# Top 39 Industry 4.0 Startups in Europe by Funding (2026)

> The 39 best-funded industry 4.0 startups in Europe, ranked by total funding raised: $7.3B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/industry-4-0-startups-europe (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**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
- 2 [**RSK Group** RSK Group is a privately-owned multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy and one of the fastest growing companies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rsk-group) RSK Group is a privately-owned multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy and one of the fastest growing companies. *Founded* 1989 Helsby, United Kingdom **$705M** last round Sept 2024
- 3 [**Hyperoptic** Hyperoptic is a prominent British telecommunications company that specializes in high-speed, full-fibre broadband internet and digital telephony services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hyperoptic) Hyperoptic is a prominent British telecommunications company that specializes in high-speed, full-fibre broadband internet and digital telephony services. *Founded* 2010 London, United Kingdom **$588M** last round Jul 2025
- 4 [**Gigaclear** Gigaclear is a private company dedicated to building and operating Ultrafast broadband networks based on pure fibre technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gigaclear) Gigaclear is a private company dedicated to building and operating Ultrafast broadband networks based on pure fibre technology. *Founded* 2010 Abingdon, United Kingdom **$469M** last round Dec 2025
- 5 [**SIGFOX** SIGFOX operates a cellular network dedicated to low-throughput communication for connected objects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sigfox) SIGFOX operates a cellular network dedicated to low-throughput communication for connected objects. *Founded* 2009 LABEGE, France **$310M** last round Nov 2016
- 6 [**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
- 7 [**BBOXX** Bboxx manufactures plug and play solar systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bboxx) Bboxx manufactures plug and play solar systems. *Founded* 2010 London, United Kingdom **$167M** last round Apr 2025
- 8 [**sonnen** Sonnen is a pioneer for intelligent lithium based energy storage.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sonnen) Sonnen is a pioneer for intelligent lithium based energy storage. *Founded* 2010 Wildpoldsried, Germany **$155M** last round May 2018
- 9 [**Heliatek** Heliatek is a German technology company based in Dresden, focused on developing and producing lightweight, flexible organic photovoltaic (OPV) solar films.](https://millionrounds.com/company/heliatek) Heliatek is a German technology company based in Dresden, focused on developing and producing lightweight, flexible organic photovoltaic (OPV) solar films. *Founded* 2006 Dresden, Germany **$153M** last round Oct 2017
- 10 [**TTTech** TTTech Computertechnik AG, based in Vienna, Austria, is a technology leader founded in 1998.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tttech) TTTech Computertechnik AG, based in Vienna, Austria, is a technology leader founded in 1998. *Founded* 1998 Wien, Austria **$145M** last round Sept 2017
- 11 [**UrbanVolt** Urban Volt is an energy services company that provides energy-efficient lighting solutions to commercial and industrial clients.](https://millionrounds.com/company/urbanvolt) Urban Volt is an energy services company that provides energy-efficient lighting solutions to commercial and industrial clients. *Founded* 2015 Dublin, Ireland **$144M** last round May 2025
- 12 [**Actility** Actility provides smart energy management, machine-to-machine(M2M) and Internet of things(IoT) services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/actility) Actility provides smart energy management, machine-to-machine(M2M) and Internet of things(IoT) services. *Founded* 2010 Paris, France **$117M** last round Dec 2023
- 13 [**Claranet** Claranet is an expert in modernising and running critical applications and infrastructure.](https://millionrounds.com/company/claranet) Claranet is an expert in modernising and running critical applications and infrastructure. *Founded* 1996 London, United Kingdom **$103M** last round May 2017
- 14 [**Cubic Telecom** Cubic Telecom’s connected software and analytics solutions drive competitive advantage for global vehicle manufacturers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cubic-telecom) Cubic Telecom’s connected software and analytics solutions drive competitive advantage for global vehicle manufacturers. *Founded* 2005 Ireland **$84M** last round Aug 2017
- 15 [**Protean Electric**](https://millionrounds.com/company/protean-electric) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$69M** last round Feb 2026
- 16 [**Cynora** Cynora creates added value for OLED producers by supplying highly efficient OLED products based on the TADF technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cynora) Cynora creates added value for OLED producers by supplying highly efficient OLED products based on the TADF technology. *Founded* 2008 Germany **$55M** last round May 2019
- 17 [**Arralis**](https://millionrounds.com/company/arralis) *Founded* - Ireland **$53M** last round Mar 2017
- 18 [**Virtual1** Virtual1 is a UK-based wholesale-only digital service provider and network operator, specializing in advanced cloud and connectivity solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/virtual1) Virtual1 is a UK-based wholesale-only digital service provider and network operator, specializing in advanced cloud and connectivity solutions. *Founded* 2007 United Kingdom **$52M** last round Dec 2024
