A cohort of corporate investors is starting to make repeat bets on European robotics startups, as the race to capitalise on the physical AI boom heats up.



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August 21, 2026
Tom Nugent and Jonathan Sinclair
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A cohort of corporate investors is starting to make repeat bets on European robotics startups, as the race to capitalise on the physical AI boom heats up.



Tom Nugent is Sifted’s managing editor. He covers robotics, chips and university spinouts. Follow him on X and LinkedIn
Jonathan Sinclair is head of research at Sifted. Find him on LinkedIn

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