Eleven Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Sofia, Bulgaria, specializing in early-stage investments, particularly in technology companies across Southeast Europe. Founded in 2012, the firm focuses on sectors such as Fintech, HealthTech, eCommerce, Future of Food, Future of Work, software tools, consumer products, Sportstech, ERP, gaming, Adtech, Mobility, and Home Automation. Eleven Ventures does not invest in not-for-profit projects and instead targets companies that have a legal entity in Bulgaria and are expected to participate in a three-month acceleration program. The firm typically invests between €0.025 million and €0.5 million, taking minority stakes ranging from 6% to 30% depending on the stage of investment. In addition to funding, Eleven Ventures offers office accommodation, back office services, and access to over €0.1 million in free deals from technology service providers. Each quarter, the firm accepts 10-15 teams into its mentor-led program, providing strategic support and follow-on funding opportunities for companies with fully developed products.

Fil Rouge Capital (FRC) invests in early stage businesses from angel investment, seed, VC and Series A rounds through a combination of equity and debt structures. FRC’s approach is to target investments that complement the skills and experience of its Founders so that they can bring more than just capital to help a business grow. Both FRC’s Founders have a core knowledge of technology, services, and an entrepreneurial history that they can bring to the benefit of an investment. FRC is Europe-centric, and with a base in Ljubljana, Slovenia, there is an additional focus on Central and Eastern Europe, Austria and Southern Germany. On an opportunistic basis FRC will look at deals throughout Europe and also the United States. The Founders are well-connected to accelerators in Central Europe and in Silicon Valley.

Gapminder Venture Partners BV is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and headquartered in Romania, focusing on early-stage investments in Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds. The firm targets innovative startups in sectors such as IT software and services, SaaS, machine learning, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital transformation, healthcare IT, and fintech. Gapminder primarily invests in Romania and other countries in Eastern and Central Europe, aiming to support disruptive innovations that generate positive societal impacts. The firm leverages its team's background and experience to create value within the region, emphasizing a commitment to fostering bold initiatives that push boundaries in technology and business.

SeedBlink is an equity crowdfunding platform established in 2020 and based in Bucharest, Romania. The platform provides a range of services including sourcing, vetting, financing, and scaling for startups and businesses across various sectors. These sectors encompass business products and services, energy, financial services, healthcare, consumer products, information technology, cleantech, oncology, mobile applications, cybersecurity, e-commerce, and health technology. SeedBlink aims to facilitate investment opportunities in these diverse fields, helping to connect investors with innovative companies seeking funding.

Early Game Ventures (EGV) is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and based in Bucharest, Romania, with registration in the Netherlands. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in innovative sectors and intellectual property-driven businesses, including enterprise technology, consumer technology, and hardware. EGV aims to invest in startups that have the potential to create new industries in emerging European markets. Their investment strategy emphasizes working with founders who are both committed and adaptable, targeting substantial market opportunities. EGV prefers to be the first institutional investor in promising startups. Additionally, the firm operates a selective concierge accelerator, accepting only five or six startups each year to participate in a highly personalized and intensive program.

LAUNCHub Fund, managed by LAUNCHub Ventures, is a venture capital firm established in 2012 and based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The fund focuses on seed and Series A investments in digital startups throughout Southeastern Europe. It primarily targets sectors such as information technology, SaaS, health-tech, e-commerce, and IoT, though its investment scope is not limited to these areas. With a total management of €30 million, LAUNCHub Fund typically invests between €300,000 and €700,000 per company, with the possibility of expanding investments up to €1.5 million. The firm aims to support early-stage companies that demonstrate strong growth potential in both enterprise and consumer markets.

New Vision 3 is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Sofia, Bulgaria, founded in 2019. The firm focuses on investing in seed-stage and early-stage companies across various sectors, including healthcare, agtech, fintech, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence. With a 2020 vintage fund, New Vision 3 aims to invest in 45 companies primarily located in the United States and Europe. The firm emphasizes a diverse investment strategy, targeting emerging technologies and innovations in areas such as blockchain, the shared economy, the Internet of Things, big data, robotics, nanotechnology, cybersecurity, cleantech, as well as augmented and virtual reality.

