Investors in Hungary

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Hiventures

As one of the largest and most active venture capital fund partners in Central and Eastern Europe our mission is to create new ways of equity funding for innovative small and medium-sized enterprises with high growth potential as well as more traditional businesses for the purpose of establishing a sustainable and competitive SME and enterprise ecosystem both in Hungary and in the region
Made 69 investments in Hungary

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an international financial institution established in 1991 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Its primary mission is to foster economic development in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as in the Middle East and Africa, by providing project financing to banks, industries, and businesses. The EBRD focuses on supporting new ventures and facilitating investments in existing companies, while also assisting publicly owned entities in privatizing and restructuring municipal services. The bank engages in equity investments and provides various forms of debt financing, including senior, subordinated, mezzanine, and convertible debt. By collaborating with commercial partners and financial intermediaries, such as local banks and equity funds, the EBRD aims to enhance private sector growth and development across multiple sectors. Through its extensive experience, the EBRD has invested more than €130 billion in over 5,200 projects, playing a significant role in advancing economic transformation in the regions it serves.
Made 3 investments in Hungary

Lead Ventures

Lead Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Budapest, Hungary, founded in 2017. It focuses on financing scale-ups and emerging growth companies primarily in Central and Eastern Europe, with a particular interest in sectors such as mobility, energy and sustainability, as well as B2B services and software. The firm aims to support dynamic teams with innovative solutions that have demonstrated market validation and growth potential. Lead Ventures typically invests between €1 million and €10 million, providing equity financing to companies in their scale-up phase. In addition to its investment capabilities, the firm leverages a broad professional network and industry experience to assist its portfolio companies in transforming their respective industries. Lead Ventures manages a capital pool sourced from MOL, a leading energy company in the region, along with contributions from other financial institutions committed to fostering the startup ecosystem.
Made 2 investments in Hungary

Baconsult

Baconsult is a small, Hungarian, Budapest focused angel investment team. We're investing our money and time into helping local tech startups towards world domination. Our only goal is to make our portfolio companies grow successfully and get to a big fat exit sooner or later. No rush. We're providing them with our experience, knowledge, ideas and network. And sometimes our money as well, if needed. We believe that only the founders can make a startup successful, so we're supporting and mentoring the founders. We won't take over, we won't make their decisions but we'll talk with them a lot. And hey, it seems to work so far! We're currently full, not looking for new projects.
Made 4 investments in Hungary

Oktogon Ventures

Oktogon Ventures is a venture capital investment firm established in 2019 and headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. The firm focuses on early-stage technology-based startups across Central and Eastern Europe, specifically targeting markets in Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Croatia, Romania, Slovenia, and Bulgaria. Oktogon Ventures aims to support startups with strong founding teams and core technologies that demonstrate significant growth potential and global appeal from their inception. The firm leverages its extensive local expertise, operational background, and a robust network of connections to assist these startups in realizing their full potential. Oktogon Ventures has established relationships with various co-investment partners and maintains strong ties with top-tier venture capital firms and angel investors in the United States and Western Europe, positioning it well to foster innovation and growth in the region.
Made 1 investment in Hungary

Euroventures

Budapest-based Euroventures is one of the longest-established and leading independent private equity and venture capital firms in Central Europe, with a proven ability to achieve international exits over two decades in a fast-changing environment. It has advised or is advising five investment programmes totalling over €180m since 1989, with a focus on funding INNOVATION and GROWTH in Hungary and Central Europe. The investors in Euroventures funds have been international institutional Investors. Euroventures' nearly 50 current and former portfolio companies illustrate the commitment to provide steady support through the cycles of the regional and global economy. Its professional team members have many decades of private equity / venture capital experience between them. Recent investments have targeted growing businesses with innovative technologies in the fields of medtech, big data, security, and IoT among others. Euroventures has had an outstanding track record in supporting its portfolio companies entering global markets. As a result, it has delivered highly successful exits, including IPOs (Vienna, NASDAQ, NYSE) and several dozens of trade sales to international corporations. Euroventures is a founding member of the Hungarian Venture Capital Association and complies with the conduct, governing principles and valuation/reporting guidelines of Invest Europe.
Made 2 investments in Hungary

PortfoLion

PortfoLion Ltd. is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Budapest, Hungary, and serves as the corporate venture capital arm of OTP Bank Plc. Established in 2008, PortfoLion focuses on investments in start-ups and early-stage companies, primarily in sectors such as biotechnology, alternative energy, information technology security, healthcare, financial technology, and artificial intelligence. The firm targets companies operating in Hungary and aims to invest between HUF 100 million and HUF 400 million in enterprises with an enterprise value ranging from HUF 300 million to HUF 2000 million. Additionally, PortfoLion looks for businesses with sales values between HUF 100 million and HUF 1500 million and EBITDA between HUF 50 million and HUF 500 million. The firm typically seeks to exit its investments within three to five years through trade sales or management buyouts. PortfoLion also has a presence in Szombathely, Hungary, supporting its investment activities in the region.

