Ukrainian frontline robots maker Tencore raises $3.74M from MITS Capital
Led by MITS Capital, the deal sets a precedent for future international investments in Ukraine's defence tech sector.
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.
French deeptech startup Arago raises $26M to replace electricity with light in AI chips
Arago's photonic AI chip uses light to run AI tasks, making it 10-30 times more efficient than Nvidia's chips.
Ex-Monzo employees' Gradient Labs raises $13M to scale AI agents for financial services
Led by Redpoint Ventures, the Series A round brought Gradient Labs's valuation to $60 million.
Alliance VC announces €40M first close for AI-focused Nordic fund
The new fund will invest in 25–30 companies across the pre-seed to Series A stage, with initial ticket sizes ranging from €300,000 to €3 million.
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.
List of new VC funds launched in Q2 2025 to invest in Europe
Vestbee has compiled an extended list of venture capital funds launched in the second quarter of 2025. All of them invest in European founders.
Europe’s defence tech moment: why CEE can’t afford to lag behind
What is the role of CEE in defence tech, and why does it have to be a pioneer? NATO Innovation Fund, Sunfish Partners, Balnord, and Keen Venture Partners shared their thoughts.