Crowdberry is an investment platform based in Bratislava, Slovakia, established in 2015. It specializes in providing growth capital to innovative startups and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The platform enables private investors to directly invest in a diverse range of target companies, including those in sectors such as impact investing and real estate. By connecting these companies with investors, Crowdberry aims to foster long-term value creation and support the overall growth of the domestic economy. The company is committed to principles of transparency, fairness, and mutual accountability between founders and investors.

Neulogy Ventures is a Bratislava-based venture capital firm, making investments at seed and Series A stages. It has a strong commitment to professional, transparent, and hands-on approach to working with both its portfolio companies and its investors. Neulogy was founded to finance and develop talented entrepreneurs and help their companies succeed in the global market.

Vision Ventures is a venture capital company focused on seed investments in Slovakia.

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.

Accession Capital Partners, previously known as Mezzanine Management Finanz- und Unternehmensberatungs GmbH, is a private equity firm established in 2000 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The firm specializes in mezzanine financing, focusing on management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital investments in mature, middle-market companies. Accession Capital Partners targets sectors such as financial services, healthcare, consumer goods, business services, manufacturing, and information technology, with a particular emphasis on new European Union member states in Central and Eastern Europe, including Poland, Slovakia, Romania, and Bulgaria. The firm typically invests between €5 million and €50 million in companies with sales values ranging from €10 million to €400 million, enterprise values between €20 million and €400 million, and EBITDA from €2 million to €50 million. Accession Capital Partners does not engage in investments related to real estate, alcohol, tobacco, firearms, project finance, startups, or high-tech companies. With a strong local presence and established relationships in the region, the firm has positioned itself as a preferred partner for financial sponsors and business owners.

Touzimsky Kapital is an advisory services provider that aims to invest in interesting targets and to provide strategic advisory services related to investments. It is mostly focused on formulating strategy corresponding to client’s specific situation. The company’s professional competence includes strategic advice, financial management, and public relations. Touzimsky Kapital is particularly interested in businesses located in the Czech Republic and Slovakia having yearly turnover from 4 to 40 EUR mil., clear business plan focused on growth, and capable management. Touzimsky Kapital was founded in 2011 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland, and Prague, Czech Republic.

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.

Zero One Hundred is a venture capital firm established in 2022 and headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia. The firm focuses on investing in technology startups from Eastern Europe and the Middle East, leveraging a unique entrepreneurial ecosystem to support promising entrepreneurs. By providing both financial backing and access to resources, Zero One Hundred aims to foster innovation and growth within the emerging markets it targets.

365.fintech is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia. It specializes in pre-seed and seed investments in technology startups within the fintech sector, particularly those that are API-first, infrastructure-focused, and cater to B2B or B2B2C models. The firm primarily targets companies operating in fintech, insurtech, big data, and business intelligence across Central and Eastern Europe and the Baltics. In addition to providing financial support, 365.fintech offers its portfolio companies the opportunity to develop and pilot their products in a live regulated environment, leveraging its connections within a forward-looking banking group to facilitate accelerated market entry.

The European Investment Fund (EIF) is a venture capital and private equity firm established in 1994 and headquartered in Luxembourg. Acting as an investment arm of the European Investment Bank, EIF specializes in enhancing access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe. The firm focuses on seed and early-stage investments, particularly in innovative sectors such as information technology, life sciences, and materials. EIF develops venture capital and guarantee instruments tailored to support SMEs, especially in Bulgaria, Slovakia, and Central Eastern Europe, while also targeting investments in Turkey. By making cornerstone investments in various funds, EIF aims to stimulate private investments and foster a dynamic venture capital ecosystem. The firm manages a significant equity investments portfolio and engages in various financing activities, including direct investments and fund of funds, as well as providing guarantees and financial engineering services. Through its efforts, EIF plays a crucial role in promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth within the European Union.

