Katarzyna Groszkowska
Editor, Vestbee InsightsKasia Groszkowska is an Editor and Marketing Manager at Vestbee Insights. She covers the European VC and startup ecosystem, with a special interest in how social trends drive innovation and influence technology. She also works closely with startup founders through the Vestbee platform. To get in touch, email him at katarzyna.groszkowska@vestbee.com.
VC funds raised in Q3 2026 to invest in European startups
Q3 was intense in terms of AI and deeptech VC fundraising across Europe. We mapped all the funds announced during the third quarter.
The US loves longevity. Can Europe turn it into venture category
Despite longevity becoming one of the fastest-growing trends globally, Europe has produced remarkably few venture-backed winners. Why so?
Article 50 in practice: how European startups are adapting to EU AI Act’s transparency rules
Article 50 in practice: where startups are struggling with compliance with new transparency rules, what remains unclear under Article 50, and what companies need to tackle before December 2026.
European startup pivots: why some succeed and some fail
What startup pivots really look like: lessons from LAM’ON, Synthesia, n8n and Quesma on finding product-market fit, adapting and knowing when to stop.
How many of Europe's unicorns are still worth $1B?
Europe is creating unicorns at a record pace, but many no longer justify their last reported valuations. We look at what the region’s unicorns are worth today.
The 15 largest CEE startup funding rounds in 2026
Mews, Preply, Oxylabs, Fonoa, and Viktor lead the largest startup funding rounds announced across CEE in 2026. Explore the biggest deals and active investors.
EU AI Act transparency and labeling rules — a guide for startups
Since 2 August 2026, the EU AI Act has required companies to disclose AI interactions and label certain AI-generated content. Here’s what startups need to know.
Are investors betting on startups that take us off-screen?
From dinner apps to social darts, the offline economy is turning screen fatigue into an investment opportunity.