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Inside vastpoint: how the fund brings Polish startups to the global map

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Oct 15Italian edtech firm Finanz secures €700k pre-seed roundOct 15Austrian energy trading startup enspired raises €40M to expand globallyOct 15Czech startup Delta Green secures €2M to scale its virtual power plant across EuropeOct 15British fintech startup Clove raises $14M pre-seed round
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October 15, 2025

Europe raises record $1.5B for defence tech. Why is it still behind the US in the VC race?

In 2025, Europe raised $1.5B for defence tech, yet the US still captures 85% of NATO’s defence VC. What does the funding landscape reveal, and why does the US remain so far ahead?

October 8, 2025

Not just Lovable: who and how is driving the vibe coding revolution in AI economy

AI-driven vibe coding is now a multi-billion-dollar category reshaping software creation. We are looking at the numbers and risks behind the explosive growth of startups like Lovable, Cursor, Replit, and Cognition

September 17, 2025

EU AI Act takes effect, and startups push back. Here's what you need to know

Europe’s AI Act is now in force, setting new rules for general-purpose AI. Startups warn it could slow innovation as regulators seek the right balance.

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AceON launches Autumn Accelerator for European startups: scale fast with €40k and world-class mentorship

AceON launches its Autumn Accelerator, a fully online program for European startups at the idea and pre-seed stage, with €40k funding and top-tier mentorship.

Final Opportunity to Join Evolutions2025: Network, Learn, and Compete

Looking for startup energy this summer? Join Evolutions: Meetup & Showcase in Wrocław on June 24–25 for two days of workshops, networking, and a pitch contest with over €180,000 in grants and prizes. Check out more info and get your tickets.

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European unicorns
REPORT 2025
European unicorns report: market dynamics, trends, and challenges

Dive into Vestbee’s report on 600+ European unicorns, billion-dollar startup stories, and what’s fueling their explosive growth across the continent.

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