This week’s tech developments in Central and Eastern Europe showcase the region’s growing influence on the global stage. Notable funding rounds include Greek-founded, London-based Dex, which secured €4.52 million for its AI recruitment platform. Austrian startup Synaps, founded in Albania, raised €3.06 million to enhance its AI-native design platform, while Estonian-Dutch Spiral Hydrogen attracted €2.7 million for its innovative electrolyser technology. London-based ManaMind garnered €1.2 million for its AI-driven game testing platform, and Prague’s Tapaya secured €1 million for its payment infrastructure. Polish BliskoMed received €707,000 to improve home healthcare services, and Romanian Early Game Ventures invested €510,000 in gaming startup Tryll to innovate AI model deployment. Additionally, Moldova’s Startup Summit fostered partnerships to connect local founders with European networks, and Bosnia and Herzegovina received a €20 million facility to support SMEs.