Rollbar

Rollbar, Inc. is a software company that specializes in error tracking and debugging solutions for software engineering teams. The company offers a platform that automates error monitoring and triaging, allowing developers to quickly identify and fix issues within their code. Rollbar's tool captures exceptions in real-time, providing developers with complete visibility into errors by delivering context-rich data such as stack traces, request parameters, and local variable values. Utilizing machine learning, Rollbar's error grouping engine minimizes alert noise by automatically consolidating similar errors, while also triggering workflows to proactively address new bugs or regressions. This enables teams to maintain a focus on continuous code improvement and innovation, ultimately enhancing the software development process. Founded in 2012 and originally named Ratchet, Inc., Rollbar is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Barcelona, Spain, and Budapest, Hungary.
Made 1 investment in Hungary

Day One Capital

Day One Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 and based in Budapest, Hungary. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing primarily on business-to-business software companies in Central Eastern Europe. Day One Capital collaborates with entrepreneurs and technology start-ups, aiming to support teams with global ambitions. By managing privately financed funds, the firm seeks to identify and invest in promising companies that are poised for growth and innovation in the technology sector.
Made 2 investments in Hungary

Alpac Capital

Alpac Capital, established in 2013 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in European companies, particularly in Hungary, Portugal, and neighboring countries. The firm specializes in scaling technology companies that provide products and services to B2B customers, including telecom operators, industrial and agricultural businesses, and healthcare services. Alpac Capital employs a hands-on investment approach, making equity investments while actively participating in business development to facilitate successful growth and maintain high professional management standards. The firm seeks to partner with experienced teams whose products and services have demonstrated market viability, and it has successfully invested in sectors such as industrials and renewables prior to raising institutional funds.
Made 1 investment in Hungary

Solus Capital

Solus Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and located in Budapest, Hungary. The company focuses on seed and early growth investments, targeting a diverse range of sectors including artificial intelligence, government administration, machine learning, the internet of things, education technology, sports technology, fintech, health technology, agtech, e-commerce, the sharing economy, cybersecurity, and software as a service. Through its investment strategy, Solus Capital aims to support innovative startups and foster growth within the Hungarian market.
Made 1 investment in Hungary

Fiedler Capital

Fiedler Capital is a venture capital investment firm established in 2014 and based in Budapest, Hungary. The firm specializes in making first-check investments in seed and early-stage companies, particularly in the healthcare, medical technology, software, mobile applications, and data analytics sectors. Fiedler Capital aims to support overlooked founders from peripheral European ecosystems, providing funding between €50,000 and €750,000 to help them establish and grow their businesses. While the firm primarily focuses on Central and Eastern Europe and the Baltics, it remains open to opportunities wherever its network or the diaspora may lead. Fiedler Capital is committed to identifying and nurturing promising startups that have the potential to create significant impact and innovation.
Made 1 investment in Hungary

Traction Tribe

Traction Tribe is a tech, dot-com and healthcare startup traction composer company (call it an accelerator, if you’re thinking in boxes) located in both Budapest, Hungary and Los Angeles, California – aiming potentially global European startups and soft-landing them on the U.S. market. They provide a small amount of investment for their portfolio companies, A-class mentoring, press, PR, co-working space, but most importantly they connect them to high profile U.S. individuals and provide pilot sales and market validation opportunities overseas. Their competitive edge is focusing on the strongest economy of the world and breaking all the barriers of market entry for foreign companies, preferably seed stage tech startups.
Made 1 investment in Hungary

Conor Fund Seed Capital

Conor Fund is a seed funding VC with entrepreneurs on board in Hungary Central Europe. The investment period of the Conor Fund has began in 2013 and it has primarily invested into innovative small and micro enterprises through 31 May 2016. The Fund’s management has invested in 27 seed stage companies over three years, which makes the Conor Fund one of the most active early-stage venture capital funds in Hungary.
Made 1 investment in Hungary

