Vestbee Winter Pitch, held in December, marked another edition of the pitching program connecting European startups with leading global investors. Organized by Vestbee, Europe’s premier platform for startups, VC funds, accelerators, and corporates, and powered by HubSpot, the program attracted an exceptionally strong pool of applicants from across the ecosystem. From this pool, 100 startups were selected to engage with venture capitalists and business angels, including NEA, Earlybird, Bek Ventures, OTB, SMOK VC, Molten Ventures, Truffle Capital, Keen Venture Partners, Eleven Ventures, 500 Global, Flashpoint, Flyer One Ventures, and OpenOcean.
Here we share the list of 100 must-follow startups from Vestbee Winter Pitch:
ParkingMyCar
Italian-based company ParkingMyCar develops a digital platform for searching, comparing, and booking parking at airports, cities, ports, and train stations. The service aggregates third-party parking providers, displays availability and pricing, and enables online booking and payment via web and mobile channels.
Apheros
Swiss metal-manufacturing firm Apheros develops high-surface-area metal foams that optimize liquid and two-phase cooling. It improves heat transfer and fluid flow, providing energy- and cost-efficient thermal management for high-performance computing, AI, and data centers.
Aproco
Polish firm Aproco provides AI-powered automation for tasks like document processing, invoice management, data anonymization, transcription, and computer vision. It analyzes company workflows and implements customized solutions that integrate with existing systems to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
Enline
Mirandela-based startup Enline develops AI and Digital Twin technology for power grids. Its platform monitors and manages generation, transmission, and distribution in real time to optimize operations and grid capacity.
Fortyx Security
London-based cybersecurity firm Fortyx Security develops AI-powered tools to prevent email data loss and detect insider threats. Its platform monitors communication patterns, builds behavioral baselines, and uses context-aware AI to stop sensitive information from being sent to the wrong recipients.
Northscope
Vienna-based fintech firm Northscope builds an AI-driven finance platform that automates month-end close, forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis using data from ERP and data warehouse systems. It operates by leveraging agentic AI to analyze financial data and deliver insights without manual effort.
Boldr
London-based smart climate company Boldr develops connected home energy solutions, including smart heaters, thermostats, and an energy management app. Its platform integrates HVAC systems, batteries, EVs, and solar systems to automate energy use, optimize efficiency, and enable homes to supply peak capacity to the grid.
Floatech
Spanish startup Floatech develops high-performance silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries, replacing graphite to increase energy capacity significantly. Its patented process ensures stable silicon expansion and enables efficient, durable battery performance.
VerbaFlo
London-based firm VerbaFlo develops a conversational AI platform for real estate businesses, enabling automated and personalized interactions across voice, chat, email, and messaging channels. The system integrates with existing workflows to manage client communication, lead acquisition, and support operations in real time.
Sagittal AI
London-based firm Sagittal.ai develops Neo, an AI platform that acts as an embedded software engineer, automating tasks across development tools. It completes coding, testing, and project management work while following team processes and standards, speeding up delivery without replacing human oversight.
ResQuant
Polish company ResQuant creates hardware solutions for post-quantum cryptography, including IP cores, FPGA accelerators, and system-on-chip designs. Their technology applies quantum-resistant encryption to protect data in IoT, automotive, military, and ICT systems from future quantum computing attacks.
Ruby Care
Berlin-based startup Ruby Care develops an AI-powered platform for oncology support, providing personalized complementary care for cancer patients. The system connects patients with vetted specialists and uses AI to generate individualized care plans covering nutrition, mental health, physical rehabilitation, and treatment navigation.
SPIN Analytics
London-based fintech startup SPIN Analytics develops RISKROBOT™, a platform for end-to-end credit risk model development. It automates tasks like data cleaning, model building, validation, and documentation, integrating expert judgment with explainable AI to accelerate modeling while keeping banks in full control of decisions.
Airturb
Rotterdam-based cleantech firm Airturb develops small-scale, integrated wind turbines for urban and built environments. Its systems combine wind and solar energy with smart management software, allowing buildings to generate renewable power efficiently while monitoring and optimizing energy use.