Roca X is a privately funded venture capital firm based in Bucharest, Romania, established in 2018. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies, particularly those led by young entrepreneurs with innovative ideas that have the potential to impact society. Roca X targets businesses in the development stage, specifically those with a minimum viable product (MVP) or prototype. Its mission is to support disruptive ventures and help transform visionary concepts into reality.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an investment firm established in 1991 to support the development of market economies and democracies in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia. As the largest single investor in the region, the EBRD focuses on private enterprises, investing primarily in minority equity positions and participating in private equity funds that target medium-sized companies seeking expansion. The firm mobilizes significant foreign direct investment and provides project financing for a variety of sectors, including banking, industry, and municipal services. It collaborates with publicly owned companies to facilitate privatization and restructuring efforts. The EBRD operates in countries committed to democratic principles and emphasizes strong corporate governance and environmental respect in all its investments. With a portfolio exceeding €130 billion across over 5,200 projects, the EBRD has also extended its financing initiatives to the Middle East and Africa, leveraging its expertise to foster economic growth and transformation.

Founded in 2015, Impetus Capital is a venture capital firm based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The firm invests in seed-stage, early-stage, later-stage, and growth-stage companies operating in B2B, B2C, healthcare, and technology sectors based in Europe.

BlackPeak Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, with additional offices in Bucharest, Ljubljana, and Vienna. The firm specializes in early and mid-venture investments, mezzanine financing, and small buy-outs, focusing on high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises in Southeast Europe, particularly in Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia. BlackPeak Capital invests in various sectors, including niche manufacturing, FMCG, information technology, industrials, and healthcare, while specifically avoiding industries such as gambling, logging, and financial institutions. The firm typically invests between €4 million and €10 million per transaction, either as single investments or in multiple tranches, taking significant minority or majority stakes. It engages in co-investments alongside other institutional and individual investors and aims for exits through trade sales or IPOs. BlackPeak Capital is also supported by the European Investment Fund under the JEREMIE initiative, which promotes SME growth in the region.

Sparking Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Bucharest, Romania. The firm specializes in pre-seed and seed investments, targeting early-stage startups across various industries. While it is industry agnostic, Sparking Capital shows a strong preference for sectors such as consumer internet, marketing technology, supply chain technology, financial technology, property technology, and the circular economy. The firm aims to support entrepreneurs who possess unique industry insights and a strong vision, focusing on businesses with disruptive models and significant growth potential. By investing in startups with the capability to scale rapidly, Sparking Capital seeks to back companies that can become national champions and achieve international success.

Founded in 2020, Vitosha Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The firm prefers to invest in business products, business services, consumer products, consumer services, healthcare, information technology, materials, and resources sectors across Bulgaria.

South Central Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2015, with its headquarters in Belgrade, Serbia, and additional offices in Zagreb, Croatia; Ljubljana, Slovenia; and Skopje, Macedonia. The firm specializes in both direct and fund of fund investments, focusing primarily on early stage and growth investments in the technology sector, which includes Information and Communications Technology (ICT), SaaS, mobile, IoT, HealthTech, FinTech, and digital media. South Central Ventures aims to support small and medium enterprises in the Balkans, investing up to €0.5 million in total per company, with a maximum of €0.1 million for seed stage investments and up to €3 million for early and growth stage investments. The firm seeks to take equity stakes between 25 percent and 49 percent in its portfolio companies, prioritizing those with strong management teams and significant growth potential.

Sofia Angels Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2020 and located in Sofia, Bulgaria. The firm specializes in investing in technology startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, primarily targeting emerging companies from Bulgaria and the broader Southeastern and Central Eastern European regions. By focusing on early-stage investments, Sofia Angels Ventures aims to support innovative entrepreneurs and foster the growth of the technology sector in these areas.

Startup Wise Guys, founded in 2012 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, is a prominent early-stage investor and accelerator in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region and the Nordics. The organization has accelerated over 165 startups, primarily in B2B SaaS, fintech, and cybersecurity, achieving a startup survival and success rate exceeding 77%. Its intensive three-month accelerator program focuses on product validation, development, and sales to business customers, supported by a network of over 200 international and local mentors. The program culminates in Demo Days and major tech events where startups present their ventures to potential investors. Additionally, participants gain access to an alumni community of more than 145 startups across 40 countries and exclusive alumni events centered on business development and fundraising. Startup Wise Guys also manages dedicated funds targeting various sectors, including an Africa Fund that invests in fintech, health tech, and digital SaaS, among others.

