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Beyond Lovable and Mistral: 21 European startups to watch

TechCrunch profiles 21 European AI startups building specialized solutions across defense, robotics, space, and legal tech to compete in the global AI race.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: TechCrunchBY sys://pipeline

TechCrunch profiles 21 European AI and deep tech startups recommended by leading VC firms, spotlighting emerging companies across defense, infrastructure, legal tech, robotics, and space. The curated list reflects how European startups are developing specialized AI solutions to compete in the global tech race.

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