How CEE venture funding is changing in 2026
CEE venture funding is becoming more concentrated in 2026, with fewer early-stage deals, larger growth rounds, and more capital flowing into security and defence.
Without security, there is no sustainability: OTB Ventures on Europe's deeptech awakening
Vestbee talked to Adam Niewiński about technological sovereignty and why the firm has spent nine years building conviction in space and AI — long before either became fashionable.
List of business angel networks and syndicates in Europe
Europe remains a fundamentally early-stage ecosystem and business angel networks and syndicates are becoming an important source of pre-seed, seed, and often Series A capital.
Angel vs. Fund: why Europe investors no longer need to choose sides
Who creates more value — angel investors or venture funds? Vestbee Angels, Hard2Beat, ffVC, and PFR Ventures shared their insights.
European VC secondary investors
A guide to European VC secondary investors, including Isomer Capital, Siena Secondary Fund, and other active market players.
Pitch decks in the AI era: how to avoid looking like every other polished startup
Some observations on recurring AI patterns in pitch decks and advice on how founders can stand out from the crowd.
Vestbee Summer Pitch CEE returns, connecting the region's best startups with top global VCs
The application deadline is June 28, 2026.
Investing next to war zones: where VCs see risks and opportunities
VCs from OTB Ventures, 1991 Ventures, Roosh Ventures, Balnord, and Vesna Capital discuss why defence, dual-use technologies, and startups next to war zones are attracting growing investor attention.