Practica Capital is a venture capital firm based in Vilnius, Lithuania, established in 2011. It focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in seed and selected pre-seed and A-stage technology companies in the Baltic States. Over the past decade, Practica Capital has invested in more than 60 companies, supporting ambitious founders and contributing to their growth as company builders. The firm is recognized as a leading partner in the Baltic region, actively co-investing with various stakeholders, including local and international venture capital firms, accelerators, and public agencies. With a commitment to the technology sector, Practica Capital aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the Baltic region.

The European Investment Bank (EIB), established in 1958 and headquartered in Luxembourg, serves as the lending arm of the European Union, primarily focusing on supporting European integration and social cohesion. It offers a range of financial services, including project loans for both public and private sectors, loans to banks and intermediaries, and structured finance products. EIB also provides guarantees, securitization instruments, and equity investments, particularly in infrastructure and environmental projects. The bank plays a crucial role in financing microfinance and risk-sharing initiatives for research and innovation, alongside offering technical expertise for sustainable energy projects. Its advisory services encompass urban development and infrastructure, and it actively supports public-private partnerships and small to medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, including transportation, energy, health, education, and agriculture.

Open Circle Capital is a venture capital investment firm established in 2017 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania. The firm focuses on investing in technology companies within the fields of information and communications technology, robotics, and high-tech, particularly in Northern Europe. Open Circle Capital seeks to collaborate with teams led by experienced entrepreneurs who have a track record of growth, fundraising, and successful exits. The firm is interested in early-stage companies that have recently generated revenue and demonstrate potential for rapid growth and expansion into international markets. Its investment approach begins with discussions to understand the ambitions of the entrepreneurs, followed by a structured evaluation process that culminates in a legal agreement to support the venture.

LitCapital is an independent private equity firm based in Vilnius, Lithuania, founded in 2010. The firm specializes in managing growth capital investments, particularly targeting minority growth investments in high value-added and export-driven B2B companies. With a focus on sectors such as information technology, electronics, industrial products, services, and cleantech, LitCapital aims to support the expansion of private companies. The firm operates a hands-on investment approach, treating its investments with the care and diligence of a business owner. By investing a significant portion of its own financial resources, LitCapital is committed to ensuring that the capital it invests generates adequate returns for both the fund and the business founders.

Startup Wise Guys, founded in 2012 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, is a prominent startup accelerator focused on early-stage investments in the CEE region and Nordics. The accelerator has supported over 300 startups, specializing in sectors such as B2B, software as a service, fintech, cybersecurity, and sustainability. With an intensive program lasting up to five months, Startup Wise Guys helps founders validate, develop, and market their products to business customers, leveraging the expertise of more than 200 international and local mentors. The program prepares startups for investor engagement, culminating in Demo Days and appearances at major tech events to showcase their innovations to potential investors. The organization boasts a high startup survival rate exceeding 80% and has facilitated 11 significant exits. Upon completion of the program, startups join a network of over 300 alumni across more than 40 countries, gaining access to exclusive events focused on business development and fundraising.

Change Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2016 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. The firm specializes in pre-seed stage investments, primarily targeting ambitious technology startups, with a focus on B2B and SaaS businesses in Eastern Europe, particularly in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Change Ventures aims to support founders by providing investments ranging from €100,000 to €500,000, along with a straightforward and efficient investment process that facilitates quick decision-making. Beyond financial backing, the firm assists entrepreneurs in achieving product-market fit, securing additional funding, and scaling their businesses by leveraging an extensive network of follow-on investors and partners.

CoInvest Capital, founded in 2017 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania, is the corporate venture capital arm of INVEGA. The firm focuses on investing in start-ups and companies that are in the stages of business development and growth, particularly within the consumer durables, mobile, and manufacturing sectors. By collaborating with groups of business angels, CoInvest Capital aims to foster innovation and support emerging businesses in their expansion efforts.