Skyscanner

Skyscanner Limited is a global travel search engine headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, founded in 2001. The company enables users to compare a wide range of travel options, including flights, hotels, and car rentals, by aggregating data from various travel providers. This allows travelers to easily find and book the best deals available from major airlines and online travel agents. Skyscanner operates additional offices in several countries, including Singapore, Spain, China, the United States, Hungary, and Bulgaria. By serving the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries, Skyscanner aims to simplify the travel planning process and offer users a comprehensive platform for their travel needs.
Made 1 investment in Hungary

ARX Equity Partners

ARX Equity Partners is a private equity firm headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, with additional offices in Budapest, Hungary, and Warsaw, Poland. Established in 1996, the firm specializes in mid-market investments, focusing on expansion financing, management buyouts, and acquisitions within management or family-owned enterprises. ARX Equity Partners primarily targets companies in sectors such as consumer and industrial goods, healthcare services, business services, and specialized manufacturing. The firm seeks to invest in Central and Eastern European countries, emphasizing markets like the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Romania. Investment amounts typically range from €3 million to €15 million, with a focus on companies exhibiting a minimum EBITDA of €1 million. ARX Equity Partners aims for exits within three to six years, primarily through trade sales, and considers both majority and minority ownership positions. The firm does not engage in debt solutions and is dedicated to fostering growth in its portfolio companies.

Novo Holdings

Novo Holdings is a Danish holding and investment firm based in Copenhagen, wholly owned by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Established in 1999, it manages the Foundation's financial assets and aims to ensure sufficient dividends to support its grant obligations for medical and scientific research. Novo Holdings primarily invests in the life science sector, maintaining a diverse portfolio that includes equities, bonds, real estate, infrastructure, and private investments. It holds a significant ownership stake in Novo Nordisk A/S and Novozymes A/S, ensuring a material influence over these companies. The firm actively participates in their governance and is committed to supporting early-stage applied research in life sciences through initiatives like Novo Seeds. By investing in both early and later-stage life science companies, Novo Holdings seeks to balance financial risk while aiming for high returns, all within a framework of shared values and management principles across the Novo Group.
Made 2 investments in Hungary

Arx Equity Partners

Arx Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in Prague, Czech Republic, with additional offices in Bucharest, Budapest, and Warsaw. Founded in 1998, the firm specializes in investing in Central and Eastern Europe, focusing on later-stage investments. Its investment strategy includes management buyouts, management buy-ins, add-ons, growth capital, and acquisition financing. Arx Equity Partners primarily targets opportunities that facilitate expansion financing and industry consolidation, leveraging its strong relationships with major institutional investors to drive value in its portfolio companies.
Made 1 investment in Hungary

UniCredit

UniCredit is a leading European financial group headquartered in Milan, Italy, providing comprehensive banking services across 50 markets in 17 countries. Established in 1869, the institution focuses on personal and business banking, offering products such as senior debt, subordinated debt, term loans, and revolving credit lines. With a workforce of over 148,000 employees and a network of more than 9,000 branches, UniCredit holds a significant market share in both Western and Eastern Europe. The bank aims to shape the future of banking in Europe by delivering value to all stakeholders and fostering the potential of individuals, businesses, and communities throughout the region.
Made 1 investment in Hungary

FOSS Analytical

FOSS creates end-to-end solutions that secure and improve food quality. From raw material to finished product. Its analysis instruments refine measurements into information management that enables businesses to run intelligent data-driven productions with less waste and bigger yields. FOSS has manufacturing, research, and development facilities in Denmark, China, Hungary, and Russia. Solutions are sold and supported through FOSS sales and service subsidiaries in 32 countries and by more than 75 distributors around the globe.

Lucart Group

Lucart Group, founded in 1953 by the Pasquini family, is a prominent European manufacturer specializing in the production of machine-glazed paper, tissue products, and airlaid products. The company serves various markets through three main business units: Business to Business, Away from Home, and Consumer. Its diverse product portfolio includes everyday items such as toilet paper, kitchen towels, napkins, and handkerchiefs, marketed under brands like Tenderly, Tutto, Grazie Natural, and Smile for consumers, as well as Lucart Professional and Tenderly Professional for commercial use. With a production capacity of 395,000 tonnes per year, Lucart operates 12 continuous machines and 65 converting lines across ten production plants located in Italy, France, Hungary, and Spain. The company employs over 1,500 people and aims for a consolidated turnover exceeding €450 million. Lucart Group is committed to sustainability, seeking to create circular business models that enhance natural, social, and economic capital while providing high-quality products that help reduce waste.

