fundraising 24 articles

Founder's School

CEE Founders, Stop Hiring “Fundraising Consultants.”

By Adam Hashchyshyn 7 January 2026 4 mins read

I’ve noticed a new trend in the CEE ecosystem: first-time founders outsourcing one of their […]

Ecosystem

CEE Regional Investment Grew Almost 2X Faster Than the European Total

By Desislava Smokova 4 July 2025 4 mins read

CEE accounted for 2.2% of total European investment value, up from 1.9% in 2023, as […]

Investors

Are You a Great Investor Who Needs Fundraising Support?

By Ana Marija Kostanic 22 November 2024 4 mins read

In a nutshell: Emerging European VCs can access a free 12-week program featuring top-tier mentoring, […]

Investors

Exploring Emerging Opportunities (and Challenges) in European VC: 2024 Survey Highlights

By Ana Marija Kostanic 25 October 2024 3 mins read

This week, the results of the Venture Capital Survey 2024, conducted yearly by the European […]

Investors

Metis Ventures Enters CEE and Appoints Romanian Principal

By Elena Ghinita 9 July 2024 3 mins read

In a Nutshell   Istanbul-based Metis Ventures enters CEE, looking to invest in 8-10 startups […]

Deals

Six Months Into 2024, Fundraising Is Still Not a Walk in the Park, Investors Say

By Elena Ghinita 19 June 2024 3 mins read

In the current challenging landscape of startup fundraising, understanding the evolving expectations and strategies is […]

Investors

10 Family Offices From CEE You Should Know Of

By Elena Ghinita 24 May 2024 3 mins read

Family Offices are now key players in finance. Managing Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals‘ assets, they are crucial […]

Others

What It’s Like to Get VC Money in 2024: Honest Fundraising Lessons From Startup Founders

By Elena Ghinita 23 February 2024 4 mins read

The steps of building a startup can be very different. Some founders dive into accelerator […]

Investors

Get to Know the CEE Retail Investor in Tech Startups: Insights From SeedBlink

By Teodora Atanasova 1 February 2024 4 mins read

SeedBlink, Europe’s tech-focused venture investment and equity management platform, recently marked down the most active year […]

Ecosystem

8 Family Offices You Should Know in CEE

By Elena Ghinita 12 January 2024 3 mins read

Family Offices, these discreet powerhouses of wealth management, have emerged as integral players in the […]

Leadership

The Insider Guide to FintechOS Restructuring: CEO Teodor Blidarus on Strategy, Focus & Profitability in 2024

By Elena Ghinita 27 November 2023 13 mins read

Only have 1 minute? Here are the 3 key takeaways: FintechOS, the Romanian-founded platform that […]

AI

Romanian Founders based in the US Unveil Siena AI: Adding the Missing Piece in Customer Service

By Elena Ghinita 17 November 2023 3 mins read

Only have 1 minute? Here are 3 key takeaways from the piece: Romanian-born Lisa Popovici […]