Weekly Brief
Deep reporting and strategic insights into weekly brief. Updated daily by our Brussels and London bureaus.
weekly briefApr 24, 2026
Verda’s €100M Bet: Can a New European Hyperscaler Break the Cloud Duopoly?
Verda has raised €100 million to build a European hyperscaler, with plans
By Editorial Team8 min read
weekly briefApr 24, 2026
From Superapp to Slush: Marianne Vikkula on Platform Economics and Leadership
In a Sifted podcast interview, Wolt CEO and Slush chair Marianne Vikkula
By Editorial Team8 min read
weekly briefApr 24, 2026
When AI Startup Culture Collides with Security Accountability: Lessons from
Lovable CEO Anton Osika publicly apologized after a security scare, stating
By Editorial Team8 min read
weekly briefApr 24, 2026
Why a Former Creandum Partner Is Betting on Bonds: The Rise of Venture Debt
A former partner at top European VC Creandum has launched a dedicated venture
By Editorial Team8 min read
weekly briefApr 23, 2026
Mapping Europe’s Invisible AI Operators: The Quiet Industrial Revolution
Beyond the hype of large language models, a new wave of European companies
By Editorial Team8 min read
weekly briefApr 23, 2026
Mapping Europe''s Physical AI Hubs: Where Industrial Robotics Meets Deep Tech
While much of the AI conversation focuses on software and large language
By Editorial Team8 min read