Joy Laoun
News Editor, Vestbee InsightsJoy Laoun is a News Editor and Marketing Specialist at Vestbee Insights, covering European and CEE startup, venture capital, and investment news, while supporting Vestbee’s marketing and content strategy. To get in touch, email her at joy.laoun@vestbee.com.
Polish AI startup Pathway lands $30M in funding at $500M valuation
The round included Id4 Ventures, TQ Ventures, Red Bridge Ventures, Kadmos Capital, and WS Investment Co.
Mindgard raises $30M Series A to scale AI security platform
The round was led by Album VC, with participation from Karma Ventures, .406 Ventures, Atlantic Bridge, IQ Capital, and Lakestar.
Accel raises $800M fund to support early-stage startups globally
The firm will continue to focus on partnering with founders at the earliest stages and supporting them as they build and scale their companies.
Lovable secures $400M at $13.3B valuation to scale Its AI software platform
The round was led by Menlo Ventures and co-led by EQT’s Scaleup Europe Fund.
Cytix saises $7M Series A to tackle cyber risks from AI-driven software development
The round was led by Northern Gritstone, with participation from Auriga Cyber Ventures and NPIF II – PXN Equity Finance.
Palette lands €3M pre-seed to build AI operating system for teams
The round was led by Ugly Duckling Ventures, with participation from Emblem, Acadian Ventures, and several angel investors.
Visoid secures $2.5M to expand architectural visualisation platform
The round was led by Skyfall Ventures, with participation from Farvatn Venture, OBOS, and Antler.
UK defence tech firm Cambridge Aerospace raises $300M Series C at $3.4B valuation
The round was led by DFJ Growth and supported by Lux, Accel, Lakestar, Never Lift, Ora Global, and Elad Gil & Co.