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Inside vastpoint: how the fund brings Polish startups to the global map

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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 8, 2025

Not just Lovable: who and how is driving the vibe coding revolution in AI economy

AI-driven vibe coding is now a multi-billion-dollar category reshaping software creation. We are looking at the numbers and risks behind the explosive growth of startups like Lovable, Cursor, Replit, and Cognition

September 17, 2025

EU AI Act takes effect, and startups push back. Here's what you need to know

Europe’s AI Act is now in force, setting new rules for general-purpose AI. Startups warn it could slow innovation as regulators seek the right balance.

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"Our robots will build themselves." Interview with SI Robotics

Inside SI Robotics: co-founder Patryk Szymczak discusses how the company is tackling Europe’s labor shortages through adaptable humanoids designed for industries where traditional automation falls short.

EntryPoint Europe launches a new startup accelerator for EECA founders ready to enter the European market

EntryPoint Europe helps immigrant founders from EECA launch and scale in the EU through stipends, mentorship, and residency in Luxembourg.

Billions go into weapons while mental recovery is ignored. Pulsetto is changing that

Pulsetto, a fast-growing Lithuanian healthtech startup, makes vagus nerve stimulation accessible — from wellness to defence, helping veterans recover.

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European unicorns
REPORT 2025
European unicorns report: market dynamics, trends, and challenges

Dive into Vestbee’s report on 600+ European unicorns, billion-dollar startup stories, and what’s fueling their explosive growth across the continent.

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