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1 week ago | 
tech.eu | Tamara Djurickovic
Romania has become one of Eastern Europe’s most vibrant and promising tech hubs. In 2024, as noted in the Venture in Eastern Europe 2024 Report, Romanian startups raised a record €128.6 million, marking the fourth consecutive year of funding surpassing €100 million. The country’s tech strength is reflected in its talent pool of over 202,000 IT professionals, placing Romania among the top in Central and Eastern Europe.
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1 week ago | 
tech.eu | Tamara Djurickovic
Last week, we tracked more than 65 tech funding deals worth over €910 million, and over 5 exits, M&A transactions, rumors, and related news stories across Europe. According to our Q1 2025 Report, European tech companies secured €18.4 billion across 912 deals in the first quarter of 2025, marking a sharp 40 per cent decline from the €29.9 billion raised in the same period last year.
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2 weeks ago | 
tech.eu | Tamara Djurickovic
The Czech tech ecosystem has emerged as a dynamic and increasingly influential force in the national economy. According to the Smart Market Report 2025, Czech startups contribute over 5% to the country’s GDP and employ more than 150,000 people. With deep roots in engineering and a growing culture of innovation, the Czech Republic is gaining recognition as a key tech hub in Central Europe.
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2 weeks ago | 
tech.eu | Tamara Djurickovic
The Tech.eu Q1 2025 Report reveals that European tech companies raised €18.4 billion across 912 deals during the first quarter of 2025. Approximately 12.7 per cent of these companies successfully closed seed rounds, amounting to nearly half a billion euros (€467.7 million). Today, we present the list of the 10 largest seed rounds among European tech companies that were completed in Q1 2025.
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2 weeks ago | 
tech.eu | Tamara Djurickovic
Last week, we tracked more than 75 tech funding deals worth over €1.4 billion, and over 10 exits, M&A transactions, rumors, and related news stories across Europe. According to our monthly report, European tech companies raised approximately €5.7 billion across 297 deals in March 2025. Although the number of deals dropped by around 30 per cent compared to the same period in 2024, the total funds raised held steady.
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2 weeks ago | 
tech.eu | Tamara Djurickovic
According to the Tech.eu database, European tech companies secured €5.7 billion in funding in March 2025. Although the number of deals dropped by around 30 per cent compared to the same period in 2024, the total funds raised remained steady. However, in comparison to 2023, the deal count remained unchanged, while the total amount raised surged by 30 per cent. This points to a trend of larger investments per deal, potentially reflecting shifts in investor strategies or market conditions.
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3 weeks ago | 
tech.eu | Tamara Djurickovic
Bulgaria’s tech ecosystem is rapidly emerging as a leading innovation hub in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), attracting significant investment and global recognition. The recently published reportCentral and Eastern European startups 2025 - Spotlight on scaleups highlights the intensive and innovative growth of the Central and Eastern European startup ecosystem, which is now valued at €243 billion, showing a 24.6 per cent increase since 2022.
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3 weeks ago | 
tech.eu | Tamara Djurickovic
Last week, we tracked more than 55 tech funding deals worth over €2.1 billion, and over 5 exits, M&A transactions, rumors, and related news stories across Europe. 🇬🇧 The Tech. EU Summit London 2025 was officially kicked off on March 25 at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, bringing together leading figures from the global startup and investment ecosystem. The two-day event focused on key discussions surrounding artificial intelligence, fintech, sustainability, and the future of European startups.
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4 weeks ago | 
tech.eu | Tamara Djurickovic
In 2024, Poland’s technology sector experienced significant growth. According to Tech.eu research, Polish tech companies raised over €180 million last year, marking a 30 per cent increase compared to the previous year. While the country’s tech ecosystem is diverse, the software, education, and fintech sectors led in terms of investment volume. A comprehensive analysis of Poland’s tech ecosystem in 2024 was conducted by Startup Poland.
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1 month ago | 
tech.eu | Tamara Djurickovic
Last week, we tracked more than 75 tech funding deals worth over €866 million, and over 10 exits, M&A transactions, rumors, and related news stories across Europe. The Tech.eu Summit London 2025 is just around the corner, happening on March 25-26 at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre. Explore the Agenda to discover what’s in store! This year’s event will spotlight artificial intelligence, fintech, climate tech, and sustainable technology, along with other groundbreaking innovations.
