Anna Kowalski 
Waterdrop accelerates its Polish market expansion by partnering with Żabka Jush and Carrefour, while maintaining collaboration with tennis player Hubert Hurkacz. The move enhances retail distribution across nearly 2,000 Rossman pharmacies.
Polish cybersecurity alert warns users about BLIKA’s malicious browser extension (Edgecution) that stole sensitive data and led to financial losses for affected users.
Romania joins as a founding state of the Defense, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), which will establish a regional office in Bucharest. The bank will provide funding for defense, energy, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies, offering new financial opportunities for Romanian startups and SMEs in strategic sectors.
Hard2beat, a Polish VC fund investing in early-stage deep tech companies, organized THE MOAT event to connect European deep tech startups with venture capital investors in Warsaw.
A Polish startup’s electric toilet app sparked widespread discussion on LinkedIn in July 2026, with users praising its unexpected utility and viral appeal. The app’s tagline ‘no one asked, everyone needed it’ became a cultural reference point.
RAMIS STEEL COMPANY SRL finalized a digitalization project funded by the EU’s PNRR program, receiving 242,757.20 RON in non-repayable funding to modernize operations and adopt digital technologies.
CTHINGS.CO, a Warsaw-based tech firm specializing in Edge AI, IoT, and distributed infrastructure orchestration, raised 8 million PLN from Navivo Capital Poland. The funds will accelerate North American expansion, sales growth, and platform development.
Rubik Hub, a Romanian startup community, partnered with BBI Cambridge to support HealthTech startups through scholarships, international events, and access to investors. Three startups received MBA scholarships, and a UK-Polish Life Sciences Summit was announced for September 2026.
DAROCONSTRUCT SRL, a Romanian construction company based in Iasi, has been acquired by STRABAG, an Austrian construction group. The acquisition aims to strengthen STRABAG’s regional presence and leverage DAROCONSTRUCT’s local expertise and client relationships. The transaction is expected to finalize in late 2026 after regulatory approvals.
Serial entrepreneur Rahim Blak, previously involved in AI, blockchain, and renewable energy projects, has launched Resoraki, a startup selling traditional Polish resoraks to enthusiasts. The venture marks his transition into niche consumer goods.