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August 23, 2024

13 techbio startups to watch, according to investors

From transforming clinical trials to rewriting genetic codes, investors share the techbio companies they’re watching

Whether using machine learning models to identify harmful microorganisms, developing new drugs or automating lab processes, European techbio startups have caught the eye of investors this year. They’ve raised €1.69bn in funding up to August 22 according to Sifted data. 

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Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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