Investors in Cental and Eastern Europe

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Hiventures

As one of the largest and most active venture capital fund partners in Central and Eastern Europe our mission is to create new ways of equity funding for innovative small and medium-sized enterprises with high growth potential as well as more traditional businesses for the purpose of establishing a sustainable and competitive SME and enterprise ecosystem both in Hungary and in the region
Made 508 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Startup Wise Guys

Startup Wise Guys is a prominent early-stage investor based in Tallinn, Estonia, recognized as one of the leading venture capital funds in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region and the Nordics. Since its inception in 2012, it has operated a renowned startup accelerator that has supported over 165 startups, primarily in sectors such as B2B SaaS, Fintech, and Cybersecurity. The intensive three-month program aims to validate, develop, and market products to business clients, benefiting from the guidance of more than 200 mentors. The accelerator culminates in Demo Days and attendance at major tech events, providing startups the opportunity to pitch to investors. With a startup survival and success rate exceeding 77%, the program has facilitated two major exits and fosters a robust alumni network of over 145 startups across more than 40 countries. Additionally, Startup Wise Guys manages specific funds targeting investments in various sectors, including technology and clean tech, with a focus on early-stage ventures.
Made 247 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Eleven

Eleven Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Sofia, Bulgaria, specializing in early-stage investments in technology companies across Southeast Europe. Founded in 2012, the firm focuses on sectors such as fintech, health tech, e-commerce, the future of food, software tools, consumer products, sports technology, and mobility. Eleven Ventures invests primarily in pre-seed and seed stages, typically allocating between €0.025 million and €0.5 million per company, with a preference for taking minority stakes ranging from 6% to 30%. The firm conducts a three-month mentor-led acceleration program each quarter, accepting 10-15 teams, and offers office space and back-office services to support startups during this period. Additionally, accepted teams gain access to over €0.1 million in free services from technology providers. Eleven Ventures emphasizes investing in teams of two or more founders and requires portfolio companies to have a legal entity in Bulgaria and be present in Sofia during the program.
Made 245 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Techstars

Techstars Central LLC, founded in 2006 and based in Boulder, Colorado, operates as a startup accelerator and venture capital firm focused on supporting early-stage technology-oriented companies. It specializes in a mentorship-driven accelerator program, selecting ten startups each summer to participate in a three-month incubation period, offering funding of $120,000 in exchange for equity. Techstars invests primarily in sectors such as fintech, artificial intelligence, blockchain, augmented reality, and IoT, while avoiding investments in medical devices, healthcare technology, and local service-oriented businesses. In addition to its primary accelerator, Techstars has various specialized programs, including those focused on music, retail, mobility, and social impact, with global reach extending to regions such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The firm prefers taking minority stakes, typically between six and ten percent, without seeking board representation or investor rights. Techstars has built a robust network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and corporate partners to foster innovation and growth within its portfolio, which includes over 1,000 companies with a significant collective market capitalization.
Made 147 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Gapminder VC

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.
Made 37 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Reflex I

Reflex Capital SE is a venture capital firm based in Prague, Czech Republic, with an additional office in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in seed investments, focusing on early-stage companies. Reflex Capital operates with a unique model where it invests solely its own capital, allowing for swift decision-making without reliance on external partners. The firm's team consists of experienced entrepreneurs who have successfully achieved multiple significant exits, making them particularly founder-friendly. Reflex Capital typically invests between USD 0.25 million and USD 2 million per company, providing essential support to emerging businesses in their early development stages.
Made 33 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Superangel

Superangel OÜ is a venture capital firm established in 2018, headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, with an additional office in Palo Alto, California. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on pre-seed and seed funding for startups. It adopts a sector-agnostic approach, primarily investing in information technology sectors such as fintech, mobile applications, software-as-a-service, the sharing economy, blockchain, and augmented/virtual reality. Superangel typically invests between €0.05 million and €2 million, including follow-on investments. The firm targets companies based in Europe that are looking to enter global markets, as well as U.S.-based firms aiming to penetrate European and emerging markets. In addition to financial backing, Superangel provides portfolio companies with expertise in areas like customer and business development, team-building, sales and marketing, and product development, along with mentorship sessions and thematic workshops tailored to help startups achieve their next milestones.
Made 29 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Trind VC

