Analysis

December 1, 2025

European nations are investing billions in space. How much will go to startups?

Space has become a key component of European defence strategies — and startups will be key to achieving the region’s sovereignty


French startup Infinite Orbits recently announced a contract of up to €50m with the French defence ministry’s space command

European nations have committed tens of billions of euros to the region’s space industry in recent weeks, and startups and VCs are determined to reap the benefits.

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Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

Daphné Leprince-Ringuet is a senior reporter for Sifted, based in Paris. She covers French tech and writes Sifted's AI and Deeptech newsletter . You can find her on X and LinkedIn

Anne Sraders

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

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