Every month, Vestbee compiles a list of the most significant financial rounds closed in Central and Eastern Europe and the broader European region. Recently, we published a selection of startups from CEE that secured funding in January, providing details on each deal. Below is a list of startups from a broad European region that received funds during January.
terralayr, €112M Series A
Location: Zug, Switzerland
Founded in: 2022
Total funding received: €369M
Recent funding resources: Norrsken VC, Creandum, Picus Capital, ABN AMRO Bank, Eurazeo
Swiss firm Terralayr, a renewable battery storage systems developer offering innovative energy flexibility services, has recently secured €112 million in a Series A funding round to expand its grid-scale battery storage assets in Germany and scale its LAYR flexibility-as-a-service platform to support grid stability.
Swap, €84.6M in Series C
Location: London, the UK
Founded in: 2022
Total funding received: €126M
Recent funding resources: QED Investors, ICONIQ Capital, BNVT Capital, Cherry Ventures, Portfolio Ventures
London-based firm Swap, which provides an e-commerce operating system helping online brands unify and manage their commerce operations, has secured €84.6 million in Series C funding to expand its global commerce platform.
Tenpoint Therapeutics, €71.9M in Series B
Location: Camborne, the UK
Founded in: 2020
Total funding received: €258M
Recent funding resources: British Business Bank, Hillhouse Investment, EQT Life Sciences, EQT, Janus Henderson Investors
UK’s biotech firm Tenpoint Therapeutics has secured €71.9 million in Series B to support the planned commercial launch of YUVEZZI, its first presbyopia treatment, and advance its broader pipeline of innovative eye disease therapies.
Orbem, €55.5M in Series B
Location: Munich, Germany
Founded in: 2019
Total funding received: €95M
Recent funding resources: General Catalyst, Supernova Invest, Innovation Industries, 83North, European Innovation Council
Munich-based startup Orbem provides AI-powered imaging and analytics solutions to deliver non-invasive biological insights and has secured €55.5 million in a Series B funding round to expand in the US, scale its poultry solutions, and enter the fruit and vegetable market.
Aikido Security, €51M in Series B
Location: Ghent, Belgium
Founded in: 2022
Total funding received: €71.6M
Recent funding resources: Inovia Capital, PSG Equity, Singular, QuantumLight, Notion Capital
Ghent-based cybersecurity startup Aikido Security offers a platform that secures code, cloud, and runtime environments while streamlining vulnerability management for developers. The firm has secured €51 million in Series B funding to accelerate product innovation toward self-securing software, expand globally, and scale its platform.
Orbital Witness, €51M in Series B
Location: London, the UK
Founded in: 2017
Total funding received: €62.4M
Recent funding resources: LocalGlobe, Portfolio Ventures, Seedcamp, Moderne Ventures, The LegalTech Fund
UK-based legaltech firm Orbital Witness, which offers a platform for due diligence in property transactions with a legal risk rating, has secured €51 million in Series B funding to modernize real estate law with AI and expand its market share across the UK and the US.
Exciva, €51M in Series B
Location: Heidelberg, Germany
Founded in: 2015
Total funding received: €60M
Recent funding resources: Andera Partners, EQT Life Sciences, Modi Ventures, Fountain Healthcare Partners, Carma Fund
German startup Exciva develops clinical-stage biopharmaceutical therapies and has secured €51 million in Series B funding to advance Deraphan into a Phase 2 clinical trial for treating agitation in Alzheimer’s patients across Europe and North America.
Hydrosat, €50.7M in Series B
Location: Luxembourg
Founded in: 2017
Total funding received: €80.9M
Recent funding resources: Cultivation Capital, Techstars, OTB Ventures, Blue Bear Capital, Hartree Partners
Washington and Luxembourg-based firm Hydrosat, a provider of thermal infrared satellite data and AI-powered analytics, has secured €50.7 million in SeriesB funding to accelerate growth across commercial, government, and defense markets.
Optalysys, €26.6M in Series A
Location: Leeds, the UK
Founded in: 2013
Total funding received: €54M
Recent funding resources: Northern Gritstone, imec.xpand, Lingotto, DARPA, National Security Strategic Investment Fund
UK-based firm Optalysys, which solves fundamental limitations of conventional computing, has secured €26.6 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the commercialization of its proprietary photonic chips and support expansion into the US.
Trybe, €25.3M in Series A
Location: London, the UK
Founded in: 2020
Total funding received: €25.3M
Recent funding resources: Five Elms Capital
London-based firm Trybe, which provides booking and management software for spas and leisure businesses, has secured €25.3 million in Series A funding to expand internationally, accelerate product development, and integrate AI-powered workflows.
