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VC Funding Declines Across Europe: What It Means for Startups and Scaleups
For the third consecutive year, Europe’s venture capital (VC) funding landscape has contracted. By the end of 2024, tech startups are expected to secure $45 billion in funding, down slightly from $47 billion in 2023. While the decline may seem modest, it reflects a significant shift in how venture capital is deployed across Europe.
For workers in their mid-careers, the job market is becoming less predictable. As technology transforms industries and automation takes over routine tasks, many professionals aged 35 to 54 are finding their hard-earned expertise less relevant. The Future of Jobs Report 2025 reveals that businesses predominantly focus reskilling efforts on younger employees, often neglecting mid-career workers and increasing their risk of redundancy.