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February 5, 2026

This startup wants to dismantle EVs to solve Europe’s critical materials problem

Luxembourg-based R3 Robotics has raised €20m to scale operations recovering critical materials used to build electric vehicles

Tom Nugent

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Luxembourg-based R3 Robotics (formerly Circu Li-Ion) has raised €20m in funding to expand from upcycling batteries to fully dismantling electric vehicles (EV) in a bid to solve Europe’s supply of critical raw materials.

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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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