments, AI, and banking infrastructure. These leaders are building the next generation of financial technology.
Tesla shareholders have signaled support for the company investing in Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture xAI. The board says it will “examine the next steps” following the advisory vote at Thursday’s annual meeting.
Sequoia Capital, long considered the most stable force in venture capital, is undergoing a major leadership shakeup. Roelof Botha is stepping down as senior steward after just three years, signaling potential trouble for the firm’s AI strategy and future dominance.
Spanish FinTech Devengo has raised €2 million in pre-Series A funding with backing from Bankinter, Demium, and Banco Sabadell. The company specializes in instant account-to-account payment infrastructure with direct Iberpay connectivity. This comes as EU Instant Payments Regulation accelerates innov
Armis has secured $435 million in pre-IPO funding led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives. The cybersecurity company recently surpassed $300 million in annual recurring revenue and plans to reach $1 billion within three years.
ElevenLabs CEO Mati Staniszewski says the company’s non-traditional hiring approach helped them discover incredible talent outside Silicon Valley. The AI audio startup recently hit a $6.6 billion valuation while maintaining a flat organizational structure.
Berlin-based Reflex Aerospace just raised the largest Series A round by a European NewSpace company. The funding will accelerate their plans for satellite constellations providing intelligence and reconnaissance capabilities.
Novo Nordisk has made a superior bid of up to $10 billion for obesity biotech Metsera, topping Pfizer’s revised $8.1 billion offer. Pfizer is fighting back with multiple lawsuits, calling the Danish drugmaker’s unsolicited bid anticompetitive in a rare industry showdown.
Swedish startup DREV has raised €2.8 million to tackle the dangerous “black dust” problem in battery gigafactories. Their technology captures hazardous particles while recovering valuable metals like nickel and cobalt. The funding comes as Europe ramps up battery manufacturing regulations.
