Regional investors are increasingly viewing AI as a category currently caught in an overhyped bubble. This bubble, driven partly by massive Silicon Valley players, has created a visible gap between the amount of capital being poured in and the real value being created. Overall CEE investor sentiment is that the AI honeymoon phase is nearing its end. What remains is a more mature, slightly “ruthless,” and highly focused investment landscape. Tomas Cironis, VP at Ilavska Vuillermoz Capital, captures this growing...
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The Recursive’s weekly roundup aims to cover key tech developments across Central and Eastern Europe, […]
There’s a Scandinavian maritime saying that those who sail together share one fate. For Yasido […]
This research delivers the first comprehensive market intelligence on defense and cybersecurity innovation in Central and Eastern Europe, mapping startups, investment flows, and ecosystem stakeholders across 14 markets. Incorporating detailed data and expert interviews, the report examines dual-use technologies and strategic partnerships that underpin Europe’s evolving security architecture.
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