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December 29, 2025

Startups which went bust in 2025

Sifted lists 17 startups which shut up shop this year

Deeptech and defence startups have dominated Europe’s funding landscape this year. For many others, the picture has been far bleaker. Climate tech, for example, pulled in around 40% less capital than last year, leaving many companies struggling to stay afloat.

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Maya Dharampal-Hornby

Maya Dharampal-Hornby is a reporter, covering UK tech for Sifted, based in London. She's also the producer of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast .

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