Companies in the asset management group Invalda INVL (Invalda INVL Group) manage pension, bond and equity funds, alternative investments, individual portfolios, private equity and other financial instruments. Invalda INVL Group now serves more than 190,000 clients in Lithuania and Latvia, plus international investors, with total assets under management of 650 million euros.

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ.) is a prominent financial institution based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 1856. The bank provides a diverse range of services, including corporate, retail, investment, and private banking. Its Large Corporates & Financial Institutions division caters to significant corporate and institutional clients in the Nordic region, Germany, and the United Kingdom, offering services such as equity and debt capital market transactions, financing, and macroeconomic analysis. The Corporate & Private Customers division serves individual clients and smaller businesses, providing everyday banking and private banking services. Additionally, the Baltic division focuses on banking services for private individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The bank also offers life insurance solutions and asset management services tailored for institutional and retail clients across the Nordic and Baltic countries. SEB emphasizes customized products for small and medium-sized enterprises, developed in collaboration with larger corporate clients, reinforcing its position as a leading corporate and investment bank in the region.

AB Invalda INVL is asset management groups in the Baltics. It found in 1991. Companies in the Invalda INVL group manage pension and mutual funds, alternative investments, individual portfolios, private equity, private debt and other financial instruments. More than 200 thousand clients in Lithuania and Latvia as well as international investors have entrusted over 850 million euros of assets to the Invalda INVL group.

Practica Capital UAB is a venture capital firm specializing in incubation, seed, early venture, growth capital , pre-seed & startup. It seeks to invest in established micro, small and medium size businesses. The firm is open to invest in companies from any industry. The firm seeks to invest in companies based in the Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Poland, Germany, Denmark & Baltic region and Baltic-origin ventures in Europe. For seed and startup investments, the firm invests between €0.003 million ($0.00371 million) and €0.2 million ($0.25 million) per project. For later stage investments, the firm invests between €0.05 million ($0.06 million) and €3 million ($3.72 million). The firm prefers to invest in equity via common and preferred stock, and quasi-equity via convertible debt and similar instruments. The firm prefers to have minority stake in companies. It seeks to act as council or take board seat in its portfolio companies. It seeks to exit it’s investments between two and five years. The firm seeks to exit its investments through Trade sale to strategic or financial buyer, management, IPO or refinancing of quasi-equity instruments by banks. Practica Capital UAB was founded in 2011 and is based in Vilnius, Luthuania.

Contrarian Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2017, headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, with additional offices in London and Amsterdam. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, including pre-seed, seed, and Series A and B funding, primarily within the energy sector and e-mobility. Its investment focus encompasses a wide range of areas, such as smart grid technologies, energy efficiency, big data analytics, energy storage solutions, electric vehicle infrastructure, smart home systems, and renewable energy innovations. Contrarian Ventures aims to mobilize resources for climate action, particularly in Europe and Israel, by supporting founders who are developing technologies that address climate challenges. The firm emphasizes collaboration and engagement with the climate tech community to facilitate the transition toward a decarbonized economy.

Livonia Partners is a private equity firm focused on making buyout and growth capital investments primarily in small to mid-sized companies within the Baltic region, specifically Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Rīga, Latvia, the firm has additional offices in Tallinn and Vilnius. It targets investments in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, services, consumer products, healthcare, and technology. Livonia Partners typically invests between €3 million and €15 million in companies with an enterprise value ranging from €10 million to €100 million, favoring majority ownership but also considering minority stakes. The firm prefers to engage with companies that employ fewer than 500 people and is open to co-investing in larger transactions. With a skilled team that has extensive business experience across Europe and America, Livonia Partners is committed to fostering growth in the Baltic business landscape.

StartupHighway is a Baltic startup accelerator and an early seed stage fund based in Vilnius, Lithuania. Since it’s establishment in 2011 it has developed a proven investment programme focusing all of its efforts on value maximization for innovative technology startups. It has been purely designed to provide individually tailored support for the most perspective participating entrepreneurs. StartupHighway acceleration program’s duration is very flexible and, though it usually lasts 3 months, it can be easily redefined for each participant separately. It is strongly focused on individual business needs of each selected startup. Aside from funding and other perks, we sit together with the teams, study the weak points, analyze growth and scalability perspectives and make tailored plans accordingly for success stories to happen. We don’t rely on entirely general mentorship sessions which bring limited value when it comes to individually applied startup development. However, we do organize meetings with our elite mentors with respect to a genuine relevancy for your startup to open endless networking opportunities.

