European Bank for Reconstruction and Development finances projects and provides advisory services to the public and private sectors. It supports new ventures and expansion in existing companies through project financing, loans, and equity or quasi-equity investments, including equity funds and guarantees, and it partners with private entities to invest across sectors such as banking, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, information technology, and services. The bank also helps publicly owned entities privatize and restructure municipal services and engages in policy reform dialogue and advisory services, along with trade finance and loan syndication. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in London, it operates across regions including Southeastern and Central Europe, the Baltic States, Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, Central Asia, and parts of the Middle East and Africa, aiming to foster market-oriented change and private sector development by mobilizing capital for sustainable investments. It has invested more than €130 billion in over 5,200 projects.

South Central Ventures, established in 2015, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, with additional offices in Belgrade, Serbia; Ljubljana, Slovenia; and Skopje, Macedonia. The firm specializes in direct investments in early-stage technology companies, focusing on sectors such as Information and Communications Technology (ICT), SaaS, HealthTech, FinTech, and digital media. It primarily invests in the Balkans, with a typical investment size ranging from €0.1 million to €3 million per company, aiming for a stake between 25% and 49%. South Central Ventures has invested in approximately 40 early-stage tech companies, playing a significant role in the regional start-up ecosystem.

Founded in 2023, Fifth Quarter Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Novi Sad, Serbia. It focuses on investing in early-stage startups operating in open-source software, Industry 5.0, artificial intelligence, development tools, cryptocurrency, web3, and other technology sectors across the Adriatic region.

Earlybird Venture Capital GmbH & Co. KG is a venture capital firm specializing in early stage, startups, growth and development stage, late, and expansion investments in private companies in seed, series A and B with a potential for later follow on investments. The firm typically invests in disruptive global consumer and enterprise internet and technology businesses, mobility and logistics, internet of things, marketplaces, communities, social networks, blockchain, mobile services, insurance, enterprise productivity, vertical integration, data, analytics and artificial intelligence, cloud computing, software/information technology, communications, healthcare, diagnostics, convergent technologies, and technology enabled services companies. It also invests in internet services, financial technology, cleantech, health technologies, web servers, B2B commerce, e-commerce software, digital media technologies, hardware, diversified financial services, media, medical technology, medical devices and biotech platform technologies. The firm typically invests in globally focusing on companies based in Europe, with an emphasis on German-speaking countries and Central Eastern Europe. The firm also invests in United States of America, Ukraine, GSA, Nordics, United Kingdom, Benelux, France, Southern Europe, Slovenia, Slovakia, Serbia, Romania, Western Europe, Poland, Montenegro, Moldova, Macedonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Kosovo, Hungary, Estonia, Czech Republic, Croatia, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Germany, Turkey, and Jordan. It initially invests between €200,000 million ($0.22 million) and €5 million ($7.18 million) and can participate in subsequent rounds up to a total investment of €10 million ($14.37 million) to €15 million ($21.56 million) per Portfolio Company. The firm prefers to be the lead investor, take a minority stake, and a board membership in the portfolio companies. Earlybird Venture Capital GmbH & Co. KG was founded in 1997 and is based in Berlin, Germany with additional offices in Munich, Germany; Istanbul, Turkey; and the United States.

Founded in 2001 and based in Zug, Switzerland, HBM Healthcare Investments is a venture capital firm focusing on the healthcare sector. It invests globally in mature emerging companies primarily in biotechnology/human medicine, diagnostics, and medical technology sectors.

AXA Venture Partners is an independent global investment platform that targets high-growth technology companies across Europe and North America. It operates a multi-stage investment approach with four strategies—venture, early growth, growth, and a fund of funds—and manages a substantial asset base, reported as more than €2.5 billion. The firm has backed numerous technology companies and funds, with more than 60 technology companies and more than 60 funds in its portfolio, and it works closely with founders to help scale their businesses globally. The team maintains offices in San Francisco, New York, London, Paris, and Hong Kong to support portfolio companies and sourcing.

