Silicon Canals
- Founded
- 2014, Amsterdam
- Beat
- Technology, politics, mind
- Joined the house
- November 2025
- Cadence
- Daily
Founded in Amsterdam in 2014 to document the rise of the European technology ecosystem, Silicon Canals has been the continent's startup record for over a decade.
The publication built its reputation on funding rounds, ecosystem reporting, and the unglamorous mechanics of building companies in Europe — from Amsterdam and London to the smaller hubs that rarely make the international press. European startup news remains the foundation of its coverage, and Amsterdam remains its heritage anchor.
Brown Brothers Media acquired Silicon Canals in November 2025 and has invested in it since: a larger editorial team, an expanded remit beyond the daily technology desk — politics, cities, and the ideas shaping how technology and power interact — and a long reads section for readers who want more than the news cycle. It is the largest publication in the house by readership.