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Czech DataOps startup Keboola raises $4.5M in a seed round

The Prague-based data-platform-as-a-service company Keboola has raised $4.5 million in a seed round to accelerate its growth. The investment was led by Presto Ventures, Tech Funding News informs. “We believe in the potential of data and AI to fundamentally transform

Ukrainian Hypra fund acquires 25% stake in Boosty Labs

The Web3-oriented hypra.fund bought out NetSolid Investments‘ 25% stake in the world’s biggest blockchain dev shop Boosty Labs. The purchase amount is not specified.  “We have been working closely with the Boosty team for a long time. Knowing how the

Polish PKO VC sells Applica.ai’s shares and makes its first exit

PKO VC, a fund belonging to PKO Bank Polski, has sold its shares in the Polish-British company Applica.ai to the American company Showflake. The companies do not disclose the amount of the deal, which became the first exit for PKO

Noventiq acquires majority stake in Serbian IT company Saga Group

Global digital transformation and cybersecurity solutions provider Noventiq announced the acquiring the majority stake in Serbian IT company Saga Group. The deal will allow bringing over 400 expert staff to Noventiq, and to expand expertise from Saga’s and its IP

Bulgarian online marketplace for booking caravans Karavani.bg raises €50k

The Sofia-based provider of caravans and other kinds of unusual housing rent Karavani.bg has raised €50,000 to enter into new markets. The round was led by Innovation Capital.

Financing Ukrainian startups during the war: where to look for investments

In a column for AIN.Capital Alexandra Balkova, Partner and Portfolio Manager at Startup Wise Guys, speaks about how Ukrainian startups attracting capital in wartime conditions, when opportunities are extremely limited. Ukrainian business continues to work despite eight months of full-scale

Bulgarian online marketplace Swipe.bg raises €510k in a seed round

The Sofia-based platform for buying and selling used smartphones Swipe.bg has raised €510,000 in a seed round to expand its operations. The investment was co-led by Vitosha Venture Partners and New Vision 3, angel investors also participated. 

Austrian deeptech startup Sarcura raises €7M in a seed+ round

The Klosterneuburg-based deeptech startup Sarcura has raised €7 million in a seed+ round to develop its next-generation cell therapy manufacturing platform. The round was co-led by Lansdowne Investment Company Cyprus and IST Cube. “Sarcura unites cutting-edge silicon technologies such as

Avenga acquires Argentina’s IT business IncluIT to expand to Latin America

Global engineering and consulting platform Avenga has acquired Argentina’s IT company IncluIT. The deal will allow Avenga to strengthen its presence in the US market and enter new ones, the company’s representatives told AIN.Capital.

Austrian marketplace for business consulting HalloSophia raises €1.4M seed 

The Linz-based startup HalloSophia that provides business advisory services has raised €1.4 million in a seed round for the further expansion. The investment was led by angel investors Greiner, Doppler, Kubinger and Deschka famillies, Trending Topics reports. “The HalloSophia platform