Investor Insight: September 2025 portfolio updates

September was a month marked by strategic partnerships, product breakthroughs, and strong international recognition across the SeedBlink alumni network. From AI and fintech to mobility, healthcare, and cybersecurity, our portfolio companies continued to expand their impact, driving innovation and showcasing European excellence on the global stage.

Dronamics

Dronamics announced a strategic partnership with Kawasaki Motors, marking a major step forward in aviation propulsion and industrial collaboration. The two companies will jointly develop and integrate Kawasaki’s new aero piston engines into Dronamics’ Black Swan cargo drone platform, enabling more efficient and sustainable logistics solutions. The partnership also opens the path for a fully Japan-built version of the aircraft, designed for both civil and emergency applications, and reinforces Dronamics’ long-term vision of scaling autonomous cargo operations globally.

ADASTEC

ADASTEC achieved two major milestones in September. In Gothenburg, Sweden, the company’s Karsan Autonomous e-ATAK, powered by ADASTEC’s flowride.ai software, became the first autonomous bus to carry passengers on public roads in the country. The pilot is part of the Autonomous Urban Transport Systems project, positioning Sweden at the forefront of sustainable mobility innovation. In parallel, ADASTEC announced a strategic alliance with Beep, Inc. to deploy factory-fitted automated buses across U.S. cities, beginning in Georgia and Florida, as part of a broader push for emission-free transportation.

DRUID AI

DRUID AI secured $31 million in Series C funding, led by Cipio Partners, to accelerate its global expansion. The company also announced the appointment of Joseph Kim, former Sumo Logic executive, as CEO, marking a new phase of strategic growth. In addition, DRUID was featured as a “Challenger” in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Conversational AI Platforms, reinforcing its strong position in the enterprise AI space. With over 1 billion conversations processed and 300+ global clients, DRUID continues to consolidate its role as a leading European AI innovator.

SoCyber

SoCyber expanded its cybersecurity offering with the launch of Kikimora Agent, an AI-powered assistant that simplifies vulnerability management and compliance for small and medium-sized enterprises. The new platform integrates automation and conversational AI to help organizations identify, prioritize, and remediate security issues more efficiently. With Kikimora Agent, SoCyber aims to make enterprise-grade security accessible to companies with limited technical resources, addressing a growing market need for simplified cyber resilience tools across Europe.

Lindis Blood Care

Lindis Blood Care announced the publication of its pivotal REMOVE study in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, validating the safety and efficacy of its CATUVAB® technology in removing tumor cells from intraoperative blood salvage during cancer surgeries. The study’s results mark a major step toward CE certification and commercialization, strengthening Lindis Blood Care’s leadership in transfusion safety. The publication confirms CATUVAB® as a breakthrough innovation that enables safer, more sustainable blood management in oncology.

dotLumen

dotLumen received significant recognition as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen mentioned the company in her State of the Union address as an example of groundbreaking European innovation. In addition, dotLumen announced that the Romanian government will provide vouchers covering the full value of its assistive smart glasses under the TechAssist program, enabling more people with visual impairments to access the technology. These milestones mark major progress in both visibility and accessibility for dotLumen’s mission-driven innovation.

Bright Spaces

Bright Spaces was named a finalist at the DREA Digital Real Estate Awards 2025 and announced a new strategic partnership with iO Partners, a JLL Preferred Partner, to integrate its Custom 3D Space Planning technology into workplace consultancy services across Europe. The collaboration enables landlords and corporate clients to visualize and optimize their spaces with greater accuracy and speed, further strengthening Bright Spaces’ position as a digital leader in real estate innovation.

YAROOMS

YAROOMS was featured in Software Advice’s “Best Visitor Management Software of 2025” report, highlighting the platform’s robust functionality and ease of use. With a 4.6/5 average rating across 90+ verified reviews, YAROOMS continues to be recognized as a top hybrid workplace solution for enterprises globally. This new distinction underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to improving employee experience, workplace efficiency, and digital collaboration in the post-hybrid era.

PROCESIO

PROCESIO, part of the Ringhel Group, announced a new partnership with certSIGN to combine workflow automation with advanced digital identity solutions. This collaboration integrates qualified electronic signatures and trusted digital certificates directly into PROCESIO’s platform, enabling organizations to automate business processes securely and in full compliance with EU regulations. The partnership reinforces PROCESIO’s strategy of becoming a one-stop solution for low-code enterprise automation in highly regulated industries.

