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.

Founded in 1992, Pro Partners Holding is a private equity firm based in Bratislava, Slovakia. The firm seeks to make investments in the finance, real estate, renewable energy, and healthcare sectors in Central and Eastern Europe.

CB Investment Management is an investment fund manager to support young Slovak companies with international potential.

Reflex Capital SE is a venture capital firm based in Prague, Czech Republic, with additional offices in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2012, it specializes in seed investments, focusing primarily on early-stage companies within the software sector. The firm invests its own capital, allowing for quick decision-making without reliance on third-party partners. Reflex Capital's team comprises accomplished entrepreneurs with significant experience, having achieved multiple successful exits. The fund typically invests between USD 0.25 million and USD 2 million per company, fostering a founder-friendly environment that supports the growth of innovative startups.

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.

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.

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.

Crowdberry is a crowd-investing platform established in 2015 and based in Bratislava, Slovakia, that facilitates investments in Czech and Slovak companies seeking growth capital. It connects innovative and established businesses with a diverse group of private and professional investors, enabling direct investments that allow investors to own shares in companies of their choice. Unlike traditional crowdfunding platforms, Crowdberry emphasizes a rigorous due diligence process, ensuring that only qualified businesses gain access to its network of investors. The platform not only focuses on financial returns but also encourages investor engagement, drawing on their experience, knowledge, and networks to support the success of portfolio companies. By providing tailored investment setups and structures, Crowdberry aims to foster long-term value creation and contribute to the growth of the local economy.

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.

Slovak Investment Holding (SIH) is a state-owned entity established in 2014, headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia. It serves as a tool for the Slovak government to facilitate effective and transparent investments that align with public interests. SIH focuses on supporting strategic investments across various sectors, including infrastructure, energy efficiency, waste management, social economy, small and medium-sized enterprises, and the cultural and creative industries. The organization manages approximately €1.2 billion in financial resources, primarily sourced from European Structural and Investment Funds. Unlike traditional grant funding, SIH utilizes returnable financial instruments to finance projects, allowing the state’s investment to be multiplied and ensuring the sustainability of its funding efforts.

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.

ESPIRA Fund I is a private equity growth expansion fund managed by ESPIRA Investments, a Prague-based investment firm established in 2016. The fund focuses on early-stage and mid-market investments in small and medium-sized enterprises across Central and Eastern Europe, specifically targeting the consumer durable, service, and manufacturing sectors. With investments ranging from EUR 1 to EUR 3 million per company, ESPIRA Fund I aims to partner with high-potential businesses and their owners to accelerate growth and enhance market share. The firm emphasizes impact investing, prioritizing companies that aim for positive social and environmental outcomes. By combining capital infusion with strategic expertise from a network of experienced professionals, ESPIRA fosters transparent collaborations that respect each company's unique culture and values.

Sandberg Capital is a private equity firm established in 2014 and based in Bratislava, Slovakia. The firm specializes in investing in small and medium-sized private companies, leveraging over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and private equity. Sandberg Capital focuses its investments on various sectors, including information technology, agriculture, retail, telecommunications, and education, primarily targeting businesses located in Slovakia and the broader Central and Eastern European region.

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.

InoBat is a research and development company focused on battery production, aiming to provide advanced energy solutions for the European market. By leveraging the robust automotive, petrochemical, and energy sectors in Central and Eastern Europe, InoBat plans to establish research and testing platforms, alongside production lines for innovative technologies. The company specializes in creating customized electric vehicle batteries tailored to the specific needs of original equipment manufacturers across various sectors, including automotive, commercial vehicles, motorsport, and aerospace. InoBat's efforts are directed towards enhancing performance, optimizing cell chemistry, and exploring new battery innovations. Additionally, the company seeks to forge joint ventures to connect leading technologies with market access through partnerships with major industrial groups in the region, focusing on electro-mobility, energy storage, and hydrogen applications.