AIstats
Warsaw-based firm AIstats develops an AI-powered football analytics app that tracks real-time match data using computer vision and machine learning. It generates metrics on team strength, performance trends, and historical comparisons, delivering live insights, alerts, and predictive analysis to users.
EVE Medical Robotics
Wroclaw-based firm EVE Medical Robotics develops an ultra-compact, multimodal surgical robot that supports SP, MP, NOTES, and hybrid procedures. Its patented architecture enables advanced robotic surgery with greater accessibility and precision for medical teams worldwide.
Fashionlab
Kullavik-based fashiontech company FashionLab develops an AI-powered platform for generating fashion images and videos at scale. It allows users to create on-brand visuals using AI models, digital twins, or custom models, automating photoshoots and retouching to produce ready-to-use content efficiently.
Nylo
Vienna-based company Nylo develops an AI-driven analytics platform for performance marketing. It monitors marketing data in real time, identifies inefficiencies, and provides actionable insights, automating analysis so teams can focus on optimizing campaigns.
Pickpad
London-based startup Pickpad develops a smart order pickup system for restaurants and retail. Its modular stations use sensors and machine learning to automate order processing, improve accuracy, and capture operational data, integrating with POS systems to streamline pickup workflows.
Kuik
Madrid-based firm Kuik develops an AI-powered platform for e-commerce cart recovery. It uses personalized video messages and automated campaigns to re-engage customers, integrating with existing eCommerce systems to reduce cart abandonment and recover lost revenue.
Orbital
French firm Orbital develops a no-code analytics platform that converts natural language questions into predictive insights and dashboards. It uses AI and machine learning to analyze data, generate forecasts, and simulate scenarios, enabling teams to make data-driven decisions without technical setup.
FineCell
Stockholm-based company FineCellOx develops and produces micro- and nanocellulose, a versatile bio-based material. Its patented technology converts cellulose into sustainable alternatives for personal care, packaging, textiles, and industrial applications, reducing reliance on fossil-based chemicals.
Enable Banking
Espoo-based firm Enable Banking develops an open banking API platform that connects businesses to over 2,500 banks across 29 European countries. Its system aggregates real-time account data for personal and business accounts, simplifying integration, compliance, and financial services development.
Cyreen
Frankfurt-based firm Cyreen develops a data-driven retail media platform called C.A.P. that displays targeted audio-visual messages in stores and links them to individual receipts. The system analyzes shopper behavior to measure campaign impact and optimize in-store advertising strategies.
Pikralida
Poznan-based biotech firm Pikralida develops clinical-stage therapies and provides contract research services for pharmaceutical companies. It conducts R&D on innovative drugs while supporting formulation and manufacturing process development through its specialized laboratories.
Greї
Vilnius-based firm Greï develops an AI-powered platform for monitoring, detecting, and managing risks in workplaces and public spaces. Its system integrates multi-modal data from cameras and sensors, providing real-time alerts and actionable insights to enhance security, safety, and operational efficiency.
Flow Computing
Helsinki-based company Flow Computing develops a Parallel Processing Unit (PPU) architecture that enhances CPU performance across existing and future processors. Its technology integrates with any CPU design, accelerating computations for AI, cloud, edge computing, and high-performance applications while maintaining compatibility with legacy software.
Evermuse
New York-based firm Evermuse is an AI platform that transforms customer conversations into actionable product insights. It ingests calls and messages, analyzes sentiment and key needs, and generates evidence-based roadmap recommendations to guide product strategy.
SI Robotics
Warsaw-based company SI Robotics develops humanoid robots for industrial and dual-use applications. It designs actuators, control systems, and reinforcement learning algorithms to enable autonomous movement, building the hardware and software stack entirely in-house.
Untap
London-based Untap Health develops early-warning systems for infectious disease outbreaks. It monitors on-site wastewater to detect gastrointestinal and respiratory pathogens, providing actionable data that enables organizations to intervene before symptoms appear.
Sqilline
Sofia-based firm Sqilline Health structures unorganized oncology records from hospitals and research institutions into standardized, analyzable data. Its AI platform converts clinical documents into real-world evidence, supporting treatment decisions, research, and clinical trial readiness.
