CEE VC SUMMIT 2026

France
November 7, 2025

Paris-based Freeda raises €3.4M to automate construction plan reviews with AI

Freeda has already verified more than 10,000 plans for clients across Europe and North America and aims to reach one million verified plans by 2026, supporting projects in Europe, the UK, the US, and the Middle East.

November 6, 2025

French Upway raises $60M Series C to scale its circular e-bike network

The company's ambition is to refurbish 1 million e-bikes annually by 2030 and build the world’s largest circular mobility network.

October 30, 2025

French fintech startup FAKTUS raises €56M to transform financing for Europe’s construction SMEs

The fresh round saw support from Lakestar, Insight Investment, Foundamental, and Fost Capital

October 29, 2025

French biotech firm Primaa secures €7M to expand AI cancer diagnostics

The new funding came from MH Innov’ and Elaia’s partnership fund, SWEN Capital Partners, plus Super Capital and the Wendel family.

October 27, 2025

French firm Dracula Technologies raises €30M to scale battery-free IoT

The Series A extension round was backed by Banque des Territoires, and MGI Digital Technology Group.

October 21, 2025

French biotech Exeliom Biosciences raises €2.85M to advance EXL01 immunotherapy programs

The Series A extension round was led by Biocodex, with participation from Crescent Ventures, UI Investissement, and Forepont Capital Partners.

October 8, 2025

French biotech firm Phagos raises €25M to advance AI-driven phage therapy

The Series A was co-led by CapAgro, Hoxton Ventures, CapHorn, and Demeter.

October 1, 2025

Paris-based VC firm Serena closes €200M Fund IV to support applied AI and energy transition startups

The Serena IV fund was supported by a mix of longstanding LPs and private investors from France and abroad.