Czechoslovak Group a.s. is a holding company that focuses on promoting and developing the activities of industrial and trade companies in the Czech and Slovak Republics, particularly in civilian and defense sectors. The company specializes in a variety of areas, including the production of special military vehicles, trucks, and armored personnel carriers for armed forces, as well as equipment for construction, mining, forestry, and firefighting. It also manufactures brake systems for rail vehicles, along with spare parts for military vehicles. In addition to military offerings, Czechoslovak Group produces watches, castings, and forgings for automotive and rail industries, and develops software and systems for air traffic control. The company provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for aircraft, operates an aircraft training academy, and manages an air cargo terminal. Founded in 2014, Czechoslovak Group is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic.

Genesis Capital Ltd. is a private equity firm based in Prague, Czech Republic, with an additional office in Bratislava, Slovakia. Founded in 1999, the firm specializes in financing acquisitions, management buyouts, and growth capital for small and medium-sized enterprises with strong growth potential. Genesis Capital primarily focuses on investments in technology, media, telecommunications, and various sectors, excluding real estate, military equipment, adult entertainment, gambling, tobacco products, and spirits. The firm typically invests between €4 million and €12 million per company, with a funding duration of three to seven years. Since its inception, Genesis Capital has managed four funds totaling over 160 million euros, utilizing capital from reputable institutional investors to support the development of businesses in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, and Austria.

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.

Xevin Investments is a venture capital firm established in 2008 and based in Warsaw, Poland. The firm specializes in providing investment and advisory services, focusing on both early-stage companies that require capital to advance their business objectives and established firms seeking additional funding to reach critical milestones. Xevin Investments is particularly interested in sectors such as software as a service, education technology, financial technology, digital health, advertising technology, Internet of Things, and e-commerce. Through its investments, the firm aims to support innovation and growth across these diverse industries.

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.

Oktogon Ventures is a Budapest-based venture capital investment firm founded in 2019. It specializes in supporting early-stage startups in Central and Eastern Europe, focusing on technology-driven sectors across Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Croatia, Romania, Slovenia, and Bulgaria. The firm aims to help startups with significant growth potential, leveraging its local expertise, operational knowledge, and extensive global network. Oktogon Ventures seeks companies with a strong foundational team and core technology that can achieve extraordinary growth and possess global market appeal from inception. Its portfolio includes notable companies such as Bitrise, Recart, and Enduraid. The firm benefits from strong connections to prominent venture capitalists, angel investors, and a network of local technical and management talent, enhancing its ability to foster successful ventures in the region.

Penta Investments is a Czech Republic-based investment firm established in 1994 that specializes in long-term value investing across various sectors, including healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing, and real estate. The firm targets both buyout and early-stage investments, actively developing companies and projects in over 10 European markets. Penta has grown into an international entity, managing assets valued at approximately EUR 6.7 billion and providing more than 35,000 jobs through its investee companies. The firm takes an active approach to managing its investments, leveraging its expertise to enhance the performance of the businesses within its portfolio.

Fitek is a provider of financial process automation solutions and services, established in 1995 and based in Tallinn, Estonia. Operating in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Slovakia, the company specializes in optimizing and automating financial processes, including purchase invoice management, document workflow, and sales invoice solutions. Fitek serves over 1,000 customers across the Baltic states, Nordic, and Central European countries, including leading banks, telecoms, public sector institutions, and various other industries. With a workforce of more than 130 qualified professionals, Fitek's solutions enable clients to significantly reduce costs and improve efficiency, reportedly saving up to five times the resources typically allocated to financial processes.

Rockaway Capital is a venture capital investment firm established in 2013 and based in Prague, Czech Republic. It focuses on multi-stage investments primarily in sectors such as e-commerce, e-travel, media, fintech, and blockchain. The firm's operations extend across the DACH, CEE, and Balkans regions, targeting opportunities that leverage new technologies to disrupt traditional business models. Rockaway Capital actively engages with its portfolio companies, contributing expertise and management support to drive growth. As of 2019, the firms under its management generated aggregated sales exceeding EUR 2.5 billion and employed over five thousand people across 17 European countries. The firm also manages a venture capital fund that seeks ESG investments and typically invests around EUR 15 million in various projects across several European nations.