Russmedia

Russmedia is a media company based in Schwarzach, Austria, specializing in the development and marketing of media and media-related services. The company operates a diverse portfolio that includes traditional and digital print, publishing, radio, and classified websites. It publishes daily and weekly newspapers in Austria, Hungary, and Romania, while also providing internet and mobile telephony services. Additionally, Russmedia is involved in the creation and sale of digital media products and has established itself as a key player in the marketing sector, offering various media-related services and organizing events. With a focus on both traditional and digital platforms, Russmedia is committed to delivering high-quality media solutions across Europe.

GB & Partners

GB & Partners is a private equity firm established in 2012 and headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. The firm focuses on investing in innovative small and medium enterprises with significant growth potential, targeting both creative sectors such as design, technology, and fintech, as well as traditional industries including mechanical engineering, automotive, fashion, commerce, food, and pharmaceuticals. GB & Partners aims to identify and support ambitious ventures that can serve as game-changers within their respective markets, with a preference for opportunities in Hungary and the broader Central and Eastern European region.

Maspex Group

Maspex is the largest in Poland and one of the largest in Central and Eastern Europe companies in the segment of food products. Maspex is the clear market leader in juices, nectars and soft drinks in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, the leading producer in Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Lithuania and the leading manufacturer of instant products (cappuccino, cocoa, creamer for coffee, tea soluble) in Central and Eastern Europe. Maspex is also a leader in the pasta market in Poland and the leading manufacturer in Romania. It also occupies the position in the market liderską jams, ketchups and sauces and is a leading manufacturer in the segment of ready meals and vegetable preserves in Poland. The company is also a leading player in the water market in Romania.

Genesis Capital

Genesis Capital Ltd. is a private equity firm specializing in financing for acquisitions, management buyouts and buyins, sector consolidation, leveraged buyouts, industry consolidation, and growth capital financing. It does not invest in real estate, military equipment, adult entertainment, gambling and tobacco products and spirits. It seeks to invest in technology, media and telecommunication investments and provide capital to internet technology companies. The firm typically invests in companies based in, Czech Republic Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Austria. It seeks to invest €4 million ($4.55 million) up to €12 million ($13.64 million) per company. The firm prefers to provide funding for three years to seven years period. Genesis Capital Ltd. was founded in 1999 and is based in Prague, Czech Republic with an additional office in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Formlabs

Formlabs Inc. is a company that designs and manufactures advanced 3D printing systems targeted at engineers, designers, and artists. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, Formlabs offers a diverse range of products, including the Form 3, Form 3B, and Form 3L printers, all utilizing Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) technology. The company also provides post-processing solutions such as Form Wash and Form Cure, as well as the Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer and the Form Cell manufacturing solution. Formlabs develops high-performance materials for various applications in industries like dental, healthcare, jewelry, and education. Its PreForm software facilitates the preparation of models for printing, making it a preferred choice among professionals worldwide. With additional offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Hungary, and North Carolina, Formlabs continues to innovate in the field of 3D printing, enhancing the capabilities of digital fabrication.

Banco de Sabadell

Banco de Sabadell is a comprehensive banking group headquartered in Alicante, Spain, founded in 1881. It specializes in providing a wide range of financial products and services primarily aimed at small and medium enterprises, as well as large corporations and individual clients. The group encompasses various banks, brands, subsidiaries, and associated entities, covering all sectors of the financial industry. Its main focus is on commercial banking, catering to diverse industries such as healthcare, information technology, and transportation. Banco de Sabadell is characterized by its commitment to supporting entrepreneurial initiatives, particularly in their early stages, positioning itself as a financial partner for startups and innovative projects. Through its various offerings, the bank aims to add value across different stages of growth for its clients.
Made 1 investment in Hungary

Herius Capital

Herius Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 and based in Budapest, Hungary. The firm focuses on fostering the space ecosystem by investing in innovative companies that are making significant contributions to society. Herius Capital targets investments in various sectors, including business-to-business (B2B), information technology, software as a service (SaaS), space technology, and aerospace and defense. Through its strategic investments, the firm aims to support pioneers who are shaping the future of these industries.

