New €34M Nucleo Ventures fund targets startups and SMEs across Central and Eastern Europe
Summary
Nucleo Ventures has launched a €34 million fund focused on startups and SMEs across Romania and Central and Eastern Europe. The firm is also rebranding from Fortech Ventures as part of its new public identity. Its strategy includes backing early-stage ventures and scaling companies, plus a grant facility for validating ideas and technologies. Portfolio companies will also get mentoring, recruitment support, commercial strategy help, and access to international expansion expertise. The fund is building a regional partner network to strengthen deal flow and support growth.
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Amount
$36.7M
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Date
June 24, 2026
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Company
nucleo.vc
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