This week, our Central Eastern European Startup cohort explored funding strategies and global expansion with insights from industry experts Ivan Mvros, Drazen Orescanin, and 🚀 Efi Ben Artzy. 🚀

Our experts shared useful lessons with our startup participants, helping them to navigate public and private sector opportunities. Here are some key takeaways:

📈 Efi Ben Artzy -"Stay open to diverse investment strategies and consider combining approaches to maximise your funding potential."

💡 Ivan Mvros - "Securing funding is only half the battle; the real challenge is spending it wisely. Once you've identified a VC, having supportive investors is crucial to managing the pace of development."

🧩 Drazen Orescanin - "Strong grant applications and professional assistance are key to securing funding. Startups should be patient, wait for the right opportunities, and craft a compelling story for their products."