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Deep tech startups in Europe
592 deep tech startups in Europe have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $40B between them, with the United Kingdom the most common home.
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Neura RoboticsNEURA Robotics is a German high-tech robotics company founded in 2019 and based in Metzingen, near Stuttgart.NEURA Robotics is a German high-tech robotics company founded in 2019 and based in Metzingen, near Stuttgart.
Founded 2019Metzingen, Germany$3.9Blast round Jun 2026 - 2
HelsingHelsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.Helsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Munich, Germany$3.7Blast round Jul 2026 - 3
OneWebOneWeb is building a space-based communications network that delivers high-speed, low-latency internet access.OneWeb is building a space-based communications network that delivers high-speed, low-latency internet access.
Founded 2012Winchester, United Kingdom$3.3Blast round Aug 2021 - 4
ICEYEICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging.
ICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging.
Founded 2015Espoo, Finland$3.0Blast round Aug 2026 - 5
Avolon HoldingsAvolon is an international aircraft leasing company, headquartered in IrelandAvolon is an international aircraft leasing company, headquartered in Ireland
Founded -Dublin, Ireland$2.0Blast round Apr 2026 - 6
WayveWayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems.Wayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems.
Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$1.8Blast round Apr 2026 - 7
Quantum SystemsQuantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.
Founded 2015Gilching, Germany$1.6Blast round Jul 2026 - 8
UFORCEUFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for airUFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air
Founded -London, United Kingdom$1.4Blast round Nov 2026 - 9Recursive SuperintelligenceFounded -United Kingdom$1.1Blast round Apr 2026
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CMR SurgicalCMR Surgical is a British medical device company based in Cambridge, UK, focused on developing and manufacturing robot-assisted surgery systems.CMR Surgical is a British medical device company based in Cambridge, UK, focused on developing and manufacturing robot-assisted surgery systems.
Founded 2014Milton, United Kingdom$1.1Blast round Oct 2026 - 11
1X Technologies1X Technologies is a manufacturing company that supplies electrical, communications, and data networking wire and cable products.1X Technologies is a manufacturing company that supplies electrical, communications, and data networking wire and cable products.
Founded 2015Norway$1.0Blast round Sept 2025 - 12
FractileFractile is a UK-based technology company and semiconductor startup founded in 2022 by Dr.Fractile is a UK-based technology company and semiconductor startup founded in 2022 by Dr.
Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$960Mlast round Oct 2026 - 13
CuspAICuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin.CuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin.
Founded 2024Cambridge, United Kingdom$950Mlast round Jul 2026 - 14
Vertical AerospaceVertical Aerospace provides aircraft wheel and brake component repair, overhaul, parts sales/exchange, and inventory management services.Vertical Aerospace provides aircraft wheel and brake component repair, overhaul, parts sales/exchange, and inventory management services.
Founded 2016Bristol, United Kingdom$850Mlast round Mar 2026 - 15
GraphcoreGraphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications.Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications.
Founded 2016Bristol, United Kingdom$835Mlast round May 2026 - 16
Multiverse ComputingMultiverse Computing is a leading quantum AI software company based in San Sebastián, Spain, with additional offices in Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Multiverse Computing is a leading quantum AI software company based in San Sebastián, Spain, with additional offices in Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy,
Founded 2019San Sebastian, Spain$785Mlast round Jul 2026 - 17
Open CosmosOpen Cosmos is a UK-based space technology company that specializes in end-to-end satellite mission services.Open Cosmos is a UK-based space technology company that specializes in end-to-end satellite mission services.
Founded 2015Didcot, United Kingdom$737Mlast round Oct 2026 - 18TEKEVERFounded 2013United Kingdom$654Mlast round Sept 2026
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Proxima FusionProxima Fusion is a European fusion energy company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2023 as the first spin-out from the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics.Proxima Fusion is a European fusion energy company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2023 as the first spin-out from the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics.
