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August 21, 2026

Record number of CVCs making repeat bets on European robotics

Chipmakers and AI infrastructure players are leading the activity, according to Sifted data

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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Chart showing the most active CVCs in European robotics.

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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