CEE VC SUMMIT 2026

Interviews
October 1, 2025

VC of the month — Heal Capital

Christian Lautner from Heal Capital told Vestbee about its fund’s strategy and investment approach.

September 30, 2025

How 24Ventures approaches early-stage startups in Poland

Katarzyna Kowalczyk and Łukasz Wąsikiewicz, Managing Partners of 24Ventures, shared insights into their investment strategy and the ambitions of Polish entrepreneurs.

September 23, 2025

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

How is Vastpoint helping Polish startups connect to the global tech ecosystem? Find out in our interview with ElevenLabs alum Aleksandra Pedraszewska.

August 21, 2025

“Dutch approach” to founders: how Airbridge helps CEE startups expand internationally

In the interview, Dutch investor Airbridge told Vestbee about its investment strategy, founder relations, and plans in CEE.

July 30, 2025

Raising in a down market: Movens Capital on its €60M fund and growth-stage expansion

Interview with Artur Banach on Movens Capital’s Fund I results and their €60M Fund II, highlighting growth-stage focus, AI investments, and institutional support from EBRD and PFR Ventures.

June 12, 2025

Inside Isomer: Chris Wade on AI’s potential, the power of small funds, and the future of VC

Chris Wade, co-founder of Isomer Capital, shares insights on Europe's early-stage VC scene, how AI is reshaping the industry, and the key qualities he looks for in top-performing fund managers.

May 29, 2025

“Deals like ElevenLabs are incredibly rare.” Credo Ventures on backing CEE’s biggest breakouts

Jan Habermann, Founding Partner of Credo Ventures, shares thoughts on the ElevenLabs deal and what’s still missing for more standout companies in CEE.

May 13, 2025

Why scaling is essential: Earlybird’s perspective on CEE startups going global

Should your startup scale? Earlybird’s Venture Partner Dan Lupu on the “global DNA” founders need — and why CEE startups can’t afford to think small.

April 17, 2025

Inside NATO Innovation Fund: progress to date and a look ahead

Patrick Schneider-Sikorsky shares insights on NIF’s progress, strategy, and critical priorities across Europe’s defence innovation ecosystem.