Aino
Barcelona-based firm Aino develops an AI platform that analyzes geographic and location data. It processes multiple data sources to produce maps, dashboards, and spatial insights, integrating with databases and GIS tools for urban planning and site analysis.
CulturePulse
Bratislava-based company CulturePulse develops AI systems that generate digital twins with human-like learning capabilities. Their technology simulates real-time behavior in complex, high-risk scenarios without prior training.
Deep Blue Biotech
Sheffield-based cleantech company Deep Blue Biotech develops carbon-neutral chemicals for the personal care industry using a proprietary cyanobacteria-based production platform, offering lower-cost and higher-performance alternatives to conventional ingredients.
Ethermind
Ethermind is a Sofia-based technology firm building AI systems that codify and retain organizational know-how. The software turns internal processes and expert judgment into searchable, interactive agents used for training, support, and decision-making.
FleetFox
Tallinn’s FleetFox is a fleet services company that develops software to coordinate vehicle washing, upkeep, and relocations for light commercial fleets. Its platform digitally sets service rules, then automates scheduling, routing, quality checks, and dispatches trained local crews to carry out the work on site.
GitLife Biotech
UK-based GitLife builds digital infrastructure for managing intellectual property in synthetic biology. The system records changes to biological materials and embeds DNA barcodes to link physical samples with auditable records of ownership, collaboration, and use across research and commercial stages.
InfiniNode Technologies
Swedish firm InfiniNode develops semiconductor IP for connecting and coordinating components in advanced system-on-chip designs. Its interconnect and coherence technology manages on-chip data traffic with minimal routing delay, allowing performance to scale as core counts and chiplet complexity increase.
Ivy Interactive
Ivy Interactive, based in Stockholm, offers an open-source AI framework for .NET that generates application logic, databases, and deployment workflows from code and prompts, enabling the rapid creation of internal business tools with minimal manual setup.
Lumina Salud
Barcelona-based healthcare company Lumina Salud operates a digital clinic that leverages GLP-1 medications to support lasting lifestyle changes and sustainable weight loss.
RiskVoid
Warsaw-based firm RishVoid develops a real-time security platform for software development environments that protects code from AI-generated vulnerabilities, supply chain attacks, and prompt-based exploits. The system integrates directly into IDEs, analyzing code as it’s written, detecting threats, and suggesting secure fixes using context-aware intelligence.
Eterny
Eterny is a Prague-based firm that develops a digital vault for managing personal and family wealth. Its platform securely organizes financial documents, contracts, insurance policies, and investment accounts in one place, with smart tools to track updates, optimize terms, and grant controlled access to trusted individuals.
MPAssist
Zurich-based healthcare startup MPAssist builds AI software that converts medical consultations, meetings, and patient records into structured reports and invoices. The system operates within clinics, processing data locally in Switzerland to support clinical workflows and maintain compliance with privacy standards.
Electric Miles
London-based Electric Miles provides AI-driven platforms for managing electric vehicle charging, optimizing energy distribution, and enabling grid interaction. The system connects fleets and charging stations, monitors performance in real time, and automates load balancing and maintenance.
Praktiki
UK-based Praktiki develops an AI-powered platform that delivers microlearning and instant access to clinical guidelines for healthcare professionals. The system generates concise, case-based learning modules and searchable guidance, helping clinicians update knowledge and track continuing professional development efficiently.
BioEsol
Grenoble-based firm BioEsol develops AI-managed energy storage systems and Energy-as-a-Service solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. It installs and operates battery storage and monitoring software that analyzes consumption patterns, optimizes energy use, and enables businesses to rely more on renewable power without upfront investment.
Jebra.io
London’s Jebra develops payroll software for gig and shift-based workforces. The platform connects to scheduling and booking systems to calculate variable pay, manage incentives, generate payslips, and handle payments and tax filings for employees and contractors.
Origin by Ocean
Espoo-backed Origin by Ocean develops bio-based materials by processing overgrown brown algae collected from marine environments. It uses a proprietary biorefining process to convert algae into functional ingredients that replace petrochemical inputs in food, cosmetics, detergents, and packaging.
