In 2025, global VC remained highly selective, with capital continuing to concentrate around AI. The sector accounted for nearly half of global venture funding, with funding reaching about $211 billion, more than double vs. 2024, according to Crunchbase data. Investors leaned in, not just to the promise of AI, but to the details: what truly differentiates each company and whether the fundamentals beneath the story are solid enough. So what comes next? To understand how these dynamics are playing out...
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In 2025, global VC remained highly selective, with capital continuing to concentrate around AI. The […]
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Greek-founded Pallma AI has raised a $1.6M (€1.36M) pre-seed round led by Marathon Venture Capital […]
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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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