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May 6, 2026

20 early-stage startups to watch from Europe’s fastest-growing Tier 2 hubs

From chips to robotics, Europe’s secondary tech hubs are emerging as deeptech strongholds, driving a new wave of early-stage startups


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Following our recent analysis of Europe’s fastest-growing Tier 2 hubs — those outside of London, Paris, Berlin, Munich and Stockholm — Sifted took a closer look at some of the most promising early-stage companies emerging from these ecosystems.

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