Startups: Orbit Capital Launches €100M Fund for CEE Tech

Prague-based Orbit Capital has closed the first €70M—targeting €100M—for its second Growth Debt II fund. The initiative specifically supports Central & Eastern European tech companies underserved by traditional banks . Major backers include the European Investment Fund (EIF), Česká Spořitelna, and Rentea.

What it means:

Startups can now access non-dilutive growth debt—helping them scale without giving up equity.

This move strengthens Europe's underrepresented tech ecosystems, beyond the mainstream hubs.