The search bar is not dead, but for a huge chunk of India’s under-25 population, it might as well be. Gen Z internet habits have fundamentally shifted. Instead of typing a query into Google and scrolling through ten blue links, they open ChatGPT, ask Perplexity, or let a YouTube Short answer it in 45 seconds. This is […]

Background Mott MacDonald, a global engineering consultancy, was tasked with developing a master plan for a complex transit-oriented development (TOD) in Manila, Philippines. The 12-hectare site sits at the intersection of two proposed railway alignments: the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) and the North South Commuter Railway (NSCR)—creating a unique opportunity for integrated urban development. David Turner, Transport Modeling Lead […]

As the World Cup kicks off this Thursday, Sofia Electric Brewing, one of Bulgaria’s leading craft breweries and part of the Neo Gravity portfolio, has introduced a special beer pack designed to bring together two passions shared by millions of fans around the world – football and great beer. The limited-edition pack features three of […]

FlyingBasket CEO Moritz Moroder: “Our technology allows for faster response times, reduces risks for rescuers, and improves patient transport conditions” In the event of a mountain emergency, time is of the essence. And today, response times can be reduced by up to three timesthanks to the use of cargo drones, with a significant impact on […]

This case study was done in partnership with Turn Digital, a loyal partner for Nexd for a few years now. They are a leading tech-media agency operating in Romania and the CEE region. They specialize in mobile advertising, digital publishing monetization, and hyper-local advertising. Since 2015, Turn Digital has been the exclusive ad sales partner […]

The care sector is under increasing pressure. Rising demand, workforce shortages, and tightening budgets are creating a complex environment where providers must deliver high-quality care with fewer resources. At the same time, expectations around safety, and resident experience, continue to grow. Navigating this landscape requires not just resilience, but innovation. Extend Robotics is part of a […]

CyberWrite continues to demonstrate strong execution and strategic relevance as part of the Neo Ventures portfolio. In 2025, the company closed a fully executed commercial contract with Samsung Fire & Marine, securing validation from a tier-one global insurer. In parallel, CyberWrite’s engagement with Lloyd’s significantly increased inbound interest from insurers, reinsurers and ecosystem partners. CyberWrite […]

How the collapse of the post-Cold War order is creating structural investment themes — and why Central & Eastern Europe sits at the epicenter of the opportunity. By the Neo Ventures Investment Team   For three decades after 1991, geopolitics was a background variable in investment analysis — a risk to be hedged, not a […]

At Neo Ventures, we believe that meaningful progress happens when diverse stakeholders come together around shared challenges and opportunities. Over the past months, we have been actively supporting initiatives that connect entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, institutions and local communities across a variety of sectors. One of our latest initiatives, Land of the Future, brought this vision […]

Vratsa became a hub for international dialogue on investment, innovation, and regional development as it hosted the first regional edition of the Levant Foresights Summit. Organized by the investment fund Neo Ventures in partnership with Levant Foresights, an independent research and advisory institute specializing in geopolitical and economic analysis, the forum brought together representatives of […]

NEO Investment Group has officially announced the launch of NEO Autonomy, its newest fund targeting over €15 million in capital commitments. The fund represents a strategic evolution of NEO’s investment thesis, building on the platform’s proven track record in technology and frontier engineering. A New Chapter in Autonomous Innovation NEO Autonomy will focus on next-generation […]

In venture capital, the traditional model is straightforward: raise a fund, deploy capital, return profits. But NEO has taken a different approach — building a structured multi-fund platform where each fund serves a distinct role in the overall value creation strategy. The Multi-Fund Advantage NEO’s platform architecture spans multiple fund vintages and investment themes: Why […]

In the rapidly evolving landscape of logistics technology, few companies have captured the imagination — and the market — quite like Flying Basket. Based in Bozen, Italy, this cargo drone pioneer has achieved a remarkable 7x return for early investors and continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in autonomous cargo delivery. From Concept […]

Extend Robotics, a Neo Autonomy portfolio company based in London’s Covent Garden, is at the forefront of a technological revolution that merges virtual reality with industrial robotics. Their VR teleoperation platform enables operators to control robots remotely with unprecedented precision and intuition. The Technology At its core, Extend Robotics’ platform creates 3D virtual reality interfaces […]

While London, Berlin, and Paris dominate European venture capital headlines, some of the continent’s most impressive returns are being generated in Central and Eastern Europe. NEO’s 17+ years of experience in the region provides a unique perspective on why CEE is increasingly attracting global investor attention. The CEE Advantage Several factors make CEE particularly attractive […]

NEO Investment Group has announced its 16th successful portfolio exit, continuing the platform’s remarkable track record of consistent portfolio liquidity. Over the past five years, NEO has averaged one exit every 15 weeks — a pace that underscores the team’s ability to identify, build, and exit investments effectively. A Track Record of Execution This exit […]