CEE VC SUMMIT 2026

Fundraising
October 8, 2025

Danish VC firm 55 North launches €300M fund to propel Europe’s quantum tech revolution

The fresh 55 North fund received backing from Novo Holdings, EIFO, Vsquared Ventures, Cambium Capital, and strategic support from key industry partners.

October 8, 2025

Provectus Capital Partners launches €162.5M Fund II to drive expansion across Southeast Europe

The new fund saw support from banks, development finance institutions, pension funds, insurance companies, and family offices.

October 3, 2025

Verne Capital launches €100M fund to back European defence tech startups

The new Verne Capital fund received support from public and private investors associated with the founders’ previous fund Futury.

October 2, 2025

Creator Fund secures $41M to launch European deeptech fund supporting PhD founders

The new fund saw support from Equation Capital, Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund (EIFO), Blue Wire Capital, Basecamp, and Skaala.

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.

October 1, 2025

Warsaw-based VC firm Expeditions raises €100M Fund II to support deep and defense tech startups

The fresh fund saw support from the NATO Innovation Fund, the Polish Development Fund, and early executives from Skype, Wise, Bolt, and Snowflake.

September 30, 2025

Ukraine Phoenix Tech Fund launches a €50M fund dedicated to early-stage startups

The new fund was backed by the European Investment Bank (EIB), Bpifrance, and Proparco.

September 30, 2025

London-based VC firm Concept Ventures closes $88M Fund II to back pre-seed startups

The new fund was backed by portfolio founders and institutional investors.