EU-Startups

Europe’s robotics and physical AI ecosystem is expanding beyond traditional industrial automation, encompassing humanoid robots, autonomous defence and security systems, software-defined manufacturing and AI models designed to understand and act in the physical world. The startups on this list reflect that broader convergence of artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomy and advanced engineering. While not all are pure-play robotics companies, each is developing technology that enables machines

London-based VC firm QuantumLight, co-founded by Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky in 2023, has closed its second fund at €432 million ($500 million), doubling the size of its debut vehicle as it looks to expand its data-driven approach to investing in technology companies. The fund surpassed its original target and was oversubscribed, according to QuantumLight CEO Ilya Kondrashov. The close comes around 15 months after QuantumLight raised €222 million for its first fund in May 2025 – as covered b

Computomics, a Tübingen-based BioTech research company, has raised €6.3 million in a Series B round to scale commercial delivery of its climate-smart breeding platform, as heat and drought take an increasing toll on European harvests. The round was led by Convent Capital Agri Food Fund, which invested €5 million. Existing investors High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), MBG Baden-Württemberg, and Amathaon Capital also participated, alongside founders and scientific advisors. The startup also benefits fr

Oceanloop, a Munich-based company developing software-driven recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), has secured up to €38.5 million to scale its technology and expand production of Giant Grouper in Europe. The financing combines new equity commitments from Hatch Blue’s Blue Revolution Fund and Stolt Ventures, the venture investment arm of Stolt-Nielsen, with a €32 million venture-debt facility from the European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank supports the equity investments and s

LITILIT, a Vilnius-based company, has received an €8 million loan from the Lithuanian National Development Bank ILTE for the development of a femtosecond laser modular system (FEMODA) intended to speed up the adoption of advanced lasers and open the door for new applications. The total value of the project is €10 million, while the commercialisation of the new technology is planned for the second half of 2029. The company recently broke ground on a large-scale femtosecond-laser facility in Vilni

SweGaN, a Linköping-based DeepTech company specialising in the design, development, and manufacturing of gallium nitride on silicon carbide (GaN-on-SiC) epitaxial wafers, has closed a €12.09 million ($14 million) Series B round to scale production and accelerate global growth. The round was led by Swedish investor Thisbe AB, Danish VC firm North Ventures and existing shareholders. Completed as an up-round, the financing brings SweGaN’s total funding raised to €35.4 million ($41 million). “Comple

Every wave of generative AI produces the same two headlines: “AI is destroying the industry” and “actually, AI is creating more work for the industry.” Whether this is for graphic designers, developers, or copywriters, the debate plays out the same way across sectors. Legal is no exception. Against this backdrop, the legal industry provides a useful test case as it’s one of the first professional domains where specialised, workflow-specific AI has matured enough to

Switzerland-based Gravis Robotics, a ConTech company developing autonomous technology for heavy machinery, has raised €172 million ($200 million) in a Series A round, giving the company an €862 million ($1 billion) post-money valuation – becoming Europe’s latest robotics unicorn. SoftBank is the sole investor in the round, which Gravis says is the largest Series A financing in construction robotics to date. Today’s news follows a 2025 €19 million round – as covered by EU-Startu

SpaceAM, a Gloucestershire-based aerospace and defence technology company developing ultra-lightweight autonomous sensing systems for deployment in contested and extreme environments, has closed its Seed funding round.  The funding amount has not been disclosed, and the round was backed by Foresight Group, a regional private equity and real assets investment manager. The round was also backed by UK Government funding. Chris Isaac, CEO and Founder of SpaceAM, said, “We always knew there was

Birdsview, a Bergen-based startup specialising in concrete inspection technology that helps preserve infrastructure, has raised €3.7 million to strengthen its commercial, industrial, and international scaling. The round was backed by Sarsia, Butterfly Ventures, Proptechfonden, Kiilto Ventures, Nordic Makers and Momentum. Existing investors Eviny Ventures, Farvatn Venture, Erik Bakstad (Ardoq), Gunnar Hvammen (serial founder) and Herman Flinder (founder of Norse Partners) also participated in the

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Cashflows, a London-based FinTech payments company that makes it easy for businesses to accept payment, has invested in Tap & Go, a Blackpool-based startup specialising in card payment technologies and merchant services. The investment amount was not disclosed. Tap & Go plans to deploy this capital toward its continued growth, enabling customers to benefit from an expanded product base across a growing number of verticals, while the companies continue to develop their commercial partners

With Stockholm-based Lovable announcing a €343 million Series C this week, we decided to take a closer look at Sweden’s startup funding landscape in 2026 so far. Sweden has produced some of Europe’s largest startup funding announcements this year, with Stockholm-based companies accounting for much of the capital covered by EU-Startups. From HealthTech and AI to FinTech, LegalTech and consumer brands, Swedish startups have continued to attract substantial rounds across a range of sectors. For thi

LORILLION, a Coventry-based engineering and R&D company specialising in bespoke electrification solutions and clean-energy technologies, has secured a multi-million-euro (multi-million-pound) investment from Portsmouth-based maritime technology company SubSea Craft.  With this investment, SubSea Craft has acquired a 40% equity interest in LORILLION. This investment aims to strengthen the UK’s sovereign capability to design, industrialise, and manufacture specialist battery systems for

adesso, a Dortmund-based provider of insurance-specific software and technology solutions, has acquired omni:us, a Berlin-based startup specialising in AI-powered claims processing. The transaction combines adesso’s insurance and software expertise with omni:us’ AI technology. adesso also plans to progressively integrate omni:us technology into its core insurance platform, the in|sure Ecosphere. omni:us solutions will be further developed and expanded as a central component of the combined portf

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host two prominent exhibitions from 13-16 October in Hong Kong – the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition)  and electronicAsia, jointly organised by HKTDC and MMI Asia Pte Ltd. The fairs will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), showcasing the latest consumer electronics, smart products, electronic components and innovative technology solutions.  Last year, the fairs brought more than 3,200 exhibitors

Aisot Technologies (Aisot), a Zurich-based startup offering AI-driven portfolio intelligence for institutional investors, has closed a €2.13 million (CHF 2 million) Seed extension round. The round was backed by existing and new investors, including family offices and experienced angel investors. Also joining as a new investor is Felix Haldner, former Partner at Partners Group and former President of the Swiss Funds & Asset Management Association (SFAMA).  “The fact that our existing in

AMDB Security Pro, a Lyon-based engineering company providing mechanical anti-theft systems for excavators and mini-excavators, has announced the close of a €2.68 million ($3.1 million) Seed funding round from two American private investors. The company plans to use this capital to accelerate its establishment in the United States, where it plans to set up a subsidiary, build strategic partnerships, and continue R&D into new equipment categories. “Closing this round marks a defining st

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Nikita Miller, Chief Product Officer at Perk, formerly known as TravelPerk, to explore the company’s transformation from a business travel platform into an AI-native travel and spend management ecosystem, as well as its ambitions for international expansion. Nikita joined Perk in September 2025 at a pivotal moment for the Barcelona-founded scale-up. Following its rebrand from TravelPerk, the company was expanding beyond travel into spend and expense

Duolingo, the Pittsburgh-based mobile learning platform, has acquired Animade, a London-based animation and motion design studio known for its work in product storytelling, brand, interactive experiences, and character animation. The acquisition expands Duolingo’s in-house design studio and strengthens its creative capabilities, which are central to building engaging product experiences. Neither company disclosed the financial terms of the transaction. “Great products aren’t de