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Last updated: September 28, 2026, 6:15 AM ET

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Apax's Patrick Kane and Permira's Stefan Dziarski highlighted how accelerating AI-driven cyber threats are reshaping dealmaking, with cybersecurity firms seeing heightened interest from private equity sponsors seeking resilient, tech-enabled assets. The discussion underscored a shift toward specialized platforms capable of defending against autonomous attack vectors, driving premium valuations in the sector.

Peter Thiel’s critique of Europe’s innovation ecosystem draws scrutiny, with Sifted noting his valid concerns over regulatory fragmentation and risk-aversion, while countering that his dismissal of emerging tech hubs overlooks growth in deep tech and AI applications across cities like Berlin and Paris.

A Lisbon-based startup, Humanos, secured €32 million in funding to develop insurance products for AI agents, targeting liabilities from autonomous decision-making in finance and logistics — a niche PE and venture investors are monitoring closely as generative AI adoption accelerates.

The upcoming Sifted Summit features dedicated sessions on AI ethics, secondary market liquidity, and European venture trends, offering LPs and GPs a forum to assess deal flow amid evolving macro conditions and tech-driven disruption.