Nextury Ventures is a venture capital firm and incubator that invests in early stage startups and companies. Moreover, the firm typically invests in technical education institutions. Since its inception in 2014, they have invested in more than 20 startups in such areas of innovation as 3D printing, sharing economics, financial technology, smart sports, mobile technologies, advertising platforms, etc. Nextury Ventures is headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania.

IMI.VC is a venture capital firm based in Vilnius, Lithuania, founded by Igor Matsanyuk in July 2011. The firm specializes in providing capital and advisory services to internet-based and technology startups, focusing on sectors such as mobile applications, gaming, e-commerce, and information technology. IMI.VC also runs a startup academy, which supports emerging businesses by offering funding, guidance, and workspace to help them develop their ideas. Additionally, the academy facilitates connections between startups and potential venture and strategic investors, enhancing their opportunities for growth and success.

Olympic Entertainment Group AS with its subsidiaries (hereinafter the “Group”) is the leading provider of gaming services in the Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) and operates casinos in Slovakia, Italy and Malta. Olympic Entertainment Group AS is the Group’s ultimate holding company, organising the strategic management and financing of the Group. The operations of local casinos are controlled by local subsidiaries.

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

UAB Kelprojektas is a transport infrastructure engineering company based in Kaunas, Lithuania, established in 1956. The company specializes in the design and engineering of transport communications, including roads, streets, intersections, railways, bridges, and tunnels. Its services extend to the planning of public buildings, utility networks, and landscaping projects. Additionally, UAB Kelprojektas conducts geological exploration and provides geodesy and land-use planning services, which encompass topographical surveys and cadastral measurements. The company also engages in environmental impact assessments, feasibility studies, and technical supervision of projects. UAB Kelprojektas operates alongside its subsidiaries, which focus on territorial planning and technical supervision, thereby reinforcing its capabilities in the field of infrastructure 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.

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.

Established in 2011, payabl. is a leading payments institution with regional offices in Cyprus, Germany Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Lithuania, and the UK. Through its holistic payments offering payabl. can facilitate transactions from 300+ payment methods. Through its extensive expertise, payabl. enables businesses to grow, positively transforming the communities they engage in. payabl. offers its customers a high tech, high touch approach, providing future-ready payment solutions for merchants from a wide range of sectors around the world. With unrivalled experience in helping clients navigate the complexity of an evolving payments environment - payabl. is the trusted partner for the world’s largest merchants to unlock growth.

Fitek is a financial process automation solutions and services provider for enterprises and public sector. The company operates in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Slovakia. Fitek is founded in 1995. The company's services cover most of financial process, from purchase invoice management and document workflow to complex sales invoice solutions. Fitek lowers the costs of customers by optimizing and accelerating the financial processes. The company serves more than 1000 customers in Baltic states, Nordic, and Central European countries. The customers are leading banks and telecoms, public sector institutions, and companies from other industries. There are more than 130 qualified professionals working in Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and Bratislava sites. Its solutions help customers to save up to 5 times of the resources dedicated to the financial processes.

GrayBella Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2019, with its headquarters in Bilbao, Spain, and additional offices in London, Boston, Lisbon, Madrid, and Vilnius. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage companies within the life sciences and complex technology sectors, focusing on areas such as healthcare technology, diagnostics, artificial intelligence, data analytics, patient monitoring, and various deep tech applications like IoT, cloud platforms, machine learning, and fintech. GrayBella Capital targets investments ranging from €3 million to €8 million and aims to invest primarily in companies located in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, and select regions in Northern and Central Europe. The firm actively participates in its portfolio companies through board positions and seeks early exits by prioritizing investments with clear liquidity options.

