E417 | Bogdan Iordache (Underline Ventures) & Jakob Stein (Creandum): Roundtable discussion on The State of Venture in Eastern Europe and more

In today’s episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas is joined by Bogdan Iordache, General Partner at Underline Ventures, and Jakob Stein, Vice President at Creandum, for a roundtable discussion on the latest insights from the Venture in Eastern Europe report launched yesterday by How to Web.Eastern Europe’s venture scene has seen remarkable growth, with an increase in international funding and a maturing ecosystem that’s producing more globally competitive startups than ever before. With capital flowing into follow-on rounds at an unprecedented rate and local funds growing their influence, the region is no longer an "exotic" investment destination—it’s a strategic one.In this conversation, we explore why Eastern European founders have to work harder to prove themselves, how global investors are adapting their strategies for the region, and which startup hubs are leading the charge in gaming, SaaS, and AI. We’ll also unpack the findings from the latest How to Web report, which highlights key investment trends, the role of local and international capital, and the biggest challenges still facing founders in the region.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀

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