Hidden Level’s $100M Boost and Ukraine’s Tech Triumph

Explore the latest in defense tech as Hidden Level secures $100M in funding, positioning itself as a leader in drone detection. Plus, discover the innovative spirit of eight Ukrainian startups set to shine at the 4YFN conference in Spain. Dive into the transformative power of AI in e-commerce with Qeen.ai's $10M seed round, and learn about the pivotal role of international graduates in US startup creation. This episode offers a deep dive into the dynamic world of startups and the global forces shaping their success.

Sources:
https://news.crunchbase.com/venture/defense-tech-startup-hidden-level-fundraises-dfj-growth/
https://odessa-journal.com/8-startups-will-represent-ukraine-at-4yfn-in-spain
https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/04/google-and-deepmind-alums-raises-10m-for-qee/
https://cepr.org/voxeu/columns/international-graduate-students-and-us-startup-creation

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) Drone Defense Startup Hidden Level Locks Up $100M in Two Rounds
(00:04:14) 8 Ukrainian Startups to Represent Ukraine at 4YFN in Spain
(00:07:05) AI agents for e-commerce startup, founded by Google and DeepMind alums, raises $10M seed
(00:10:51) International graduate students and US startup creation