Kinderpedia

Kinderpedia continued its international recognition in September, being shortlisted for two GESS Dubai Education Awards 2025 - Early Years Resource of the Year and Primary Resource of the Year. These nominations highlight Kinderpedia’s consistent impact in transforming communication, collaboration, and digital learning for educators and families worldwide. The platform remains one of the most trusted EdTech solutions for building connected school communities.

Upgrade Education

Upgrade Education celebrated new milestones in student success, helping Romanian high school students secure €1.2 million in international scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year. Since its founding in 2017, Upgrade has supported over 1,000 students, maintaining an 80% success rate in university placements abroad. The company continues to empower students to pursue global education opportunities through personalized mentoring and application support.

Code of Talent

Code of Talent launched OncoRCP, an educational platform for oncology patients and caregivers, in partnership with MedicHub Media, Ascendis, and Pfizer Romania. The platform uses short learning modules, videos, and podcasts to improve communication between patients and medical professionals, offering personalized support throughout the treatment process. OncoRCP marks a significant expansion of Code of Talent’s microlearning technology into the healthcare education sector.

Income

Income announced the addition of Simpleros, a Spanish AI-driven consumer lending platform, as a new loan originator on its marketplace. Simpleros has issued over €11.75 million in loans with an 8.4% non-performing loan ratio and offers investors returns of up to 13.2%. This collaboration further diversifies Income’s portfolio and strengthens its mission to make lending investments transparent and accessible for retail investors.

Ondato

Ondato formed a new partnership with VIALET, a licensed electronic money institution, to enhance biometric verification and compliance processes for digital onboarding. The collaboration expands Ondato’s footprint in regulated industries, including fintech and gaming, while reinforcing its position as one of Europe’s leading providers of identity verification and KYC/AML technology.

Tapline

Tapline joined ProAI’s Global Affiliate Program, becoming the first fintech partner to offer AI-powered business advisory tools to SaaS companies. The partnership allows Tapline to extend its reach within the technology ecosystem and offer more tailored solutions to startups seeking flexible financing. The collaboration reflects Tapline’s ongoing mission to simplify access to growth capital for recurring-revenue businesses.

Mewery

Mewery joined the Horizon Europe–funded ALLIANCE project, coordinated by Wageningen University, to advance research in microalgae-based biorefineries for sustainable food and agriculture applications. The company will contribute its proprietary co-cultivation technology of animal and algae cells to help develop scalable, circular biomanufacturing models. This collaboration reinforces Mewery’s leadership in the European cultivated meat and biotech ecosystem.

Sendance

Sendance was featured at Austria’s FFG Forum 2025, where its work on smart diabetic insoles was praised by the Austrian Minister of Innovation as a key national innovation success story. The company’s proprietary sensor technology continues to gain recognition for its potential to transform diabetic care and prevent complications through real-time monitoring and data analytics.

Swisspod

Swisspod showcased its hyperloop transportation technology at Soirée Suisse 2025, Switzerland’s largest diplomatic event in North America. The company represented Swiss innovation on a global stage, strengthening its international visibility and strategic relationships as it continues developing sustainable high-speed mobility solutions.

inHEART

inHEART participated in two major international cardiology events - the Cleveland Clinic Global EP Summit and the Penn Medicine Symposium - where it presented its AI-powered 3D heart modeling technology. The company’s active involvement in these conferences highlights its growing role in advancing precision medicine and shaping the future of cardiac care.

Contents

Contents was named a finalist at the Global Startup Awards 2025 and participated in NRF 2025 in Paris, where Stefano Romanazzi spoke about AI-driven content personalization in retail. The company continues to strengthen its position as a key player in the AI content ecosystem, providing scalable, data-backed tools for marketing and e-commerce professionals worldwide.

Alcatraz AI

Alcatraz AI expanded its leadership team and achieved multiple technical milestones in September. The company appointed Harjeet Randhawa as VP of Hardware Engineering and Kasia Hanson as VP of Strategic Partnerships, reinforcing its growth strategy in enterprise security. Alcatraz also received LenelS2 OnGuard™ certification and showcased new AI-powered features - including adaptive 2FA and enhanced tailgating detection - at GSX 2025, positioning the company at the forefront of biometric access innovation.