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.
Marble Imaging lands €6M to expand European satellite constellation
The round saw support from Cherry Ventures, which led the €6 million seed extension.
BlackPeak Capital reaches €125M first close of Southeast Europe Growth Equity Fund II
The fund is backed by EIF, EBRD, IFC, Erste Asset Management, HBOR, Doverie and regional private investors.
Dutch defence tech firm Onodrim Industries raises $300M Series A at $1.3B valuation
The round saw backing from Lux Capital, General Catalyst, Lakestar, and Expeditions.
Vensum Power lands €9M to scale power conversion technology for AI data centres
The €9 million Series A was co-led by Lifeline Ventures, Larsen & Toubro Group, and Eviny Ventures.
Edtech startup Mindmax secures $3.3M. Co-founder of Helsing is among investors
The £2.5 million round was led by Concept Ventures, with participation from Redrice Ventures, Daybreak Ventures and Lerer Hippeau.
Granit raises $6M to automate administrative tasks for healthcare professionals
The funding round was led by Seedcamp, with support from Rerail, Drysdale Ventures, and Purple Fund.
VÆRIDION lands €124M to scale electric aircraft production
The round was led by SHIFT Invest and Invest-NL, with participation from World Fund, Project A, Vsquared Ventures and InnovationQuarter.
Green Voltis lands €13.5M to expand AI-powered energy optimisation across Europe
The round was backed solely by Lochpine Capital, a fund backed by Chinese battery manufacturer CATL.