Orkla is a prominent supplier of branded consumer goods and concept solutions, primarily serving the grocery sector, out-of-home sector, and bakeries, with a strong presence in the Nordic and Baltic regions, as well as selected markets in Central Europe and India. The company operates through four main business areas: Orkla Foods, Orkla Confectionery & Snacks, Orkla Home & Personal, and Orkla Food Ingredients. Orkla Foods encompasses various food businesses across the Nordics, Baltics, Austria, the Czech Republic, and India, including brands such as Orkla Foods Norge and MTR Foods. In addition to its consumer goods operations, Orkla engages in investments related to hydro power, real estate, and financial assets. Founded in 1918 and headquartered in Oslo, Orkla employs approximately 13,000 people and had a turnover of NOK 30 billion in 2014. The company has been focused on optimizing its manufacturing structure and sales functions to enhance efficiency and strengthen its partnerships within the retail sector.

Integer.pl Group is one of the most successful private postal groups in Europe. In only 3 years, the InPost parcel lockers technology can be found in the following countries: Australia, Chile, Great Britain, Italy, Ireland, Iceland, Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine, Estonia, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala. By offering a unique customer experience to its users, as illustrated by an NPS (NET PROMOTER SCORE, as for February 19th) of 89%, Integer.pl Group aims to build a strong global footprint in the global logistics sector. The innovative nature of the InPost parcel locker solution was confirmed by a number of awards that the Group has won, including World Mail Awards 2013, Retail Innovation of the year (2013), Delivery Innovation Excellence UK (2014).

Inwido AB is a prominent European supplier of windows and doors, headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, and founded in 1811. The company develops, manufactures, and sells a diverse range of products, including wood, aluminum, glass, and PVC windows, as well as doors and associated accessories. Inwido operates primarily through direct sales, retailers, and construction companies, and it also utilizes e-commerce channels to reach consumers. The company has a strong presence in Scandinavia and several other European countries, including Denmark, Finland, Norway, Estonia, Germany, Lithuania, Ireland, Poland, the UK, and Austria. Inwido markets a portfolio of approximately 20 local brands, such as Elitfönster and Tiivi, and offers innovative products like smart windows equipped with antibacterial glass and mobile app-controlled locks. A significant portion of Inwido's revenue is generated from the Swedish market.

FIRSTPICK is a venture capital firm based in Vilnius, Lithuania, founded in 2022. The firm focuses on investing in pre-seed, seed, and early-stage technology startups across the Baltic region, with particular interest in sectors such as fintech, SaaS, deep tech, and consumer marketplaces. FIRSTPICK offers initial investments ranging from €50,000 to €250,000, with the potential for follow-on investments of up to €1 million per company. To support idea-stage startups, FIRSTPICK provides equity-free grants, facilitating their development from inception to growth. In addition to financial backing, the firm offers a combination of acceleration programs, mentorship, and market access to help startups forge impactful partnerships and leverage deep industry expertise.

Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) is an international financial institution founded in 1975 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. It primarily provides sustainable, long-term financing to public and private sector clients across its member countries, which include Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden, as well as non-member nations. NIB offers a range of financial products such as corporate loans, sovereign loans, and loans to municipalities, as well as project and structured finance. The bank also invests in green bonds and provides liquidity, collateral, and portfolio management services. NIB's mission is to enhance competitiveness and environmental sustainability in the Nordic and Baltic regions by financing projects in sectors like energy, transport, and infrastructure. By acquiring funds through international capital markets, NIB ensures competitive market terms for its clients, making it a reliable source of long-term financing. All projects undergo sustainability assessments, reinforcing NIB's commitment to financing initiatives that contribute positively to the region's future.

Polski Koncern Naftowy Orlen is a prominent energy conglomerate operating primarily in the oil and gas sector. The company refines and distributes oil in Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Lithuania, processing crude oil into various products such as gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, and aviation fuel through its network of refineries. In addition to refining, Orlen produces petrochemicals and chemical feedstock. The company is also involved in exploration and production activities in Poland and Canada. Orlen's extensive logistics infrastructure supports its operations, featuring both surface and underground storage depots, as well as a long-distance pipeline network, which facilitates the distribution of oil products through a widespread network of service stations.