Evaro, €21M in Series A
Location: Norwich, the UK
Founded in: 202
Total funding received: €22.4M
Recent funding resources: Simplyhealth Ventures, SyndicateRoom, Google for Startups, Exceptional Ventures, Cornerstone VC
UK-based firm Evaro, which offers digital health integration to improve access to pharmacy products, has secured €21 million in Series A funding to expand its healthcare-as-a-service platform, scale prescription services, and grow its patient base across consumer, healthcare, and employer channels.
Engitix, €21M in Series A
Location: London, the UK
Founded in: 2016
Total funding received: €72.2M
Recent funding resources: Netherton Investments, DOMPE
London-based Engitix, a tissue engineering company, has raised €21 million in Series A funding. The firm plans to advance ECM-targeted therapies and expand its drug discovery platform.
Cloover, €18.6M in Series A
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Founded in: 2022
Total funding received: €1.1B
Recent funding resources: QED Investors, Lowercarbon Capital, Index Ventures, Bosch Ventures, BNVT Capital
Swedish firm Cloover, which provides software and financial solutions for the energy transition, has raised €18.6 million in Series A funding to scale its AI-powered energy platform, finance residential clean energy systems, and improve access to capital across Europe.
Fanvue, €18.6M in Series A
Location: London, the UK
Founded in: 2020
Total funding received: €22M
Recent funding resources: Inner Circle, Rene Rechtman
UK-based startup, an AI-driven developer monetization platform, has secured €18.6 million in Series A funding to accelerate global expansion, enhance its AI capabilities, and support the growth of the Creator AI Economy.
Tucuvi, €16.9M in Series A
Location: Madrid, Spain
Founded in: 2019
Total funding received: €20.2M
Recent funding resources: Cathay Innovation, Shilling VC, K Fund, European Innovation Council, Frontline Ventures
Madrid-based healthcare startup Tucuvi has raised €16.9 million in Series A funding to scale its AI care management platform in Europe and the US, improve its agentic AI capabilities, and advance its clinical voice AI workflows.
ErVimmune, €17M in Series A
Location: Lyon, France
Founded in: 2019
Total funding received: €17M
Recent funding resources: Seventure Partners, SPRIM Global Investments
Lyon-based biotech ErVimmune has raised €17 million in Series A to advance its lead cancer vaccine, ErVac01, into clinical trials and develop additional HERV-targeted therapies.
MYCOPHYTO, €16M in Series A
Location: Valbonne, France
Founded in: 2017
Total funding received: €28.6M
Recent funding resources: Bpifrance, BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, CHANEL, Innovacom
French startup MYCOPHYTO, which develops biostimulants and soil regeneration solutions using mycorrhizal fungi, has raised €16 million in Series A funding to expand production, build a new factory, and support international growth in Spain, Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire, and the Benelux region.
Embankment, €15M in Series A
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded in: 2022
Total funding received: €21M
Recent funding resources: BlackFin Capital Partners, Seed Capital, Export and Investment Fund, Smedvig Ventures
Embankment, a SaaS provider for alternative investment fund administration and management, has recently raised €15 million in Series A funding to enhance its software platform and expand operations in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Luxembourg.
One.Five, €14M in Series A
Location: Holm, Germany
Founded in: 2020
Total funding received: €24.5M
Recent funding resources: Speedinvest, Climentum Capital, Revent, Planet A Ventures, GGF
German firm One.Five, which develops AI-powered solutions for packaging product development, has raised €14 million in Series A funding to scale its AI platform and data capabilities and drive innovation across the packaging supply chain.
Infinitopes, €13M in a seed round
Location: Oxford, the UK
Founded in: 2021
Total funding received: €26.5M
Recent funding resources: Octopus Ventures, Kindred Capital, Amplify Partners, Saras Capital, Martlet Capital
UK-based biotech Infinitopes, which develops precision cancer vaccines, has raised $13 million in seed funding to advance its ITOP1 vaccine into first-in-human trials for preventing oesophageal cancer recurrence.
Zepo Intelligence, €12.7M in a seed round
Location: Ciudad Real, Spain
Founded in: 2021
Total funding received: €12.7M
Recent funding resources: Kibo Ventures, TIN Capital, Google for Startups, eCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERS
Spanish firm Zepo Intelligence, a developer of human-centric security solutions, has raised €12.7 million in a Seed funding round led by TIN Capital to expand its team and scale its proprietary technology globally.