Flashpoint Venture Capital

Flashpoint Venture Capital is an international investment firm based in London, United Kingdom, with additional offices in New York, Tel-Aviv, Budapest, Warsaw, Riga, and Nicosia. Established in 2012, the firm focuses on investing in Western technology companies founded by expatriates from Emerging Europe and Israel. It manages approximately $400 million in assets across multiple venture funds, including venture capital, venture debt, and secondary funds. Flashpoint targets sectors such as information technology, the internet of things, cybersecurity, e-commerce, telemedicine, e-learning, and software-as-a-service (SaaS). The firm has invested in over 50 companies, including notable names like Guesty and Chili Piper, and has successfully completed eleven exits, including stakes in Shazam and Chess.com. Investors in the firm's funds comprise over 120 major family offices and high-net-worth individuals.

BXR Group

BXR Group is an international private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2011, with its headquarters in Budapest, Hungary, and an additional office in Prague, Czech Republic. The firm specializes in direct investments across a diverse range of industrial sectors, including mining, transport, infrastructure, logistics, real estate, agriculture, financial services, media, energy, healthcare, telecommunications, and environmental technologies. BXR Group targets investments in companies at various stages of maturity, seeking majority control or significant minority stakes, and typically invests amounts ranging from €10 million to €250 million. The firm operates in Western Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australasia, demonstrating a broad geographic reach and a commitment to fostering growth in multiple sectors.

Rockaway Ventures

Rockaway Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Prague, Czech Republic, that specializes in investing in seed to series A stage companies primarily within Central and Eastern Europe and the DACH region. Established as part of Rockaway Capital, the firm aims to support start-ups that are digitalizing traditional industries while adhering to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Rockaway Ventures targets investments in various countries, including but not limited to Israel, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Poland, emphasizing innovation and sustainable practices in their portfolio companies.

Smartware.tech

SmartWare.tech is the first specialized hardware and IoT investor in the CEE region based in Hungary, where investment experience is combined with prototyping expertise & equipment, business development support, and startup management know-how. Our main focus areas are mobility, Industry 4.0, and medical technologies. Besides providing pre-seed funding in the range of 20-200k EUR, we support our portfolio companies in - building fit-for-purpose MVPs and prototypes, - jumpstarting customer and business development, - designing and sharpening business models, and preparing for raising follow-up funding. SmartWare.tech's team members have had multiple years of experience in venture capital investment, international startup building, early-stage startup support, and hardware & software development, prototyping, and design. SW.t was founded by five for-profit companies, which continue to support the Investment Formation with a wide range of resources and assets at their disposal. The five companies jointly employ 90 professionals, and own 5 sites with prototyping capabilities. The stability and long-term sustainability of SmartWare.tech is secured by these five businesses and the extensive and cross-industrial professional networks behind them.

bmp Ventures

BMP Ventures AG is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, with an additional office in Magdeburg. Founded in 1997, the firm specializes in financing early-stage and growth startups across various sectors, including e-commerce, internet, mobile, financial services, life sciences, marketing services, and consumer products. BMP Ventures typically targets small to mid-sized companies in Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Switzerland. The firm generally makes initial investments starting at €0.35 million, with amounts ranging from €0.5 million to €10 million, depending on the stage of the company. BMP Ventures aims to acquire 15% equity in minority holdings and usually holds investments for around seven years, although it may extend beyond ten years. The firm seeks to exit investments through trade sales or initial public offerings.

BXR Partners LLP

BXR Partners LLP is an investment advisory firm based in London, United Kingdom, incorporated in 2010. As the investment advisory arm of BXR Group, the company focuses on identifying investment opportunities, structuring and executing acquisitions and disposals, and providing strategic advisory services. BXR Partners exclusively serves BXR Group and its affiliates, leveraging its expertise to offer financial guidance and support to portfolio companies. The firm also has advisory entities with offices in Budapest and Singapore, enhancing its ability to operate in various markets.

MOL Group

MOL Group is a multinational integrated oil and gas corporation based in Hungary, engaged in various segments including exploration, production, refining, and petrochemical manufacturing. The company operates upstream activities focused on oil and gas exploration and production, while its downstream segment generates the majority of revenue through the refining of crude oil into a wide range of products such as gasoline, diesel, heating oil, aviation fuel, lubricants, bitumen, sulfur, and liquefied petroleum gas. Additionally, MOL Group provides consumer services and operates in gas midstream activities. Its products are marketed for household, industrial, and transportation use, with sales extending across Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Italy, the Czech Republic, Romania, Austria, and other regions globally.

