Analysis

July 13, 2023

15 robotics startups to watch in 2023, according to investors

VCs from Kineo Finance, Breega, NGP Capital and Picus Capital share the robotics startups they've got in their sights


Alexandra Bacon

5 min read

Source: Lexie Yu and Midjourney

Most of the growth in Europe’s robotics sector has come in the last three years, as it’s moved from a niche sector to one attracting generalist VC interest. The European robotics industry is projected to be worth $4.51bn by 2027, according to Statista.

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Christine Müller, partner at Kineo Finance
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Alexandra Bacon

Alexandra Bacon was an editorial intern at Sifted. Find her on Twitter and LinkedIn

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