CEE’s biggest checks: 10 standout startup raises of 2026
Europe’s startup ecosystem continues to produce ambitious companies tackling some of the biggest challenges across defence, artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, and digital infrastructure. As preparations are well under way and tickets selling for the inaugural MeOut Summit, taking place in Budapest on 25–26 November 2026, attention is turning once again to the founders and startups…
In 2026, Europe's startup ecosystem showcased remarkable funding rounds, highlighting the continent's diverse talent and ambitious projects. Held in Budapest from November 25-26, the MeOut Summit brought together over 1,000 industry leaders. Here are ten standout startups that raised significant funding:
1. Frankenburg Technologies, based in Tallinn, Estonia, raised €30 million in Series A funding in February 2026 for developing advanced defence capabilities.
2. Saltz, a Vilnius-based startup, secured €20 million in Series A funding in March 2026 to expand its direct-to-consumer food marketplace.
3. ABZ Innovation, headquartered in Szentendre, Hungary, received €7 million in venture funding in January 2026 to accelerate its drone technology.
4. BottleCap AI, operating from Prague, Czechia, raised €6.38 million in Seed funding in January 2026 to improve reasoning performance in large language models.
5. Allonic, in Budapest, secured €6 million pre-Seed funding in February 2026 to develop a robotic manufacturing platform.
6. Copla, based in Vilnius, Lithuania, raised €6 million in Series A funding in February 2026 for cybersecurity-as-a-service solutions.
7. Axiology, headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, received €5 million in Seed funding in February 2026 to expand its digital securities infrastructure.
8. Rainbow Weather, based in Warsaw, raised €4.68 million in Seed funding in January 2026 for AI-powered weather forecasting.
9. Pioneera Biosciences, in Vilnius, Lithuania, secured €4.5 million in Seed funding in February 2026 to advance immune orchestration platforms.
10. Rollo Robotics, based in Tallinn, Estonia, raised €3.7 million in pre-Seed funding in January 2026 for autonomous monowheel security robots.
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