About High Tech sector in Eastern Europe
The High Tech sector in Eastern Europe comprises 7.66K companies, including 1.61K funded companies having collectively raised $5.39B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 301 are Series A+ funded.
High Tech sector in Eastern Europe has seen 120 acquisitions and 61 IPOs.
This sector includes companies working on developing technology-intensive products and software related to products like Drones, 3D Printing, Nano Technology, Edge Computing, etc.
High Tech sector is also known as Advanced Tech, Emerging Tech, Deep Tech, Disruptive Tech or Innovative Tech.
Companies offering HiTech solutions like 3D Printing, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Natural Language Processing, etc are included in this sector. Excludes companies that provide solutions which do not involve much technology like, E-Commerce, Agricultural equipments, biomedical equipments, life science solutions, cybersecurity solutions, service solution providers for technology companies, IT services, etc.
Top High Tech Companies in Eastern Europe
There are 7,659 High Tech startups in Eastern Europe which include InPost, Evrotrust, Kontakt, Gamee, Aerones. Out of these, 1,606 startups are funded, with 301 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 434 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of University of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University.
Here is the list of top High Tech startups in Eastern Europe
1. InPost
Offers an app providing parcel locker solutions. The company offers a locker box solution for operating parcels and documents remotely. It allows users to scan and place the parcel in the locker for delivery. The mobile application is available on Android and iOS platforms.
Key facts about InPost
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Krakow (Poland)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Berrio Capital and Europa
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jun 01, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 71/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 7 Competitors
2. Evrotrust
AI based identity verification platform for businesses. The platform offers a mobile application for the electronic identification of persons and the electronic signing of documents. The platform uses machine learning technology for automated face recognition and processing of identity documents. It enables users to digitally sign documents or contracts, store in the cloud, and send to counterparties. It allows users to sign personal documents and by enterprises for remote contract signing and client onboarding.
Key facts about Evrotrust
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Sofia (Bulgaria)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $13.8M
- Investors: 3TS Capital Partners, BDB and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Nov 04, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 71/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 9 of 3,286 Competitors
3. Kontakt
Provider of real-time location services platform for healthcare operational predictability. The platform offers asset management, staff safety, and patient journey solutions. It integrates with existing systems to forecast patient demand and align resources. The platform aims to improve care delivery, maximize capacity, and optimize patient flow. It offers tools for temperature monitoring, device management, and indoor navigation.
Key facts about Kontakt
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Krakow (Poland)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $55.8M
- Investors: Credo Ventures, Goldman Sachs Asset Management and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Apr 17, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 70/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 386 Competitors
4. Gamee
Mobile and web-based gaming platform to play various games. It allows gamers to add friends, create challenges and play games with their social group using the platform. Also develops games for brands and allows game developers to upload their games on the platforms. The app is also available on App Store and Google Play store.
Key facts about Gamee
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Prague (Czech Republic)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $6.84M
- Investors: Credo Ventures, Index Ventures and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Aug 18, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 69/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 75 Competitors
5. Aerones
Robotic systems for wind turbine inspection and maintenance. It offers robotic solutions for inspecting and maintaining wind turbine blades and towers. Services include lightning protection inspections, internal inspections, cleaning, and repair. The robotic systems are certified for use with wind turbines. It combines robotics and automation for all aspects of wind turbine blade and tower care, delivering unmatched speed, cost efficiency, safety, and service quality.
Key facts about Aerones
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Riga (Latvia)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $115M
- Investors: Change Ventures, Activate Capital and 26 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jun 03, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 68/100 What is this?
Companies founded year-on-year in the High Tech sector in Eastern Europe
790 High Tech startups in Eastern Europe were founded in 2017 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 51 |
2024 | 115 |
2023 | 276 |
2022 | 430 |
2021 | 627 |
2020 | 586 |
2019 | 699 |
2018 | 770 |
2017 | 790 |
Stage-wise distribution of High Tech sector companies in Eastern Europe
Out of the total 7,659 High Tech companies in Eastern Europe, 1,606 have secured funding. Among them, 301 have reached Series A or higher, and 218 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 7,659
Funded - 1,606
Series A+ - 301
Series B+ - 218
Series C+ - 193
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 7,659 |
Funded | 1,606 |
Series A+ | 301 |
Series B+ | 218 |
Series C+ | 193 |
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Funding Trends in the High Tech sector in Eastern Europe
Total funding year-on-year in the High Tech sector in Eastern Europe
The High Tech sector in Eastern Europe saw a total funding of more than $4.95B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2025 at more than $1.23B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $1.23B |
2024 | $694M |
2023 | $623M |
2022 | $909M |
2021 | $485M |
2020 | $220M |
2019 | $145M |
2018 | $392M |
2017 | $191M |
Recent Funding Rounds in High Tech in Eastern Europe
In the year 2025, till December 2025, High Tech companies in Eastern Europe have raised $661M in equity funding across 69 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till December 2024), High Tech companies in Eastern Europe had raised $482M across 81 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 37.06% rise in funding in High Tech companies in Eastern Europe as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in High Tech companies in Eastern Europe:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 9808 | Dec 30, 2025 | - | |
Seed | 8331 | Nov 28, 2025 | - | |
Seed | 9342 | Nov 27, 2025 | - | |
Series A | 7349 | Nov 24, 2025 | - | |
Series B | 1311 | Nov 04, 2025 |
Top Investors in High Tech in Eastern Europe
Felicis Ventures is the top investor in High Tech companies in Eastern Europe based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in High Tech companies in Eastern Europe:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Menlo Park (United States) | - | |
Hong Kong (China) | ||
Tallinn (Estonia) | ||
Tallinn (Estonia) | ||
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M&A activity in High Tech sector in Eastern Europe
In the year 2025, till December 2025, 17 acquisitions happened in High Tech sector in Eastern Europe. Last year, in 2024, a total of 14 acquisitions happened in High Tech sector in Eastern Europe.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in High Tech sector in Eastern Europe:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Dec 26, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 23, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 02, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 10, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 14, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in High Tech sector in Eastern Europe
Here are the acquisition trends in High Tech sector in Eastern Europe:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 17 |
2024 | 14 |
2023 | 12 |
2022 | 23 |
2021 | 15 |
2020 | 6 |
2019 | 10 |
2018 | 7 |
2017 | 5 |
IPOs in High Tech in Eastern Europe
In the year 2021, till October 2021, 3 IPOs happened in High Tech sector in Eastern Europe.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in High Tech sector in Eastern Europe:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 01, 2021 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
May 07, 2021 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Jan 29, 2021 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Jun 06, 2020 | Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Mar 12, 2020 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) |
Colleges which produce the most High Tech companies in Eastern Europe
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the High Tech in Eastern Europe
Most number of High Tech startups in Eastern Europe have been founded by alumni from University of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
University of Cambridge | 13 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 7 |
Harvard University | 6 |
Imperial College London | 6 |
University College London | 5 |
University of Warwick | 5 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 3 |
Harvard Business School | 3 |
London School of Economics and Political Science | 3 |
Stanford University | 3 |
Total funding in High Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Eastern Europe
In the last 10 years, University of Cambridge graduates' High Tech companies in Eastern Europe have raised the most funding among top colleges. Stanford Business School and Stanford University alumni are second.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
University of Cambridge | $199M |
Stanford Business School | $152M |
Stanford University | $152M |
University of Pennsylvania | $83.3M |
London School of Economics and Political Science | $61.7M |
Columbia University | $31M |
University of Warwick | $28M |
Wharton School | $22.2M |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $16.3M |
HEC Paris | $10M |
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