Trind Ventures is an early stage VC fund based in Tallinn, Estonia. Investing in start-ups across Europe, from seed rounds all the way to sustainability, with a focus on ICT. Trind Ventures partners are Joel Aasmäe, Ivar Siimar, Kimmo Irpola and Taavi Lepmets.
Made 9 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Practica Capital

Practica Capital UAB is a venture capital firm based in Vilnius, Lithuania, specializing in investments across various stages, including incubation, seed, early venture, and growth capital. Founded in 2011, the firm focuses on micro, small, and medium-sized businesses primarily in the Baltic region, including Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, as well as select opportunities in neighboring countries such as Finland, Sweden, Poland, Germany, and Denmark. Practica Capital typically invests between €0.2 million and €3 million, favoring equity stakes and convertible debt instruments. The firm aims to work collaboratively with portfolio companies, often taking board seats or advisory roles, and seeks to exit its investments within two to five years through methods such as trade sales, IPOs, or refinancing. With a management portfolio of approximately €50 million across multiple funds, Practica Capital is recognized as one of the most active venture capital syndicate partners in the region.
Made 58 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Enhanced Capital

Enhanced Capital Partners, founded in 1999 and headquartered in New York, is a national investment firm that specializes in equity and debt investments in small and mid-sized companies across the United States. With over $400 million under management, the firm employs a flexible investment strategy aimed at promoting the growth and expansion of businesses. Enhanced Capital focuses on various sectors, including healthcare technology and technology, media, and telecommunications. As a subsidiary of P10 Holdings, it seeks to maximize the growth potential of companies poised for rapid development through its practical investment approach.

Space3ac

Space3ac, founded in 2015 and based in Gdańsk, Poland, is an accelerator program that supports startups in developing solutions for various business challenges faced by large industry players. The program provides financial support of up to 45,000 euros, mentorship from international experts in both technical and business domains, office space, and access to investors. Space3ac focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including IoT, AR/VR, Smart City initiatives, Prop-Tech, artificial intelligence, employee engagement solutions, and innovations in HR platforms. Additionally, it addresses challenges in hardware and software development, as well as solutions tailored for seaports, telecommunications, gas stations, and the aerospace industry. Importantly, participating startups are not required to relinquish equity in their businesses to join the accelerator.
Made 80 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Sberbank

Sberbank is the largest credit institution in Russia and the CIS, playing a vital role in the national economy. Founded in 1841 and headquartered in Moscow, the bank offers a wide range of corporate and retail banking products, including consumer loans, mortgages, deposit accounts, and various types of cards. It also provides personal banking services, payment solutions, and investments in securities, as well as asset management and insurance products. Sberbank caters to small businesses with business accounts, lending solutions, and merchant services, while also serving corporate clients with investment products, capital markets services, and trade finance. Additionally, it supports financial institutions through interbank lending and treasury services. The bank operates 11 regional banks and over 14,000 branches across Russia, with international operations in 18 countries, solidifying its position as a key player in the banking sector and accounting for a significant portion of the country's banking assets and deposits.
Made 44 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

EarlyGame Ventures

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.
Made 23 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Tech Square Ventures

Tech Square Ventures, LLC is a venture capital firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in seed and early-stage investments in technology companies. Founded in 2014, the firm focuses on investing in enterprises, marketplaces, platform technologies, and tech-enabled services. It particularly targets investments in connected devices, medical devices, and information technology, with a strong emphasis on university research spinoffs that possess defensible intellectual property and proven technology. Tech Square Ventures typically invests between $0.25 million and $0.5 million in its portfolio companies, primarily within the Southeast and Georgia regions. The firm also engages in co-investments and leverages a strategic network of relationships within the innovation ecosystem, including corporate and university partnerships, to support entrepreneurs in enhancing their market access and go-to-market strategies.
Made 23 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

