CEE VC SUMMIT 2026

Joy Laoun

News Editor, Vestbee
October 24, 2025

Spanish VC firm Iris Ventures closes €100M fund to support consumer tech startups

The new fund saw support from leading European family offices with deep expertise in the consumer sector.

October 24, 2025

Italian ocean tech firm WSense raises €10M pre-Series B round

The investment was backed by Indico Capital Partners, SIMEST, and CDP Venture Capital SGR.

October 23, 2025

Vienna-based aerospace firm GATE Space secures €10M to power the future of space propulsion

The fresh capital came from private investors, including ROI Ventures, as well as public funding programs, international customers, and aerospace partners.

October 23, 2025

Estonian AI energy firm MarkeDroid secures €300k to grow virtual power plant solutions

The €300,000 bridge funding round was led by the Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN).

October 23, 2025

US-Ukrainian firm Vermeer raises $10M to power GPS-Free drone technology

The Series A was led by Draper Associates, with support from Rockaway Ventures.

October 23, 2025

Oslo-based startup Riff secures $16M Series A led by Northzone

The Series A round was led by Northzone, with participation from existing investors Skyfall Ventures and Maki.vc.

October 23, 2025

Swiss energytech Exnaton secures Series A funding to expand across Europe

The Series A round was co-led by 4impact capital and Elevator Ventures.

October 22, 2025

Vienna-based marketplace firm refurbed secures €50M to expand across Europe

The funding round saw backing from lead investors Alex Zubillaga and Orilla, alongside Evli Growth Partners, Bonsai, Almaz, C4 Ventures, and Speedinvest.