CEE 88 articles

Deep Tech

54 Startups, 1 Mission: Scaling Europe’s Next Deep-Tech Pioneers

By The Recursive 14 April 2025 4 mins read

From 184 applicants, 54 high-impact startups have been selected to scale their innovations across Europe’s […]

Guest Article

How (Not) to Fail an Acceleration Program?

By Olena Shershun 10 April 2025 4 mins read

I have been working with startups for a long time, including 3 years as a […]

Ecosystem

The Recursive x Dealigence: Ecosystem Stories Meet Real-Time Data

By The Recursive 7 April 2025 3 mins read

Venture capital in Q1 2025 is marked by contrasts: on one hand, Europe is facing […]

Defense Tech

7 Rising Defense and Dual-Use Startups from CEE

By Teodora Atanasova 27 March 2025 4 mins read

The defense technology and dual-use startup ecosystem in CEE is still maturing. While there has […]

Cybersecurity

8 Cybersecurity Titans (And Smaller Giants) of Central and Eastern Europe

By Ana Marija Kostanic 26 March 2025 5 mins read

Central and Eastern Europe boasts a good regional representation of heavyweight cybersecurity players who have […]

Legal

6 Steps Founders Must Take Before Securing Investment – Legal Advice

By Maksym Nosarev 25 March 2025 6 mins read

When founders start working on their products, they usually pay little attention to formalities. However, […]

Ecosystem

EIB and EIF Are Financing CEE With Billions. How Much Reached Your Country?

By Ana Marija Kostanic 20 March 2025 7 mins read

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF) have been pivotal in shaping […]

Women in Tech

4 Women on Beating the Odds to Build Their Own Businesses

By Vikas Malhotra 7 March 2025 8 mins read

  “If you have to succeed, you have to learn the games men play. Crucial […]

Women in Tech

Moms in Tech: “I’ve become all work and no play”

By Kseniya Tarasevich 6 March 2025 5 mins read

Juggling motherhood and a career isn’t easy. The tech industry, like many others, still has […]

Investors

Investment Trends 2025: What’s Hot and What’s Not for CEE Investors

By Ana Marija Kostanic 4 March 2025 7 mins read

“Right now, many startups are facing a harsh reality—follow-on funding is drying up, and VCs […]

Web3

Bitcoin Drops, But Trump’s Policies May Still Position USA as a Web3 Heaven

By Ana Marija Kostanic 27 February 2025 6 mins read

Donald Trump is flipping the crypto narrative in the United States. For better or for […]

Founder's School

Personal Branding for Founders: 8 Essential Steps to Gain Trust, Talent, and Growth

By Kateryna Doroshevska 25 February 2025 8 mins read

Golin’s CEO Impact Index shows that top leaders aren’t just growing their companies – they’re […]