TTV Capital

TTV Capital LLC, founded in 2000 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, is an investment firm focused on the financial technology sector. It specializes in early to late-stage investments in companies that provide innovative solutions for the financial services industry, including banking, payments, capital markets, data analytics, and financial services software. TTV Capital typically invests between $0.5 million and $3 million in private companies with annual revenues ranging from $1 million to $10 million. The firm aims to create value for entrepreneurs and investors by leveraging its extensive experience in venture capital and the financial services sector to help businesses grow and succeed.
Made 34 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Presto Ventures

Presto Ventures is a venture capital fund empowering talented CEE start-up founders. They invest in promising technology start-ups, supporting them via the provision of invaluable resources and guidance, enabling them to achieve local and global success. Presto Ventures was founded by Přemysl Rubeš in 2016 and is headquartered in Prague.
Made 26 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

LAUNCHub Fund

LAUNCHub Fund, established in 2012 and based in Sofia, Bulgaria, is a venture capital firm that focuses on seed and early-stage investments in digital startups throughout Southeastern Europe. With a total management capacity of €30 million, the fund primarily invests in sectors such as SaaS, enterprise software, health-tech, e-commerce, mobile, and IoT, although it is open to opportunities in other verticals as well. The typical investment size ranges from €300,000 to €700,000, with potential expansions up to €1.5 million per company. LAUNCHub Fund aims to support innovative ventures that are positioned to drive growth in the regional technology landscape.
Made 106 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Russian Direct Investment Fund

The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) is a government-backed investment vehicle established to stimulate foreign direct investment in Russia's emerging economy. With a capital base of $10 billion, RDIF focuses on making equity investments primarily within the Russian market. The fund targets various sectors, including agriculture, construction, logistics, aerospace, power, and pharmaceuticals, aiming to foster growth and development across these industries. By attracting foreign investments, RDIF seeks to enhance the overall economic landscape of Russia while providing opportunities for international investors.
Made 28 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Tera Ventures

Tera Ventures OÜ is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, with additional offices in Burbank, California, and Helsinki, Finland. The firm specializes in seed and startup stage investments, primarily focusing on the digital sector. Tera Ventures targets exceptional founders in the Baltic, Scandinavian, and Central and Eastern European regions, including countries such as Estonia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and the Czech Republic. The firm invests between €0.2 million and €1.5 million per company, with the potential for significant follow-on funding for select investments. Tera Ventures emphasizes providing hands-on support and access to a global advisory network, aiding portfolio companies in scaling and achieving successful exits, while ensuring that management retains a motivating shareholding in their firms.
Made 25 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Specialist VC

United Angels VC is a 16mEUR venture capital fund with with the primary focus on B2B, SaaS and marketplace segments in the Baltics and Nordic countries.
Made 19 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

EBRD (Investment Firm)

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.
Made 61 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Lemonade Stand

Lemonade Stand is a venture capital firm based in Estonia that specializes in early-stage investments, primarily focusing on the technology sector. The firm seeks to identify and support innovative startups, providing them with the necessary resources and guidance to grow and succeed in a competitive market. Through its strategic investments, Lemonade Stand aims to foster technological advancements and contribute to the development of emerging companies.
Made 18 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

BIP Capital

BIP Capital is an Atlanta-based investment firm founded in 2007 that specializes in providing capital and operational support to early-stage, high-growth companies. The firm primarily targets technology sectors in the United States and Israel, focusing on startups with revenues up to $10 million. BIP Capital typically invests between $2 million and $5 million, taking either minority or majority stakes depending on the specific circumstances of the investment. The firm is dedicated to partnering with entrepreneurs, offering not only financial backing but also strategic support to help navigate the challenges of scaling a business. Their approach emphasizes collaboration and resilience, aiming to empower visionary leaders in their pursuit of growth and innovation.
Made 52 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Baring Vostok Capital Partners

Baring Vostok Capital Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 1994 and headquartered in Moscow, Russia, with additional offices in Limassol, Cyprus, and Guernsey, Channel Islands. The firm focuses on investing across a range of sectors, including natural resources, telecommunications, media, utilities, construction materials, specialty manufacturing, real estate, and technology. Baring Vostok engages in various investment strategies, such as early venture funding, acquisitions, buyouts, and growth capital, targeting medium-sized enterprises in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The firm is known for its significant involvement in the energy, software, and consumer services sectors, and typically prefers investments ranging from 30 million to 200 million, focusing on companies with enterprise values between 100 million and 200 million.
Made 52 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Inovo

