Analysis

April 1, 2022

The top 12 Romanian startups to watch, according to VCs

Romania, the birthplace of UiPath, is called the Silicon Valley of Eastern Europe. But which startups are likely to be the next stars?


Romania — the birthplace of $11bn+ valued UiPath — is sometimes dubbed the Silicon Valley of Eastern Europe.

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