London-based manufacturing startup Isembard has raised $50m to develop 25 new AI factories serving defence, robotics and aerospace industries by the end of the year.
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March 9, 2026
Isembard raises $50m to bolster Europe’s industrial base
The London-based company plans to open 25 new AI factories by the end of the year
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Maya Dharampal-Hornby is a reporter, covering UK tech for Sifted, based in London. She's also the producer of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast .

Deeptech & AI
The people, companies and trends shaping European AI and deeptech.
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