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February 17, 2025

Most active semiconductor and photonics investors in Europe

Which investors in Europe are backing the most semiconductor and photonics startups?

Tom Nugent

3 min read

Chips are back into fashion in a big way, with the tiny bits of silicon powering everything from cars and washing machines to smartphones and laptops benefitting big time from the AI boom.

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Tom Nugent

Tom Nugent is Sifted’s managing editor. He covers university spinouts and robotics. Follow him on X and LinkedIn

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