TechCrunch publishes 21 European startups to watch in AI race
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Updated · TechCrunch · May 2
TechCrunch publishes 21 European startups to watch in AI race
3 articles · Updated · TechCrunch · May 2
The list spans Prague, Stockholm, Munich and Spain, with picks from pre-launch ventures to unicorns across defence, fintech, legal tech, robotics, space and fusion.
Featured companies include BottleCap AI, Proxima Fusion, PLD Space and Multiverse Computing, selected through recommendations from investors at funds including 20VC, Index Ventures, Northzone and Ventech.
TechCrunch said the roundup aims to showcase Europe’s deep-tech talent beyond better-known names such as Mistral AI and Lovable, and how regional startups could carve out a role in global AI competition.
How will Europe's new regulatory and funding initiatives reshape the fate of AI and space tech startups competing on a global stage?
With massive new EU funds and ambitious startups, can Europe finally close its deep tech gap with the US—or will structural hurdles persist?