OUVC

Venture capital investments in early stage tech ventures in the range of HUF 20-300million (Euro 70-800K) & venture building sevices in the fields of technical validation, startup development, international markets as well as covering global tech trends. OUVC is committed to spread international news, trends and best practices in Hungary and in the region in order to increase visibility and valuation of technologies originating from this part of the world.

OXO Holdings

OXO Holdings is a venture capital firm based in Budapest, Hungary, established in 2014. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage technology ventures across Central and Eastern Europe, as well as Western and Northern Europe. It aims to support the growth and market expansion of these companies through funding, either by partial or full buyouts, and prepares them for future funding rounds and exits. OXO Holdings collaborates with a network of business angels and various financial and strategic investors to enhance its investment capabilities in the information technology and real estate sectors.

Innova Capital Sp. z o.o.

Innova Capital Sp. z o.o. is a private equity firm specializing in growth capital, buyouts, buyins, bridge financing, founder succession solutions, corporate spin-offs, buy and build, replacement capital, platform strategies, and cross-border expansion, acquisitions, and development capital in mature and middle market companies. It does not invest in turnarounds or start-ups. The firm seeks to invest in construction, manufacturing, energy, technology, media, financial services, consumer goods, telecommunication companies, industrial compounds and automotive, healthcare, outsourcing, and other business services. It prefers to invest in companies based in Central Europe and Central Eastern Europe with a focus on Poland, Slovakia, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Germany, and Austria. The firm typically invests between €5 million ($5.96 million) and €75 million ($96 million) in its portfolio companies with enterprise value between $50 million and $184 million. It seeks both majority and minority stakes in its portfolio companies. The firm can provide additional equity, debt, and mezzanine capital through its network of co-investors, senior lenders, and investment banks. It prefers to invest for a period of three to five years, and exits by either sale to a strategic investor or via an initial public offering of shares. Innova Capital Sp. z o.o. was founded in 1994 and is based in Warsaw, Poland with an additional office in Bucharest, Romania.

CEED Tech

CEED Tech is a consortium of five startup accelerators, operating in Central and Eastern Europe. Its members are StartupYard in Prague, Digital Factory in Budapest, The Spot in Bratislava, Startup Wise Guys in Tallinn, and Open Coffee Club Vilnius. Since 2011, we have launched 94 technology companies, and helped them to raise over €5M in seed and venture capital. Our passion is to help young companies build viable products, launch them quickly and successfully raise capital. Our five 3-6 months acceleration programs are based in vibrant technology hubs in Estonia, Lithuania, Slovakia, The Czech Republic and Hungary. We carefully design our acceleration processes around the specific needs of our participants, while employing best practices established by larger, world-leading technology accelerators like Y-Combinator, Seedcamp and Techstars. The acceleration process is broken down into 4 phases. The first 3 phases take place in-house, at our accelerators, for 3 to 6 months, depending on location. Each team accepted to the accelerator will receive initial seed financing in the form of a grant in total of up to €30,000. In addition, promising companies with highest potential business ideas, who have proved the viability and market potential of their product idea, as well as capabilities of the project team, will receive follow-up funding of €30,000 - 250,000 after the programme. CEED Tech is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013). All investments made are co-financed by private angels and venture investors with proven track records of cooperation with our accelerators.The private investment will be made in return for 5% to 15% of equity stake in the startup

EnerCap Power Fund

EnerCap Capital Partners is the manager of EnerCap Power Fund I L.P., a €98 million closed-end ten year fund aimed at achieving enhanced returns on a portfolio of renewable energy investments across Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe. The Fund invests in projects and companies in wind energy, biomass energy, energy efficiency technologies, solar energy, small hydro power, and projects generating carbon credits. EnerCap has developed an extensive portfolio of investments and pipeline of opportunities and partnerships with leading regional wind developers with projects in Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Croatia. The fund is expected to be fully invested by end-2011.

