How VCs are using secondaries and continuation funds to manage zombie potrtfolios
Investors discuss how the 2018–2022 funding boom created zombie portfolios in CEE, and why secondaries and continuation funds are becoming part of VC infrastructure.
Top CEE funding rounds closed in April 2026
Meet startups and scaleups from CEE that closed funding rounds in April 2026.
Europe’s defence and resilience startups hit $8.7B in 2025. Here are top deals so far in 2026
Early 2026 is already bringing new major rounds, highlighting growing demand for AI, drone, and defence capabilities.
5 signals from CEE investors on what’s next for the region
CEE investors point to defence, physical AI, and AI-native services as key opportunities — but say the region’s biggest gaps remain growth capital and scaleup experience.
"We double down on ideation-stage talent." Inside FIRSTPICK’s new fund
With a new €25M fund closed, FIRSTPICK is doubling down on early-stage startups. Andra Bagdonaitė told us more about the firm’s plans.
Headway Inc secures growth backing from Horizon Capital
The investment was made via Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV, which typically writes $10–40 million.
List of new VC funds launched in Q1 2026 to invest in Europe
Vestbee maps new VC funds launched in Q1 2026 — highlighting key trends across deeptech, AI, and Europe’s evolving capital stack.
Foreverland raises €6M to scale cocoa-free chocolate alternative across Europe
The company plans to expand internationally and scale the commercial growth of its cocoa-free chocolate alternative, Choruba®.