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Robotics - Industry Applications Sector in Europe

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About Robotics - Industry Applications sector in Europe

The Robotics - Industry Applications sector in Europe comprises 1.07K companies, including 397 funded companies having collectively raised $7.35B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 187 are Series A+ funded, and 3 have achieved unicorn status.
Robotics - Industry Applications sector in Europe has seen 90 acquisitions and 17 IPOs. This represents almost 10.0% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.5% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies providing robotic solutions that help in automating the processes in specific industries.
Robotics - Industry Applications sector is also known as Applied Industrial Robotics, Vertical Robotic Automation or Industry Specific Robots.
Includes companies providing robotic solutions for specific industries like healthcare, agriculture, retail, logistics, etc. Excludes companies that are providing robotic solutions for multiple industry use cases and are not specific to a particular industry.
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Also known as
Applied Industrial Robotics or Vertical Robotic Automation

Top Robotics - Industry Applications Companies in Europe

There are 1,067 Robotics - Industry Applications startups in Europe which include Medical Microinstruments, Agile Robots, Automata, Dryad Networks, eCential Robotics. Out of these, 397 startups are funded, with 187 having secured Series A+ funding, and 3 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 39 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of INSEAD, Technical University of Munich and University of Cambridge.

Here is the list of top Robotics - Industry Applications startups in Europe

Provider of robotic platform using micro instruments for surgery. It uses a robotic platform that enables the use of microsurgical instruments for reconstruction procedures after traumatic injuries and tumor removal. The surgeons use the robotic platform which scales down the hand movements to the movements of the instruments during surgery. It claims that the product is the smallest robotic wrist.

Key facts about Medical Microinstruments

Manufacturer of intelligent robotic systems and automated industrial hardware components. These products integrate artificial intelligence with mechanical robotics to perform tasks across various industrial sectors. The hardware includes robotic arms, mobile platforms, and specialized grippers designed for assembly, handling, and manufacturing processes. These systems function to automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency within production environments.

Key facts about Agile Robots

Developer of modular lab automation platforms for biological research workflows. This system integrates hardware and software to orchestrate laboratory processes, including sample handling and instrument management. The platform utilizes node-based design tools and software development kits to enable workflow configuration and simulation. It supports connectivity with external data systems and analytical models to facilitate automated execution of experimental protocols. The hardware components are configurable to accommodate various instruments and laboratory layouts, allowing for the management of multiple concurrent tasks.

Key facts about Automata

Ultra-early wildfire detection and forest health monitoring using IoT sensors. They provide solutions for public and private forests, leveraging a large-scale IoT sensor network. Their technology detects wildfires early and provides valuable forest insights and analytics. The company develops a wireless environmental sensor network based on LoRaWAN, enabling large-scale deployments in areas without existing network coverage. Data collected is processed using cloud-based big data tools for analytics, monitoring, and alerting. Their technology offers value across government, firefighting, utility, and rail infrastructure sectors. They are focused on forest fire protection and have a roadmap including chainsaw & gunshot detection, fuel-moisture, soil moisture sap-flow and a dendrometer to measure tree growth and carbon sequestration. They are building the infrastructure needed for scalable climate resilience. Their AI-powered, solar-driven sensors enable ultra-early detection by providing alerts in the earliest stages.

Key facts about Dryad Networks

  • Founded Year: 2019
  • Location: Berlin (Germany)
  • Stage: Series B
  • Total Funding till date: $20.6M
  • Investors: eCAPITAL, URBAN-X and 13 Others
  • Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Oct 22, 2024, $*****
  • Tracxn Score: 66/100 What is this?
  • Competitors Rank: 1 of 157 Competitors
Developer of robotic surgery platform combining imaging, navigation, and robotic assistance. The platform is designed for bone surgery procedures. It offers a unified and scalable solution intended to become a standard in operating rooms.

Key facts about eCential Robotics

Companies founded year-on-year in the Robotics - Industry Applications sector in Europe

86 Robotics - Industry Applications startups in Europe were founded in 2018 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.

Companies founded year-on-year in the Robotics - Industry Applications sector in Europe2026202520242023202220212020201920182017Founded Year020406080100Count of Number of Companies
  • Total Number of Companies
Year
No. of companies
2026
-
2025
2
2024
3
2023
11
2022
32
2021
34
2020
72
2019
70
2018
86
2017
86

Stage-wise distribution of Robotics - Industry Applications sector companies in Europe

Out of the total 1,067 Robotics - Industry Applications companies in Europe, 397 have secured funding. Among them, 187 have reached Series A or higher, and 134 to Series B or beyond.

Founded - 1,067
Funded - 397
Series A+ - 187
Series B+ - 134
Series C+ - 121
Company Stage
No. of companies
Founded
1,067
Funded
397
Series A+
187
Series B+
134
Series C+
121
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Top Investors in Robotics - Industry Applications in Europe

Europa is the top investor in Robotics - Industry Applications companies in Europe based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Robotics - Industry Applications companies in Europe:
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M&A activity in Robotics - Industry Applications sector in Europe

In the year 2026, till April 2026, 3 acquisitions happened in Robotics - Industry Applications sector in Europe. Last year, in 2025, a total of 8 acquisitions happened in Robotics - Industry Applications sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Robotics - Industry Applications sector in Europe:
Company
Acquisition Type
Acquisition Date
Acquirers
Business Acquisition
Apr 15, 2026
Business Acquisition
Mar 19, 2026
Business Acquisition
Mar 03, 2026
Business Acquisition
Dec 19, 2025
Business Acquisition
Dec 19, 2025
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Acquisition trends in Robotics - Industry Applications sector in Europe

Here are the acquisition trends in Robotics - Industry Applications sector in Europe:

Acquisition trends in Robotics - Industry Applications sector in Europe2026202520242023202220212020201920182017Acquisition Round Date (Yearly)048121620Number of Acquisitions
  • Total Number of Acquisitions
Year
No. of companies
2026
3
2025
8
2024
10
2023
8
2022
16
2021
6
2020
6
2019
6
2018
6
2017
6

IPOs in Robotics - Industry Applications in Europe

In the year 2021, till November 2021, 2 IPOs happened in Robotics - Industry Applications sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Robotics - Industry Applications sector in Europe:
Company
IPO Date
Exchange Symbol
Nov 23, 2021
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)
Oct 20, 2021
Oslo Stock Exchange (OSLO BORS)
Jun 26, 2020
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ)
Mar 14, 2018
Euronext Exchange (Euronext)
Jun 09, 2017
Euronext Exchange (Euronext)
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Top News in Robotics - Industry Applications in Europe

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