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October 2, 2025

11 quantum startup operators to watch in Europe

Here are some of the brightest operators in the region, according to industry experts

European quantum startups are on a high: Sifted data shows investments in quantum technologies in the region have reached nearly €1.5bn so far this year, nearly double the amount raised in total in 2024 (€765m).

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Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

Daphné Leprince-Ringuet is a senior reporter for Sifted, based in Paris. She covers French tech and writes Sifted's AI and Deeptech newsletter . You can find her on X and LinkedIn

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