Investors in Southeastern Europe

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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an international financial institution established in 1991 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Its primary mission is to foster economic development in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as in the Middle East and Africa, by providing project financing to banks, industries, and businesses. The EBRD focuses on supporting new ventures and facilitating investments in existing companies, while also assisting publicly owned entities in privatizing and restructuring municipal services. The bank engages in equity investments and provides various forms of debt financing, including senior, subordinated, mezzanine, and convertible debt. By collaborating with commercial partners and financial intermediaries, such as local banks and equity funds, the EBRD aims to enhance private sector growth and development across multiple sectors. Through its extensive experience, the EBRD has invested more than €130 billion in over 5,200 projects, playing a significant role in advancing economic transformation in the regions it serves.
Made 46 investments in Southeastern Europe

Eleven Ventures

Eleven Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Sofia, Bulgaria, specializing in early-stage investments in technology-driven startups. Founded in 2012, the firm focuses on sectors such as Fintech, HealthTech, e-commerce, the Future of Food, the Future of Work, software tools and platforms, consumer products, Sportstech, gaming, Adtech, mobility, and home automation. Eleven Ventures typically invests between €0.025 million and €0.5 million, taking minority stakes in its portfolio companies, generally ranging from 6% to 30% equity. The firm runs a three-month accelerator program quarterly, mentoring 10-15 teams per cycle, providing not only capital but also office space and back-office support. Additionally, accepted teams benefit from free deals with technology service providers, enhancing their operational capabilities. Eleven Ventures aims to foster a vibrant startup ecosystem in Southeast Europe, particularly in Bulgaria, while also being open to investing in startups from other countries, provided they participate in the program.
Made 74 investments in Southeastern Europe

VentureFriends

VentureFriends is a venture capital investment firm established in 2016 and based in Athens, Greece. The firm specializes in seed-stage investments in tech-enabled companies across various sectors, including property technology, fintech, marketplaces, logistics tech, and healthcare, among others. It primarily focuses on startups that demonstrate the potential for sustainable growth and competitive advantages. VentureFriends typically invests between €0.3 million and €2.5 million in its initial rounds, with the capability to follow up with additional investments totaling between €5 million and €10 million. The firm is founded by former entrepreneurs and angel investors, fostering an entrepreneurial and founder-friendly approach to investment. While its primary focus is on European startups, it also considers opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa.
Made 39 investments in Southeastern Europe

SeedBlink

SeedBlink is a crowdfunding platform based in Bucharest, Romania, founded in 2020. The company specializes in sourcing, vetting, financing, and scaling technology start-ups, positioning itself as a key player in the European investment landscape. By leveraging software and an exclusive network, SeedBlink aims to reduce barriers for both investors and founders, enabling access to venture capital opportunities. The platform serves a diverse range of sectors, including business products and services, energy, financial services, healthcare, consumer products, information technology, cleantech, oncology, mobile, cybersecurity, e-commerce, and health tech.
Made 22 investments in Southeastern Europe

Fil Rouge Capital (FRC)

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.
Made 42 investments in Southeastern Europe

European Investment Bank

The European Investment Bank (EIB), established in 1958 and headquartered in Luxembourg, serves as the lending arm of the European Union, primarily focusing on supporting European integration and social cohesion. It offers a range of financial services, including project loans for both public and private sectors, loans to banks and intermediaries, and structured finance products. EIB also provides guarantees, securitization instruments, and equity investments, particularly in infrastructure and environmental projects. The bank plays a crucial role in financing microfinance and risk-sharing initiatives for research and innovation, alongside offering technical expertise for sustainable energy projects. Its advisory services encompass urban development and infrastructure, and it actively supports public-private partnerships and small to medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, including transportation, energy, health, education, and agriculture.
Made 11 investments in Southeastern Europe

LAUNCHub Ventures

LAUNCHub Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2012 and headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. It specializes in early-stage investments, targeting technology startups in the Seed and Series A funding stages primarily located in Central and Southeastern Europe. The firm focuses on ambitious founders and scalable businesses with initial traction, providing initial investments ranging from €300K to €2M, with the capacity to lead funding rounds up to €4M. LAUNCHub Ventures emphasizes not only financial support but also active partnership with portfolio companies, assisting them in achieving their milestones and securing subsequent funding through programs like their 'Series A academy'. The firm has played a significant role in enhancing the startup ecosystem in the CEE region and has attracted attention from major venture capital firms in Europe and the United States.
Made 38 investments in Southeastern Europe

