# Top 50 Deep Tech Startups in Europe by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded deep tech startups in Europe, ranked by total funding raised: $40B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/deep-tech-startups-europe (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Neura Robotics** NEURA Robotics is a German high-tech robotics company founded in 2019 and based in Metzingen, near Stuttgart.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neura-robotics) NEURA Robotics is a German high-tech robotics company founded in 2019 and based in Metzingen, near Stuttgart. *Founded* 2019 Metzingen, Germany **$3.9B** last round Jun 2026
- 2 [**Helsing** Helsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/helsing) Helsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Munich, Germany **$3.7B** last round Jul 2026
- 3 [**OneWeb** OneWeb is building a space-based communications network that delivers high-speed, low-latency internet access.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oneweb) OneWeb is building a space-based communications network that delivers high-speed, low-latency internet access. *Founded* 2012 Winchester, United Kingdom **$3.3B** last round Aug 2021
- 4 [**ICEYE** ICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging.](https://millionrounds.com/company/iceye) ICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging. *Founded* 2015 Espoo, Finland **$3.0B** last round Aug 2026
- 5 [**Avolon Holdings** Avolon is an international aircraft leasing company, headquartered in Ireland](https://millionrounds.com/company/avolon-holdings) Avolon is an international aircraft leasing company, headquartered in Ireland *Founded* - Dublin, Ireland **$2.0B** last round Apr 2026
- 6 [**Wayve** Wayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wayve) Wayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$1.8B** last round Apr 2026
- 7 [**Quantum Systems** Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantum-systems) Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich. *Founded* 2015 Gilching, Germany **$1.6B** last round Jul 2026
- 8 [**UFORCE** UFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air](https://millionrounds.com/company/uforce) UFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$1.4B** last round Nov 2026
- 9 [**Recursive Superintelligence**](https://millionrounds.com/company/recursive-superintelligence) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$1.1B** last round Apr 2026
- 10 [**CMR Surgical** CMR Surgical is a British medical device company based in Cambridge, UK, focused on developing and manufacturing robot-assisted surgery systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cmr-surgical) CMR Surgical is a British medical device company based in Cambridge, UK, focused on developing and manufacturing robot-assisted surgery systems. *Founded* 2014 Milton, United Kingdom **$1.1B** last round Oct 2026
- 11 [**1X Technologies** 1X Technologies is a manufacturing company that supplies electrical, communications, and data networking wire and cable products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/1x-technologies) 1X Technologies is a manufacturing company that supplies electrical, communications, and data networking wire and cable products. *Founded* 2015 Norway **$1.0B** last round Sept 2025
- 12 [**Fractile** Fractile is a UK-based technology company and semiconductor startup founded in 2022 by Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fractile) Fractile is a UK-based technology company and semiconductor startup founded in 2022 by Dr. *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$960M** last round Oct 2026
- 13 [**CuspAI** CuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cuspai) CuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin. *Founded* 2024 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$950M** last round Jul 2026
- 14 [**Vertical Aerospace** Vertical Aerospace provides aircraft wheel and brake component repair, overhaul, parts sales/exchange, and inventory management services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vertical-aerospace) Vertical Aerospace provides aircraft wheel and brake component repair, overhaul, parts sales/exchange, and inventory management services. *Founded* 2016 Bristol, United Kingdom **$850M** last round Mar 2026
- 15 [**Graphcore** Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/graphcore) Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications. *Founded* 2016 Bristol, United Kingdom **$835M** last round May 2026
- 16 [**Multiverse Computing** Multiverse Computing is a leading quantum AI software company based in San Sebastián, Spain, with additional offices in Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy,](https://millionrounds.com/company/multiverse-computing) 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* 2019 San Sebastian, Spain **$785M** last round Jul 2026
- 17 [**Open Cosmos** Open Cosmos is a UK-based space technology company that specializes in end-to-end satellite mission services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/open-cosmos) Open Cosmos is a UK-based space technology company that specializes in end-to-end satellite mission services. *Founded* 2015 Didcot, United Kingdom **$737M** last round Oct 2026
- 18 [**TEKEVER**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tekever) *Founded* 2013 United Kingdom **$654M** last round Sept 2026