Founded 2023Munich, Germany$636Mlast round Jul 2026 - 20
The Exploration CompanyThe Exploration Company develops, manufactures and operates modular and reusable spaceships serving the needs of space stations.The Exploration Company develops, manufactures and operates modular and reusable spaceships serving the needs of space stations.
Founded 2021Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany$610Mlast round Sept 2026 - 21
STARKStark is a provider of energy data and analytics services.Stark is a provider of energy data and analytics services.
Founded 1981Horley, Germany$576Mlast round Jun 2026 - 22
OLIXOLIX is an AI company focused on developing advanced hardware solutions for AI inference workloads.OLIX is an AI company focused on developing advanced hardware solutions for AI inference workloads.
Founded 2024London, United Kingdom$532Mlast round Aug 2026 - 23
Nearfield InstrumentsNearfield Instruments (NFI) is a semiconductor metrology equipment company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a semiconductor metrology equipment company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Founded 2016Rotterdam, Netherlands$527Mlast round Jun 2026 - 24
Isar AerospaceIsar Aerospace is a prominent German aerospace company and launch service provider based in Ottobrunn, near Munich.Isar Aerospace is a prominent German aerospace company and launch service provider based in Ottobrunn, near Munich.
Founded 2018Ottobrunn, Germany$487Mlast round Jun 2026 - 25
PhysicsXPhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design, PhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design,
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$477Mlast round Jun 2026 - 26
Oxford Quantum CircuitsOxford Quantum Circuits develops quantum computers designed for breakthrough discoveries.Oxford Quantum Circuits develops quantum computers designed for breakthrough discoveries.
Founded 2017United Kingdom$453Mlast round Jun 2026 - 27
Cambridge AerospaceCambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.
Founded 2024Cambridge, United Kingdom$400Mlast round Aug 2026 - 28IQMFounded -Finland$390Mlast round Mar 2026
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D-OrbitD-Orbit is the first in-space transportation company, providing solutions for moving, precise deployment and removing satellites.D-Orbit is the first in-space transportation company, providing solutions for moving, precise deployment and removing satellites.
Founded 2011Fino Mornasco, Italy$355Mlast round Jan 2026 - 30
ExotecExotec is a French industrial robotics company founded in 2015, specializing in automated warehouse solutions for retail, e-commerce, and industrial sectors.Exotec is a French industrial robotics company founded in 2015, specializing in automated warehouse solutions for retail, e-commerce, and industrial sectors.
Founded 2015Wasquehal, France$352Mlast round Jan 2022 - 31
Onodrim IndustriesOnodrim Industries is a tech company that focuses on mission-critical systems across defence manufacturing, advanced sensing.Onodrim Industries is a tech company that focuses on mission-critical systems across defence manufacturing, advanced sensing.
Founded -Amsterdam, Netherlands$347Mlast round Nov 2026 - 32
PLD SpacePLD Space is a space technology company that develops reusable rockets.PLD Space is a space technology company that develops reusable rockets.
Founded 2011Elche, Spain$336Mlast round Sept 2026 - 33
EnduroSatEnduroSat is a Bulgarian satellite manufacturer and space service provider based in Sofia, founded in 2015 by Raycho Raychev.EnduroSat is a Bulgarian satellite manufacturer and space service provider based in Sofia, founded in 2015 by Raycho Raychev.
Founded 2015Sofia, Bulgaria$309Mlast round Sept 2026 - 34
NorSunNorSun is a Norwegian solar energy company that specializes in manufacturing high-performance mono-crystalline silicon ingots and wafers for the global solar enNorSun is a Norwegian solar energy company that specializes in manufacturing high-performance mono-crystalline silicon ingots and wafers for the global solar en
Founded 2005Oslo, Norway$304Mlast round Mar 2009 - 35
Axelera AIAxelera AI is a European AI semiconductor company based in Eindhoven, Netherlands.Axelera AI is a European AI semiconductor company based in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
Founded 2021Eindhoven, Netherlands$250Mlast round Feb 2026 - 36
n8nn8n is a Berlin-based workflow automation platform that combines AI capabilities with business process automation.n8n is a Berlin-based workflow automation platform that combines AI capabilities with business process automation.
