CEE VC SUMMIT 2026

Joy Laoun

News Editor, Vestbee
December 18, 2025

Italian-based cybersecurity startup Exein secures €100M led by Blue Cloud Ventures

The funding round for Exein was led by Blue Cloud Ventures, with participation from HV Capital, Intrepid Growth Partners, Geodesic Capital, and J.P. Morgan.

December 18, 2025

Danish deeptech firm Cordulus raises €6.8M Series A to bring hyperlocal weather forecasts to energy markets

The round was supported by Delphinus Venture Capital, as well as Danish Agro, Rockstart, the Pajbjerg Foundation, and several private investors.

December 18, 2025

Austrian startup Digicust secures €2.3M to speed up customs declarations across Europe

The pre-Series A round was supported by Jet Investment, with participation from Look AI Ventures.

December 17, 2025

PandaDoc secures €5M to boost AI and expand Lisbon hub

The fresh capital saw backing from Índico Capital Partners.

December 17, 2025

London-based SaaS startup Ankar raises $20M Series A to advance patent workflows

The $20 million Series A round for Ankar was led by Atomico, with participation from Index Ventures, Norrsken VC, and Daphni.

December 17, 2025

UK‑based firm Ben secures $27.5M to transform enterprise employee benefits with AI

The Series B round was led by Mercia Ventures, with support from Atomico, Cherry Ventures, DN Capital, Seedcamp, and QuantumLight Capital.

December 17, 2025

Belgium-based Wodan AI raises €2M to scale encrypted AI solutions

The €2 million pre-seed round was led by JME Ventures, Swanlaab, and Adara Ventures, with additional participation from ScaleFund

December 16, 2025

Dutch beverage startup Founteyn raises €19.3M Series A backed by PepsiCo collaboration

The round was supported by APG on behalf of ABP, alongside Flying Fish and Leysern Aquacore.