Andreas Klinger, Prototype founder and EU Inc cofounder.

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January 19, 2026

Solo GP Andreas Klinger raises €15m for European robotics, automation and AI

The fund will write first cheques of $200k-500k into 30-40 companies, with around one-third reserved for follow-on investments

Tom Nugent

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Andreas Klinger has raised €15m of a new €20m fund to back European founders working on robotics, automation and AI. 

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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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