CEE VC SUMMIT 2026

Venture capital
June 12, 2025

Inside Isomer: Chris Wade on AI’s potential, the power of small funds, and the future of VC

Chris Wade, co-founder of Isomer Capital, shares insights on Europe's early-stage VC scene, how AI is reshaping the industry, and the key qualities he looks for in top-performing fund managers.

June 11, 2025

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.

June 10, 2025

VC exits in CEE: how investors are navigating a liquidity crunch

How is the current liquidity crunch reshaping investment dynamics in CEE? VentureFriends, Siena Secondary Fund, Senovo, Elevator Ventures, and Willgrow shared their thoughts.

May 29, 2025

“Deals like ElevenLabs are incredibly rare.” Credo Ventures on backing CEE’s biggest breakouts

Jan Habermann, Founding Partner of Credo Ventures, shares thoughts on the ElevenLabs deal and what’s still missing for more standout companies in CEE.

May 28, 2025

VC funding in CEE report — Q1 2025

Take a look at VC funding in CEE report Q1 2025, our quarterly overview of VC transactions in CEE.

May 14, 2025

Deeptech in Europe: top VCs on market potential and missed opportunities

OTB Ventures, Heal Capital, FIRSTPICK, 360 Capital, and Radix Ventures reveal what’s holding back Europe’s deeptech sector, where real potential lies, and what needs to change to compete globally.

May 8, 2025

Top European funding rounds closed in April 2025

Meet startups and scaleups from Europe that closed funding rounds in April 2025.

May 6, 2025

VC of the month — Forestay

Forestay told Vestbee more about the fund’s strategy and investment approach.