Speedinvest to accelerate green innovations with new €80M Climate & Industry Opportunity fund
Speedinvest, the European early-stage VC with €600M assets under management, announced it will invest an […]
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Startups from Southeast Europe have raised over $1.2B in the first half of 2021, more big rounds coming
The first half of 2021 is almost gone, so it’s time to stop for a minute and look at all the deals that happened in Southeast Europe’s startup ecosystem in the past six months. Despite the still ongoing pandemic, tech investment-wise this period was the most active in the history of the region. The Recursive team counted rounds of total value surpassing $1.2B (€1B). This number is likely higher given...
SPONSORED Could venture debt be the bridge between startups in Southeast Europe and global growth?
By Flashpoint
Why is venture debt becoming increasingly attractive? When is the best time to raise venture debt, and how can it complement equity rounds? Furthermore, to what risks and legal considerations should founders pay attention? Finally, what should you keep in mind when choosing your venture debt lender? Given that venture debt is a relatively unknown option with just about 2% market share and plenty of untapped potential in SEE, compared to 16% in the US, in this deep dive, The Recursive will be exploring the answers to these and other important questions. We’ll also discuss more in-depth aspects of the topic together with Donatella Callegaris and Denis Mosolov, Managing Partners at Flashpoint’s Venture Debt fund, one of the most active venture debt providers in Central and Eastern Europe.
Dan Mihaescu, GapMinder VC, on the generation of Vikings founders conquering new territories
By Elena Vrabie
“The ecosystem is growing very fast these days,” Dan Mihaescu shares with The Recursive. We […]
Dan Mihaescu, GapMinder VC, on the generation of Vikings founders conquering new territories
“The ecosystem is growing very fast these days,” Dan Mihaescu shares with The Recursive. We […]
Everything about the upcoming €3M IPO of Dronamics
Dronamics, the Bulgarian aerospace startup for unmanned drones, officially received approval from the Bulgarian Stock […]
Cristian Munteanu of Early Games Ventures to startup founders: Never be a yes-man
“Starting a startup is not for everybody,” says Cristian Munteanu, founder and managing partner of […]
Porsche to become majority shareholder in Croatian e-bike manufacturer Greyp Bikes
Porsche is acquiring a majority stake in Croatian e-bike manufacturer Greyp Bikes, the German automobile […]
Could venture debt be the bridge between startups in Southeast Europe and global growth?
Why is venture debt becoming increasingly attractive? When is the best time to raise venture debt, and how can it complement equity rounds? Furthermore, to what risks and legal considerations should founders pay attention? Finally, what should you keep in mind when choosing your venture debt lender?
Given that venture debt is a relatively unknown option with just about 2% market share and plenty of untapped potential in SEE, compared to 16% in the US, in this deep dive, The Recursive will be exploring the answers to these and other important questions. We’ll also discuss more in-depth aspects of the topic together with Donatella Callegaris and Denis Mosolov, Managing Partners at Flashpoint’s Venture Debt fund, one of the most active venture debt providers in Central and Eastern Europe.
European PropТech1 Ventures expands to SEE to tap into the potential of regional startups
Following the fast-paced development of technology and the disruptive impact of COVID-19 on the real […]
Women in VC: The SEE leading ladies and their take on why diversity matters
In the last few years, the number of women in tech in the Romanian and […]
Angel Investor Ciprian Man: Startups must build resilience
“We are in full acceleration mode,” says Ciprian Man, co-founder of Growceanu Angel Investment, a […]
The biggest European climate tech fund launches to invest €350M in decarbonization
World Fund, a €350M climate tech venture fund launches today to become the biggest climate […]
Eleven’s third fund makes its first closing with €60M private capital and more regional focus
The Bulgarian venture capital firm Eleven Ventures announces the first closing of its Eleven III […]
The anatomy of ESG investments in private growth equity
How does ESG intersect with growth-stage investing? And, consequently, what notes should entrepreneurs take at […]