Rozie
Riga-based Rozie develops a mobile marketplace for on-demand cleaning services in Malta, connecting households with independent cleaners. The app matches users and service providers based on location, availability, and service requirements, handling booking, payments, and ratings within a single platform.
tasteit
German startup tasteit develops a social app that connects users through shared food interests rather than traditional dating profiles. The platform matches people around meals and restaurant experiences, allowing users and partner venues to coordinate meetups centered on dining.
Alchymos
Alchymos builds a caching layer for AI agents that stores and reuses model responses to reduce latency and API usage. The system integrates between applications and AI providers, applying semantic matching and providing visibility into performance and costs.
Codaro
Warsaw-based firm Codaro develops software that analyzes development activity from tools such as Git repositories and project trackers to provide real-time visibility into team progress and risks. The system processes commits, code changes, and workflow data to flag bottlenecks, high churn, and security issues without requiring manual reporting.
MyCFO
Sofia-based company MyCFO offers financial management and accounting services, combining software and expert advisory. They handle bookkeeping, reporting, and strategic planning to support businesses from startup to scale.
Quissly
Quissly, based in Tbilisi, develops AI-powered search and discovery tools for e-commerce. Its technology analyzes product catalogs to deliver personalized, typo-tolerant, and style-aware results, helping shoppers find relevant products and boosting engagement and sales.
Tap Electric
Dutch firm Tap Electric develops an EV charging app and management platform for drivers, charger owners, and operators. The app provides real-time pricing, location insights, and automated billing, while the platform allows owners and businesses to monitor, manage, and monetize their charging infrastructure efficiently.
Affire
Riga-based startup Affire develops a platform that detects and monitors browser-based apps and shadow IT across organizations. It provides visibility into app usage, identifies security and compliance risks, and connects activity to costs, helping IT teams manage, control, and optimize software usage from a single dashboard.
RNatives
Kuopio-based firm RNatives develops precision RNA‑based gene‑regulating therapies to treat serious diseases by designing small non‑coding RNAs that target gene expression, using its RNAIntel platform to identify and modulate disease‑relevant genetic pathways.
Hypershadow
Tallinn-based Hypershadow develops an AI copilot platform for SaaS applications, turning APIs into interactive, secure, and branded AI assistants. It allows users to query live data in plain language, execute actions, and integrate insights directly into the product UI without coding, while maintaining enterprise-grade security and isolated environments.
Enantios
Swiss-based Enantios develops advanced measurement technology for analyzing complex chiral molecules and biologics. Using Raman optical activity (ROA), their instruments and services determine molecular structures without requiring crystallization, purified standards, or expert operation, enabling faster drug discovery and development.
Gourmaze
London-based Gourmaze organizes interactive food treasure hunts where participants solve riddles and discover local eateries. Players follow guided routes via their phones, unlocking food stops and completing challenges while exploring different districts of the city.
Markster
Vilnius-based firm Markster develops a revenue management system for service businesses that automates lead generation, appointment booking, and follow-ups. The platform combines documented sales processes, execution software, and AI to respond to prospects, qualify leads, and maintain a full pipeline without manual intervention.
Scriptbee
Stuttgart-based Scriptbee develops an all-in-one marketing platform that integrates organic, AI-driven search, performance, and social marketing. It centralizes campaign management, analytics, and workflow tools, allowing teams to plan, execute, and track marketing efforts from a single interface.
Whisperly
Tallinn-based Whisperly, by Lexelerate OÜ, provides an AI platform that automates privacy, risk, and vendor management while continuously monitoring regulatory obligations. It generates audit-ready documentation and streamlines governance processes to maintain compliance with GDPR, ISO, and the EU AI Act.
Hovi
Helsinki-based Hovi develops a digital identity platform that issues, verifies, and manages verifiable credentials for people and AI agents. Its APIs and cloud wallet infrastructure integrate with EU Digital Identity Wallets and global standards, enabling secure, scalable identity verification and compliance across multiple industries.
LEVRA
LEVRA, based in the UK, helps employees improve their soft skills through personalized learning. It uses assessments and interactive exercises to track progress and build skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Behavio
Prague-based firm Behavio develops tools to monitor brand perception and evaluate advertising performance. It uses behavioral data to analyze how consumers interact with brands and campaigns, providing actionable insights for marketing decisions.
