Lead Ventures

Lead Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Budapest, Hungary, that focuses on financing scale-ups and emerging growth companies in Central and Eastern Europe. Established in 2017, it specializes in investments across various sectors, including mobility, energy and sustainability, as well as B2B services, software, chemicals, IoT, and retail. The firm typically invests between €1 million and €10 million, targeting dynamic teams with strong growth potential and validated market solutions. With €100 million under management, Lead Ventures is backed by MOL, a leading energy company in the region, along with two financial institutions dedicated to supporting the startup ecosystem. The firm aims to empower promising ventures with not only capital but also experience and a robust professional network, fostering innovation to transform industries.

Diána Bene

Analyst

Beáta Bocskor

Analyst

Ádám Csuhai

Principal

Virág Dezso

Principal

Ingrid Helmick

Associate

Brigitta Illés

CFO

Angéla Kopf

Associate

Henrik Néninger

Associate

Kristóf Székely

Partner

Péter Tóth

Analyst

Past deals in Czech Republic

Neticle

Series A in 2019
Neticle is a rapidly expanding B2B SaaS startup based in Hungary, specializing in text analytics solutions for enterprises across several European countries. The company offers four primary products designed to enhance data-driven decision-making: Neticle Media Intelligence, which provides insights into public perceptions of brands and products; and Zurvey.io, a survey creation and analysis tool that can automatically process and interpret large volumes of textual data, such as open-ended survey responses and product reviews. Central to these offerings are the Text Analysis API and Data API, which allow seamless integration of advanced sentiment and semantic analysis capabilities into clients' existing platforms. By leveraging these technologies, Neticle supports businesses in improving productivity and optimizing operational efficiency.

Neuron Soundware

Venture Round in 2019
Neuron Soundware is a deep tech startup in AI and IoT using audio analysis to detect broken machines. Neuron soundware develops a detection system that detects machine problems. By recording audio data via sensors and the subsequent automatic evaluation, failures or abnormal behaviors of machines are detected and production breakdowns are prevented. Neuron soundware was named “Idea of ​the Year 2016” in the Czech Republic for the combination of artificial intelligence and IoT (using acoustic sensors). Founded in 2016 by Pavel Konečný in Prague, the company received EUR 600,000 investment by J&T Ventures in 2017. In 2018, Neuron soundware was classified as a “Cool Vendor in Acoustic Technologies for Predictive Maintenance” by Gartner. And one year later the company closed Round A with EUR 5.75 milion investment from INVEN CAPITAL and LEAD VENTURES. We are proud to work with clients such as Airbus, Siemens, BMW, Skoda, MVV Energie, Bosch, LG or Daimler. "We listen - so you can fix it before it breaks."​
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