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16 European hardware startups to watch, according to VCs

A new generation of hardware startups is helping rebuild Europe’s industrial base

Martin Coulter

6 min read

As global trade tensions simmer after Donald Trump’s latest wave of tariffs sent markets into freefall, Europe’s hardware startups are stepping into the spotlight. 

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Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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