List of new VC funds launched in Q1 2025 to invest in Europe
Vestbee has compiled an extended list of venture capital funds launched in the first quarter of 2025. All of them invest in European founders.
Croatian startup SplxAI closes $7M seed round led by LAUNCHub Ventures
Croatian AI security startup SplxAI has closed $7M in seed funding. LAUNCHub Ventures led the round, Rain Capital, Inovo, Runtime Ventures, DNV Ventures, and South Central Ventures joined.
CEE companies raised €2.3B of VC in 2024, with 74% gone to scaleups — report
A new Dealroom report on the CEE startup ecosystem, co-authored by Vestbee, SHAPE Capital Partners, and Cogito Capital Partners, highlights key challenges, including funding gaps and the need for global expansion. Check out the key findings.
Czech startup ArtMaster raises €800k to launch and develop Artie, its AI music teacher app
Czech startup ArtMaster, specializing in music education, has closed an over €800,000 funding round. Purple Ventures led the funding, with participation from Gi21.
Vento launches its second fund of €75M to back Italian founders globally
Vento, one of Italy's most active early-stage VCs, has launched its second fund of €75 million. The firm aims to support Italian founders worldwide.
AI revolution in CEE: Early Game Ventures on the emerging startup boom and investment opportunities
Why now is the best time for AI-driven startups, how AI is reigniting B2C interest, and the challenges facing the CEE ecosystem? Cristian Munteanu from Early Game Ventures shared his insights with Vestbee.
VC of the month — 2C Ventures
Martin Koppel, Partner at 2C Ventures, told Vestbee more about the fund’s strategy and investment approach.
Barcelona-based VC Nina Capital launches €50M fund III to back healthcare startups
Barcelona-based VC Nina Capital has launched €50 million fund III to back international healthcare startups.