Newable Limited is a London-based company that offers finance, consulting, and property services specifically tailored for start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. Founded in 2009, Newable focuses on fostering a supportive environment that empowers both its employees and clients. The company aims to cultivate confidence and leadership, enabling individuals and businesses to realize their potential. Additionally, Newable Ventures operates as a private investment group that connects early-stage investors with high-growth scale-up companies. It provides opportunities for private investors, family offices, and corporate investors to engage with innovative, knowledge-intensive firms, often facilitating collaborative investment efforts where investors also play active roles in guiding the companies they back. With over 30 years of experience, Newable has built a comprehensive ecosystem of investors and partners, ensuring a robust pipeline of early-stage investment opportunities.

Established in 2014, the London Co-Investment Fund aims to facilitate significant funding for early-stage tech businesses in London that already have potential investors. By providing additional capital, these startups gain more time and resources to validate their business models, enhancing their prospects for subsequent funding rounds and growth.

MizMaa Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2016. It concentrates on early-stage technology investments in Israel, with focus areas including cloud computing, cybersecurity, mobility, artificial intelligence, financial technology, and digital health.

SFC Capital is a United Kingdom based venture capital firm founded in 2012 that focuses on early-stage investments, including pre-seed and seed rounds, in sectors such as software, technology, e-commerce, consumer products, enterprise solutions, green technology, medical technology, and hospitality. It backs UK startups through an Angel Network and seed funds, providing capital and guidance and offering access to SEIS- and EIS-qualifying investment opportunities. The firm is described as a leading seed investor in the UK.

Eleven Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Sofia, Bulgaria, specializing in early-stage investments in technology-driven startups. Founded in 2012, the firm focuses on sectors such as Fintech, HealthTech, e-commerce, the Future of Food, the Future of Work, software tools and platforms, consumer products, Sportstech, gaming, Adtech, mobility, and home automation. Eleven Ventures typically invests between €0.025 million and €0.5 million, taking minority stakes in its portfolio companies, generally ranging from 6% to 30% equity. The firm runs a three-month accelerator program quarterly, mentoring 10-15 teams per cycle, providing not only capital but also office space and back-office support. Additionally, accepted teams benefit from free deals with technology service providers, enhancing their operational capabilities. Eleven Ventures aims to foster a vibrant startup ecosystem in Southeast Europe, particularly in Bulgaria, while also being open to investing in startups from other countries, provided they participate in the program.

Magma Venture Partners, established in 1999, is a leading Tel Aviv-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in Israel's technology sector. Focusing on communication, semiconductors, internet, and media, Magma seeks innovative ideas and partners with entrepreneurs, industry experts, and other investors to shape the future of these dynamic markets. By leveraging its local market understanding and global influence, Magma fosters innovation from inception to industry leadership.

Funding London Limited is a venture capital firm established in 2004 by the then Mayor of London to support the Economic Development Strategy for the city through funding small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The firm focuses on seed, start-up, and early-stage companies that have successfully completed the proof of concept stage, primarily in the science, digital, and technology sectors. Based in London, Funding London typically invests between £0.25 million and £1 million, often making co-investments alongside other investors. The firm was initially funded by the London Development Agency and various European financial programs, and it continues to play a critical role in fostering innovation and economic growth in the region.

Insight Partners is a global software investor that partners with growth-stage technology and software companies. The firm focuses on growth-stage software, internet, and data services, with emphasis on fintech, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning, DevOps, and healthcare. Based in New York City with offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto, Insight Partners has backed more than 750 companies worldwide and has more than 55 portfolio companies that have achieved an IPO. As of 2022, the firm reports over $75 billion in assets under management. It seeks to fund and work closely with visionary executives, providing practical, hands-on software expertise to support growth from initial investment through to IPO.

Founded in 2012, Blue Cloud Ventures is a global venture capital firm specializing in growth equity investments. It primarily focuses on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and other enterprise software companies with revenues between $10 million and $60 million. The firm invests globally, typically ranging from $3 million to $20 million per company, and seeks exits via strategic sales or IPOs.

Founded in 2021, Volution is a London-based venture capital firm focused on backing ambitious Fintech and SaaS businesses ready to accelerate their growth towards Series B and beyond.

