Elena is a Startup Community Editor at The Recursive. In other words, she keeps close to the startup ecosystem in CEE and makes their stories heard. She creates educational and informational content a
As AI arms global hackers, the EU's NIS2 fines have sparked a massive cybersecurity gold rush. While total funding hits records, Central & Eastern European startups are quietly leading the charge against digital threats.
Romania is buzzing over a promised $1B "Quantum AI" data center in Cluj, but tech experts smell a marketing stunt. Is it a sovereign tech hub or just a massive power drain wrapped in buzzwords? The details don't add up.
AI has drastically accelerated the speed of cybersecurity attacks, from rapid exploitation to highly personalized phishing. Luckily, security teams can leverage the same tools. How can companies prepare? We consulted three experts from the field.
Marius Istrate, former UiPath Chief People Officer and angel investor, has joined Vienna-based VC firm 3VC as a Partner. The move deepens 3VC's focus on Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Managing €200M, the fund invests €2–10M at Series A, aiming to back ambitious founders building global companies.
Fil Rouge Capital (FRC) marked one year since opening its Bucharest office, growing its Romanian portfolio to three startups, and evaluating over 100 local companies, according to Romania Partner Matei Dumitrescu.
