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July 18, 2025

10 European spacetech startups to watch in 2025, according to VCs

From Earth imaging to space defence, four VCs share the startups they’re eyeing

Anne Sraders

6 min read

After years of building and preparation, 2025 has finally seen multiple European rocket launches. The problem: they haven’t exactly been glowing successes. 

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Anne Sraders

Anne Sraders is a senior reporter at Sifted, based in Berlin. She covers the VC industry and deeptech startups. She also writes Sifted's weekly VC newsletter Up Round. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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