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August 12, 2026

16 energy startups to watch in Europe, according to investors

The continent’s energy startups raised almost as much in the first half of 2026 than the previous two years combined, according to Sifted data


Trawa founders David Budde, Max Lüddemann, and Robert Quick

Europe's energy system is being reshaped by two forces at once: the rapid growth of renewable power and a surge in electricity demand. 

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