Inovo Venture Partners is a venture capital firm focused on the CEE region with over €50m in AUM. We are proud to be recognized as the best VC investor in Poland by both the entrepreneurs (Golden Book of Venture Capital in Poland 2018 published by Startup Poland Foundation, and the investment industry (House of the Year - Venture Capital by Polish PE/VC Association. We are a group of investment and entrepreneurial professionals who so far invested and helped over 20 companies (both through the fund and as business angels). Our experience encompasses Rocket Internet, Booksy, Google, McKinsey, Rothschild, Penta, and Coca-Cola. Among our investments from the first fund, you will find Booksy, Brand24 (IPOed), Restaumatic, ECC Games (IPOed), and others. In the second one, we've been fortunate enough to support companies like Allset, Tidio, Infermedica, Spacelift, and Intiaro. We invest in high-growth tech companies at Seed & Series A stages, that are transforming their industries and support the ones who dare to fight to dominate their markets. Our expertise (and investment sweet spot) is in SaaS, marketplaces, ideally working together
Made 25 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

SpeedUp Innovation

SpeedUp Innovation is a venture fund based in Poznan, Poland, focused on investing in early-stage companies and startups that have already validated their business hypotheses. The fund targets a diverse range of industries, including e-commerce, mobile technology, software as a service (SaaS), life sciences, clean technology, and healthcare. SpeedUp Innovation aims to support enterprises and entrepreneurs primarily in Central and Eastern Europe, helping them scale their innovative solutions for global markets. The investment strategy typically spans a 3 to 8-year horizon, with a keen interest in cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The fund seeks to empower its portfolio companies by providing the necessary capital and resources to accelerate their development and growth.
Made 42 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

New Vision 3

New Vision 3 is an early-stage venture capital fund established in 2020 and based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The fund focuses on investing in innovative companies primarily in the United States and Europe, targeting sectors such as healthcare, agtech, fintech, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence. New Vision 3 aims to support the growth of 45 companies, providing the necessary capital and resources to foster their development and success in competitive markets.
Made 5 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Market One Capital

Market One Capital is an early-stage investment fund based in Europe, managing EUR 35 million in assets. The firm specializes in seed and Series A investments, primarily focusing on marketplaces and projects that exhibit network effects. With a track record of over 40 investments in marketplaces, Market One Capital has supported several successful ventures that have become leaders in their respective sectors, such as Docplanner, Brainly, and Eversports. The team comprises ex-entrepreneurs and seasoned investors, operating from offices in Warsaw and Barcelona.
Made 18 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Kinetic Ventures

Kinetic Ventures, L.L.C., founded in 1983 and based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with an additional office in Atlanta, Georgia, is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments. The firm primarily focuses on the communications, information technology, and power and clean technology sectors. In communications, Kinetic Ventures looks for opportunities in last mile connectivity, wireless infrastructure, and mobile video, among others. In the information technology sector, the firm targets investments in mobile platforms, open source solutions, and security management. Its clean technology investments concentrate on smart grid technology and low carbon solutions. Kinetic Ventures typically invests between $2 million and $10 million per company and may consider larger investments through syndication. The firm generally prefers to invest in U.S.-based companies but is open to opportunities in Canada and select international markets. Kinetic Ventures seeks to secure a Board seat in its portfolio companies and typically exits investments through initial public offerings or acquisitions.
Made 17 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Rockaway Capital

Rockaway Capital is a multi-stage investment company established in 2013, focusing on private investments in sectors such as e-commerce, e-travel, media, fintech, and blockchain. The firm aims to leverage new technologies and the digital economy to transform traditional business models. With operations spanning the DACH, CEE, and Balkans regions, Rockaway Capital actively engages with its portfolio companies, often participating in their daily management. In 2019, the firms under Rockaway's management reported combined sales exceeding EUR 2.5 billion and employed over five thousand individuals across 17 European countries. Additionally, Rockaway Ventures Fund, a venture capital fund established in 2021 and based in Prague, invests in various countries, including those in Central and Eastern Europe and the Nordic region, with a focus on ESG criteria.
Made 40 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Black Pearls VC

