20 startups to watch
Sifted score
7.13-Pixaera
Virtual reality training for hazardous tasks.
- Strong investor(s)
- Hiring
Year founded
2020
HQ
London, United Kingdom
Latest round
Seed
€5.7m / Oct 2022Total funding
€5.7m
Sifted score
6.77-Swave Photonics
Holographic displays revolutionize visual experiences.
- Strong investor(s)
- Hiring
Year founded
2022
HQ
Leuven, Belgium
Latest round
Seed
€3m / Jun 2023Total funding
€10m
Sifted score
6.71-Almer Technologies
- Strong investor(s)
Year founded
2021
HQ
Bern, Switzerland
Latest round
Seed
€3.8m / Jun 2023Total funding
€5.2m
Sifted score
6.71-OQmented
Seamless augmented reality glasses for professionals.
Year founded
2018
HQ
Itzehoe, Germany
Latest round
Series A
€18.2m / Mar 2023Total funding
€26.6m
Sifted score
6.41-Merit Circle
- Strong investor(s)
- Hiring
Year founded
2021
HQ
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Latest round
Seed
€4.1m / Oct 2021Total funding
€4.1m
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