Brookstreet Equity Partners

Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP is a London-based venture capital and private equity firm established in 2016, with additional offices in Athens and New York. The firm specializes in growth capital investments, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly in Greece and Cyprus. Brookstreet prioritizes investments in sectors related to digital transformation, green transition, and longevity, targeting innovations that align with the themes of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and environmental sustainability. The firm is recognized for its unique approach to investing, emphasizing hands-on involvement and strategic partnerships, including collaborations with experts in artificial intelligence and healthcare. Brookstreet Equity Partners is committed to responsible investing, being a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment.
Made 14 investments in Southeastern Europe

GapMinder Venture Partners

GapMinder Venture Partners BV is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and based in Romania. The firm specializes in making investments in early-stage companies, specifically at the Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages. It focuses on B2B startups within various sectors, including IT software and services, fintech, cybersecurity, machine learning, and data analytics. GapMinder Venture Partners aims to identify and support innovative companies primarily located in Romania and other countries in Central and Eastern Europe.

UNI.FUND

UNI.FUND is a venture capital investment firm established in 2017 and headquartered in Athens, Greece. The firm is dedicated to fostering the growth of ventures that address emerging market needs, particularly by tapping into the potential of Greek universities, research and development, and the technology sector. UNI.FUND emphasizes team development and the enhancement of key strengths, working closely with entrepreneurs to implement effective go-to-market strategies. The firm primarily invests in early-stage companies across various sectors, including information and communication technology, energy, big data, life sciences, mobile, and robotics, aiming to provide the ideal conditions for growth and success.
Made 11 investments in Southeastern Europe

Metavallon VC

Metavallon VC is a venture capital investment firm based in Athens, Greece, founded in 2018. The firm specializes in financing Seed and Seed+ stage technology startups, with a focus on ambitious entrepreneurs who are innovating in various sectors, including B2B models and deep tech ventures. Managing over €50 million in capital, Metavallon VC has invested in 33 startups since its inception, supporting companies such as Think Silicon, Better Origin, Krotos, Ferryhopper, Bioemtech, Wikifarmer, and Useberry. The firm employs a hands-on approach, leveraging its extensive network and industry experience to provide strategic guidance and support to entrepreneurs, helping them to transform their bold ideas into successful businesses.
Made 13 investments in Southeastern Europe

Roca X

ROCA X operates as a privately funded Romanian venture capital with global reach. It is an investment tool for disruptive businesses at the beginning of the road that includes young entrepreneurs with revolutionary ideas in the field of technology, in the stage of MVP or prototype, with the vision to have an impact on society and the passion to turn this desire into reality. The firm was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Bucuresti, Romania.
Made 14 investments in Southeastern Europe

South Central Ventures

South Central Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on direct and indirect investments, primarily targeting small and medium enterprises in the technology sector. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Belgrade, Serbia, the firm has additional offices in Ljubljana, Slovenia; Delft, Netherlands; Zagreb, Croatia; and Skopje, Macedonia. It specializes in investments across various sub-sectors, including Information and Communications Technology (ICT), SaaS, mobile, IoT, HealthTech, FinTech, and digital media. South Central Ventures typically invests up to €0.5 million in its portfolio companies, with seed stage investments capped at €0.1 million and early-stage to growth-stage investments reaching up to €3 million. The firm aims to acquire equity stakes ranging from 25 percent to 49 percent in its investments. With a strong presence in the Adriatic region, South Central Ventures has invested in approximately 40 early-stage tech companies, positioning itself as a key player in the local start-up ecosystem and a preferred partner for regional tech companies aspiring to compete in global markets.
Made 13 investments in Southeastern Europe

