The CEE region is where it’s at if you’re an investor, innovative company, or tech entrepreneur. This is the second of a two-part series profiling the tech hubs of the CEE region, and the sorts of disruptive solutions they’re producing. If you missed part 1, read that here first. If you’ve already covered that (and bought your tickets to the Wolves Summit event!), let’s move right onto part two:  Slovakia, Lithuania, and host of the 10th Wolves Summit, Poland.

The CEE region is the place for entrepreneurs with innovative ideas. It follows that it’s also the hot spot for investors right now. It’s also the place for companies wanting to build an intrapreneurship culture, or to partner with exciting new tech. We know this region as a whole is a-buzz because of the unique combination of low labour costs, high levels of education, and a young population with high rates of software developers and engineers. But which are the best CEE hubs to focus on? In this article, the first of a two-part regional profile, we’re going to profile some of the more exciting CEE startup ecosystems, and the sorts of technology businesses they’re creating right now.

The countdown is on; we are now just days away from the 10th Wolves Summit. Now that you’ve got your ticket (if not, go here to buy them now), it’s time to get excited about your busy schedule of B2Bs. And, of course, this intellectual smorgasbord of keynotes from industry leaders. Here, we look at 6 Keynotes at the 10th Wolves Summit you won’t want to miss!  

In the CEE region investments are increasing 150% year on year – and this is the moment to get in on the CEE investment action. But where to start? It all depends on what you want to invest in, as there’s certainly no shortage of options. Here, we’ll give you a preview of the sorts of startups you can meet at B2B matchmaking, to invest in, advise, and watch grow beyond all expectations. All you need to do is book your spot at Wolves Summit and get networking. Ready to take a look at what investment potentials are on offer? Let’s go.

“How much am I worth?” Now, that's a cheeky way to start a conversation at a bar. But if you're a startup in the hot new CEE market, it's the question that should be at the top of your mind! It is no secret that the CEE region is the next hotbed for tech innovation worldwide. From internet vanguard Estonia to growth market champion Poland, CEE is flush with young tech talent. Low operation costs, and prime access to EU markets and beyond are part of the region's recipe for success. CEE accounts for ¾ of Europe’s fastest-growing economies. New investment is flocking to the region. But despite that, widespread access to VC and Angel funding is still a new kid on the block in CEE.

CEE is hot. Central and Eastern Europe economies are growing faster than any in the world outside of East Asia. International investment is following this growth. This month, the US inked multi-billion-dollar investment deals in Polish defence and industry. The formula fueling this growth is also the recipe for an ideal startup ecosystem:

Stop reading for a moment these days and you’ll miss out on a new business model or sector terminology. The world’s moving faster than ever before – just look at ‘deep tech.’ From 2015 to 2018, aggregate private investment in deep tech grew more than 20% each year, reaching almost $18 billion by the end of the period.  If you’re not exactly sure what ‘deep tech’ covers, we’ve got your back. Maybe you’re well across deep tech, but you want to know what CEE startups are offering in this area. To learn more about both – what deep tech is, and what deep tech startups in CEE are out and looking for investment (and where to meet them), read on.