CEE VC SUMMIT 2026

Venture capital
November 7, 2025

Balnord raises €70M+ to back Baltic deeptech and dual-use innovation

Balnord plans to invest in at least 22 companies out of its Fund I, with initial cheque sizes ranging from €500,000 to €3 million.

November 6, 2025

Top European funding rounds closed in October 2025

Meet startups and scaleups from Europe that closed funding rounds in October 2025.

November 5, 2025

Top CEE funding rounds closed in October 2025

Meet startups and scaleups from CEE that closed funding rounds in October 2025.

November 4, 2025

VC of the month — Bek Ventures

Oguzhan Ozer from Bek Ventures told Vestbee about its fund’s strategy and investment approach.

October 29, 2025

How I decide which startups to back as an angel investor

A practical 3-step framework for evaluating startups from 100+ angel investments, including lessons, red flags, due diligence tips, and why “failure” matters.

October 23, 2025

CEE SaaS Index — Q3 2025 update

Check the latest update to the CEE SaaS Index to see how CEE SaaS companies performed in Q3 2025.

October 15, 2025

Europe raises record $1.5B for defence tech. Why is it still behind the US in the VC race?

In 2025, Europe raised $1.5B for defence tech, yet the US still captures 85% of NATO’s defence VC. What does the funding landscape reveal, and why does the US remain so far ahead?

October 14, 2025

Most active European VC funds investing in robotics startups

Europe’s robotics sector is experiencing a record-breaking year, with over €1B invested across 84 deals. Explore the leading VC funds fueling this growth, including Verve Ventures, 360 Capital, Jolt Capital, Earlybird, IQ Capital, and more.