Ingosa
Istanbul-based firm Ingosa develops AI-driven conversational display ads that interact with users within banner ads, generate ad content automatically, and collect first-party data to optimize engagement and conversion in a cookieless digital environment.
Pulsetto
Vilnius-based firm Pulsetto develops wearable devices that stimulate the vagus nerve to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping users reduce stress and improve sleep. The device works by sending gentle pulses to the nerve, triggering the body’s natural relaxation response.
MaestroHub
Düsseldorf-based company MaestroHub develops an industrial data management platform that unifies, governs, and orchestrates plant data in real time. It connects multiple data sources and protocols, creating a secure single source of truth and enabling companies to make data-driven decisions at scale.
Athena AI
Athena AI, based in London, builds no-code conversational AI agents that automate customer interactions, lead qualification, and support across messaging apps and CRMs, enabling businesses to respond instantly and operate continuously without manual oversight.
Callsy AI
Callsy, a Vilnius-based company, develops an AI assistant for e-commerce that contacts customers who abandon shopping carts. It engages users via calls and messages, resolves objections, and automatically drives completed purchases, operating around the clock.
Fabel
German firm Fabel develops a home care management app that connects family members, caregivers, and professional services. It allows users to coordinate tasks, track care activities, manage appointments, and document important events, thereby improving the quality and organization of daily home care.
DeHealth
London-based firm DeHealth Technologies builds a digital health platform that securely stores medical records, tracks wellness metrics, and delivers AI-powered guidance. It uses blockchain to protect data and helps users manage their health across clinics and devices worldwide.
Druid Learning
Dublin-based startup Druid Learning builds a platform that converts diverse organizational content into structured, AI-ready data. It integrates files from multiple sources, generates summaries, and enables intelligent search and automated content creation. Teams can leverage this data to streamline workflows and produce new materials efficiently.
Electric Sheep
London’s Electric Sheep develops an AI-powered video editing platform that converts long-form content, such as podcasts or events, into short, shareable clips. The system identifies key moments, automatically generates highlights, and formats videos for multiple social media platforms, allowing users to efficiently produce engaging content.
Eyer
Oslo-based startup Eyer develops an AI-powered observability platform that ingests time series data from IT, OT, IoT, and business systems to detect anomalies in real time. The platform integrates with existing tools via APIs, providing actionable insights and automated alerts to improve operational efficiency and system reliability.
Orome AI
Poznan-based company Orome AI develops a computer vision–based testing platform that analyzes software behavior to generate test flows automatically. It reduces manual QA work while increasing test coverage, eliminating the need for scripting.
Trendable
Trendable develops an AI-driven platform that monitors global consumer goods data to identify emerging trends in real time. It analyzes millions of data points across products, brands, and markets, providing actionable insights to guide product development, marketing, and strategic decisions.
Grale
Swedish firm Grale develops plant-based alternatives to conventional plastics using materials such as cellulose, starch, and agricultural waste. It transforms these resources into functional, sustainable products to replace petroleum-based plastics and reduce environmental pollution.
Commenter AI
Sofia-based startup Commenter AI develops an AI-driven platform that generates personalized social media comments in the user’s voice. It analyzes a user’s style to create authentic replies, helping to increase visibility, engagement, and leads across platforms like LinkedIn, X, Meta, and Instagram.
Secrets Vault
Barcelona-based company Secrets Vault develops an image-based security platform that enables passwordless login, multi-factor authentication, and secure data sharing. It uses local cryptographic operations on users’ devices to protect sensitive information, allowing access and account recovery through visual passcodes without relying on traditional passwords.
biotactical
biotactical develops rapid microbial testing solutions for biopharma, medtech, and cell & gene therapy applications. Its FDA-approved technology uses direct inoculation and high-sensitivity analytical instruments to detect contamination quickly, enabling early intervention and improved patient safety.
Luna Robotics
Kaunas-based Luna Robotics makes night-vision systems for drones and other unmanned vehicles. Their technology uses invisible infrared light and onboard software to enhance images, giving clear video even in very low light.
