February brought new VC instruments, portfolio wins, and a shift in how startups operate. Here’s what happened.
Industry Shifts to 20x Efficiency
Startups are no longer scaling by hiring – they’re scaling by automation. Y Combinator calls them “20x companies”: small teams delivering 20x output through AI leverage. Watch the full story – and see what this shift means in practice.
€50M VC Fund – in 3 Weeks
As Ukraine rapidly scales in DefTech, AI, robotics, Diia.City introduced a framework allowing a €50M VC fund to be launched in just three weeks. This reduces entry barriers for investors and accelerates capital flow to tech founders. If you are dreaming of your own startup, this is the moment to move.
Cutting Dev Time by 90%
Dovkolo Club shares their experience using AI to build the product`s web version in 40 hours instead of 400. Although not polished, it was accessible to end users who could test it and give their feedback. Learn how AI can compress your build cycle and help you reach users faster.
Among Just 0.6% of Best Software Products
Our portfolio startup, AiSDR, an AI-powered sales automation platform, was named in G2’s Best Software 2026, a ranking based on verified user reviews. Out of 175K vendors listed on G2, less than 0.6% make it to the Best Software list, alongside Salesforce, Google, and HubSpot. Recognition here signals real market trust. See how AiSDR earned it.
Shaping the Startup Landscape Across 90+ Countries
Daria Yaniieva joined the jury of the European Startup Ecosystem Awards, alongside investors from Earlybird, Netopia, 3TS, and ABAN.VC. The Awards feature startups from 90+ countries, many later raising €500K–€2.5M+. This gives exposure to cross-market trends and fundraising patterns across Europe – insights for your next raise.
