European robotics enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2025, with equity investment more than doubling to €1.45bn compared to the previous year, supported by a 30% increase in deal volume.
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February 27, 2026
European robotics mapped: 90 startups driving the next wave of automation
From Paris to Zurich, Sifted's market map of Europe’s robotics landscape categorises 90 startups building across the industrial, logistics, defence and healthcare industries
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