- 19 [**Proxima Fusion** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/proxima-fusion) 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* 2023 Munich, Germany **$636M** last round Jul 2026
- 20 [**The Exploration Company** The Exploration Company develops, manufactures and operates modular and reusable spaceships serving the needs of space stations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-exploration-company) The Exploration Company develops, manufactures and operates modular and reusable spaceships serving the needs of space stations. *Founded* 2021 Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany **$610M** last round Sept 2026
- 21 [**STARK** Stark is a provider of energy data and analytics services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stark) Stark is a provider of energy data and analytics services. *Founded* 1981 Horley, Germany **$576M** last round Jun 2026
- 22 [**OLIX** OLIX is an AI company focused on developing advanced hardware solutions for AI inference workloads.](https://millionrounds.com/company/olix) OLIX is an AI company focused on developing advanced hardware solutions for AI inference workloads. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$532M** last round Aug 2026
- 23 [**Nearfield Instruments** Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a semiconductor metrology equipment company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nearfield-instruments) Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a semiconductor metrology equipment company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. *Founded* 2016 Rotterdam, Netherlands **$527M** last round Jun 2026
- 24 [**Isar Aerospace** Isar Aerospace is a prominent German aerospace company and launch service provider based in Ottobrunn, near Munich.](https://millionrounds.com/company/isar-aerospace) Isar Aerospace is a prominent German aerospace company and launch service provider based in Ottobrunn, near Munich. *Founded* 2018 Ottobrunn, Germany **$487M** last round Jun 2026
- 25 [**PhysicsX** PhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design,](https://millionrounds.com/company/physicsx) PhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design, *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$477M** last round Jun 2026
- 26 [**Oxford Quantum Circuits** Oxford Quantum Circuits develops quantum computers designed for breakthrough discoveries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oxford-quantum-circuits) Oxford Quantum Circuits develops quantum computers designed for breakthrough discoveries. *Founded* 2017 United Kingdom **$453M** last round Jun 2026
- 27 [**Cambridge Aerospace** Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cambridge-aerospace) Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024. *Founded* 2024 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$400M** last round Aug 2026
- 28 [**IQM**](https://millionrounds.com/company/iqm) *Founded* - Finland **$390M** last round Mar 2026
- 29 [**D-Orbit** D-Orbit is the first in-space transportation company, providing solutions for moving, precise deployment and removing satellites.](https://millionrounds.com/company/d-orbit) D-Orbit is the first in-space transportation company, providing solutions for moving, precise deployment and removing satellites. *Founded* 2011 Fino Mornasco, Italy **$355M** last round Jan 2026
- 30 [**Exotec** Exotec is a French industrial robotics company founded in 2015, specializing in automated warehouse solutions for retail, e-commerce, and industrial sectors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/exotec) Exotec is a French industrial robotics company founded in 2015, specializing in automated warehouse solutions for retail, e-commerce, and industrial sectors. *Founded* 2015 Wasquehal, France **$352M** last round Jan 2022
- 31 [**Onodrim Industries** Onodrim Industries is a tech company that focuses on mission-critical systems across defence manufacturing, advanced sensing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/onodrim-industries) Onodrim Industries is a tech company that focuses on mission-critical systems across defence manufacturing, advanced sensing. *Founded* - Amsterdam, Netherlands **$347M** last round Nov 2026
- 32 [**PLD Space** PLD Space is a space technology company that develops reusable rockets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pld-space) PLD Space is a space technology company that develops reusable rockets. *Founded* 2011 Elche, Spain **$336M** last round Sept 2026
- 33 [**EnduroSat** EnduroSat is a Bulgarian satellite manufacturer and space service provider based in Sofia, founded in 2015 by Raycho Raychev.](https://millionrounds.com/company/endurosat) EnduroSat is a Bulgarian satellite manufacturer and space service provider based in Sofia, founded in 2015 by Raycho Raychev. *Founded* 2015 Sofia, Bulgaria **$309M** last round Sept 2026
- 34 [**NorSun** NorSun is a Norwegian solar energy company that specializes in manufacturing high-performance mono-crystalline silicon ingots and wafers for the global solar en](https://millionrounds.com/company/norsun) NorSun is a Norwegian solar energy company that specializes in manufacturing high-performance mono-crystalline silicon ingots and wafers for the global solar en *Founded* 2005 Oslo, Norway **$304M** last round Mar 2009