Swedbank AB is a prominent Nordic-Baltic banking group that provides a wide range of services, including retail banking and asset management. Established through the merger of savings and union banks in Sweden during the early 1990s, Swedbank has deep roots in the Swedish savings bank tradition. The bank primarily generates its income from its operations in Sweden, where it remains one of the oldest financial institutions. Additionally, Swedbank holds a significant market presence in the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, boasting a market share in retail banking that ranges from 20% to 55%. The bank collaborates closely with independent savings banks in Sweden, utilizing shared IT systems and development costs to enhance its product distribution channels.

Devexperts is a software development company specializing in technological solutions for the capital markets, established in 2002. The company focuses on creating advanced trading platforms, including DXtrade XT for listed securities and derivatives, DXtrade CFD for OTC asset classes, and DXtrade Crypto for cryptocurrencies. Additionally, Devexperts offers tools such as DXmatch for exchange solutions and dxFeed for market data. Recognized as a leading software vendor in the financial industry, Devexperts has received over 25 global fintech awards and is supported by a team of more than 700 engineers. With a commitment to technical excellence and a customized approach, Devexperts assists financial firms in enhancing their operations and gaining a competitive technological edge. The company maintains a global presence with offices in various countries, including the USA, Germany, Bulgaria, Singapore, Japan, Portugal, Turkey, Georgia, Ireland, and Lithuania.

Presto Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Prague, Czech Republic, founded in 2016 by Přemysl Rubeš. The firm focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed stage companies within the business-to-business technology sector. Presto Ventures aims to empower talented startup founders from Central and Eastern Europe by providing essential resources and guidance, thereby helping these companies achieve both local and global success. The firm targets impactful, fast-growing technology startups across NATO countries and allied nations, emphasizing its commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.

At 70Ventures, we back the most promising B2B entrepreneurs. We help them to build top-notch data-driven sales teams that deliver predictable revenue. We provide seamless funding from pre-seed to series A based on revenue milestones.

EQT Partners AB is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, with a global presence through additional offices in major cities across Europe, Asia, and North America. Founded in 1994, EQT specializes in a wide array of investment strategies, including expansion capital, buyouts, and growth equity, focusing on medium to large-sized companies with consistent cash flows or significant intrinsic value. The firm targets various sectors, such as healthcare, technology, energy, and infrastructure, and emphasizes investments in mid-market situations, over-leveraged companies, and distressed assets. EQT's investment approach is characterized by taking controlling or co-controlling equity stakes in its portfolio companies and actively participating in their management, often securing board seats. The firm typically holds investments for four to eight years, aiming to enhance growth and create long-term value for stakeholders.

BaltCap is an independent private equity firm established in 1995 and based in Tallinn, Estonia. It specializes in buyout and growth investments primarily in small to mid-sized unlisted companies across the Baltic States. With a strong local presence and a team of 16 professionals, BaltCap focuses on various sectors, including business and financial services, healthcare, technology, media, telecommunications, consumer products, renewable energy, and logistics. The firm has managed multiple private equity and venture capital funds, accumulating over EUR 260 million in total capital and completing more than 60 investments. BaltCap is a member of various regional private equity associations and has been a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment since 2008, underscoring its commitment to responsible investment practices.

EU based seed stage venture capital firm with an experienced team of professionals with global outlook and strong roots in the Baltics & London. We invest in smart people with innovative ideas and global aspirations. We match that with our own hands on experience in building businesses and networks in many continents of the world. Our team blends successful entrepreneurial and financial experience that we share to help and navigate the challenges needed to build international businesses.

MedTech Innovator is the industry’s nonprofit global competition and accelerator for medical device, digital health and diagnostic companies. Our mission is to improve the lives of patients by accelerating the growth of companies that are transforming the healthcare system. MedTech Innovator annually features 100 companies that address one or more of the transformative themes identified in an annual survey of leading manufacturers and providers.

