CEE VC SUMMIT 2026

Joy Laoun

News Editor, Vestbee
December 12, 2025

PFR Ventures invests €62M in four new VC funds to support Polish startups

The new funds are supported primarily by PFR Ventures through capital from the European Funds for a Modern Economy (FENG) programme, with additional backing from private investors.

December 12, 2025

Swedish energy innovator firm Elvy secures €500M to expand next-gen home power systems

The round was financed by Scayl together with an undisclosed banking partner.

December 12, 2025

Mollie acquires GoCardless for €1.1B to form €3B European payments group

Dutch-based Mollie has acquired GoCardless, strengthening its position as a leader in European payments innovation.

December 11, 2025

Ghent-based firm OTIV secures €9M to power rail automation

The round was backed by Miles Ahead, Finindus, SHIFT Invest, Pitchdrive, and imec.istart.

December 11, 2025

German firm Zentio raises €1.4M to revolutionise AI-native production planning

The round was led by HTGF (High-Tech Gründerfonds) with additional investment from SIVentures.

December 11, 2025

Belgian startup Trendtracker secures $7M funding to accelerate US and Middle East expansion

The Series A was led by Armilar, with support from Capricorn Partners.

December 10, 2025

German fintech firm Mondu secures €100M debt from J.P. Morgan Payments

The €100 million funding was a debt facility provided by J.P. Morgan Payments, while Mondu’s previous equity backers include Valar Ventures, FinTech Collective, and Cherry Ventures.

December 10, 2025

Dutch startup Wakuli secures €5M series A to scale regenerative coffee and support farmers

The fresh €5 million funding for Wakuli came from ECBF and Rabobank.