Founded 2019Berlin, Germany$240Mlast round May 2026 - 37
Lime MicrosystemsLime Microsystems is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005, specializing in field-programmable RF transceivers and software-defined radio silLime Microsystems is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005, specializing in field-programmable RF transceivers and software-defined radio sil
Founded 2005Guildford, United Kingdom$234Mlast round Jun 2023 - 38
EUCLYDEuclyd is a European deep-tech startup founded in 2024 and based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.Euclyd is a European deep-tech startup founded in 2024 and based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
Founded 2024Eindhoven, Netherlands$231Mlast round Sept 2026 - 39
Gravis RoboticsGravis Robotics is a Swiss company specializing in autonomous earthmoving technology.Gravis Robotics is a Swiss company specializing in autonomous earthmoving technology.
Founded 2022Zurich, Switzerland$223Mlast round Aug 2026 - 40
Quantum MotionQuantum Motion is a quantum computing company focused on building full-stack, utility-scale quantum computers using 300mm CMOS silicon technology.Quantum Motion is a quantum computing company focused on building full-stack, utility-scale quantum computers using 300mm CMOS silicon technology.
Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$211Mlast round May 2026 - 41
QuantWareQuantWare is a quantum computing hardware company based in Delft, Netherlands.QuantWare is a quantum computing hardware company based in Delft, Netherlands.
Founded 2020Delft, Netherlands$209Mlast round May 2026 - 42
LiliumLilium is an aircraft company that is developing an electrically powered aircraft.Lilium is an aircraft company that is developing an electrically powered aircraft.
Founded -Gauting, Germany$204Mlast round May 2024 - 43
QuantumDiamondsQuantum Diamonds provides described nitrogen-vacancy (NV) diamonds for quantum sensing to industrial and academic customers.Quantum Diamonds provides described nitrogen-vacancy (NV) diamonds for quantum sensing to industrial and academic customers.
Founded 2022Munich, Germany$201Mlast round Jul 2026 - 44
Aura AeroAURA AERO aims to serve mankind by designing and manufacturing aircraft that accelerate air transport decarbonizationAURA AERO aims to serve mankind by designing and manufacturing aircraft that accelerate air transport decarbonization
Founded 2018Cugnaux, France$201Mlast round Apr 2026 - 45
SignavioSignavio provides tools for business process management.Signavio provides tools for business process management.
Founded 2009Walldorf, Germany$196Mlast round Jul 2019 - 46
SHIELD SPACESHIELD SPACE is a UK defence technology company located in Lincoln, England.SHIELD SPACE is a UK defence technology company located in Lincoln, England.
Founded 2025Lincoln, United Kingdom$191Mlast round Jan 2026 - 47Kraken TechnologyFounded -United Kingdom$178Mlast round Aug 2026
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Salience LabsSalience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions.Salience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions.
Founded 2020Oxford, United Kingdom$169Mlast round Oct 2026 - 49
POLYN TechnologyPOLYN Technology is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2019, specializing in Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology and Tiny AI chips.POLYN Technology is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2019, specializing in Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology and Tiny AI chips.
Founded 2019Bristol, United Kingdom$159Mlast round May 2022 - 50
XoopleXoople develops Earth intelligence solutions by integrating geospatial data with AI to analyze physical changes on the planet.Xoople develops Earth intelligence solutions by integrating geospatial data with AI to analyze physical changes on the planet.
Founded -Madrid, Spain$155Mlast round Apr 2026
Metzingen, Germany
Winchester, United Kingdom
Espoo, Finland
Dublin, Ireland
Norway
San Sebastian, Spain
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Fino Mornasco, Italy
Wasquehal, France
Sofia, Bulgaria
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