Gecad Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Bucharest, Romania, founded in 1992. The firm focuses on investing in start-up and expansion-phase hi-tech companies from Central and Eastern Europe that demonstrate significant potential for international growth. Gecad Ventures targets a variety of sectors, including cybersecurity, fintech, artificial intelligence and machine learning, augmented and virtual reality, transportation, the Internet of Things, and agritech. By investing between €1-7 million in equity, Gecad Ventures aims to foster strong strategic relationships with founding teams and support them in achieving their business goals. With over 20 years of experience, the firm has a history of successful exits, including partnerships with major companies such as Microsoft and Fitbit.

Silverline Capital is a private equity firm established in 2019 and headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. The firm specializes in providing mezzanine and equity financing solutions to mid-market businesses across various sectors, including healthcare, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, consumer goods, retail, services, and industrials. In addition to mezzanine and equity financing, Silverline Capital also offers debt and convertible loans, targeting businesses that require flexible capital to support their growth and development.

MFG Invest is an angel investment group based in Sofia, Bulgaria, founded by a consortium of angel investors focused on financing venture capital. The firm aims to support early-stage startups across various sectors, providing the necessary capital and resources to foster growth and innovation. By targeting emerging businesses, MFG Invest seeks to play a pivotal role in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, helping to drive economic development in the region.

Credo Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Prague, Czech Republic, founded in 2010. It specializes in early-stage investments, primarily targeting companies in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The firm focuses on sectors including information technology, software, internet, mobile, and healthcare. Within these sectors, it invests in various areas such as SaaS, business intelligence, media, social networking, diagnostics, and medical devices. Credo Ventures typically invests between €0.1 million and €2.7 million in its portfolio companies and seeks to support high-growth potential businesses with international aspirations. The firm's mission includes aiding these companies in their growth plans and facilitating their expansion into global markets.

Abris Capital Partners is an independent private equity firm based in Warsaw, Poland, established in 2007. The firm specializes in management buyouts, acquisitions, and expansion capital investments, primarily targeting middle market companies in Central and Eastern Europe, with a particular focus on Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, and Ukraine. Abris seeks to acquire majority stakes in growth-stage companies across various sectors, including industrial, commercial, and services, as well as healthcare, technology, and logistics. The firm typically invests between €15 million and €75 million and aims for a typical investment period of three to five years. Abris Capital Partners is committed to implementing operational and strategic changes in its portfolio companies, helping them transition from public to private ownership when necessary. The firm avoids investments in certain high-risk industries and prefers companies with positive operational profits. Exits are generally achieved through trade sales, initial public offerings, or secondary sales. In addition to its Warsaw headquarters, Abris has offices in Leeds, Nicosia, and Bucharest.

NCH Capital Inc. is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 1993 and headquartered in New York. The firm specializes in investment management across various sectors, including consumer products, financial services, real estate, agribusiness, and public securities. NCH Capital focuses on opportunities primarily in Eastern Europe, Russia, and Brazil, with a particular interest in agribusiness infrastructure and agricultural land. The firm engages in various investment strategies, including incubation, growth capital, and turnaround investments, while typically seeking control or minority stakes in its portfolio companies. NCH Capital also emphasizes active management and often takes board seats in its investments to enhance governance and strategic direction.

SpeedInvest GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2011. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on technology-related startups across Europe, particularly in sectors such as deep tech, fintech, insurtech, consumer tech, and marketplaces. The firm typically invests between €0.25 million and €3 million in pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, while preferring to acquire minority stakes of up to 20% in its portfolio companies. SpeedInvest aims to be actively involved in the companies it invests in, often taking on operational roles for six months to one year. With additional offices in cities like San Francisco, Berlin, Paris, and London, SpeedInvest leverages a global network to support entrepreneurs in building successful businesses, thus contributing to the development of Europe’s startup ecosystem.

The EIC pilot supports top-class innovators, entrepreneurs, small companies and scientists with bright ideas and the ambition to scale up internationally. It brings together the parts of Horizon 2020 that provide funding, advice and networking opportunities for those at cutting edge of innovation.

NEVEQ, or New Europe Venture Equity, is a venture capital firm established in 2006 and headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, focusing on technology-driven sectors such as health, fintech, education, energy, business intelligence, travel technology, semantic technology, social media, telecommunication solutions, and data center businesses. NEVEQ aims to support companies in scaling their operations and transitioning to growth stages, with a particular interest in enterprise applications, infrastructure software, and emerging technologies across web and mobile platforms.

