Samaipata launches €110M Fund III to back early-stage AI in Europe
Key Questions
What is Samaipata's Fund III targeting?
Samaipata launched a €110M Fund III in March 2026 to back 25–30 early-stage AI-native teams in Europe. It aligns with growing Euro/CEE momentum in AI investments.
Which European AI startups recently received funding?
Recent fundings include WhiteBridge €2.6M seed led by FIRSTPICK VC, Audicin €1.6M for neurotech audio treatments, Uforce €43.6M defense seed, Orqa €12.7M Series A, and Theorema €2.85M for AI R&D. These deals highlight momentum in the region, alongside Delta Labs and Surveily.
What is WhiteBridge AI working on?
Vilnius-based WhiteBridge AI raised €2.6 million in a seed round led by FIRSTPICK VC, with participation from First Degree, NGL.VC, and Scalewolf. The startup focuses on AI applications in the CEE region.
Tell me about Audicin's funding and focus.
Female-founded Finnish startup Audicin raised €1.6 million to develop audio treatments for nervous system overstimulation using brainwave entrainment neurotech. It represents emerging AI-native innovation in Europe.
What are some top CEE funding rounds from March 2026?
Notable deals include Uforce's €43.6M seed for Ukrainian-founded defense tech. This roundup underscores the vibrant early-stage AI and tech funding in Central and Eastern Europe.
Samaipata €110M Fund III (Mar 2026) targets 25–30 European AI-native teams; new Euro/CEE momentum: WhiteBridge €2.6M seed, Audicin €1.6M neurotech, Uforce €43.6M defense seed, Orqa €12.7M Series A, Theorema €2.85M AI R&D, aligning with Delta Labs/Surveily.