Klearly, €12M in Series A
Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Founded in: 2022
Total funding received: €20.1M
Recent funding resources: Antler, Shapers, Italian Founders Fund, PayPal Ventures, Antler Elevate
Dutch fintech firm Klearly, which provides a payments platform for restaurants, bars, and clubs, has raised €12 million in Series A funding to expand across Europe, deepen POS integrations, and enhance its platform for high-volume hospitality businesses.
Elyos AI, €11.1M in Series A
Location: London, the UK
Founded in: 2023
Total funding received: €13.8M
Recent funding resources: Y Combinator, Pi Labs, Blackbird Ventures, Rebel Fund, Hi2 Venture Fund
UK-based Elyos AI, which develops AI agents for trades and field services, has raised $13 million in Series A funding to advance its platform for automating customer communications, bookings, dispatch, and follow-ups for trades businesses.
BrightHeart, €11M in Series A
Location: Paris, France
Founded in: 2022
Total funding received: €13M
Recent funding resources: Go Capital, Sofinnova Partners, Odyssee Venture, Lift Value, Mussallem CHD Alliance
French startup BrightHeart, which develops AI solutions for prenatal ultrasound, has raised €11 million in Series A funding to support US commercialization, expand across Europe, and scale its B-Right AI Platform for detecting congenital heart defects.
TECregen, €10.8M in a seed round
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Founded in: 2023
Total funding received: €10.8M
Recent funding resources: HTGF (High-Tech Gruenderfonds), Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund, Zürcher Kantonal Bank, Carma Fund, Lifespan Vision Ventures
Swiss biotech company TECregen, which develops thymopoietic biologics to rejuvenate thymic epithelial cells and restore immune function, has raised €10.8 million in seed funding to advance its thymus rejuvenation programs.
Eolas Medical, €10.4M in Series A
Location: Belfast, the UK
Founded in: 2019
Total funding received: €10.4M
Recent funding resources: Portfolio Ventures, Ascension, Samaipata, Kindred Capital, Acton Capital
UK-based Eolas Medical, which develops an AI-driven platform for healthcare decision support, has raised €10.4 million in Series A funding to scale its platform within the NHS and support international expansion.
Sinpex, €10M in Series A
Location: Munich, Germany
Founded in: 2019
Total funding received: €16.5M
Recent funding resources: TX Ventures, EquityPitcher Ventures, BlackFin Capital Partners, ACE Ventures, AI.FUND
German fintech Sinpex, which provides an AI-powered platform for KYB/KYC lifecycle management, has raised €10 million in Series A funding to accelerate product development, enhance compliance automation, expand internationally, and grow its team.
Twentyfour Industries, €9.9M in a seed round
Location: Munich, Germany
Founded in: 2024
Total funding received: €9.9M
Recent funding resources: Lakestar, 468 Capital, OTB Ventures
German company Twentyfour Industries, which develops and manufactures military drones, has raised €9.9 million to scale production of its Q-X drones, expand European manufacturing capacity, and enhance operational and commercial capabilities.
Sinpex, €10M in Series A
Location: Munich, Germany
Founded in: 2019
Total funding received: €16.5M
Recent funding resources: TX Ventures, EquityPitcher Ventures, BlackFin Capital Partners, ACE Ventures, AI.FUND
Munich-based startup Sinpex has raised €10 million in Series A funding to speed up product development, expand internationally, and enhance its regulatory compliance automation ahead of the EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation taking effect in 2027.
vitrealab, €9.3M in Series A
Location: Vienna, Austria
Founded in: 2018
Total funding received: €14.1M
Recent funding resources: PhotonVentures, aws Gründungsfonds, Gateway Ventures, XISTA Science Ventures, LIFTT
Vitrealab, an Austria-based photonics company developing quantum light chips for augmented reality displays, has raised €9.3 million in a Series A round to accelerate the industrialization of its AR light-engine technology.
NetBird, €8.5M in Series A
Location: Berlin, Germany
Founded in: 2022
Total funding received: €13.7M
Recent funding resources: Antler, Pace Capital, InReach Ventures, Nauta Capital, Jan Oberhauser
Berlin-based open-source network security startup NetBird has raised €8.5 million in Series A funding to scale operations, enhance its Zero Trust networking platform, and grow adoption as a European alternative to traditional VPN solutions.