Accession Capital Partners

Accession Capital Partners, previously known as Mezzanine Management Finanz- und Unternehmensberatungs GmbH, is a private equity firm established in 2000 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The firm specializes in mezzanine financing, focusing on management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital investments in mature, middle-market companies. Accession Capital Partners targets sectors such as financial services, healthcare, consumer goods, business services, manufacturing, and information technology, with a particular emphasis on new European Union member states in Central and Eastern Europe, including Poland, Slovakia, Romania, and Bulgaria. The firm typically invests between €5 million and €50 million in companies with sales values ranging from €10 million to €400 million, enterprise values between €20 million and €400 million, and EBITDA from €2 million to €50 million. Accession Capital Partners does not engage in investments related to real estate, alcohol, tobacco, firearms, project finance, startups, or high-tech companies. With a strong local presence and established relationships in the region, the firm has positioned itself as a preferred partner for financial sponsors and business owners.
Made 13 investments in Southeastern Europe

Early Game Ventures

Early Game Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in Bucharest, Romania, with a registration in the Netherlands. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in startups located in Europe's emerging markets, particularly in Romania. Early Game Ventures targets innovative sectors, including enterprise technology, consumer technology, hardware and electronics, as well as cleantech and wellness industries. The firm seeks to be the first institutional investor in promising startups, emphasizing founders with vested interests and coachability. By investing a maximum of EUR 3.5 million per startup, Early Game Ventures aims to support businesses that address significant market opportunities while also functioning as an accelerator to foster growth and development in its portfolio companies.
Made 9 investments in Southeastern Europe

European Investment Fund

The European Investment Fund (EIF) is a venture capital and private equity firm established in 1994 and headquartered in Luxembourg. Acting as an investment arm of the European Investment Bank, EIF specializes in enhancing access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe. The firm focuses on seed and early-stage investments, particularly in innovative sectors such as information technology, life sciences, and materials. EIF develops venture capital and guarantee instruments tailored to support SMEs, especially in Bulgaria, Slovakia, and Central Eastern Europe, while also targeting investments in Turkey. By making cornerstone investments in various funds, EIF aims to stimulate private investments and foster a dynamic venture capital ecosystem. The firm manages a significant equity investments portfolio and engages in various financing activities, including direct investments and fund of funds, as well as providing guarantees and financial engineering services. Through its efforts, EIF plays a crucial role in promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth within the European Union.
Made 1 investments in Southeastern Europe

OpenFund

OpenFund is a venture capital firm based in Athens, Greece, established in 2009. It specializes in providing seed investments and incubation for startups, particularly in the technology sector with a focus on software, mobile, and web-based companies. The firm typically invests globally, with a preference for companies registered in Greece. OpenFund initiates investments at the pre-seed stage, often committing around €0.05 million, and aims to acquire a total stake of 15% in its portfolio companies. The firm also engages in follow-up financing, providing additional seed capital ranging from €0.05 million to €0.75 million. OpenFund's investment strategy includes a structured exit plan, allowing it to divest its stake after approximately five months, either to the company's management or subsequent investors. The firm combines expertise from a team of executives and advisors to support entrepreneurs in transforming their ideas into successful products.
Made 21 investments in Southeastern Europe

KfW

KfW is the promotional bank of the Federal Republic of Germany, established in 1948 and headquartered in Frankfurt. The bank provides funding and financial services to support various sectors, including small and medium-sized enterprises, housing, infrastructure, education, and export activities. It plays a significant role in financing corporate investments, particularly those aimed at industrial pollution control, and offers equity financing and advisory services. KfW also promotes global development by supporting projects in developing and emerging economies on behalf of the federal government. Additionally, the bank engages in activities related to the securities and money market, as well as managing funding and currency for strategic investments. KfW is committed to fostering sustainable economic, social, and ecological conditions through its financing initiatives.
Made 3 investments in Southeastern Europe

Morphosis Capital

Morphosis Capital is a newly formed PE Firm focused on bringing agile Romanian companies to the next level on the international markets. Aiming to identify agile Romanian companies and provide them with the sales, marketing, finance and strategy expertise as well as the capital investment in order to turn them into success stories outside Romania.
Made 1 investments in Southeastern Europe

Velocity Partner

Velocity Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Athens, Greece. The firm focuses on supporting seed-stage and early-stage technology companies, particularly those founded by Greek entrepreneurs. With a diverse team comprising experienced founders, operators, and investors, Velocity Partners leverages its unique insights into sectors where Greece holds a competitive advantage. The firm aims to provide not only financial investment but also operational support, facilitating access to talent and a global network of industry connections. Through its commitment to fostering innovation, Velocity Partners seeks to help emerging companies build scalable, category-defining technology businesses.
Made 6 investments in Southeastern Europe

