Czech CDN77 Sells Miniority Stake to CVC. Surpassing Unicorn Level Valuation?
After operating without external funding for over a decade, Prague-based internet infrastructure provider CDN77 has sold a minority stake to private equity giant CVC.
After operating without external funding for over a decade, Prague-based internet infrastructure provider CDN77 has sold a minority stake to private equity giant CVC.
At the first CEE AI Summit in Prague, more than 250 policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders focused on the region’s bigger challenge: turning its technical talent into globally competitive AI companies.
Ahead of Prague’s municipal elections, the Czech Startup Association brought together the city’s main political candidates to discuss its startup future, securing broad support for stronger innovation infrastructure, closer university ties, startup-friendly procurement, and a flagship tech event.
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Czech startup Wultra has raised a new funding round to expand its post-quantum digital identity platform globally as demand for next-generation cybersecurity solutions continues to grow.
Czech restaurant-tech startup Choice has raised $7.1 million (€6.04 million) to expand across Southern Europe and accelerate the development of AI-powered tools.