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August 25, 2026

The 10 robotics startups that raised the biggest rounds in H1 2026

Robotics startups in Europe raised more in H1 2026 than the previous two years combined. Here are the big hitters

Tom Nugent

5 min read

European robotics startups have a lot to be cheerful about this year. At the mid-way point of 2026, they’d already raised more in funding than they had in the previous two years combined. 

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Tom Nugent

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

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