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.

The CEE VC Summit 2025 in Warsaw brought together 250+ top VC fund managers to discuss trends and growth in Central and Eastern Europe's booming venture capital scene. See what it was like.

A new Dealroom report on the CEE startup ecosystem, co-authored by Vestbee, SHAPE Capital Partners, and Cogito Capital Partners, highlights key challenges, including funding gaps and the need for global expansion. Check out the key findings.

Why now is the best time for AI-driven startups, how AI is reigniting B2C interest, and the challenges facing the CEE ecosystem? Cristian Munteanu from Early Game Ventures shared his insights with Vestbee.

Check out the overview of the active and most inspiring female market players from CEE who are contributing to the regional startup ecosystem development!

The M&A market rebounded in 2024, driven by AI innovation amid economic and geopolitical turbulence. Vestbee explores key trends shaping global, European, and CEE dealmaking in 2025.

ReaktorX, a leading Central and Eastern European accelerator, is now accepting applications for its pre-seed acceleration program. Apply today!

Meet startups and scaleups from CEE that closed funding rounds in December 2024.