Deutsche Beteiligungs is a private equity firm based in Frankfurt, Germany, established in 1965. The firm specializes in initiating closed-end private equity funds, known as DBAG funds, which facilitate investments by institutional investors in unlisted companies. Deutsche Beteiligungs identifies, analyzes, and structures investment opportunities, negotiating agreements and supporting portfolio companies throughout the investment period, while also managing the disinvestment process. The firm primarily focuses on German Mittelstand companies, which are essential to the German economy, with a particular emphasis on those in industrial sectors with a strong international presence. Currently, Deutsche Beteiligungs manages over 20 portfolio companies, with assets under advisement totaling approximately 1.8 billion euros. The firm’s investment strategy encompasses a wide range of sectors, including automotive suppliers, telecommunications, healthcare, and software, among others.

Trafimet Group Spa specializes in the manufacture of equipment for welding and plasma cutting applications. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Castegnero, Italy, the company produces a wide range of products including MIG and TIG torches, plasma cutting torches, welding accessories, consumables, and safety solutions such as optoelectronic helmets and personal protective equipment. Trafimet also offers central adaptors, connectors, and replacement wear parts, catering to the needs of welding operators. The company operates multiple branch locations across Europe, Asia, and the United States, and it sells its products online, ensuring accessibility for its customers. As of early 2019, Trafimet Group Spa is a subsidiary of Kemppi Oy.

Profimedia is the largest photo bank in Central Europe, established in 2000 and headquartered in the Czech Republic. The company operates across multiple countries, including Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Romania. Profimedia offers a diverse collection of over 100 million images, selling more than 20,000 photos each month. It provides licensing for photographs taken by various photographers worldwide, catering primarily to media houses, advertising agencies, and graphic studios. The images cover a wide range of categories, including news, celebrities, fashion, food, garden, portraits, and paparazzi, enabling clients to utilize them across magazines, newspapers, websites, advertisements, and television.

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.

Invest Equity Management Consulting GmbH is a private equity firm established in 1998 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with an additional office in Prague, Czech Republic. The firm specializes in growth capital investments, management buy-outs, re-capitalizations, and privatizations, primarily targeting unlisted middle market and later-stage companies. Invest Equity focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including consumer products, manufacturing, food and beverage, building materials, industrial equipment, business services, chemicals, communications, electronics, industrial technology, healthcare, information technology, and retail. The firm typically invests between €2 million and €7 million in equity and seeks to exit its investments within three to six years. Its investment activities extend throughout Austria and neighboring countries within the European Union, such as Germany, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.

Origis Energy Ltd. focuses on the development, acquisition, financing, and operation of large-scale solar photovoltaic plants across Belgium, Greece, Italy, Slovakia, and the United States. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including project development, engineering, procurement, construction, and operations and maintenance. Additionally, Origis Energy offers asset management services that encompass regulatory monitoring, cash management, and financial reporting. The firm is involved in performance management, conducting thorough analyses of plant operations and implementing improvement strategies. With expertise in arranging equity and debt financing, Origis Energy supports utility, commercial, and public sector clients in transitioning to clean energy solutions. Since its founding in 2008 and headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, the company has successfully completed over 100 solar projects, contributing more than 500 megawatts of developed solar capacity.

Avallon Sp. z o.o. is a private equity firm based in Lodz, Poland, established in 2001. It specializes in small to mid-sized management buyouts and other investment strategies, focusing on high-growth companies across various sectors, including orthopedics, rehabilitation, fast-moving consumer goods, and manufacturing. The firm typically invests between €4 million and €15 million, with the potential for transaction values to reach €30 million through debt or co-investment. Avallon prefers to acquire a majority stake, aiming for a minimum share of 30% in the companies it invests in. It targets businesses with annual sales between PLN 50 million and PLN 250 million, primarily in Central and Eastern Europe, with a strong emphasis on Poland. The firm does not engage in investments related to industries such as gambling, alcohol, tobacco, or defense and seeks to exit its investments within three to seven years. Through over 100 capital investments, Avallon collaborates closely with management teams, providing them with expertise and resources to drive growth.

