Below is a roundup of the most notable deals across Central and Eastern Europe in March.
Uforce, €43.6M in a seed round
Location: Ukrainian-founded startup with HQ in London, Lithuania
Founded in: 2022
Total funding received: €43.6M
Recent funding sources: Lakestar, Shield Capital, Ballistic Ventures, Iron Wolf Capital
Uforce develops unmanned systems for air, land, and sea operations that have been deployed extensively by Ukraine’s armed forces. The firm plans to use the fresh capital to expand manufacturing into multiple allied countries and increase output of its combat-proven defence systems, including counter-drone technology, autonomous vehicles, and battlefield management software.
Saltz, €20M in Series A
Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Founded in: 2022
Total funding received: €23M
Recent funding sources: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Inovo, Lifeline Ventures, Change Ventures, and business angels
Saltz is a digital marketplace linking professional kitchens with verified food suppliers. It unifies catalogues, ordering, payments, and logistics in one interface, enabling chefs to source fresh products from farms and regional producers across five European countries, as it expands globally.
Orqa, €12.7M in Series A
Location: Osijek, Croatia
Founded in: 2017
Total funding received: €20.2M
Recent funding sources: Taiwania Capital Management Corporation, Radius Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Expeditions, AYMO Ventures
Orqa develops first-person view (FPV) drones and unmanned aerial systems used in both defence and commercial applications. According to the company, its production facility in Croatia is capable of manufacturing up to 280,000 NDAA-compliant drones per year. With the new funding, Orqa plans to scale this capacity.
Buntar Aerospace, €9M
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Founded in: 2023
Total funding received: €10.1M
Recent funding sources: Axon Enterprise, Munkene
Buntar Aerospace develops unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and supporting software for reconnaissance and intelligence operations. Using the proceeds, the firm plans to advance its Buntar-3 platform and Copilot software system, while strengthening its partnership with Axon to improve technology integration and provide operators with earlier intelligence.
Kodree, €8.7M in user acquisition funding
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Founded in: 2024
Total funding received: €8.7M
Recent funding sources: PvX Partners
Kodree offers career-focused programs in areas such as data analytics, design, project management, and programming, enabling users to apply knowledge through real-world projects and collaborative tasks. The fresh funding will allow the startup to accelerate global user acquisition and enhance its AI-powered platform.
Choice, €6M in Series A
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Founded in: 2020
Total funding received: €11.3M
Recent funding sources: Smartlink Partners, Reflex Capital, J&T Ventures, Alea Capital Partners
Choice provides a cloud-based platform for restaurants that integrates ordering, reservations, loyalty programs, and marketplace connections. Series A funding will support the startup’s expansion into new European markets, the hiring of local sales and support teams, and the development of AI-powered features.
Theorema, €2.85M in a pre-seed round
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Founded in: 2025
Total funding received: €2.85M
Recent funding sources: Tilia Impact Ventures, InvestEU, Credo Ventures, KAYA VC, Amino Collective, NAVEC Investment Management, and i&i Biotech Fund
Theorema builds an AI platform that automates scientific research and R&D workflows. The company plans to advance its system to autonomously manage the full research cycle — from literature review and experimental design to lab execution and data analysis, reducing timelines from months or weeks to just hours.
WhiteBridge AI, €2.6M in a seed round
Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Founded in: 2024
Total funding received: €5.7M
Recent funding sources: FIRSTPICK VC, First Degree, NGL.VC, Scalewolf.VC, BADideas.fund, Nectolabs, Plug and Play, and angel investors
WhiteBridge AI develops an AI-powered platform for researching and verifying publicly available information about individuals. The seed round will enable the firm to expand its data sources, improve verification and integrity of information, and accelerate development of its product for both individuals and businesses.
Surveily, €2.5M in Series A
Location: Wroclaw, Poland
Founded in: 2019
Total funding received: €4.6M
Recent funding sources: Momenta, Look AI Ventures
Surveily develops an edge AI platform for industrial safety. The system connects to existing CCTV networks and analyzes video locally in real time to detect hazards and send immediate alerts. With the fresh capital, Surveily aims to expand deployments in the US and other international markets, serving sectors like chemical, metals, energy, logistics, and oil and gas.
Superapp, €1.4M in a pre-seed round
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Founded in: 2025
Total funding received: €1.4M
Recent funding sources: Vesna Capital, StratMinds, Silicon Gardens, Heartfelt Capital, Flyer One Ventures
Superapp develops an AI-driven platform that allows users to create iOS and macOS applications without writing code. With the proceeds, the team plans to simplify the entire process, from initial idea to App Store release, removing technical barriers and making app creation more accessible and efficient.
Sportwise.ai, €390k in a pre-seed round
Location: Riga, Latvia
Founded in: 2024
Total funding received: €390k
Recent funding sources: Outlast Fund, BADideas.fund, 500 Global
Sportwise.ai builds an AI sales intelligence platform for broadcast media. It will support expansion into Western Europe and help develop tools for TV and podcast analytics, strengthening its offering for broadcasters and media agencies.