CB Investment Management, established in 2019 and based in Bratislava, Slovakia, is the growth and expansion investment arm of the Crowdberry investment platform. The firm focuses on supporting seed and pre-seed businesses in Slovakia, aiming to foster their growth across various sectors, including B2B, B2C, energy, financial services, healthcare, and technology. As a subsidiary of Crowdberry, CB Investment Management connects private investors with promising Slovak and Czech companies, leveraging its expertise to facilitate investment opportunities and drive economic development in the region.

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.

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

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.

AURELIUS Equity Opportunities has many years of investment and management experience in various industries and sectors. AURELIUS Equity Opportunities employs its management capacities and the necessary financial resources to invest in product innovation, sales and research in order to develop the potential of its subsidiaries. With offices in Munich, London, Madrid and Stockholm and subsidiaries in Germany, the UK, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, Slovakia, Slovenia, the United States, China, Malaysia, India, Thailand and South Korea, AURELIUS operates throughout the world.

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.

Czechoslovak Group is an industrial and technological holding company that focuses on supporting and developing the activities of traditional Czech and Slovak firms. It operates across various sectors, including civil and defense industrial production, specializing in engineering, automotive, rail, aviation, and defense. The company plays a significant role in promoting these industries, fostering innovation, and enhancing the capabilities of its member firms.

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.

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.

Hartenberg Holding is a private equity firm established in 2013 and located in Prague, Czech Republic. The firm focuses on buyout investments, primarily targeting the retail, fast-moving consumer goods, healthcare, services, and utilities sectors. Hartenberg Holding typically invests in companies within the Central European region, specifically in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Germany, and Austria. The firm makes equity investments ranging from €20 million to €100 million in businesses with an enterprise value between €40 million and €200 million.

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.

Venture to Future Fund, established in 2020 and headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia, is a collaborative initiative involving the European Investment Bank, the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic, and the Slovak Investment Holding. It represents the first venture capital fund of its kind in the Central and Eastern European region to attract capital from the EIB. The firm focuses on investing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that exhibit innovation and uniqueness, particularly in the technology sector. Venture to Future seeks businesses that have at least a partially functioning product, demonstrated market viability, and initial customer engagement. The fund typically invests a minimum of €0.5 million, with average contributions ranging from €1.5 to €2 million, alongside private co-investors under the pari passu principle. Preference is given to Slovak-incorporated SMEs or EU companies with ties to Slovakia.

Benson Oak Capital is a private equity firm established in 1991 and based in Prague, Czech Republic. The firm specializes in buy-out and growth equity investments, primarily focusing on small to medium-sized enterprises in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. With a team that possesses over 50 years of combined experience in these markets, Benson Oak Capital has a strong track record, having completed over 70 debt-raising and M&A transactions valued at more than €6 billion. The firm emphasizes building close relationships with its portfolio companies, which allows for early deal sourcing and aligned incentives. Its primary objective is to invest in high-quality businesses and provide the necessary support for these companies to enhance their performance. By integrating a human element into its financial strategies, Benson Oak Capital aims to create genuine value for both its investors and the local community.

Liberty Global is a leading telecommunications and media company based in London, United Kingdom, primarily delivering video, voice, and broadband Internet services across Europe, Japan, and Chile. The company operates major cable networks in multiple countries, including the U.K., Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland, and Slovakia. It provides a range of services, such as broadband Internet access, video programming—including digital cable, pay-per-view, and high-definition services—and various telephony options, including circuit-switched and VoIP services. Since 2016, Liberty Global has pursued a strategy of merging or partnering with mobile network operators to offer converged services, enhancing its position in the telecommunications market. Additionally, the company holds minority stakes in media, entertainment, and cloud technology firms, further diversifying its portfolio. As of its last reported figures, Liberty Global's networks served millions of subscribers, demonstrating its significant presence in the telecom sector.

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.