Veolia is a global leader in resource management, specializing in water, waste, and energy solutions. The company operates across various sectors, including industrial, commercial, and municipal markets, providing services that support sustainable development. With a workforce of over 171,000 employees worldwide, Veolia manages essential services such as water supply and sanitation, waste collection and recycling, and energy production. Its operations not only aim to optimize the use of resources but also focus on minimizing environmental impact. Veolia serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, construction, and retail, contributing to effective waste management and efficient energy use. The company's commitment to environmental solutions has made it an essential partner for communities and industries looking to enhance sustainability and resource efficiency.

Jet Investment, a private equity firm established in 1997 and based in Brno, Czech Republic, focuses on mid-market and late-stage investments in the manufacturing, industrial, and technology sectors. The firm primarily targets majority shareholdings in companies across Central Europe, including countries such as Poland, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany. Jet Investment seeks investment opportunities in various industries, with a particular emphasis on engineering, railways, automotive, petrochemical, chemical, natural gas, wood processing, and technical textiles. The firm typically invests up to €100 million in companies with sales ranging from €10 million to €200 million and an EBITDA of up to €30 million. Through its diversified investment strategy, Jet Investment aims to engage in buyouts, turnarounds, and growth opportunities within this sector.

Liberty Global plc, headquartered in London, is a leading telecommunications company that provides a variety of communication services across Europe. The company offers video, broadband Internet, fixed-line telephony, and mobile services to both residential and business customers. Its broadband distribution includes Wi-Fi and Internet services, digital video programming, and telephony services, which encompass both circuit-switched and voice-over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) options. Liberty Global operates cable networks in several countries, including the U.K., Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland, and Slovakia, and has adopted a strategy to partner with mobile network operators to enhance its service offerings. Additionally, the company has a global investment fund that focuses on content, technology, and distribution, managing a diverse portfolio of companies. Liberty Global has established itself as the largest cable company outside the U.S. and continues to expand its presence in the telecommunications sector.

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.

Hartenberg Capital is a private equity firm based in Prague, Czech Republic, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in buyout investments primarily in the retail, fast-moving consumer goods, healthcare, services, and utilities sectors across Central Europe, including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Germany, and Austria. Hartenberg typically targets companies with enterprise values ranging from €40 million to €200 million and makes equity investments between €20 million and €100 million. It focuses on businesses with annual sales around Kc650 million and prefers to hold investments for over five years. The firm aims for controlling or co-controlling positions and may consider larger transactions through co-investments, as well as smaller investments as part of a buy-and-build strategy.

VNT Management is a venture capital management company based in Tampere, Finland, established in 2002. The firm focuses on investment opportunities in clean technologies, renewable energy, and power generation, primarily targeting the Nordic and German-speaking markets. VNT Management provides its investors with three venture capital funds, achieving a 25% internal rate of return and ranking in the top quartile of European venture capital funds. In addition to its investment services, the company supports entrepreneurs through various offerings, including supply management, business idea development, application and product concept development, as well as technology scanning and evaluation services.

Petrus Advisers LLP is a hedge fund sponsor. The firm invests in the public equity markets. It invests in the long only equities employing fundamental analysis to make its investments. Petrus Advisers LLP was founded in 2009 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Conduit Ventures is a London-based private equity firm established in 2001 that specializes in impact investments within the energy, renewable, and technology sectors. The firm targets opportunities in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa, focusing on companies that address the growing demand for reliable, cost-efficient, and environmentally sustainable solutions for energy and water. Conduit Ventures recognizes the increasing pressures on water supplies due to urbanization and climate change, prompting businesses and governments to adopt strategic approaches to water management. By investing in critical points along the value chain, the firm aims to leverage its extensive experience and network to deploy innovative technologies that enhance energy efficiency and provide low-carbon alternatives. Through collaboration with strategic partners, Conduit Ventures seeks to generate significant benefits from advancements in these sectors, aligning with the evolving landscape of energy and water management to meet global demand.

Fiedler Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2014, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with operations in Budapest, Hungary. The firm specializes in investing in seed and early-stage startups, primarily in the healthcare, medical technology, software, mobile applications, and data analytics sectors. Fiedler Capital focuses on companies within the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Baltic regions, leveraging a strong network of local partnerships to support entrepreneurial talent. The firm is dedicated to helping these startups develop world-class business models and achieve sustainable growth in international markets.

