CEE VC SUMMIT 2026

Fundraising
July 28, 2025

Copenhagen-based VC firm BlackWood Ventures closes debut fund over $25M

BlackWood Ventures’ $25 million debut fund is backed by Nordic family offices, exited entrepreneurs, private investors, and notable business angels.

July 28, 2025

Dutch VC firm SHIFT Invest secures €92M to scale climate and sustainability startups

The new fund saw support from Invest-NL, Rabo Investments, and the European Investment Fund (EIF).

July 21, 2025

Auxxo raises €26M in first close to back female-founded startups in Europe

The fund will back female-founded pre-seed and seed startups across Europe.

July 11, 2025

Madrid-based VC firm Nzyme closes €160M fund to support B2B startups across Spain

The private equity Fund closed at €160 million, with backing from Spanish business families and several banks.

July 10, 2025

Ukrainian VC firm Flyer One Ventures secures €50M fund to support CEE founders

The new $50 million fund received backing from IFC and EBRD.

July 9, 2025

Denmark's EIFO backs D3 with $5M to boost Ukrainian and European defence tech

Ukrainian defence-tech venture fund D3 has secured $5 million to support defence startups across Ukraine and Europe.

July 9, 2025

Darkstar launches pan-European defence fund with €15M first close

Backed by over 40 founders and builders across Europe, the fund’s largest limited partner is Estonia’s SmartCap Defence Fund.

July 7, 2025

London's VC Araya Ventures secures $26.3M in final close for Super Angel Fund

The new fund's LPs include Phil Cutts, Charithra Chandran, Rachel Pendered, Amar Radia, Niraj Pabari, and Daljit Sandhu.