Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorBusiness angel network founded in 2015 and active across Poland and CEE. COBIN Angels syndicates pre-seed and seed rounds, supports founders via pitch sessions and education programs, and connects startups with experienced operators and private investors. The network is led by professionals including Robert Ługowski (founder and managing partner), Paweł Michalski (managing partner), and board/community contributors such as Kasia Pieniądz and Tomasz Laskowicz.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedAngel InvestingPre-SeedSeed
Malmo, Sweden · AcceleratorFast Track Malmö is a startup accelerator based in Malmö, Sweden, that has gained recognition for its founder-friendly approach and strong results. Launched in 2015 and backed by Malmö’s public and private stakeholders (including Malmö City, Minc incubator, and VC firm Hax), Fast Track Malmö (FTM) selects around 10 startups per year from around the world for its program. The accelerator provides an up-front investment of €50,000 for 5% equity – a relatively generous seed deal – along with a 3-month intensive program and free housing for international teams. Each cohort gets access to mentors from successful Swedish startups (like King, Truecaller, etc.) and a series of workshops on product, growth, and fundraising. FTM has been particularly successful in drawing startups from across Europe to Malmö, turning the city into a surprising startup hotspot. Alumni have gone on to raise over $100M collectively. For instance, Worldfavor (sustainability data platform) and Bibliotech (UK edtech) both participated in FTM and later raised significant rounds. The program culminates in Demo Day during Malmö Startup Live, where founders pitch to a curated audience of Nordic and international investors. Fast Track Malmö prides itself on its supportive community – it often ranks highly in founder NPS surveys. Notably, 70%+ of its startups secure funding within 6 months post-program. Malmö’s strengths in game development and IoT sometimes reflect in FTM cohorts (some gaming startups and hardware/IoT teams have come through). Another distinctive trait: FTM works closely with Minc, the Malmö incubator, to offer follow-on incubation and soft landings for teams that relocate to Sweden. This extended support helped Fast Track Malmö produce success stories despite operating in a smaller ecosystem. By 2023, the accelerator reported its alumni have created 100+ jobs and 30% of them have at least one female founder – stats that underscore its impact and inclusive ethos. Fast Track Malmö demonstrates that with smart funding and community backing, even a mid-sized city can accelerate startups to global success.
AcceleratorGeneral TechSeed
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AcceleratorSpring 2026 application windows for Rockstart domain programs (including energy, agrifood, and emerging tech) with initial investment and follow-on funding pathways. Programs are opening through March 2026 with track-specific deadlines.
AcceleratorEnergyAgriFoodEmerging TechPre-SeedSeed
Bucharest, Romania · Venture CapitalUnderline Ventures is a Romanian early-stage VC that launched in 2020 and focuses on pre-seed and seed investments across Central and Eastern Europe.
Venture CapitalPre-Seed to SeedTechnologyPre-SeedSeed