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The 68 most promising impact startups in Europe, according to investors

Energy tech dominates this year’s Norrsken Impact 100


Freya Pratty

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Jacob Nathan and Doug Kell, founders of Epoch Biodesign

Swedish impact foundation Norrsken has released its annual list of the 100 most promising impact startups globally, including 68 based in Europe.

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Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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