Beyond Lovable and Mistral: 21 European startups to watch
A curated list of 21 promising European startups across various sectors, recommended by leading venture capital investors.Summary
This article highlights 21 emerging European startups that are gaining significant attention from venture capitalists. Moving beyond well-known names like Mistral AI, the list showcases a diverse range of deep tech and AI-driven companies across multiple sectors, including defense, fintech, aerospace, renewable energy, and manufacturing.
The selection methodology involved asking investors from top European venture funds to recommend two startups each: one from their own portfolio and one outside of it. This approach provides a balanced view of both proven investments and high-potential companies that are currently being tracked by industry experts.
Key sectors represented include AI infrastructure and applications (such as BottleCap AI, Cala, and Fundamental), defense and space technology (including Alta Ares, PLD Space, and Space Forge), and specialized industrial automation (like Inbolt and Theker). The list demonstrates the depth of European talent and the region's growing influence in the global AI and deep tech race.
(Source：Tech Crunch)