Black Pearls VC is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Gdańsk, Poland, specializing in deep technology and enterprise software. The firm is dedicated to supporting ambitious entrepreneurs in creating scalable companies with global potential. Since its inception, Black Pearls VC has invested in over 30 startups primarily in Poland and the Baltic Sea Region. The firm manages multiple funds, including the Black Pearls Seed Fund, which focuses on investing in the information technology and TMT sectors across several countries, including Poland, Russia, and the Nordic nations. As a member of Invest Europe and a participant in the Kauffman Fellows Program, Black Pearls VC is committed to fostering innovation and growth in the tech landscape.
Made 34 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Movens Capital

Movens Capital is a venture capital firm based in Warszawa, Poland, that specializes in providing growth capital to small and medium-sized enterprises. The firm focuses on investing in seed and Series A rounds, primarily targeting companies in the artificial intelligence, fintech, software as a service, deep tech, and industry 4.0 sectors. Movens Capital aims to support tech companies that are looking to scale in the United States and European markets. The firm typically invests equity ranging from 2 million to 6 million euros for minority stakes and is open to co-investment opportunities. Additionally, Movens Capital has interests in e-commerce, logistics, medtech, and wellness sectors, while maintaining flexibility to explore other industries.
Made 13 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Smok Ventures

SMOK Ventures is a Polish/US venture capital fund investing 100k-1M USD in early stage startups in Poland. Their primary focus is gaming, AR / VR, Artificial Intelligence, marketing tech and fintech.
Made 24 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

SmartCap

SmartCap is an investment arm of the Estonian Development Fund based in Tallinn, Estonia, focusing on early-stage venture capital and fund-of-funds investments. Established in 2011, it primarily invests in private fund management teams and startups, with a preference for companies registered in Estonia. SmartCap manages assets totaling approximately EUR 40 million and collaborates with independent co-investors, typically investing on a 50-50 basis while often assuming the lead investor role. The firm is committed to ethical investing, avoiding enterprises involved in tobacco, alcohol, weapons, gambling, or environmentally harmful activities. SmartCap emphasizes building partnerships with top venture capital fund managers in the region to support and finance promising companies across various industries.
Made 1 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Unfold.vc

Unfold.vc is a venture capital firm focused on seed, startup, early venture, and growth capital investments, primarily in software and information technology sectors. The firm emphasizes projects involving artificial intelligence, big data, advanced algorithms, machine learning, and fintech solutions operating under the SaaS model, as well as initiatives in the bioinformatics field. Unfold.vc mainly targets investments in Central and Eastern Europe, Great Britain, and Germany. It typically invests up to PLN3 million in projects with enterprise values ranging from $2 million to $15 million, requiring a minimum sales value of $0.5 million and EBITDA of at least $0.4 million. Founded in 2008 and based in Wroclaw, Poland, Unfold.vc utilizes its own capital to support startups and enhances their prospects for success in both Polish and global markets. The firm’s experienced management team contributes to its reputation as a stable and influential venture capital fund in Poland, promoting economic competitiveness and growth through strategic partnerships and investment activities.
Made 23 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Service Provider Capital

Service Provider Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 and based in Golden, Colorado. The firm specializes in co-investing in Series A deals, primarily alongside institutional venture funds. It focuses on seed-stage companies across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, cannabis, cybersecurity, e-commerce, education technology, fintech, hardware, information technology, robotics, and healthcare. Additionally, Service Provider Capital manages funds that target specific regional markets, such as the Midwest, emphasizing investments in software and healthcare technology systems. The firm typically seeks minority stakes and engages in syndicated investments to support the growth of innovative startups.
Made 18 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Neulogy Ventures

Neulogy Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Bratislava, Slovakia, founded in 2013. The firm focuses on making investments at the seed and Series A stages, targeting a diverse range of sectors including media, cleantech, data analytics, productivity applications, medtech, infrastructure, fintech, security, 3D, e-commerce, information and communication technology, new energy, and medical diagnostics. Neulogy Ventures is dedicated to fostering talented entrepreneurs and enhancing the success of their companies in the global market. Its approach is characterized by a commitment to professionalism, transparency, and active involvement with both portfolio companies and investors.
Made 38 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Insight Capital