Adevinta

Adevinta is a leading online classifieds company that specializes in digital marketplaces across various sectors, including general goods, real estate, automotive, and job listings. The company operates a diverse portfolio of local brands, such as leboncoin in France, InfoJobs and Fotocasa in Spain, OLX in Brazil, Subito in Italy, and Jofogas in Hungary. Adevinta's primary mission is to connect buyers with a wide range of sellers, facilitating transactions that meet the needs of consumers during pivotal moments in their lives. With a strong presence in Europe, particularly in France, Germany, and Spain, Adevinta leverages global connections and expertise to enhance the performance of its marketplaces, aiming to foster local community growth and create a positive impact in the regions where it operates.

Immofinanz

Immofinanz is a real estate investment and development company based in Europe, focusing primarily on the retail and office sectors. The company operates in eight core markets, including Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Poland, and Moscow. Immofinanz manages a diverse portfolio of approximately EUR 5.8 billion, encompassing over 380 properties. Its offerings are tailored to flexible property consumers and are categorized under three main brands: myhive for office spaces, VIVO! for shopping centers, and STOP SHOP for retail parks. The company's activities include both the management and development of commercial properties, positioning it as a stable and risk-optimized player in the real estate market.

EASME

EASME is a European Union executive agency that supports small and medium-sized enterprises and promotes innovation in Europe. It manages projects in the areas of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as the environment, energy, and maritime sectors, funded by COSME, LIFE, and EMFF. EASME organizes the European Sustainable Energy Week and serves industries such as environmental management, energy production, and maritime activities.
Made 13 investments in Hungary

PortfoLion Capital Partners

Portfolion is a CEE-focused multi-stage investor with a flexible fund structure that allows it to back companies from or before 1st client until the end of their journey. The fund manager has backed some of the CEE region’s most successful companies including SEON, Novakid, Tresorit, Packhelp, and Starschema.
Made 9 investments in Hungary

DFJ Growth

DFJ Growth is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley that specializes in investing in growth-stage technology companies. As a later-stage investing practice of Draper Fisher Jurvetson, it focuses on companies that are rapidly scaling and have the potential for market leadership. DFJ Growth collaborates with exceptional entrepreneurs who aim to innovate and transform industries by developing iconic technology-driven businesses. The firm emphasizes a high-conviction investment strategy, supporting its portfolio companies as they navigate the challenges of growth and seek to make a significant impact in their respective markets.
Made 3 investments in Hungary

Creandum

Creandum is a European early-stage venture capital firm established in 2003 and based in Stockholm, Sweden. The firm specializes in investing in innovative technology companies across various sectors, including information technology, climate tech, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity. Creandum supports founders by offering not only financial capital but also operational expertise and access to a strong network developed over years in the industry.
Made 4 investments in Hungary

Founder Collective

Founder Collective is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York City. Established by a group of successful entrepreneurs, the firm aims to provide a supportive framework for early-stage technology companies. It emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurs raising the least amount of capital necessary to maintain control over their firms. The company focuses on seed-stage investments and is industry agnostic, although it shows a preference for businesses that incorporate information technology. Founder Collective seeks to guide startups through the complexities of venture capital, drawing on the firsthand experiences of its partners who have founded and sold their own technology companies.
Made 1 investment in Hungary

R12 Kapital

R12 Kapital is a private equity firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2009. The company specializes in pursuing new investments and providing strategic advice to its portfolio companies. R12 Kapital focuses on sectors such as the internet of things, manufacturing, and commercial products, aiming to support the development of innovative businesses within these industries. Through its investment strategy, the firm seeks to foster growth and enhance the operational capabilities of its investments.

HBM Healthcare Investments

HBM Healthcare Investments is a principal investment firm based in the Cayman Islands, primarily focused on the biotechnology and healthcare sectors. Founded in 2001 and with its operational roots in Zug, Switzerland, the firm invests globally in emerging companies involved in human medicine, pharmaceuticals, drug development, healthcare services, life sciences, medical technology, and diagnostics. HBM Healthcare Investments targets private companies with significant value creation potential, with a portfolio that includes around 40 mature firms that either have advanced products in development or are already commercially available. This strategic approach has allowed HBM to establish a distinctive position in the market, emphasizing high-growth opportunities within the healthcare landscape.
Made 4 investments in Hungary

InReach Ventures

InReach Ventures is scaling early stage investment across Europe through software. The mission of InReach Ventures is to create and use proprietary software to scale early stage investment across Europe and develop a new model of investing that ensures full alignment between investors and entrepreneurs.
Made 4 investments in Hungary