Deeptech and generalist VCs backing Europe’s defence and dual-use startups
Not only specialist funds: here are deeptech and generalist VCs backing European defence and dual-use startups.
Is there a European Elizabeth Holmes? 3 tech stories of fraud and deception
As a new Elizabeth Holmes film hits cinemas, we went looking for Europe's own startup fraud stories. Wirecard, OneCoin, and Builder.ai: what happened, who blew the whistle, and where the founders are now.
How CEE mental health startups are closing the care gap
Chatbots grab the headlines, but CEE's mental health startups are betting on clinicians, employers and insurers.
Top European funding rounds closed in September 2026
Meet startups and scaleups from Europe that closed funding rounds in September 2026.
Top CEE funding rounds closed in September 2026
September brought one of the CEE's largest funding rounds of 2026, as EnduroSat raised $205 million. Check out the top CEE funding rounds announced during the month.
Europe’s defence and dual-use investors
From pre-seed checks to €30 million growth investments, these are the investors building Europe’s defence capital stack.
The US loves longevity. Can Europe turn it into venture category
Despite longevity becoming one of the fastest-growing trends globally, Europe has produced remarkably few venture-backed winners. Why so?
Article 50 in practice: how European startups are adapting to EU AI Act’s transparency rules
Article 50 in practice: where startups are struggling with compliance with new transparency rules, what remains unclear under Article 50, and what companies need to tackle before December 2026.
European startup pivots: why some succeed and some fail
What startup pivots really look like: lessons from LAM’ON, Synthesia, n8n and Quesma on finding product-market fit, adapting and knowing when to stop.