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Things got heated in European seed funding world last month, so we've compiled a roundup of the startups and sectors that got investors most excited. Here's what else we've got for you:

Europe's digital banks still haven't made it in the US
How much do healthtech execs get paid?
Why you should hire a CPTO

\Venture Capital

June's hottest European seed investments

It was a big month for early-stage startups, with at least 229 seed rounds in Europe last month. One startup — France's electric vehicle startup Electra — secured €15m, the country's largest ever seed round.

So which other startups bagged seed funding? And which sectors were VCs' favourites? (Spoiler: dating and hybrid working wooed them).

Read the roundup here.

\Our latest report Construction tech

Construction accounts for 9% of the EU’s GDP and employs 18m people

It’s also one of the least digitalised industries in Europe. Read our latest report on the trends and startups driving innovation in the European building industry.

Download it now.

\For Members Fintech

European digital banks are still invisible in the US

When it comes to app downloads, Europe's digital banks still face stiff competition in the US market — local fintechs like Chime and Current are dominating the market with millions of app downloads in the first half of this year.

The only European digital bank to make the top 10 is Berlin's N26, with 172k downloads this year so far. But what other stories does the data tell?

Isabel Woodford and Tom Matsuda report.

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\Healthtech

How much do healthtech execs get paid?

After more than a year of pandemic-driven digital acceleration, healthtech has seen unprecedented growth.

The sector was the third most-funded in Europe in 2020 behind fintech and SaaS. But what kind of dosh do healthtech execs get paid?

From CFOs to CTOs and CPOs, find out here.

\Opinion

Why you should hire a CPTO

No, not the gold robot from Star Wars (even though that would be fun)... say hello to the chief product and technology officer.

Startups need to stop dividing tech and product, says Gregor Stühler, founder and CEO at scoutbee — and a smart way to do that is to have someone in your C-suite overseeing both.

This is a good read.

\Sifted Talks

The state of UK startups

All too often, a country’s first city steals the spotlight — and London is no exception.

That’s why we’re hosting the UK Ecosystem Assembly on July 14, a full day of virtual panels zooming in on the country’s smaller ecosystems, covering everything from how to use local government resources to setting up a social enterprise.

Learn more about our free event here.

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😠 The pay gap continues. Tech recruiter Haystack has revealed the latest data on how much male and female developers get paid in the UK — and women are still getting £6k less on average. Not good.

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🔋 Battery wars: Europe vs China. Following electric battery startup Northvolt's $2.8bn raise at a $4bn valuation last month, Wired asks if now is the time for Europe to take all the battery power.

Events [digital only]

Is a decentralised future possible? | Online | 15 July
We've teamed up with Dealroom to unpack the future of blockchain and what it means for entrepreneurs and startups.

Invest in Women NOW | Online | 15 July
Join the European Commission in supporting the future of women in venture capital with a presentation from EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel.

The FTWeekend Festival returns – and you’re invited | Join us at Kenwood House Gardens, London & Online | 4 September
Join impressive speakers — including award-winning author Ian McEwan and AstraZeneca lead scientist Sarah Gilbert — in-person or online.

Sifted Members

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Seven sustainability startup ideas VCs want you to pitch

Buy Now Pay Later fintechs won’t kill credit cards that easily

Amy Lewin
Deputy Editor

Get in touch with her at amy@sifted.eu
Or tweeting @amyrlewin

Connor Bilboe
Editorial Assistant

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He likes sustainability stories.

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\Venture Capital

June's hottest European seed investments

\Our latest report Construction tech

Construction accounts for 9% of the EU’s GDP and employs 18m people

\For Members Fintech

European digital banks are still invisible in the US

\Healthtech

How much do healthtech execs get paid?

\Opinion

Why you should hire a CPTO

\Sifted Talks

The state of UK startups

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Events [digital only]

Sifted Members

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