Founded in 2010, Verve Ventures is a European venture capital firm headquartered in Switzerland. It operates a digital investment platform for qualified investors, enabling them to build diversified startup portfolios with investments starting at EUR 10,000. With over EUR 130 million invested in over 100 startups and a community of 5,000 registered investors, Verve Ventures focuses on science and technology sectors, sourcing top deals and structuring rounds for its investors.

Headquartered in San Francisco with offices globally, Citi Ventures explores, incubates, and invests in innovative ideas across fintech, data analytics, commerce, security, marketing, property tech, distributed ledger technology, and digital assets. It collaborates with Citi colleagues, clients, and the broader innovation community to drive discovery of new value.

LG Technology Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of LG Group, established in 2018 and based in Santa Clara, California. It makes early-stage investments across information technology, automotive, manufacturing, life sciences, energy, and advanced materials, with emphasis on autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and drones, as well as mobility, next-generation display, mobile, and 5G. The firm creates value by connecting portfolio companies with LG’s ecosystem and facilitating strategic partnerships across LG’s businesses to accelerate technology development and integration.

LAUNCHub Ventures is a Sofia, Bulgaria-based venture capital firm founded in 2012 that focuses on seed-stage technology startups in Southeastern and Central Eastern Europe. The firm typically makes initial investments of €300k to €2M and can participate in rounds up to €4M, supporting portfolio companies beyond capital. It backs scalable early-stage ventures across AI/ML, SaaS, the future of work, proptech, crypto and blockchain, devtools, marketplaces, healthtech, fintech, hardware and robotics, with a preference for founders from SEE and CEE regions who have traction. In addition to funding, LAUNCHub provides hands-on support and programs such as its Series A academy to help companies reach milestones and secure follow-on rounds. The firm aims to grow the CEE startup ecosystem and collaborates with entrepreneurs based in the region and in major global hubs.

Nordic Makers is a venture capital investment firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, established in 2016. Focused on the startup ecosystem, it specializes in seed-stage investments and actively partners with ambitious founders to help scale their companies. Founded by a group of experienced entrepreneurs who have successfully built and exited major technology firms in the Nordics, Nordic Makers aims to leverage their expertise and resources to guide early-stage companies in their growth journey. The firm takes a hands-on approach, working closely with portfolio companies to enhance their potential and drive success.

Commerce Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that invests across early-stage and growth capital in commerce-related sectors, including mobile, payments, retail fintech, insureTech, and related software and services. The firm combines capital with strategic guidance to help portfolio companies scale their commerce innovations, drawing a network of entrepreneurs, senior executives, and corporate partners from its focus sectors. It pursues opportunities across North America, funding software, financial services, and retail technology companies that transform how consumers shop and transact.

FM Capital is a company that focuses on early and growth-stage investments in disruptive technologies within the auto-mobility sector. Additionally, it specializes in commercial real estate investment, providing services that include debt acquisitions, financing, advisory, and equity investment solutions. By targeting innovative sectors and offering a range of financial services, FM Capital aims to contribute to the transformation of both the automotive industry and the real estate market.

TA Ventures is a global venture capital firm that backs early-stage technology startups and select growth-stage opportunities. It writes initial equity checks and provides follow-on investment capacity to help portfolio companies scale, focusing on sectors including digital health, mobility and logistics, fintech, consumer tech, and enterprise software, as well as AI-enabled applications. The firm emphasizes swift execution and active support, leveraging its international network to connect portfolio companies with high-quality co-investors and to access cost-efficient R&D talent. Headquartered in Kyiv, TA Ventures operates across Europe, North America and other regions with additional offices in Frankfurt, Boston, Zurich, Grand Cayman, Nicosia and elsewhere, reflecting a global footprint. The firm shows a preference for opportunities in Ukraine and Israel, and aims to help Western market entrants in local ecosystems through collaboration, while typically avoiding board seats in some investments.

Founded in 2012, Fraser McCombs Capital is a venture capital firm headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. It specializes in early to mid-stage investments, focusing primarily on innovative automotive technology and niche mobile technologies within specific verticals.

