Europe is producing world-class deep tech — from AI and clean energy to mobility and advanced materials. Yet despite near-record funding, many startups still struggle to scale after early growth stages. Across 102 ventures supported by the D2XCEL programme, Cohort 1 raised over €52 million in follow-on funding, while Cohort 2 is already showing early traction, with €12 million raised. Meanwhile, deep tech as a sector attracted €17.6 billion in 2025, nearly a third of all European VC investment, according...
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Europe is producing world-class deep tech — from AI and clean energy to mobility and […]
The Recursive’s weekly roundup aims to cover key tech developments across Central and Eastern Europe, […]
You wouldn’t hire a mechanical engineer who only uses AI-generated blueprints. You wouldn’t trust a […]
Czech startup Edmund raised €2.5 million to expand its AI-powered industrial troubleshooting platform across Europe […]
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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