In central and eastern Europe (CEE), it’s hard to find signs of the tech sector downturn.
Analysis
September 22, 2022
How CEE is escaping the tech downturn — for now
The VCs keep being bullish on the region despite the economic slowdown — but the CEE startups might feel the strain anyway
5 min read
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