Founded in 2010, Expansion Venture Capital is a New York-based venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage and growth-stage companies across various sectors including consumer, marketplace, mobility, fintech, insurance tech, property tech, digital health, femtech, climate tech, esports, and web3.

Founded in 2015, Trucks Venture Capital is a San Francisco-based early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in companies operating within the future of transportation sector.

Founded in 2015, Maniv Mobility is a venture capital firm based in New York. It focuses on investing in early-stage companies operating in the transportation and mobility sector, aiming to accelerate innovation in safety, business models, and vehicle autonomy.

Bossa Invest is a venture capital firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2011, that manages investment portfolios and provides asset management services to clients across sectors, with a focus on software as a service companies, and analyzes market trends to inform its investment decisions while operating in finance, technology, and real estate.

A growth equity and development venture stage investor.

Finch Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and headquartered in Amsterdam, with offices in London and Jakarta. It specializes in seed and early-stage investments in financial technology and related sectors, including insurtech, regulatory technology, data analytics, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and software, as well as adjacent areas such as fintech infrastructure, payments, wealth management, and proptech. The firm also considers marketplaces and online distribution models, and investments in data processing and cloud-enabled services. Finch Capital targets Europe and Southeast Asia, with activity across the Benelux, DACH, Nordics, Ireland, Central and Eastern Europe, and Singapore and Indonesia. Typical investment sizes range from about half a million to twelve million dollars, and the firm often takes a board seat to help portfolio companies scale. It leverages an international network and sector expertise to support companies in growth, international expansion, and product development.

Founded in Paris in 2013, Fashion Capital Partners is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage fashion and luxury tech startups, as well as innovative high-end designers across Europe and the United States. The company primarily invests at pre-seed with incubation, seed, and growth stages.

Seedcamp is a London-based venture capital firm and seed platform that backs early-stage startups across Europe and globally, with a focus on fintech, healthcare and technology. It identifies world-class founders addressing large, global markets and provides immediate access to smart capital, mentorship, and a lifelong, global community built on more than a decade of experience backing exceptional talent. Through its broad network of partners and mentors, Seedcamp helps portfolio companies scale, access strategic resources, and navigate early growth, with a geographic reach that spans North America, Asia, Europe and Africa.

Founded in 2000, Qualcomm Ventures is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated. As a global corporate venture capital fund, it invests in early-stage technology companies, focusing on mobile and adjacent industries. With over $4 billion under management, Qualcomm Ventures has invested in more than 350 companies across 15 countries.

Founded in 2003, Vintage Investment Partners is a global venture firm headquartered in Herzliya, Israel. The firm invests in technology-related venture capital and private equity funds worldwide through primary and secondary transactions. It acquires limited partnership interests in Israeli, European, and select U.S. venture capital funds, and also invests directly into growth-stage startups across these regions alongside partner VC funds.

Gimv is a European investment company focused on private equity and venture capital. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, it operates across Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Gimv targets investments in a diversified range of sectors, including business-to-business services, financial services, healthcare, information technology, telecommunications, manufacturing, life sciences, and other technology-enabled sectors, with a focus on European opportunities. The firm emphasizes building long-term equity partnerships to support growth and value creation in portfolio companies.

GAWA Capital is an impact investment firm based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 2009. The company focuses on promoting social and economic development by providing financial support to social enterprises in underserved and low-income markets. GAWA Capital raises and manages investment funds aimed at making both debt and equity investments, thereby seeking to generate financial returns for investors while creating a positive impact on society. The firm serves as the Alternative Investment Fund Manager for the Huruma Fund and acts as an advisor to the Global Financial Inclusion Fund, as well as managing an open-ended fund in Spain called Magallanes Impacto FIL.

Blue 9 Capital is a New York-based private investment firm founded in 1984. As a family office, it focuses on investing in tech-enabled, data-driven companies from seed to growth stages. Blue 9 Capital adopts a sector-agnostic approach while concentrating on innovation trends in various industries, particularly in financial technology, healthcare technology, and consumer platforms. The firm aims to support companies that are leaders in their respective fields, positioning itself as a key player in the investment landscape.