Observed Signal · Aug 25, 2026 · M&A - Announced · Source: Trending Topics · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
BOOKR Kids Raises €6.1M Series A; Callstack Acquires Margelo
Budapest-based educational technology company BOOKR Kids has secured €6.1 million in a Series A funding round led by TCEE Fund IV, advised by 3TS Capital Partners. The capital will support international expansion of its digital language-learning library and AI-enabled teacher tools. Concurrently, Polish software developer Callstack has acquired Vienna-based mobile engineering firm Margelo, a specialist in React Native open-source libraries, in a deal valuing Margelo at over €20 million. Founder Marc Rousavy will remain with Callstack to drive mobile technology developments.
An edtech growth round and a substantial app-development software agency acquisition reflect healthy funding environments for European tech infrastructure and engineering services.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- BOOKR Kids secured €6.1 million in a Series A round led by TCEE Fund IV.
- BOOKR Kids reports revenues of approximately $2.7 million for 2025 and is EBITDA-positive.
- Polish software development company Callstack acquired Vienna-based mobile engineering firm Margelo.
- The acquisition deal values Margelo at over €20 million, with founder Marc Rousavy remaining as a key shareholder.
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