- 19 [**Orbital Systems** Orbital Systems is a Swedish clean-tech company founded in 2012 by Mehrdad Mahdjoubi.](https://millionrounds.com/company/orbital-systems) Orbital Systems is a Swedish clean-tech company founded in 2012 by Mehrdad Mahdjoubi. *Founded* 2012 Malmoe, Sweden **$47M** last round Jan 2022
- 20 [**Alight**](https://millionrounds.com/company/alight) *Founded* 2015 Sweden **$47M** last round Feb 2026
- 21 [**Ynsect**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ynsect-2) *Founded* - France **$45M** last round Jun 2025
- 22 [**Kalray** DPU, Hardware, Software, AI, Edge compunting, 4.0 Industry, Infrastructure, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Robotics, Life Science](https://millionrounds.com/company/kalray) DPU, Hardware, Software, AI, Edge compunting, 4.0 Industry, Infrastructure, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Robotics, Life Science *Founded* 2008 Montbonnot, France **$38M** last round May 2018
- 23 [**PragmatIC Printing**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pragmatic-printing) *Founded* 2010 United Kingdom **$30M** last round Oct 2016
- 24 [**Gilo Industries** Gilo Industries, a Dorset-based aerospace technology startup](https://millionrounds.com/company/gilo-industries) Gilo Industries, a Dorset-based aerospace technology startup *Founded* 2012 Shaftesbury, United Kingdom **$30M** last round Jan 2017
- 25 [**Velocopter**](https://millionrounds.com/company/velocopter) *Founded* - Germany **$30M** last round Aug 2017
- 26 [**Wireless Innovation** Wireless Innovation is a satellite company that offers M2M, telemetry, and SCADA solutions for the utilities, OEM, tracking, and telematics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wireless-innovation) Wireless Innovation is a satellite company that offers M2M, telemetry, and SCADA solutions for the utilities, OEM, tracking, and telematics. *Founded* 2004 United Kingdom **$26M** last round Sept 2017
- 27 [**EasyMile** EasyMile is a high-tech startup specialized in providing both, software powering autonomous vehicles and smart mobility solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/easymile) EasyMile is a high-tech startup specialized in providing both, software powering autonomous vehicles and smart mobility solutions. *Founded* 2014 France **$23M** last round Sept 2018
- 28 [**Unu** unu is a premium electric scooter brand based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2013.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unu) unu is a premium electric scooter brand based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2013. *Founded* 2013 Lingen (Ems), Germany **$22M** last round Oct 2018
- 29 [**P2i** P2i is a global nanotechnology company founded in 2004, specializing in molecular-level, liquid-repellent protective coatings.](https://millionrounds.com/company/p2i) P2i is a global nanotechnology company founded in 2004, specializing in molecular-level, liquid-repellent protective coatings. *Founded* 2004 Abingdon, United Kingdom **$21M** last round May 2017
- 30 [**Visedo Oy**](https://millionrounds.com/company/visedo-oy) *Founded* - Finland **$21M** last round Dec 2016
- 31 [**CorrosionRADAR** Smarter infrastructure using Industrial Internet of Things and Predictive Analytics](https://millionrounds.com/company/corrosionradar) Smarter infrastructure using Industrial Internet of Things and Predictive Analytics *Founded* 2017 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$16M** last round Sept 2024
- 32 [**Chronocam**](https://millionrounds.com/company/chronocam) *Founded* - France **$15M** last round Oct 2016
- 33 [**RiverRidge Recycling**](https://millionrounds.com/company/riverridge-recycling) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$12M** last round Sept 2016
- 34 [**Allied Composites**](https://millionrounds.com/company/allied-composites) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$12M** last round Jul 2016
- 35 [**Lilium Avation**](https://millionrounds.com/company/lilium-avation) *Founded* - Germany **$11M** last round Dec 2016
- 36 [**Sensolus** Sensolus is a Belgian Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) company founded in 2013 in Ghent.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sensolus) Sensolus is a Belgian Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) company founded in 2013 in Ghent. *Founded* 2013 Ghent, Belgium **$7.4M** last round Oct 2020
- 37 [**Zozio** Zozio is a French industrial software company based in Paris, founded in 2018/2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zozio) Zozio is a French industrial software company based in Paris, founded in 2018/2019. *Founded* 2019 Paris, France **$4.2M** last round May 2022
- 38 [**Mobility Work** Mobility Work is developer of software designed for maintenance management.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mobility-work) Mobility Work is developer of software designed for maintenance management. *Founded* 2016 Paris, France **$3.7M** last round Oct 2025
- 39 [**Misti AI** MISTI AI is a London-based startup founded in October 2025, specializing in a physical observability platform for heavy industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/misti-ai) MISTI AI is a London-based startup founded in October 2025, specializing in a physical observability platform for heavy industry. *Founded* 2025 London, United Kingdom **$338K** last round Apr 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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