Mirova is an investment manager based in Paris, France, specializing in sustainable investing through a conviction-driven approach. The firm focuses on identifying and analyzing opportunities across various sectors, including energy, mobility, buildings, consumption, and health, with a strong emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. Mirova aims to align financial performance with positive societal impact by targeting companies that offer innovative solutions to pressing global challenges such as climate change, resource preservation, and biodiversity protection. The firm enhances its research capabilities through partnerships, including collaboration with Cambridge University, and provides tailored research through external brokers. Mirova's commitment to responsible governance and corporate social responsibility underpins its investment strategy, allowing it to effectively direct capital towards a sustainable and value-creating economy.

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).

Bel Fuse Inc is a company that designs, manufactures, and markets a diverse array of electronic components aimed at powering, protecting, and connecting electronic circuits. Their product offerings are categorized into three main areas: magnetic solutions, power solutions and protection, and connectivity solutions. These products find applications across various industries, including telecommunications, networking, computer technology, transportation, defense and aerospace, automotive, medical, and consumer electronics. Bel Fuse operates in several geographical regions, with significant revenue generated from the United States, alongside operations in Macao, the United Kingdom, Slovakia, Germany, Switzerland, and other foreign countries.

Slovak Investment Holding (SIH) provides the state with an effective and transparent tool for meaningful investments in the public interest. We are a team of professionals whose goal is to achieve the most social benefits as effectively as possible. We support strategic public and private investments in infrastructure, energy efficiency, waste management, social economy, small and medium-sized enterprises and the cultural and creative industries. The SIH is a joint-stock company that is 100-percent owned by the Slovak government. We currently manage financial resources in the total volume of approximately €1.2 billion, mainly from the European Structural and Investment Funds. We do not finance projects through grants, but exclusively through financial instruments which are returnable. As a result, SIH multiplies the monies invested by the state.

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.

Speedinvest GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2011. It specializes in early-stage investments, primarily focusing on pre-seed, seed, and Series A funding for startup companies across various sectors, including fintech, insurtech, deep tech, consumer technology, and marketplaces. Speedinvest typically invests between €0.25 million and €3 million, aiming for minority stakes of up to 20% in its portfolio companies. The firm is particularly active in Central and Eastern Europe, with a focus on countries such as Austria, Germany, and the UK. Beyond financial support, Speedinvest emphasizes a hands-on approach, often taking on operational roles within its portfolio companies for six months to a year, to provide strategic guidance and expertise. With additional offices in Berlin, London, Paris, Munich, and San Francisco, Speedinvest leverages its diverse team and extensive networks to empower entrepreneurs through all stages of their business journey.

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.

MUFG Bank, established in 1919 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading commercial bank that offers a wide range of banking and financial services to businesses, governments, and individuals globally. With total assets of approximately $2.8 trillion, MUFG Bank provides services including consumer banking, corporate banking, investment banking, transaction banking, and global markets. The bank specializes in various financial solutions such as syndication loans, hedging, money market products, and liability management services. In the United States, it operates under the name MUFG Union Bank, N.A., following the integration of its subsidiary The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. with Union Bank, N.A. This structure enables MUFG Bank to effectively serve its clients across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. As a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, MUFG Bank continues to play a significant role in the global banking landscape.

Continental AG is an automotive supplier. Continental develops intelligent technologies, products and services for transporting people and their goods.

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.

Rabobank Group, established in 1898 and headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands, is a commercial bank that operates globally with a strong emphasis on the food, beverage, and agribusiness sectors. The bank provides a comprehensive range of services, including retail and wholesale banking, asset management, leasing, and real estate services. It specializes in farm financing, corporate banking, mergers and acquisitions, trade finance, and financial advisory services. With a focus on customer needs, Rabobank leverages its extensive network of industry specialists and researchers to deliver tailored solutions. The bank is recognized for its solid financial foundation, supported by a AAA credit rating, which allows it to offer various financing options, including long and short-term loans, overdrafts, and credit facilities. Operating in 46 countries, Rabobank is committed to fostering knowledge-driven relationships and providing innovative services to its clients in the agribusiness sector.