Innova Capital Sp. z o.o., founded in 1994 and headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, is a private equity firm that focuses on mid-market investments across Central Europe. The firm specializes in growth capital, buyouts, and corporate spin-offs, primarily targeting mature companies with enterprise values between €50 million and €125 million. Innova Capital seeks investments in various sectors, including financial services, business services, technology, manufacturing, consumer products, healthcare, and telecommunications. It typically invests between €5 million and €75 million and aims for both majority and minority stakes in its portfolio companies. The firm prefers to invest over a three to five-year horizon, with exit strategies including sales to strategic investors or public offerings. With a strong regional focus, Innova Capital has invested nearly €500 million in 40 companies across Central and Eastern Europe, emphasizing markets such as Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania.

Catalyst Romania is a private equity investment firm established in 2012 and located in Bucharest. The firm specializes in providing early growth capital to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors, including technology and internet, media and communication, and technology-enabled services. By focusing on these sectors, Catalyst Romania aims to support and accelerate the growth of innovative businesses in the region.

3TS Capital Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 1999. The firm specializes in providing growth capital and buyout funding to small and medium-sized businesses, with a strong emphasis on technology and related sectors, including media, communications, and technology-enabled services. It primarily focuses on investment opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in European Union accession countries, but may also consider exceptional cases in Ukraine and Turkey. The firm typically invests between €1 million and €30 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from €1.5 million to €300 million, often seeking significant minority or majority stakes. 3TS aims to enhance the value of its portfolio companies through active partnership and strategic support, while planning to exit investments within three to five years through sales or initial public offerings. The firm has garnered over €300 million from various investors, including prominent financial institutions and corporations.

Morphosis Capital is a private equity firm established in 2018 and based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The firm specializes in identifying and investing in agile Romanian companies with the potential for growth in international markets. Morphosis Capital provides not only capital investment but also expertise in sales, marketing, finance, and strategy to help these companies succeed beyond Romania. The firm's investment focus includes sectors such as healthcare and wellness, technology, industrial production, business-to-business services, and consumer goods, aiming to elevate the profile and performance of its portfolio companies on a global scale.

Underline Ventures is a venture capital investment firm established in 2022 and based in Bucharest, Romania. The firm focuses on partnering with Eastern European founders at the earliest stages of their startups, specifically targeting high-growth companies with global ambitions. Underline Ventures primarily invests at the seed stage, including pre-seed, seed, and late seed rounds, and typically provides an average investment of €500,000. The firm is particularly interested in sectors such as information technology, big data, e-commerce, the Internet of Things, software as a service (SaaS), and technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT). In addition to providing capital, Underline Ventures assists startups in connecting with other investors to enhance their growth potential.

BrightCap Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in Sofia, Bulgaria, with additional operations in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The firm focuses on investing in small and medium-sized companies across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, big data, medical technology, blockchain, and financial technologies. BrightCap Ventures aims to support global founders who utilize local engineering talent, offering not only capital but also entrepreneurial experience and access to a broad global network to help these companies succeed.

Neo Gravity is a venture capital investment firm based in Sofia, Bulgaria, founded in 2020. It focuses on investing in high-end consumer goods and services, personal mobility, and various sectors including food and beverages, pet care, and technology for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets. The firm targets companies primarily in Southeast Europe that operate on a global scale, adapting to the evolving purchasing behaviors influenced by rapid digitalization and economic changes. As the fourth successive investment initiative by a group of serial entrepreneurs active in the region since 2005, Neo Gravity aims to build increasing stakes in its investee companies, leveraging market trends to drive growth and innovation.

Globalworth Real Estate Investment Ltd is a prominent real estate investment firm established in 2013, focusing on the acquisition, development, and management of commercial real estate assets, particularly in the office sector. Based in St Peter Port, Channel Islands, the company primarily operates in Romania and across Central and Eastern Europe, where it has become the largest office investor in the region. Globalworth's diverse portfolio includes modern office buildings, retail spaces, and mixed-use projects, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from its office segment. The firm aims to capitalize on distressed investments and is committed to enhancing the value of its properties through strategic management and development initiatives.

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.

Integral Venture Partners is a private equity firm established in 2019, headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Budapest, Hungary, and Belgrade, Serbia. The firm specializes in growth capital investments, focusing on central and south-eastern Europe. Integral Venture Partners seeks to invest up to EUR25 million in companies with significant growth and value-add potential across various sectors, including technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT), healthcare, consumer goods and services, B2B services, and niche manufacturing. As an independently owned firm, it aims to identify and support businesses that demonstrate strong prospects for development and profitability.

