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October 8, 2024

What deeptech startups are struggling with right now

Many investors seem optimistic about the future of European tech — but deeptech startups still face challenges

Anne Sraders

3 min read

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Anne Sraders

Anne Sraders is a senior reporter at Sifted, based in Berlin. She covers the venture capital industry and deeptech startups, including robotics, spacetech and defence tech. She also writes Sifted's weekly VC newsletter Up Round. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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