CEE VC SUMMIT 2026

Ukraine
February 12, 2026

Ukrainian-Estonian defence tech startup Farsight Vision secures $7.2M to build full-stack drone autonomy

Axon, SmartCap, Radix, Anker, Resist UA, Final Frontier, and Darkstar supported the round.

February 4, 2026

Ukraine-founded Principle secures $2M to enhance its strategic foresight AI platform

The pre-seed funding round for Principle was led by SMRK VC and SMOK VC.

January 28, 2026

Ukrainian defence startup Sky Hunter raises funds to expand interceptor drone tech

The pre-seed round for Sky Hunter was backed by Front Ventures, Hede Capital Partners, and a third investor whose identity remains under NDA.

January 21, 2026

Language learning marketplace Preply raises $150M and becomes a unicorn

The Series D round was led by WestCap, with support The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Horizon Capital.

January 16, 2026

Ukrainian firm HOLYWATER raises $22M to expand vertical video platform

The $22 million funding round saw support from Horizon Capital, Endeavor Catalyst, and Wheelhouse.

January 14, 2026

Headway Inc raises investment from Endeavor Catalyst

The funding was an extension of the company's Series A round, led by Bullhound Capital.

December 29, 2025

Ukraine-based firm Reface secures $18M in user acquisition funding

The round was supported by PvX Partners.