Poland’s early-stage startup ecosystem is facing a funding gap due to a year-long delay from one of the country’s most significant investors.
Analysis
August 17, 2023
€426m funding hole brings Poland's early-stage VC market to a standstill
The unexplained year-long wait for the EU money threatens to push early-stage VCs in the country to closure
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