Outpost Chess
Belgrade-based Outpost Chess develops an AI-powered platform for learning and improving at chess. It offers personalized lessons, interactive coaching, adaptive puzzles, and real-time game analysis to help players improve their openings, midgame strategy, and endgame play.
Owl Sentry
Polish company Owl Sentry develops smart sensors that turn standard pest traps into connected devices. The system monitors traps in real time, sending alerts when pests are caught, bait is low, or cleaning is needed, enabling precise and data-driven pest control while reducing unnecessary site checks.
Thinnan
Helsinki-based company Thinnan develops a social media platform focused on real-life food experiences. The app connects users with friends and food enthusiasts to share meals, recipes, and culinary events, fostering authentic interactions around dining and cooking.
GenuForm AI
Budapest‑based GenuForum AI develops an AI system for knee cartilage transplantation that analyzes MR images to identify damaged cartilage and calculate optimal graft shapes. It then matches donor cartilage to recipients to improve surgical fit and maximize the use of available grafts.
Revoize
Delaware-based Revoize develops AI software that cleans and enhances speech by removing noise and distortions. Its technology works in real time or during post-production to deliver clear, studio-quality audio for recordings, calls, and media content.
Fideum
London’s Fideum provides cryptocurrency solutions for institutions and high-net-worth clients, including trading, custody, staking, and cross-border remittances. Its platform combines secure vault storage, real-time execution, and regulatory-compliant infrastructure to manage and grow digital assets.
Moozz
Zurich-based Moozz develops AI technology that enables music labels and artists to release songs in multiple languages while preserving the original vocal tone, emotion, and performance. The platform automates voice adaptation across languages without altering the artistic intent.
Surviot Monitoring
Hungarian startup Surviot develops structural health monitoring systems for infrastructure such as bridges, tunnels, buildings, and silos. Their technology uses sensors to continuously measure stress, tilt, vibration, displacement, and environmental conditions, enabling early detection of structural issues and supporting preventive maintenance.
MaiCall
Tallinn-based MaiCall develops AI voice agents that automate business phone communications. Their platform manages inbound and outbound calls, schedules appointments, handles reminders and payments, and escalates complex interactions to humans, improving efficiency and reducing call center costs.
Puraite
Bielefeld-based company Puraite develops AI tools to accelerate systematic reviews in medical research. Its platform screens and extracts data from clinical studies, producing structured, transparent evidence packages for regulatory submissions, health technology assessments, and market access decisions.
Spacebrains
Bratislava-based Spacebrains develops an AI-driven platform to recruit engineers. It scans and ranks candidate profiles, automates outreach, and uses peer vetting by engineers to rapidly identify highly qualified hires.
aimed analytics
Bonn-based biotech company aimed analytics develops an AI-driven platform for analyzing omics and biomedical data. Researchers can upload datasets, ask questions in natural language, and receive rapid, automated insights with interactive visualizations, without coding.
Odra Labs
Warsaw-based Odra Labs develops Polis, a platform that governs and secures autonomous AI agents by enforcing policies, monitoring AI behavior with machine learning, and enabling human oversight for critical actions.
Etiq AI
Etiq AI, based in London, develops a Data Science Copilot that helps data scientists build, test, and debug machine learning pipelines efficiently. It integrates both code and data context to reduce errors and automate workflows, while also offering tools for evaluating AI talent.
GreenFlip
GreenFlip, based in Edinburgh and London, provides an AI-driven platform that helps investors and housing associations identify homes with the potential for zero-energy bills. It evaluates properties, estimates retrofit costs and returns, and guides energy-efficient upgrades for financial and carbon benefits.
NAVE Technologies
NAVE Technologies, based in Tallinn, develops a B2B SaaS platform that automates engineering workflows for energy and technical teams. It digitizes engineering know-how to enable rapid project planning, system configuration, process simulation, and automated budgeting, reducing weeks of manual work to minutes.
Zibra AI
Kyiv-based Zibra AI develops ZibraVDB, a real-time volumetric rendering technology for effects like smoke, fire, and fog in games and virtual production. It compresses VDB files and uses GPU-accelerated decompression to deliver high-quality volumetric effects in engines like Unreal and Houdini, reducing storage and computational demands.
