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 Slovakia

GA Drilling

Venture Round in 2022
GA Drilling a.s. is a high-tech company based in Bratislava, Slovakia, specializing in the design and development of the PLASMABIT technology platform. This innovative system integrates chemical, electrical, and mechanical components to enhance drilling and milling operations, offering precise control over tool positioning and plasma movement. The company focuses on applications in the oil and gas, geothermal energy, and mining sectors, providing solutions that enable significant time and cost savings compared to traditional drilling methods. In addition to its drilling technology, GA Drilling also offers geothermal power generation services and environmental plug and abandonment solutions. Founded in 2008 and originally known as Geothermal Anywhere, a.s., the company rebranded to GA Drilling a.s. in May 2013.

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.

GA Drilling

Series B in 2019
GA Drilling a.s. is a high-tech company based in Bratislava, Slovakia, specializing in the design and development of the PLASMABIT technology platform. This innovative system integrates chemical, electrical, and mechanical components to enhance drilling and milling operations, offering precise control over tool positioning and plasma movement. The company focuses on applications in the oil and gas, geothermal energy, and mining sectors, providing solutions that enable significant time and cost savings compared to traditional drilling methods. In addition to its drilling technology, GA Drilling also offers geothermal power generation services and environmental plug and abandonment solutions. Founded in 2008 and originally known as Geothermal Anywhere, a.s., the company rebranded to GA Drilling a.s. in May 2013.
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