- 35 [**Axelera AI** Axelera AI is a European AI semiconductor company based in Eindhoven, Netherlands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/axelera-ai) Axelera AI is a European AI semiconductor company based in Eindhoven, Netherlands. *Founded* 2021 Eindhoven, Netherlands **$250M** last round Feb 2026
- 36 [**n8n** n8n is a Berlin-based workflow automation platform that combines AI capabilities with business process automation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/n8n) n8n is a Berlin-based workflow automation platform that combines AI capabilities with business process automation. *Founded* 2019 Berlin, Germany **$240M** last round May 2026
- 37 [**Lime Microsystems** Lime Microsystems is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005, specializing in field-programmable RF transceivers and software-defined radio sil](https://millionrounds.com/company/lime-microsystems) Lime Microsystems is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005, specializing in field-programmable RF transceivers and software-defined radio sil *Founded* 2005 Guildford, United Kingdom **$234M** last round Jun 2023
- 38 [**EUCLYD** Euclyd is a European deep-tech startup founded in 2024 and based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/euclyd) Euclyd is a European deep-tech startup founded in 2024 and based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. *Founded* 2024 Eindhoven, Netherlands **$231M** last round Sept 2026
- 39 [**Gravis Robotics** Gravis Robotics is a Swiss company specializing in autonomous earthmoving technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gravis-robotics) Gravis Robotics is a Swiss company specializing in autonomous earthmoving technology. *Founded* 2022 Zurich, Switzerland **$223M** last round Aug 2026
- 40 [**Quantum Motion** Quantum Motion is a quantum computing company focused on building full-stack, utility-scale quantum computers using 300mm CMOS silicon technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantum-motion) Quantum Motion is a quantum computing company focused on building full-stack, utility-scale quantum computers using 300mm CMOS silicon technology. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$211M** last round May 2026
- 41 [**QuantWare** QuantWare is a quantum computing hardware company based in Delft, Netherlands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantware) QuantWare is a quantum computing hardware company based in Delft, Netherlands. *Founded* 2020 Delft, Netherlands **$209M** last round May 2026
- 42 [**Lilium** Lilium is an aircraft company that is developing an electrically powered aircraft.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lilium) Lilium is an aircraft company that is developing an electrically powered aircraft. *Founded* - Gauting, Germany **$204M** last round May 2024
- 43 [**QuantumDiamonds** Quantum Diamonds provides described nitrogen-vacancy (NV) diamonds for quantum sensing to industrial and academic customers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantumdiamonds) Quantum Diamonds provides described nitrogen-vacancy (NV) diamonds for quantum sensing to industrial and academic customers. *Founded* 2022 Munich, Germany **$201M** last round Jul 2026
- 44 [**Aura Aero** AURA AERO aims to serve mankind by designing and manufacturing aircraft that accelerate air transport decarbonization](https://millionrounds.com/company/aura-aero) AURA AERO aims to serve mankind by designing and manufacturing aircraft that accelerate air transport decarbonization *Founded* 2018 Cugnaux, France **$201M** last round Apr 2026
- 45 [**Signavio** Signavio provides tools for business process management.](https://millionrounds.com/company/signavio) Signavio provides tools for business process management. *Founded* 2009 Walldorf, Germany **$196M** last round Jul 2019
- 46 [**SHIELD SPACE** SHIELD SPACE is a UK defence technology company located in Lincoln, England.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shield-space) SHIELD SPACE is a UK defence technology company located in Lincoln, England. *Founded* 2025 Lincoln, United Kingdom **$191M** last round Jan 2026
- 47 [**Kraken Technology**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kraken-technology) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$178M** last round Aug 2026
- 48 [**Salience Labs** Salience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/salience-labs) Salience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions. *Founded* 2020 Oxford, United Kingdom **$169M** last round Oct 2026
- 49 [**POLYN Technology** POLYN Technology is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2019, specializing in Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology and Tiny AI chips.](https://millionrounds.com/company/polyn-technology) POLYN Technology is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2019, specializing in Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology and Tiny AI chips. *Founded* 2019 Bristol, United Kingdom **$159M** last round May 2022
- 50 [**Xoople** Xoople develops Earth intelligence solutions by integrating geospatial data with AI to analyze physical changes on the planet.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xoople) Xoople develops Earth intelligence solutions by integrating geospatial data with AI to analyze physical changes on the planet. *Founded* - Madrid, Spain **$155M** last round Apr 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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