Day One Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Budapest, Hungary, founded in 2011. The firm focuses on investing in technology start-ups and entrepreneurs from Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in the business-to-business software sector. By managing privately financed funds, Day One Capital aims to identify and support promising local teams as they pursue their global ambitions.

Axxess Capital is a private equity firm established in 1995 and headquartered in Bucharest, Romania. The firm specializes in investing in lower mid-market companies, primarily targeting sectors such as paints and coatings, banking, financial services, and retail, particularly within Romania and Bulgaria. With over 15 years of investment experience in the region and more than €250 million in equity invested, Axxess Capital operates funds that focus on investments ranging from €5 million to €15 million, typically over a term of three to seven years. The firm boasts the largest team in Southeast Europe, comprising over 15 professionals, including investment experts, finance specialists, and legal advisers, which allows it to leverage a blend of local knowledge and international insights.

ARX Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in Prague, Czech Republic, with additional offices in Budapest, Hungary, and Warsaw, Poland. Founded in 1996, the firm specializes in mid-market investments across various sectors, including financial services, consumer goods, healthcare, business services, and technology. ARX focuses on expansion financing, management buyouts, buy-ins, and industry consolidation transactions, primarily targeting later-stage companies in Central and Eastern Europe. It seeks to invest between €3 million and €15 million in companies with a minimum EBITDA of €1 million, and it considers both majority and minority ownership positions. The firm is particularly interested in management or family-owned enterprises that are looking to divest subsidiaries. ARX plans to exit investments through trade sales within a timeframe of three to six years. Its investment strategy emphasizes companies engaged in the production of goods and the provision of services, reflecting a diverse portfolio approach.

KBC Group NV, headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, is a bank-insurance firm that offers integrated financial services primarily to retail clients, private banking, small and medium-sized enterprises, and mid-cap clients. The company provides a wide range of products, including demand deposits, savings accounts, home and mortgage loans, consumer finance, and SME funding. Additionally, KBC offers life and non-life insurance, asset management, cash management, trade finance, leasing, and corporate finance services. The firm operates numerous branches across Belgium, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Ireland, serving customers through various channels, including agents and electronic platforms. KBC Private Equity, a subsidiary of KBC Group, focuses on providing development capital and financing buy-outs for medium-sized companies, with a commitment to becoming a leading private equity provider in its home markets. Established in 1935, KBC Group has evolved to meet the diverse financial needs of its clientele while maintaining a strong presence in Central and Eastern Europe.

OTB Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The firm focuses on investing in technology-driven startups, primarily in the Central and Eastern European region, with a particular interest in sectors such as space technology, artificial intelligence, automation, fintech, and cybersecurity. OTB Ventures typically provides series A funding to support entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses while emphasizing technological advancement. Additionally, OTB Ventures manages the OTB Space Program I, a later-stage venture capital fund launched in 2020, which specifically targets investments in the aerospace, defense, and space technology sectors within the CEE countries.

Trind Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm located in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 1999. The firm specializes in investing in start-ups across Northern and Central Europe, focusing on various sectors, including information and communication technology, business-to-business, business-to-consumer, and marketplaces. Trind Ventures aims to support companies from seed rounds through to sustainability, leveraging its expertise to foster growth in innovative enterprises. The team comprises experienced partners, including Joel Aasmäe, Ivar Siimar, Kimmo Irpola, and Taavi Lepmets.

Enterprise Investors, founded in 1990 and based in Warsaw, Poland, is the oldest and one of the largest private equity firms in Central and Eastern Europe. The firm specializes in mid-market succession-driven buyout transactions and provides expansion financing to high-growth companies across various sectors, including consumer goods, retail, financial services, IT, industrial products, business process outsourcing, and healthcare. With a total capital exceeding EUR 2 billion, Enterprise Investors has raised eight funds and has invested EUR 1.7 billion in 137 companies. The firm's focus on medium-sized enterprises positions it as a key player in the region's private equity landscape.

Risky Business SRL is a venture capital firm based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, established in 2016. The firm focuses on investing in pre-seed, seed, and early-stage startups across various industries, with a preference for sustainable technology. Risky Business SRL aims to support promising startups by providing not only financial investment, typically ranging from €20,000 to €100,000, but also intensive consulting services that emphasize product development, scaling, and strategic planning. As the first firm in Romania dedicated to pre-seed support, it plays a crucial role in enhancing the growth and sustainability of the local startup ecosystem while also exploring opportunities for regional and global investments.

