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Europe’s warehouse robotics sector is scaling fast—fueled by investor confidence, a 15% rise in automation-related hiring, and demand for specialized skills. From startup funding rounds to talent migration, here’s what today’s market trends mean for hiring leaders and logistics decision-makers.

Josh Langley, Associate Director at CrimsonXT, leads our warehouse automation team and brings deep recruiting experience across the automation sector. He recently launched “Automation Insights,” a LinkedIn roundup covering the latest funding, tech updates, and partnerships in automation and robotics across the US, Europe, and APAC in May.

Our client, a highly innovative AI robotics company in the warehouse automation space, were looking to build a sales organisation in Europe. Discover how CrimsonXT helped a leading AI robotics firm expand into Europe by placing a senior sales leader to drive growth, accelerate sales, and build their commercial presence.

Josh Langley, Associate Director at CrimsonXT, leads our warehouse automation team and brings deep recruiting experience across the automation sector. He recently launched “Automation Insights,” a LinkedIn roundup covering the latest funding, tech updates, and partnerships in automation and robotics across the US, Europe, and APAC in April.

We partnered with a leading GTP robotics company to place a Director of Business Development, helping launch a new US division and drive growth through strategic customer engagement and lead generation.

In celebration of National Robotics Week, we’re spotlighting the 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards, recently announced by The Robot Report. These awards honor the groundbreaking companies and technologies driving innovation in robotics—from warehouse automation to assistive in-home solutions—offering a glimpse into the future of the industry.

Josh Langley, Associate Director at CrimsonXT, leads our warehouse automation team and brings deep recruiting experience across the automation sector. He recently launched “Automation Insights,” a LinkedIn roundup covering the latest funding, tech updates, and partnerships in automation and robotics across the US, Europe, and APAC.

While investment across warehouse automation startups took a downturn in 2024 (due to economic uncertainties and investor priorities), the demand for smarter, more efficient logistics solutions is stronger than ever. Despite a challenging funding landscape, startups are reshaping supply chain operations.

2024 saw a 3% decline in warehouse automation orders, a rare slowdown in an industry that has seen rapid growth over the past decade. The reasons for this? Let's explore in this article.