European Innovation Council

The European Innovation Council (EIC), established in 2020 and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, is dedicated to supporting high-potential innovators, entrepreneurs, small enterprises, and researchers. Its primary focus is on fostering early-stage startups that demonstrate significant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts. The EIC collaborates with private investors to co-invest in ventures, particularly within the deep technology sector, aiming to drive innovation and sustainable development across Europe. By providing financial backing and resources, the EIC seeks to enhance the growth potential of promising startups and contribute to a more innovative and competitive European economy.
Made 6 investments in Southeastern Europe

Marathon Venture Capital

Marathon Venture Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and located in Athens, Greece. It specializes in seed-stage investments, focusing on ambitious technology startups within the Greek market. The firm is dedicated to supporting founders who strive to innovate and redefine industries despite significant challenges. Marathon's team has extensive experience in building communities and companies, often collaborating with entrepreneurs who are tackling substantial obstacles. The firm's investment strategy typically involves seed rounds ranging from €1 million to €1.5 million for 15-20% equity stakes. Marathon's success is measured by its ability to attract follow-on investments from leading investors.
Made 7 investments in Southeastern Europe

Sparking Capital

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.
Made 3 investments in Southeastern Europe

Eurobank

Eurobank EFG Group is a European banking organization with total assets of €66.4 billion. It operates in seven countries and employs over 23,000 people. The bank provides a wide range of financial products and services to both retail and corporate customers. Its offerings include deposits, savings accounts, personal loans, mortgages, pension savings, and various online banking options. Additionally, Eurobank provides investment services such as loans, pension funds, currency exchange, insurance, and advisory services. It operates through a network of over 1,600 branches and points of sale, as well as alternative distribution channels to enhance customer accessibility.
Made 3 investments in Southeastern Europe

New Vision 3

New Vision 3 is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2019 and based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The firm focuses on seed-stage and early-stage companies, seeking opportunities primarily in sectors such as fintech, blockchain, artificial intelligence, the shared economy, the Internet of Things, big data, 3D printing, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, cybersecurity, cleantech, as well as augmented and virtual reality. By targeting a diverse range of innovative industries, New Vision 3 aims to support and drive the growth of transformative technologies and solutions in both the European and U.S. markets.
Made 5 investments in Southeastern Europe

Abris Capital Partners

Abris Capital Partners is an independent private equity firm founded in 2007, headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, with additional offices in Leeds, Nicosia, and Bucharest. The firm specializes in management buyouts, acquisitions, and expansion capital investments in middle-market companies, primarily in Central and Eastern Europe, with a focus on Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, and Ukraine. Abris targets growth-stage companies across various sectors, including industrial, healthcare, logistics, and digital technology, while avoiding investments in gambling, high content alcohol, drugs, and companies in operational distress. Typically investing between €15 million and €75 million, Abris seeks to take majority stakes and aims for investment periods of three to five years, with exits through trade sales or initial public offerings. The firm emphasizes operational or strategic improvements and supports companies in navigating succession situations or de-listing from stock exchanges.
Made 7 investments in Southeastern Europe

Ceecat Capital

Ceecat Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2005, with its headquarters in Istanbul, Turkey, and additional offices in Luxembourg, London, Bucharest, Kyiv, Moscow, and Almaty. The firm specializes in investments across Emerging Europe, Central Asia, and Turkey, targeting sectors such as manufacturing, food processing, consumer goods, business services, energy and infrastructure, telecommunications, media and technology, transport and logistics, and healthcare. Ceecat Capital focuses on companies with an EBITDA of EUR 2 million and above, and equity requirements ranging from EUR 10 million to EUR 30 million. Its investment strategy emphasizes supporting businesses that are well-positioned for growth in these dynamic markets.
Made 1 investments in Southeastern Europe

Silverline Capital

Silverline Capital provides mezzanine and equity financing solutions to mid-market businesses in Bulgaria.
Made 1 investments in Southeastern Europe

