CEE VC SUMMIT 2026

Estonia
September 1, 2025

Estonian AI startup Vocal Image secures $3.6M led by Educapital

Vocal Image has secured $3.6 million in a seed round led by Educapital, with support from Specialist VC and Generations Fund.

August 26, 2025

Estonian startup Creem raises €1.8M to power global finance for AI-native startups

The pre-seed round was led by Practica Capital, with support from Antler and several angel investors..

August 14, 2025

Estonia's Better Medicine secures €1M to expand CE-Certified AI for kidney cancer detection

The pre-seed round was led by Soulmates Ventures, with participation from Specialist VC, UT Ventures, and several angel investors.

August 6, 2025

Estonian startup Bisly raises €4.3M to scale AI-powered building automation across Europe

The funds will be used to deepen Bisly’s presence in DACH and the UK, and to open a new office in Poland.

July 24, 2025

Estonian-founded startup Lightyear secures $23M in a Series B funding round

London-based firm Lightyear has secured $23 million in funding from NordicNinja VC, Superangel, and Specialist VC.

July 22, 2025

Estonian cleantech firm Jälle Technologies raises €2M in pre-seed round

Jälle Technologies has raised €2 million from Enterprise Estonia (EIS) and the Environmental Investment Centre (KIK).

July 9, 2025

Darkstar launches pan-European defence fund with €15M first close

Backed by over 40 founders and builders across Europe, the fund’s largest limited partner is Estonia’s SmartCap Defence Fund.

July 2, 2025

Estonia's Vok Bikes raises $6M to replace urban vans with electric cargo bikes

The proceeds will be used to accelerate its expansion across Europe and push cities further away from van-based delivery systems.