Twin, €8.4M in a seed round
Location: Paris, France
Founded in: 2023
Total funding received: €11M
Recent funding resources: LocalGlobe, Kima Ventures, Factorial Capital, Betaworks, Pareto Holdings
Twin, an AI company builder enabling non-technical users to deploy fully autonomous agents for end-to-end business operations, has raised €8.4 million in a seed round led by LocalGlobe to scale its cloud platform and agent infrastructure.
CertHub, €6.2M in a seed round
Location: Munich, Germany
Founded in: 2024
Total funding received: €6.2M
Recent funding resources: Cusp Capital, Calm/Storm Ventures, D11Z.Ventures, UnternehmerTUM, Axel Stepken
Munich-based medtech startup CertHub, which automates regulatory and compliance processes for medical devices, has raised €6.2 million in funding to enhance its platform and reduce approval time and costs for manufacturers.
Dealroom.co, €5.8M
Location: London, the UK
Founded in: 2012
Total funding received: €14.4M
Recent funding resources: Indico Capital Partners, Beringea, Rabobank, VentureBuilders Capital, Knight Capital
Amsterdam-based data platform Dealroom.co, which maps startups and global tech ecosystems, has raised €5.8 million to accelerate international expansion, enhance AI-driven intelligence, and deepen its real-time ecosystem mapping.
Quideos, €5.2M in a seed round
Location: Paris, France
Founded in: 2022
Total funding received: €6.2M
Recent funding resources: BREEGA, Demeter, Crédit Agricole, Clint Capital, Inovexus
French startup Quideos, which provides price hedging solutions for non-listed agricultural products, has raised €5.2 million in funding to expand its market presence, develop new hedging contracts, and accelerate commercial deployment.
Recupere Metals, €5M in a seed round
Location: Paris, France
Founded in: 2025
Total funding received: €5M
Recent funding resources: SistaFund, Endgame Capital, Ring Capital, Ventures Together, Triple Impact Ventures
French startup Recupere Metals, which produces copper electrical wires from 100% recycled feedstock, has raised €5 million in seed funding to scale its sustainable production process and reduce energy-intensive smelting and GHG emissions.
United Manufacturing Hub, €5M in a seed round
Location: Aachen, Germany
Founded in: 2021
Total funding received: €5M
Recent funding resources: KOMPAS VC, seed + speed Ventures, Jan Oberhauser, Sustainable Future Ventures, DnA Ventures
German industrial tech startup United Manufacturing Hub, which provides a platform for real-time factory data integration, has raised €5 million in funding to strengthen its open-source platform, accelerate product development, and expand AI-driven factory capabilities.
Bleap, €4.6M in a seed round
Location: London, the UK
Founded in: 2023
Total funding received: €6.6M
Recent funding resources: Robot Ventures, Credibly Neutral, Blossom Capital, Maven 11 Capital, Alliance DAO
London-based fintech startup Bleap, which offers a self-custodial financial account combining spending, cross-border transfers, cashback, and yield-earning tools, has raised €4.6 million in a seed round to scale its platform and expand its user base.
MAIA Technology, €4.6M in Series A
Location: London, the UK
Founded in: 2019
Total funding received: €4.6M
Recent funding resources: Molten Ventures
London-based MAIA Technology, which develops an AI-enabled platform for portfolio analysis, trading, compliance, and risk management, has raised €4.6 million in Series A funding to deepen data integrations, support platform adoption, and modernize investment operations.
Cyb3r Operations, €4.6M in a seed round
Location: London, the UK
Founded in: 2021
Total funding received: €5.6M
Recent funding resources: Octopus Ventures, Pi Labs
London-based cybersecurity SaaS startup Cyb3r Operations, which helps organizations detect and manage third-party cyber risks in real time, has raised €4.6 million in a seed round to scale its platform, enhance threat intelligence, and expand support for supply-chain and third-party risk management.
SOLVE, €4.6M in a seed round
Location: London, the UK
Founded in: 2024
Total funding received: €5.5M
Recent funding resources: Inovia Capital, Creator Fund, XTX Ventures, Endgame Capital, SuperSeed Ventures
London-based SOLVE, which develops advanced chemical production processes for pharmaceutical and agrochemical manufacturers, has raised €4.6 million in a seed round to scale production capacity, expand its team, and enhance its manufacturing solutions.
Stilla AI, €4.2M in a pre-seed round
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Founded in: 2025
Total funding received: €4.2M
Recent funding resources: General Catalyst, Thomas Wolf, Anton Osika, Mati Staniszewski, Victor Riparbelli
Swedish firm Stilla AI, which develops a collaboration platform connecting humans and AI for product teams, has raised €4.2 million in a pre-seed round to build its core infrastructure, enhance team-AI coordination, and expand integrations with workplace tools.
