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10 Series A+ AI Startups from CEE with Unicorn Potential Pt. 2

10 Series A+ AI Startups from CEE with Unicorn Potential Pt. 2, TheRecursive.com
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In this article, we spotlight 10 promising AI-driven startups from CEE, each with significant Series A+ funding and the potential to reach unicorn status. It is the second part of such list, with the first one to be found here.

This selection represents a closer look at some of the region’s most innovative companies, from AI-powered robotics and life sciences to sustainable food solutions and infrastructure monitoring. The rounds mentioned are arbitrarily selected from over 100 Series A+ startups analyzed for the State of AI in the CEE 2024 report. If you have any suggestions, reach us at [email protected].

Below we are presenting you 10 CEE Series A+ AI Startups:

1. AMPECO

Country: Bulgaria

Founded: 2018

Description: AMPECO is offering EV charging management software offering white-label solutions for fleet and commercial use, promoting clean technology in mobility.

Last funding round: Series A, 2023

Total funding: €13M

Investors: LAUNCHub Ventures, BMW i Ventures, and Cavalry Ventures

 

2. Causaly

Country: Greece

Founded: 2018

Description: Causaly offers an AI platform that accelerates the discovery and application of scientific knowledge in life sciences, helping researchers and companies bring novel therapies to market faster.

Last funding round: Series B, 2023

Total funding: €76M

Investors: Index Ventures, Pentech Ventures, Olivier Pomel, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Marathon Venture Capital, Alex Gorsky, Visionaries Club, and ICONIQ Growth.

 

3. Gideon Brothers

Country: Croatia

Founded: 2017

Description: Gideon Brothers solves industrial challenges with autonomous mobile robots powered by AI and visual perception, streamlining logistics operations.

Last funding round: Undisclosed, yet the previous was Series A, 2024

Total funding: €33M

Investors: Toyota Material Handling, Toyota Industries Corp, and Toyota Automated Logistics.

 

4. Netdata

Country: Greece

Founded: 2018

Description: Netdata provides a free, zero-configuration tool for infrastructure monitoring and troubleshooting, significantly reducing detection and resolution time.

Last funding round: Series A, 2020

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Total funding: €31.9M

Investors: Bessemer Venture Partners, Bain Capital Ventures, and Uncorrelated Ventures

 

5. Resistant AI

Country: Czech Republic

Founded: 2019

Description: Resistant AI protects AI systems from manipulation, adversarial machine learning attacks, and advanced fraud, with specialized data science and machine learning applications.

Last funding round: Series A, 2023

Total funding: €39M

Investors: Notion Capital

 

6. SafeSize

Country: Greece

Founded: 2013

Description: SafeSize offers 3D foot scanning and analysis for personalized shoe recommendations, helping millions worldwide find the perfect fit.

Last funding round: Series B, 2023

Total funding: €27.3M

Investors: 3TS Capital Partners, Convent Capital, and 5G Ventures

 

7. Tidio

Country: Poland

Founded: 2013

Description: Tidio is a live-chat application with chatbot solutions, enabling businesses to automate customer interactions and support services.

Last funding round: Series B, 2022

Total funding: €24.7M

Investors: Inovo VC, Rafał Brzoska, PeakSpan Capital

 

8. Deepnote

Country: Czech Republic

Founded: 2019

Description: Deepnote is a collaborative, cloud-based notebook for teams to analyze and present data in real-time, compatible with Jupyter.

Last funding round: Series A, 2022

Total funding: €21.9M

Investors: Accel, Index Ventures, Y Combinator, Credo Ventures, Greg Brockman, Elad Gil, Naval Ravikant, Daniel Gross and Lachy Groom

 

9. Better Origin

Country: Greece

Founded: 2015

Description: Better Origin uses technology to repair and improve the food chain, focusing on safety, quality, and sustainability in food production.

Last funding round: Series A, 2022

Total funding: €20.1M

Investors: Balderton Capital, Fly Ventures, and Metavallon VC

 

10. Intelligencia

Country: Greece

Founded: 2017

Description: Intelligencia de-risks drug development with an AI platform that estimates clinical trial risks, aiding decision-making in life sciences.

Last funding round: Series A, 2021

Total funding: €12M

Investors: ZSMTIP, Big Pi Ventures, Synetro Group

 

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Loredana Dobrea is a Startup & Tech Research Editor specializing in market research and data analysis. She leads data collection efforts and writes analytical articles, with a particular focus on AI, HealthTech, Education, and Social Impact sectors. Covering everything from emerging startups to established industry players in the CEE tech ecosystem, Loredana brings their stories to light with clarity and depth.