Clidrive is a financial institution that specializes in providing a wide range of banking services. The company focuses on private banking and offers solutions in payment methods, transactional services, foreign trade, and cash management. Additionally, Clidrive presents investment opportunities, allowing customers to invest in stocks, public securities, and exchange markets. Serving a diverse clientele that includes individuals, small and medium enterprises, corporates, financial institutions, and governments, Clidrive operates various banking subsidiaries, including commercial, wholesale, asset management, and retail banking.

Nomura is an investment banking and securities firm that serve the needs of individuals, institutions, corporate and governments. Nomura is a financial services group and global investment bank. Based in Tokyo and with regional headquarters in Hong Kong, London, and New York, Nomura employs about 26,000 staff worldwide. It operates through five business divisions: retail (in Japan), global markets, investment banking, merchant banking, and asset management. Nomura with a nationwide network of branch offices, call centers and Internet services, the company continues to provide world-class products and services centered on consulting-based sales, and implement a series of strategic initiatives to ensure we remain a trusted partner to its clients. Asset Management achieves stable and sustainable growth as an asset management company that is trusted by investors around the world and will contribute to an increase in earnings by expanding the client franchise of the Nomura Group.

J.P. Morgan is a leading financial institution that provides a diverse range of services to its clients. The company specializes in asset management, commercial banking, investment banking, merchant services, securities services, treasury and payments, and wealth management. With a comprehensive global product platform, J.P. Morgan offers tailored solutions to meet the needs of various clients, including corporations, institutions, and individuals. Additionally, the firm has a focus on commodity risk management, providing essential services in both physical and financial markets. Through its extensive expertise and resources, J.P. Morgan aims to deliver innovative financial solutions while maintaining a commitment to client service.

Tech Coast Angels is the largest angel investor group in the United States, possessing more than 300 members in five networks in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Central Coast, and the Inland Empire. Its members provide funding and guidance to more early-stage, high-growth companies in Southern California than any other investment group. Members invest in companies in a wide range of industries, including the life sciences, biotech, IT, services, retail, Internet, financial, software, media, consumer products, and tech startups. TCA as a whole gives companies more than just capital; they also provide counsel, mentoring, and access to an extensive network of potential investors, customers, strategic partners, and management talent. Tech Coast Angels has been ranked by CB Insights to be among the Top 20 Angel Groups in the US; TCA was also ranked as #1 for Network Centrality, meaning we have more connections than anyone! If you are in the game-changing business, we are here to help.

LAUNCHub Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2012 and headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. It specializes in early-stage investments, targeting technology startups in the Seed and Series A funding stages primarily located in Central and Southeastern Europe. The firm focuses on ambitious founders and scalable businesses with initial traction, providing initial investments ranging from €300K to €2M, with the capacity to lead funding rounds up to €4M. LAUNCHub Ventures emphasizes not only financial support but also active partnership with portfolio companies, assisting them in achieving their milestones and securing subsequent funding through programs like their 'Series A academy'. The firm has played a significant role in enhancing the startup ecosystem in the CEE region and has attracted attention from major venture capital firms in Europe and the United States.

MCI Capital is a prominent private equity firm based in Warsaw, Poland, established in 1999. The company specializes in investing in digital disruption, transformation, and infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe, as well as in Greece and Austria. MCI Capital focuses on sectors such as SaaS, e-commerce, marketplaces, fintech, insurtech, foodtech, traveltech, and digital infrastructure. Typically, it invests between EUR 25-100 million in individual projects at both the buyout and expansion stages. In addition to its primary investments, MCI Capital has historically engaged in private debt, growth, and venture capital, although these funds are currently focused on asset value enhancement and divestment rather than new investments. MCI Capital is managed by an experienced executive team and has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since February 2001, also being a member of the Polish Private Equity Association.

