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Miriam Partington
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DACH Correspondent, Sifted
Berlin
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Social Anthropology, Anthropology, Opinions LGBTQIA2S+,Social Justice, Climate Change Science, Politics, Human Rights Breaking News, Immigration, Environment
Anything outside of Golf
Content
By Miriam Partington Verified| Sifted Verified San Francisco-based ride-hailing platform Lyft announced it had entered an agreement to acquire FreeNow, a Hamburg-based multi-mobility group owned by BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz mobility, for €175m. The acquisition, Lyft's first in Europe, is expected to close in the second half of 2025. The move grants the company a pathway to expand into Europe, where it will be competing with popular ride-hailing giants like Uber and Estonia's bolt.
German tech leaders cautiously optimistic about new coalition agreement’s startup measures: ‘A good starting point, but we need action’
By Miriam Partington Verified| Sifted Verified German tech leaders are cautiously optimistic about new measures proposed in the government’s new coalition agreement to boost the country’s startup sector, which could see billions more funding for late-stage companies and a slashing of red tape. On Wednesday, the German Christian Democrats (CDU) sealed a coalition deal with the Social Democrats (SPD), unveiling a 146-page coalition agreement with proposals for all areas of society, including tech.
By Miriam Partington Verified| Sifted Verified Berlin-based VC firm Revent, backer of AI-powered hospital platform Avelios Medical and carbon credits startup Sylvera, has closed its second fund of €100m. The funds will be used to invest in startups at pre-seed and seed working in climate, health and ‘empowerment’ — a broad term covering finance, education, govtech, workforce upskilling, data governance and privacy rights.
Company Info
Sifted
Sifted is a logistics optimization company based in Kansas City, specializing in AI-driven parcel shipping intelligence. The company helps businesses enhance their supply chain operations by providing continuous monitoring and data-driven insights. Their services aim to reduce costs and improve efficiency across shipping networks. SiftedAI Logistics Intelligence offers features such as tracking parcel spend, carrier performance, and network efficiency. The platform provides real-time anomaly detection and personalized recommendations for cost optimization. Users receive automated alerts for necessary operational adjustments and can analyze multi-carrier performance to identify savings opportunities. Sifted serves various logistics clients, implementing data-driven strategies to optimize shipping costs and enhance operational visibility.
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
+1 800-903-3073
Founded: 2020