Rostyslav Sobachynskyi

Volunteers launch interactive map #WorldForUkraine

In the light of the Russian invasion on February 24, 2022, volunteers and protesters have rallied in many countries across the world to support the Ukrainian people. Many have gone to digital spaces, creating projects to share the support. #WorldForUkraine

PKO Bank Polski launches special account to raise funds for Ukraine’s Armed Forces

PKO Bank Polski Foundation has launched a special account #PomocDlaUkrainy for donations to aid Ukraine during the ongoing war. Now, people from Poland can help by depositing any amount of money, even the smallest one. Here are the Bank Transfer

Polish healthtech uPacjenta raises $5.2M to enter European market

uPacjenta, a Poland-based healthtech platform, has raised $5.2 million (21 million zloty) from Inovo Venture Partners, YZR, and 10X Founders, MamStartup reports. uPacjenta was founded by Dominik Swadźba and Konrad Kargol. The company develops a platform that connects patients with

Poland’s e-commerce Amano App closes €1.5M pre-seed round

Amano, a Polish startup reinventing the approach to post-shopping communication, has raised a €1.5 million pre-seed investment. Next Road Ventures, along with Packhelp founders, has participated in the round, MamStartup reports. Founded in 2021 in Warsaw by Małgosia Sitkowska and

Finnish VC Innovestor launches €60M fund to invest in Baltic and Nordic startups

Innovestor, a Finland-based venture capital firm, has launched a new life science & health fund focusing on startups from the Baltic and Nordic regions. The fund has completed the first closing of €60 million and aims to increase its capital

Polish fintech startup Altera raises $376K from CofounderZone Fund

Altera, a startup from Bydgoszcz that develops a financial and accounting app, has raised a $376,000 (1.5 million zloty) seed investment from CofoundedZone VC fund and four angel investors, Fintek reports. Altera offers a B2B SaaS application that helps users

Helsinki-based Videoly nabs €6M for European expansion

Videoly, a product video management solution from Finland, has raised a €6 million Series A funding to support its expansion into Europe. Swedish VC Alfven & Didrikson led the round, Tech Funding News reports. Founded in 2014 by Nora Huovila

Finland’s Relex Solutions raises €500M from Blackstone Growth

Relex Solutions, a Finland-based supply chain automation and optimization platform, has raised €500 million in a new funding round. Blackstone Growth led the investment, which will help Relex add hundreds of new employees, Tech.eu reports. Relex Solutions was founded in

Finland-based iPhone refurbisher Swappie raises $124M Series C to scale in Europe

Swappie, a Finnish company that refurbishes and resells used iPhones on its own marketplace, has raised a $124 million (€108 million) investment. Norwegian equity firm Verdane led the Series C round, TechCrunch reports. Founded in 2016 by Emma Heinonen and Sami