Horizon Capital is a private equity firm based in Kyiv, Ukraine, with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2006, the firm focuses on investing in later-stage companies, primarily in small to mid-cap enterprises across sectors such as light manufacturing, information technology, financial services, consumer goods, and e-commerce. Horizon Capital targets industry leaders in fast-growing sectors and companies with consolidation potential, while also identifying opportunities in more mature industries for buyouts. The firm typically invests between $5 million and $20 million, acquiring control stakes or minority interests in its portfolio companies. With a strong emphasis on governance and value creation, Horizon Capital aims to liquidate its investments within three to five years through trade sales or public offerings. Backed by over 40 institutional investors, the firm manages assets exceeding $1.1 billion and focuses on export-oriented businesses in Ukraine and the surrounding regions.

Critical Ventures is a venture capital investment firm established in 2011 and headquartered in Coimbra, Portugal. The company specializes in seed and early-stage investments across various sectors, including the Internet of Things, automation and digitalization, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, decentralized technology, user experience design, mobility, and medical software. Committed to fostering innovation, Critical Ventures collaborates closely with the entrepreneurs and startups it supports, providing not only financial backing but also strategic guidance and expertise. The firm emphasizes the importance of passionate talent in transforming technology and aims to nurture the companies it invests in, promoting organic growth and sustainable development without relying on successive funding rounds. Critical Ventures is dedicated to empowering founders and helping to build future pioneers that can shape new markets.

DEPO Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Prague, Czech Republic, founded in 2016. The firm specializes in managing angel funds and creating an international network of angel investors, focusing on technological startups. DEPO Ventures primarily invests in pre-seed startups founded or co-founded by entrepreneurs from Central and Eastern Europe. With an emphasis on fostering innovation, the firm has developed a reputation for providing capital advisory services and facilitating connections within the startup ecosystem. After several years of operating angel funds and syndicates, DEPO Ventures is now in the process of raising a pre-seed venture fund to further support emerging businesses in the region.

Soulmates Ventures, founded in 2019 and based in Prague, Czech Republic, is an accelerator focused on addressing pressing environmental challenges through innovative solutions. The firm aims to reverse detrimental trends by supporting bold and transformative green innovations. Soulmates Ventures primarily invests in companies across various sectors, including air, water, food, healthcare, mobility, and education, emphasizing the need for forward-thinking approaches to ensure a sustainable future for society and the planet.

Silicon Gardens is a venture capital investment firm established in 2019 and based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The company focuses on investing in innovative and technology-driven businesses, fostering a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem. With over 500 members, Silicon Gardens is rapidly expanding its network and influence within the region, often referred to as a hub for technology entrepreneurship akin to other global tech centers. By identifying and supporting promising startups, Silicon Gardens aims to cultivate growth and innovation in the Slovenian technology landscape.

ESPIRA Investments is a private equity investment firm established in 2016 and based in Prague, Czech Republic. The firm focuses on investing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in sectors such as consumer goods, healthcare, education, services, and manufacturing. ESPIRA partners with high-potential SMEs and their owners to stimulate growth and enhance market share, providing not only capital but also strategic expertise from a network of experienced business professionals. Committed to impact investing, the firm seeks to collaborate with businesses that prioritize positive social and environmental outcomes. ESPIRA emphasizes transparent cooperation, grounded in trust and a deep respect for the unique culture, history, and values of each company it engages with.

First Citizens Bank helps customers do more with money. It is a full-service banking institution, Its parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA), has more than $35 billion in assets. First Citizens is now a family-controlled bank, with a record of stable leadership few institutions can rival. First Citizens Bank provides banking services, essential business and professional services, wealth management capabilities, and a full-service telephone bank, and sophisticated online and mobile banking offerings. The company is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of the communities where it does business. It strives to encourage associates to accomplish their full potential by contributing to business success and service excellence. The security of financial information is among the company's priorities. First Citizens Bank was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is a Japanese multinational banking and financial services company that provides a diverse range of financial solutions. Its core business focuses on banking, while also encompassing leasing, securities, credit card services, investment, mortgage securitization, and venture capital, among other credit-related activities. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking has established itself as a significant player in the financial sector, being recognized as the second largest bank in Japan by assets as of 2009. The company aims to meet various financial needs through its extensive network of subsidiaries and affiliates, offering comprehensive services across different business segments.