

Lisa Palchynska
Editor-in-Chief, Vestbee

Check the latest update to the CEE SaaS Index to see how CEE SaaS companies performed in Q3 2025.

In 2025, Europe raised $1.5B for defence tech, yet the US still captures 85% of NATO’s defence VC. What does the funding landscape reveal, and why does the US remain so far ahead?

Europe’s robotics sector is experiencing a record-breaking year, with over €1B invested across 84 deals. Explore the leading VC funds fueling this growth, including Verve Ventures, 360 Capital, Jolt Capital, Earlybird, IQ Capital, and more.

Balnord plans to invest in at least 22 companies out of its Fund I, with initial cheque sizes ranging from €500,000 to €3 million.

Freeda has already verified more than 10,000 plans for clients across Europe and North America and aims to reach one million verified plans by 2026, supporting projects in Europe, the UK, the US, and the Middle East.

The company is now targeting global markets as demand grows for compact, safe power sources in IoT and sensor-driven devices.