Insight Partners is a global private equity and venture capital firm established in 1995, specializing in growth-stage investments in the software, internet, and data services sectors. Headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto, the firm manages over $75 billion in assets and has invested in more than 750 companies worldwide. Insight Partners focuses on partnering with high-growth technology and software companies that are driving significant change in their industries. The firm aims to support visionary executives by providing practical, hands-on expertise throughout their growth journey, from initial investment to public offering. With a strong commitment to fostering a culture of growth and opportunity, Insight Partners has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve IPO status.
Made 49 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Credo stage I

Credo Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Prague, specializing in early-stage investments, primarily targeting companies in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Founded in 2009, the firm focuses on sectors such as information technology, software, Internet, mobile, and healthcare. Credo Ventures seeks to identify high-growth potential companies that possess international ambitions and the capability to execute their business plans. The firm typically invests between €0.1 million and €2.7 million per company, supporting their growth objectives, including expansion into global markets. By concentrating on innovative sectors, Credo Ventures aims to back promising startups and contribute to their development and success.
Made 49 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Bonitás Ventures

Bonitás is more than an investor. Our team helps the brave founders to pursue their dreams and build extraordinary companies. We push because we respect. Partnering with Bonitás, founders can benefit from our unmatched network and gain experience in management support. Bonitás is proud that our backed companies also propel great causes.
Made 25 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Icebreaker

Icebreaker is a venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland, specializing in early-stage investments in unique software-driven companies across Finland, Sweden, and Estonia. The firm manages the Icebreaker Opportunity Fund I, established in 2021, which focuses on providing funding at the idea, angel, and seed stages, typically investing between €150,000 and €800,000. In addition to financial support, Icebreaker fosters a robust community of hundreds of members, creating a valuable network for potential team members, clients, and advisors to help startups grow and succeed.
Made 17 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Open Circle Capital

Our Investment Focus We are interested in technology companies in the fields of ICT, robotics and high-tech. We favor teams of professionals comprised or led by serial entrepreneurs with past growth, fundraising and/or exiting experience. We are looking for product building companies that would be high-potential, fast-growth, and ready to conquer foreign markets. Best time to talk us is just after first revenues in the company. Our investment approach 1. It all starts with a conversation where we learn about you and your ambition. 2. In the space of few meetings we are targeting to decide whether to look further. 3. We'll discuss particular terms, ask for more information, and analyse further. 4. The legal part - we know everyone loves it, and, finally, we join your venture.
Made 8 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Horizon Capital

Horizon Capital is a private equity firm established in 2006 and headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois. It specializes in buyouts, growth capital, and expansion investments, primarily focusing on later-stage opportunities in small and mid-cap companies. The firm invests in various sectors, including light manufacturing, information technology, financial services, fast-moving consumer goods, and e-commerce, with a particular emphasis on industry leaders and companies with consolidation potential. Horizon Capital manages four funds with assets exceeding $850 million and is backed by over 40 institutional investors. The firm actively seeks to partner with visionary entrepreneurs and aims to generate value through governance and operational improvements. Investments typically range from $5 million to $20 million, with a preference for acquiring control stakes, though minority interests are also considered. Horizon Capital generally seeks to exit its investments within three to five years via trade sales or initial public offerings. With a team that boasts over 75 years of regional investment experience, the firm is committed to integrity, transparency, and successful value creation.
Made 22 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Rusnano

Rusnano is a principal investment firm based in Moscow, Russia, founded in 2007, with a focus on developing the nanotechnology industry and investing in high-tech projects. The firm specializes in both direct investments and fund of funds, targeting sectors such as scientific research, new materials, biotechnology, energy, and advanced manufacturing. Rusnano prioritizes projects that promise to establish new production facilities or enhance existing ones, seeking investments in companies forecasted to generate significant revenue within five years. Additionally, Rusnano operates subsidiaries, including RUSNANO USA, which invests in North America, and aims to co-invest in projects with substantial economic or social potential. The organization emphasizes innovation and aims to support the commercialization of developments in nanotechnology and related fields.
Made 57 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Ruvento

