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CEE Tech Startups Attract $2 Billion in Funding Surge

7/19/2025

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Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is making strides in tech, with founders influencing global markets.
Thinking Machines Lab, led by Mira Murati, raised $2 billion in seed funding, reaching a $12 billion valuation.
Varda Space Industries from Bulgaria secured €160M for microgravity drug manufacturing; Numan raised €49M for weight loss solutions.
Polish Spacelift raised €43.63M for its AI infrastructure platform; Romanian Console secured €5.33M for IT support automation.
Ukrainian startup The Fourth Law received undisclosed funding from investors in the EU, USA, and Canada.

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Story summary

Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is making strides in tech, with founders influencing global markets.
Thinking Machines Lab, led by Mira Murati, raised $2 billion in seed funding, reaching a $12 billion valuation.
Varda Space Industries from Bulgaria secured €160M for microgravity drug manufacturing; Numan raised €49M for weight loss solutions.
Polish Spacelift raised €43.63M for its AI infrastructure platform; Romanian Console secured €5.33M for IT support automation.
Ukrainian startup The Fourth Law received undisclosed funding from investors in the EU, USA, and Canada.