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.

Impellent Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and based in Rochester, New York. The firm specializes in providing pre-seed and seed funding to early-stage companies, predominantly within the technology sector. Targeting opportunities across the United States, Impellent Ventures aims to support innovative startups that are poised for growth and development.

Superhero Capital is a venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, focusing primarily on business-to-business software and services. Its investment portfolio includes sectors such as health tech, fintech, Internet of Things, and software as a service, among others. Superhero Capital targets investments in companies located in Finland and the Baltics, typically ranging from €100,000 to €500,000. By concentrating on insight-driven startups, the firm aims to support innovative businesses at their inception.

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.

Allied Venture Partners is an angel network based in Calgary, Canada, established in 2020. It is recognized as Western Canada’s largest angel syndicate, focusing on early-stage technology startups. The firm aims to support the growth of software and technology companies throughout Canada and the United States by providing investment and resources to promising ventures.

The European Innovation Council (EIC), established in 2020 and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, is dedicated to supporting high-potential innovators, entrepreneurs, small enterprises, and researchers. Its primary focus is on fostering early-stage startups that demonstrate significant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts. The EIC collaborates with private investors to co-invest in ventures, particularly within the deep technology sector, aiming to drive innovation and sustainable development across Europe. By providing financial backing and resources, the EIC seeks to enhance the growth potential of promising startups and contribute to a more innovative and competitive European economy.

Mid Europa Partners is a buyout investor focused on the growth markets of Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey. The team, primarily from the region, brings local investment and operational experience combined with Western European practices in due diligence, deal structuring, financing, and value creation. Since its inception, Mid Europa Partners has taken a pan-regional approach, acquiring mid-market, market-leading companies in domestic-focused growth industries. The firm has completed 30 investments across 18 countries, including significant transactions and financings in the region.

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.

SOSV is a global venture capital firm based in Princeton, New Jersey, founded in 1995. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on deep technology innovations that address human and planetary health. The firm operates startup development programs, notably HAX and IndieBio, which provide resources, facilities, and lab equipment to accelerate the growth of promising startups. SOSV supports companies from their inception through various funding stages, including seed and series A rounds, while offering ongoing assistance to help them scale and attract additional investors. By concentrating on revolutionary technologies and cross-border markets, particularly in Asia, SOSV aims to foster significant advancements that benefit humanity and the environment.

MUFG Investor Services, established in 2013, is a prominent provider of solutions for the global alternative investment management sector. Operating from 14 locations worldwide, the firm administers over $770 billion in assets, making it one of the leading fund administrators globally. MUFG Investor Services offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes administration, asset servicing, banking and liquidity solutions, corporate and regulatory support, financing, and business consulting. The firm's diverse clientele, comprising nearly 500 clients, spans various investment strategies including hedge funds, private equity, private debt, and mutual funds. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, one of the largest financial institutions in the world, MUFG Investor Services is well-positioned to enhance operational efficiency and risk management for its clients in the competitive financial landscape.

Movens Capital manages VC fund oriented on supporting tech companies focusing on European markets. As VC investors, we mainly invest in seed and series A rounds, we are open to co-investment with tickets ranging from $250 to $1m. Movens VC focuses primarily on the fintech, martech, e-commerce support, logistics, medtech, industry 4.0 and deep-tech industries as well as sport & wellness, but is not closed to other sectors. Preferred business models are marketplace and SaaS.

Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe is a private equity firm established in 1979 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in San Francisco. The firm specializes in investing in middle market and mature companies, primarily focusing on sectors such as healthcare, technology, telecommunications, financial services, and business services. Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe engages in a variety of investment strategies, including management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth equity financings. The firm typically invests a minimum of $50 million per deal, often seeking majority ownership and operational control in its portfolio companies. While it primarily targets investments within the United States, it also considers international opportunities that align with its investment criteria. Through its investments, the firm partners with management teams to build leading companies and facilitate financial restructuring when necessary.