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.

Viessmann Climate Solutions is a family-owned business founded in 1917, specializing in the manufacture and supply of heating, industrial, and cooling systems. The company operates in over 72 countries, with more than 27 production sites and over 120 sales offices worldwide. Viessmann offers a range of products, including low-emission heating systems, heat pumps, boilers, and refrigeration services, catering to residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The company emphasizes innovation and aims to lead in the digital transformation of its industry by developing new service models and enhancing its presence in the heating and cooling Internet of Things (IoT) space. Through its efficient and environmentally friendly systems, Viessmann helps clients reduce costs while protecting resources.

UNIQA Ventures GmbH, established in 2016, is the venture capital arm of UNIQA Insurance Group, a prominent insurance provider in Central and Eastern Europe. Located in Vienna, Austria, the firm focuses on investing in innovative business models led by strong teams with a clear vision. UNIQA Ventures primarily targets sectors such as financial technology, insurance technology, digital health, mobility, and intelligent home solutions. Additionally, the firm is interested in enabling technologies, including the Internet of Things, blockchain, and machine learning/artificial intelligence, aiming to shape the future of these key industries.

Basinghall Partners Ltd. is a London-based venture capital firm established in 2017, specializing in seed and early-stage investments in startups primarily located in the UK and the European Union. The firm focuses on businesses in sectors such as B2B, SaaS, digital platforms, IoT, AI, and DeepTech. Basinghall Partners aims to support companies that drive industry transformation by enhancing efficiency, increasing market share, and creating new business models within traditional industries. The firm typically invests between EUR250,000 and EUR5 million in its portfolio companies, which are involved in cross-industry solutions that span the entire value chain, including areas like supply chain management, predictive analytics, and cybersecurity. Basinghall has additional offices in Munich, Germany, and Munsbach, Luxembourg.

Gimv is a European investment company founded in 1980, based in Antwerp, Belgium, with a strong focus on private equity and venture capital. With over three decades of experience, Gimv manages approximately 1.8 billion EUR in investments across 85 portfolio companies, which collectively generate over 6 billion EUR in turnover and employ more than 28,000 professionals. The firm targets medium-sized and large growth companies with enterprise values ranging from 75 million to 750 million EUR, primarily within the Benelux, France, and Germany. Gimv's investment strategy encompasses four main platforms: Consumer 2020, Health & Care, Smart Industries, and Sustainable Cities, allowing them to identify and support innovative companies with high-growth potential. The firm also manages the Gimv Czech Ventures Fund, focusing on investments in the software sector in the Czech Republic. Through its dedicated teams and extensive international network, Gimv aims to facilitate the transformation of its portfolio companies into market leaders.

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.

EBRD Venture Capital Investment Program is the venture capital arm of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, established in 1991 and based in London. The program focuses on investing in early and growth stage companies, primarily within the technology sector. It targets firms located in Central, Southeastern, and Eastern Europe, as well as Central Asia and the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean. Through its investments, EBRD aims to support the development of innovative businesses in these regions, fostering economic growth and technological advancement.

Zee Prime Capital is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2019, with its headquarters in Gibraltar. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage companies, particularly those in the technology, financial technology, blockchain, and cryptocurrency sectors. With a global perspective, Zee Prime Capital aims to support innovative founders and promote the development of programmable assets. The firm's strategic investments are geared towards fostering growth in emerging technologies and enabling the success of its portfolio companies.

DBH Group is a multifaceted business entity based in Central and Eastern Europe, providing a range of services designed to support companies in their domestic and regional expansion efforts. Established in 2008, the group operates serviced offices and industrial facilities, as well as offering IT infrastructure and professional consultancy services in finance, taxation, project management, and IT. With a presence in countries such as Austria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia, DBH Group aims to create an optimal business environment for its partners. By leveraging local expertise and international experience, the group allows clients to focus on their core activities while providing outfitted offices, customized industrial spaces, and administrative support, including secretarial services. Additionally, the group's investment division, DBH Investment, targets sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, health technology, green technology, and circular economy solutions.

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.