Highlander Partners, L.P., established in 2004 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a private equity firm focused on direct investments in various sectors. The firm primarily targets light manufacturing, basic materials, food products, business and industrial services, as well as value-added distribution companies. With over $600 million in capital under management, Highlander Partners allocates more than $500 million to direct private equity and mezzanine investments across North America and Central Europe. The firm also operates an office in Warsaw, Poland, to facilitate its investment activities in the region. Founded by Laurence E. Hirsch and Michael R. Nicolais, Highlander Partners has a diverse investment portfolio and emphasizes sectors such as commercial products, commercial services, information technology, financial services, materials, and resources.

SEAF is a global investment firm that specializes in providing growth capital and operational support to businesses in emerging markets, particularly those underserved by traditional financial sources. Established in 1989 in Washington, D.C., as a subsidiary of the development organization CARE, SEAF focuses on investing in locally owned enterprises with significant growth potential. The firm operates in 18 countries, with a strong presence in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as fund operations in Asia and Latin America. SEAF employs a strategy of making structured debt and equity investments while actively partnering with entrepreneurs to enhance their business capabilities. Its investment approach emphasizes economic development, diversity, inclusion, and measurable impacts in local communities, targeting sectors such as tourism, education, logistics, healthcare, and technology. SEAF aims to create attractive returns for its investors while fostering sustainable growth in the regions it serves.

GED is an independent private equity group founded in 1996, operating primarily in the Iberian Peninsula and South-Eastern Europe. The firm manages over €300 million across multiple private equity vehicles, focusing on buyouts and expansion deals that enhance portfolio value through a buy and build strategy. GED targets medium-sized companies in Romania, Bulgaria, Spain, and Portugal, aiming to establish them as regional market leaders. The firm also engages in opportunistic real estate investments through its GED Opportunity fund, which concentrates on value-added opportunities in South Eastern Europe. GED has a strong track record in these regions, supported by its offices in key cities such as Madrid, Seville, Bucharest, Sofia, and Oporto. Its investment focus spans various sectors, including healthcare technology, energy, transport, and communication.

Inovo Venture Partners is a venture capital firm established in 2011 and based in Warsaw, Poland, with over €50 million in assets under management. The firm focuses on investing in high-growth technology companies at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, particularly within the Central and Eastern European region. Inovo specializes in sectors such as developer tools, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, healthcare, and SaaS-enabled marketplaces. The firm has earned recognition as a leading venture capital investor in Poland, having supported over 20 companies through direct investments and as business angels. Notable investments from its first fund include Booksy and Brand24, while its second fund has backed companies like Allset and Tidio. Inovo's team comprises experienced professionals with backgrounds in prominent organizations, enabling them to effectively identify and nurture companies that are poised to transform their industries and achieve market dominance.

Global Finance is an independent investment firm based in Athens, Greece, founded in 1991. The firm specializes in private equity and venture capital, focusing on management buyouts, middle market, turnaround, and growth capital investments, particularly in underperforming companies. It targets industries such as manufacturing, information technology, specialty retail, media, telecommunications, services, and real estate across Greece and Southeast Europe, including Bulgaria, Romania, Russia, and Serbia. Global Finance typically invests up to €40 million in Greek companies and up to €15 million in Eastern European ventures, making both minority and majority investments. The firm also engages in real estate development and provides advisory services. It aims for exits within three to six years through various methods, including trade sales, IPOs, and management buybacks. With additional offices in Sofia, Bucharest, and Belgrade, Global Finance has played a significant role in developing private equity and venture capital in the Southeast European market.

Telekom Slovenije is a telecommunications operator based in Slovenia, established in 1995. The company provides a wide range of communications services, including fixed and mobile communication, digital and television content, multimedia services, and digital advertising. Additionally, Telekom Slovenije engages in the construction and maintenance of telecommunication networks, as well as offering system integration and cloud computing services. While the majority of its revenue is generated from operations in Slovenia, the company also maintains a presence in several other countries, including Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Serbia.

212 Limited is a venture capital firm established in 2011 and based in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. The firm specializes in start-up to late venture investments, primarily focusing on internet, communication, and technology sectors, including software, social gaming, eCommerce, mobile applications, social media, and cloud services. It targets investment opportunities in Turkey, the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region, and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. 212 Limited typically invests between $0.5 million and $3 million in portfolio companies and generally prefers to acquire minority stakes. The firm is driven by a vision to cultivate a robust ecosystem in Turkey and its surrounding areas, leveraging the diverse expertise of its team members.