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The end of the year is in sight — but before it arrives, we're looking back at the highs and lows of Europe's tech scene in 2022. $94bn raised, 47 new unicorns and dozens of layoffs... it wasn't quite what anyone was expecting 12 months ago.

Today we also reveal our best-read stories of the year and list all of the new VC funds that launched in 2022.

📸 8 charts that tell the tale of European tech in 2022. How does the funding picture look at the end of the year? Which countries can give themselves a pat on the back? And which sector raised the most capital?

We wrap things up here. 

62% of people are planning to cut back on their subscriptions in the next six months, as the cost of living continues to rise — but could VRPs be the answer to saving your customers? Find out in our latest mythbusting video, in partnership with TrueLayer.

💰 2022 was the year of the climate tech VC fund. Over 60 new first-time VC funds launched this year — and dozens of them are focusing on climate tech startups in particular. We list them all here.

🤝 Ever wondered what founders are paying themselves? Then you're in luck — Creandum and Slush have put out a new report full to the brim of data on what founders in different sectors, countries, stages and of different genders write on their paycheques. We break down the highlights.

🇪🇸 What's coming up for Spanish startups? Despite some newly minted unicorns and big funding rounds, Spain's startup scene isn't immune to the  rocky times lying ahead. Founders, investors and experts share their predictions for what 2023 could bring. 

📖 The most-read articles on Sifted. There's one topic Sifted readers really, really love — and that's digital nomads. But, travelling tech workers aside, what else has caught your eye? 

🌎 Who's backing climate hardware? Believe it or not, flat-pack furniture giant IKEA was the surprise entrant as climate hardware's biggest investor in 2022. But which other VCs are venturing into the space? 

⏭ How to accelerate climate hardware startups. The climate crisis now requires more than recyclable yoghurt pots and reusable water bottles — and that's where hardware solutions come in. Pauliina Meskanen, venture partner at Climate Capital Bio, runs through four ways Europe can take its climate hardware startups to the next level. 

💸 Why VCs should be investing in climate solutions. Investors love software startups — but climate hardware is where more firms should be putting their money, argues Tove Larsson, general partner at Norrsken. Here's why, and what might be holding VCs back. 

🔀 Four tips for managing compliance risk while scaling across borders. (In partnership with Vanta.)

♻️ How startups can usher in the circular economy. (Sponsored by Lowe.)

🌎 How can your startup hire abroad through an employer of record? (Sponsored by WorkMotion.)

🇦🇹 Small but mighty: How Austria’s startup ecosystem is growing. (Sponsored by Austrian Business Agency.)

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Sadia Nowshin

Editorial Assistant

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Tom Nugent

Digital Editor

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