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July 2, 2026

Orbit Capital raises €107M for its growth debt fund. PFR Ventures joins as LP

PFR Ventures, Poland's state-backed fund of funds, committed €10 million, making its first venture debt investment.

July 1, 2026

Nucleo Ventures launches a €34M fund to back startups across CEE

The fund plans to invest in around 46 companies over the next four years, focusing on startups from Romania and the wider CEE region.

July 1, 2026

Tapestry VC closes $80M fund to back Europe's repeat founders

Tapestry VC aims to make around a dozen investments annually across software, AI, cybersecurity, fintech, autonomy, and deeptech startups.

June 30, 2026

VC funds raised in Q2 2026 to invest in Europe

Q2 was intense in terms of AI and defence VC fundraising across Europe. We mapped all the funds announced during the second quarter.

June 18, 2026

Angel vs. Fund: why Europe investors no longer need to choose sides

Who creates more value — angel investors or venture funds? Vestbee Angels, Hard2Beat, ffVC, and PFR Ventures shared their insights.

June 17, 2026

CEE venture relies heavily on public capital. Сan the model sustain itself?

Is public capital still acting as a catalyst for private investment? EIF, PFR Ventures, Moonwort Capital, and Willgrow shared their thoughts.

June 11, 2026

European VC secondary investors

A guide to European VC secondary investors, including Isomer Capital, Siena Secondary Fund, and other active market players.

June 9, 2026

VC of the month — vastpoint

Aleksandra Pedraszewska from vastpoint told Vestbee about the fund’s strategy and investment approach.