List of new VC funds launched in Q2 2025 to invest in Europe
Vestbee has compiled an extended list of venture capital funds launched in the second quarter of 2025. All of them invest in European founders.
Europe’s defence tech moment: why CEE can’t afford to lag behind
What is the role of CEE in defence tech, and why does it have to be a pioneer? NATO Innovation Fund, Sunfish Partners, Balnord, and Keen Venture Partners shared their thoughts.
Grammarly raises $1B from General Catalyst to develop AI productivity platform
The capital will fuel Grammarly's efforts in sales, marketing, strategic acquisitions, and product development.
UK-based PlaySafe ID raises €1M to tackle cheating and abuse in online games
The investment was led by Early Game Ventures, with participation from Hartmann Capital and Overwolf.
Lithuanian deeptech startup Astrolight raises €2.8M to power secure space-to-Earth laser communication
The funding will accelerate Astrolight's development of its end-to-end laser communication platform, designed to connect satellites with securely Earth-based infrastructure
EIF backs Keen Venture Partners with €40M for European defence tech fund
The fund, targeting €125 million, aims to invest 20 to 25 early-stage startups developing dual-use technologies across European NATO countries.
Polish fund Hard2beat invests over €1.7 in Neuromedical, Defguard, and DefendEye
Hard2beat plans to invest in at least 5 more startups by the end of 2025, targeting companies at the pre-seed and seed stages.
Why scaling is essential: Earlybird’s perspective on CEE startups going global
Should your startup scale? Earlybird’s Venture Partner Dan Lupu on the “global DNA” founders need — and why CEE startups can’t afford to think small.