Ruvento Ventures Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based incubation and venture capital firm founded in 2011, specializing in direct investments and fund of fund investments. The firm focuses on early-stage technology companies, targeting sectors such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things, bioengineering, and cleantech. Ruvento actively seeks opportunities in markets like Russia, Moldova, Ukraine, and Belarus, aiming to introduce their innovations to Asian markets including China, India, and Indonesia. It typically invests between $0.05 million and $0.5 million in projects that have completed or are close to completing research and development. For promising deals, Ruvento can increase its investment through syndication up to $3 million. In its incubation program in Singapore, it provides funding in two phases, starting with up to $0.04 million for proof-of-concept and up to $0.16 million for the commercial stage. The firm also has offices in San Francisco and Shanghai, supporting its global investment strategy.
Made 2 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Overline

Overline VC is a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in and supports exceptional founders. The firm's goal is to foster and grow a vibrant, inclusive community that becomes a launchpad for the next generation of local entrepreneurs. It leads seed rounds, sets terms, and aims to speak for the entirety of a financing round. Founded in 2020, Overline VC is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Made 11 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

bValue Fund

bValue Fund is a venture capital firm based in Warsaw, Poland, focused on investing in pre-seed, seed, and early-stage companies across various sectors. Established in 2016, the firm primarily targets enterprises within the CEE region, particularly in Poland and Ukraine. Its investment strategy emphasizes industries undergoing digital transformation, including hi-tech, engineering, fintech, logistics, healthcare, and e-commerce. bValue Fund typically invests between €0.25 million and €1 million in companies that demonstrate potential for growth, preferably those with recurring revenues or a minimum viable product. The firm seeks minority stakes in its portfolio companies and leverages the extensive experience and networks of its management team and investors to help businesses scale and navigate challenges. With a diversified portfolio, bValue Fund aims to support innovative solutions that have the potential to become global leaders.
Made 19 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Innova Capital

Innova Capital Sp. z o.o. is a private equity firm based in Warsaw, Poland, with an additional office in Bucharest, Romania. Established in 1994, the firm specializes in growth capital and buyouts, focusing on mid-market companies in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland, Slovakia, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Germany, and Austria. Innova Capital does not invest in start-ups or turnaround situations but seeks opportunities in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, energy, technology, media, financial services, consumer goods, telecommunications, healthcare, and outsourcing. The firm typically invests between €5 million and €75 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from €50 million to €184 million, aiming for both majority and minority stakes. Innova Capital's investment horizon spans three to five years, with exits achieved through sales to strategic investors or initial public offerings. Over its history, the firm has invested nearly €500 million in approximately 40 companies across ten countries.
Made 45 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

Buildit.ee

Buildit is the first accelerator in the Baltic States and Nordic countries with the focus on physical devices & IoT. Apply at www.buildit.lv At Buildit you don't just get a product accelerator. You get a partner in development that's invested in seeing you succeed raising the Seed investment. Buildit offers a 4-month program of intensive mentoring, product and business development and a follow-on individual mentoring program (up to 2 years): - 20-50 K EUR Pre-Seed cash investment per start-up and possible follow on Seed investment of up to 250k EUR; - free open office space in the centre of Riga, Latvia during the acceleration program (4 months); - free and discounted services from partners – incl. server space, licenses, development tools, design services, testing facilities, marketing services, legal, accounting and banking services, interns, etc. Buildit is supported by Altum Accelerator program, which is financed from the European Regional Fund.
Made 27 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe

PortfoLion

PortfoLion is a Budapest-based venture capital and private equity fund management firm established in 2010. The firm specializes in investing in companies within the IT sector and those involved in the digitalization of traditional industries, focusing on scalable business models and growth potential in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). One of its notable initiatives includes the PortfoLion Regional Private Equity Fund, launched in 2012, which aimed at growth and expansion opportunities in Eastern Europe, with a minimum investment threshold set at HUF 150 million. Through its strategic investments, PortfoLion seeks to support innovative companies that can thrive in the evolving market landscape.
Made 46 investments in Cental and Eastern Europe