Antidote Legal, €4.1M in a seed round
Location: London, the UK
Founded in: 2024
Total funding received: €6.3M
Recent funding resources: Lakestar, Concept Ventures, The LegalTech Fund
London’s legaltech firm Antidote Legal, which provides an AI-powered billing compliance platform for law firms, has raised €4.1 million in seed funding to accelerate product development and expand into the US and other regions.
Fini AI, €3.1M in a seed round
Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Founded in: 2022
Total funding received: €3.4M
Recent funding resources: Y Combinator, Matrix
Fini AI, which develops an AI-powered support platform for regulated industries, has raised €3.1 million in a seed round to improve compliance, reduce errors, and resolve customer support queries with high accuracy.
Revox, €3M in a pre-seed round
Location: Meudon, France
Founded in: 2025
Total funding received: €3M
Recent funding resources: Purple, Seedcamp, Kima Ventures, Weekend Fund, Drysdale Ventures
French startup Revox, which provides a Voice AI platform that automates outbound calls, scheduling, and data collection for businesses, has raised €3 million in a pre-seed round to enhance its platform and scale operations.
SenseUp Biotechnology, €3M in a seed round
Location: Jülich, Germany
Founded in: 202
Total funding received: €8.7M
Recent funding resources: Rockstart, Capnamic, Simon Capital, HBG Ventures, CHECK24 Impact GmbH
German startup SenseUP Biotechnology, which develops environmentally friendly biopesticides using a precision-fermented multi-product platform, has raised €3 million in seed funding to expand its product portfolio, grow its team, and strengthen industry partnerships.
Lucend, €2.7M in a seed round
Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Founded in: 2021
Total funding received: €2.7M
Recent funding resources: 4impact, Golden Egg Check Capital, New Climate Ventures, Remarkable Ventures, Avesta Fund
Dutch startup Lucend, which develops AI-driven solutions for data center optimization, has raised €2.7 million in seed funding to support its expansion into the US market and scale its Transparent AI platform.
AVES Reality, €2.7M in a seed round
Location: Garmisch-partenkirchen, Germany
Founded in: 2022
Total funding received: €2.7M
Recent funding resources: Matterwave Ventures, Bayern Kapital, XISTA Science Ventures, Lightfield Equity, FTTF
German startup AVES Reality, which develops immersive technology solutions, has raised €2.7 million in a seed round to accelerate product development, scale operations, and expand into new markets.
Gutology, €2.1M in a seed round
Location: London, the UK
Founded in: 2020
Total funding received: €2.1M
Recent funding resources: Active Partners, Mercia Ventures
UK-based healthtech startup Gutology, which develops microbiome-friendly oral-care products, has raised €2.1 million in seed funding to accelerate international sales, scale clinical research, and expand its Oral Biome+ toothpaste range.
Dentio, €1.9M in a pre-seed round
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Founded in: 2025
Total funding received: €1.9M
Recent funding resources: Andreessen Horowitz, Inception Fund, SSE Business Lab
Swedish startup Dentio, which develops AI-powered dental software to automate clinical documentation and administrative tasks, has raised €1.9 million in a pre-seed round to refine its platform and prepare for expansion into other Nordic markets.
Anzen Industries, €1.9M in a pre-seed round
Location: London, the UK
Founded in: 2025
Total funding received: €1.9M
Recent funding resources: LocalGlobe, Creator Fund, Cory Levy, Konstantin von Unger
London’s startup Anzen Industries, which develops cell-free enzyme technology for efficient chemical production, has raised €1.9 million in a pre-seed round to relocate operations to the US, establish its first manufacturing facility, and scale its biomanufacturing platform.
Allocation Strategy, €1.8M in a seed round
Location: London, the UK
Founded in: 2024
Total funding received: €1.8M
Recent funding resources: Fuel Ventures
London-based fintech Allocation Strategy, which develops quantitative asset allocation analytics for institutional investors, has raised €1.8 million to expand R&D, scale its platform, and accelerate the rollout of new solutions globally.
Sipfront, €1.8M in a seed round
Location: Schwechat, Austria
Founded in: 2020
Total funding received: €3.1M
Recent funding resources: Airbridge Equity Partners, tecnet equity, Gernot Singer, Jan Trionow, Markus Buchner
Sipfront, which develops software for monitoring and quality assurance in telecommunications networks, has raised €1.8 million in funding to further expand its strategic focus on voice AI and continue developing its solutions for enterprise customers
