Firehawk oversubscribes $60m investment round led by 1789 Capital, helmed by partners including Donald Trump Jr., joined by Czech Presto Tech Horizons
Firehawk Aerospace, a defense technology leader specializing in advanced energetics and propulsion, has secured investment from Presto Tech Horizons (PTH), a unique defense and resilience tech fund, created through a partnership between European venture capital firm Presto Ventures and global industrial and technology firm Czechoslovak Group. The oversubscribed $60M investment round was led by 1789 Capital, helmed by partners including Donald Trump Jr.
Building Europe from Bucharest: technology companies and leaders shape the conversation at How to Web Conference
These are the last days to join the event. All registrations close at the end of the week, September 28.
fundcraft appoints Alexandre Dumont as Country Head Luxembourg and strengthens local leadership team with key senior hires
Europe’s leading digital fund operations provider, today announced the appointment of Alexandre Dumont as Country Head Luxembourg and member of the company’s Executive Committee.
Rebranding on sight; Polish DevSkiller is Now SkillPanel
Founded in Warsaw, DevSkiller built its reputation as a leading platform for technical skill assessments, helping organizations evaluate candidates with precision and confidence.
Latvian-Swedish Outlast Fund launches €21M to back overlooked founders building for the long game
Outlast Fund, a venture capital firm with offices in Riga and Stockholm, has closed a €21 million fund to invest in early-stage startups in the Baltics and Nordics. The fund will target pre-seed and seed rounds, writing initial cheques of up to €250,000 and €1.5 million respectively. Outlast positions itself as an early backer, supporting both experienced entrepreneurs and first-time founders.
Grand opening of “Gravity” – Campus Founders’ new headquarters at Heilbronn Slush’D
Meet the movers and shakers of Europe’s startup and innovation ecosystem at the startup festival Heilbronn Slush’D on October 23, 2025. This year, Slush’D returns for its fourth edition – and it is more relevant than ever. Over 1,000 selected participants will once again gather in one of Germany’s most dynamic tech & startup hubs.