Senior Reporter, Sifted
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet is a Senior Reporter at Sifted, the Financial Times-backed European technology publication, where she serves as the French tech correspondent. Based in Paris, Daphné covers the French startup ecosystem and writes Sifted's weekly AI and Deeptech newsletter, which has become essential reading for anyone tracking Europe's most advanced technology sectors. Her reporting spans the full spectrum of frontier technology, from large language models and generative AI to quantum computing, semiconductor development, and advanced materials. Daphné brings a sophisticated understanding of both the technical aspects of deeptech and the business dynamics driving commercialization of cutting-edge research. She tracks how European deeptech startups compete on the global stage, the role of government funding in fostering innovation, and the unique challenges of building companies around breakthrough science. Before joining Sifted, Daphné developed her expertise covering technology for major publications, building a reputation for making complex technical subjects accessible to a business audience. Her coverage of French tech is particularly valued for its insight into one of Europe's most dynamic and fastest-growing startup ecosystems, home to major players in AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise software.
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