Lisa Palchynska
Editor-in-Chief, Vestbee
Why now is the best time for AI-driven startups, how AI is reigniting B2C interest, and the challenges facing the CEE ecosystem? Cristian Munteanu from Early Game Ventures shared his insights with Vestbee.
In 2024, Radix Ventures, a new €60 million deeptech fund, made its mark on the Polish ecosystem’s map. Vestbee spoke with its partners — Paweł Bochniarz, Wojciech Ratymirski, and Michał Urbanowski — about their journey in VC, the challenges of fundraising, and strategies for growing the region’s deeptech sector.
Vestbee spoke with Balázs Haszonics, CEO at Lead Ventures, and Henrik Néninger, the firm's Associate, to discuss the performance of the first fund, emerging growth funding trends, and plans for its €100 million fund.
Czech startup ArtMaster, specializing in music education, has closed an over €800,000 funding round. Purple Ventures led the funding, with participation from Gi21.
Vento, one of Italy's most active early-stage VCs, has launched its second fund of €75 million. The firm aims to support Italian founders worldwide.
Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures Lab is now accepting applications for the 2025 cohort. Learn more and apply by March 31.