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August 4, 2026

European robotics startups raised more in six months than past two years combined

Neura Robotics's €1.2bn raise gives continent biggest ever half for robotics funding

Tom Nugent

3 min read

European robotics startups raised more equity funding in the first half of 2026 than the previous two years combined, new data shows.

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Tom Nugent

Tom Nugent is Sifted’s managing editor. He covers robotics, chips and university spinouts. Follow him on X and LinkedIn

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