Vitosha Venture Partners

Vitosha Venture Partners is a venture capital firm established in 2020 and located in Sofia, Bulgaria. The firm focuses on investing in various sectors, including business products, business services, consumer products, consumer services, healthcare, information technology, materials, and resources. With a commitment to supporting innovative startups, Vitosha Venture Partners operates an acceleration, seed, and post-seed fund, which amounts to EUR 20 million. The firm aims to foster growth and development within the Bulgarian entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Made 3 investments in Southeastern Europe

Gecad Ventures

Gecad Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Bucharest, Romania, with a focus on investing in start-up and expansion-phase hi-tech companies from Central and Eastern Europe. Established in 1992, the firm targets sectors such as cybersecurity, fintech, artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, transportation, IoT, and agritech. Gecad Ventures aims to foster international growth by investing between €1-7 million in equity and leveraging a network of strategic relationships with founding teams. The firm has a history of over 20 years and has achieved notable exits to prominent companies, underscoring its commitment to supporting entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses globally.
Made 6 investments in Southeastern Europe

Emma Capital

EMMA CAPITAL Ltd. is a principal investment firm specializing in investments in the retail sector. The firm typically invests in Asian countries, Greece, and the republics of the former Soviet Union. It prefers to be actively involved in the management of its portfolio companies.
Made 4 investments in Southeastern Europe

Netopia Group

Netopia Group, based in Bucharest, Romania, is a dynamic company specializing in mobile-based services and payment solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises. Established in 2019, it operates a mobile payment platform that facilitates online microtransactions and various payment methods, including mobilPay wallet, link2pay, mobilePOS, SMS, and card payments. This platform allows clients to make payments conveniently via an app or by scanning QR codes at cash registers or on online store payment pages. Netopia Group is committed to fostering technology-driven business models and aims to support innovative enterprises in Romania and other Central and Eastern European countries.
Made 3 investments in Southeastern Europe

PJ Tech Catalyst

PJ tech catalyst fund is a venture capital fund that invests in seed stage start-up companies in Greece and supports the development of entrepreneurship in Greece.
Made 10 investments in Southeastern Europe

Catalyst Romania

Catalyst Romania is a private equity and venture capital fund platform.
Made 5 investments in Southeastern Europe

BlackPeak Capital

BlackPeak Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2014 and headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, with additional offices in Bucharest, Ljubljana, and Vienna. The firm focuses on investing in high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises in Southeast Europe, particularly in Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia. BlackPeak Capital specializes in early and mid-venture investments, mezzanine financing, and hybrid capital, while specifically avoiding sectors such as gambling, logging, and financial institutions. The firm seeks opportunities in niche manufacturing, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), information technology, industrials, and healthcare, preferring export-oriented companies or those with unique technology. It typically invests between €4 million and €10 million in each transaction, taking significant minority or majority stakes. BlackPeak Capital also engages in co-investments and raises follow-on equity and debt, with exit strategies that include trade sales or initial public offerings. The firm is supported by the European Investment Fund through the JEREMIE initiative, which focuses on fostering the growth of small and medium enterprises in the region.
Made 6 investments in Southeastern Europe

MUFG Bank

MUFG Bank, established in 1919 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading commercial bank that offers a wide range of banking and financial services to businesses, governments, and individuals globally. With total assets of approximately $2.8 trillion, MUFG Bank provides services including consumer banking, corporate banking, investment banking, transaction banking, and global markets. The bank specializes in various financial solutions such as syndication loans, hedging, money market products, and liability management services. In the United States, it operates under the name MUFG Union Bank, N.A., following the integration of its subsidiary The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. with Union Bank, N.A. This structure enables MUFG Bank to effectively serve its clients across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. As a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, MUFG Bank continues to play a significant role in the global banking landscape.
Made 2 investments in Southeastern Europe

TECS Capital

TECS Capital is a venture capital investment firm based in Thessaloniki, Greece, established in 2020 under Greek law as an Alternative Investment Fund. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in startups that leverage Industry 4.0 technologies, including artificial intelligence, big data, the internet of things, and deep tech. TECS Capital aims to create value by commercializing research and fostering innovation in these sectors. The management team comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds and a proven track record in investment and entrepreneurship. The firm's investors include a range of industry stakeholders, with the Hellenic Development Bank for Investments serving as a lead investor.
Made 2 investments in Southeastern Europe

National Bank of Greece

National Bank of Greece SA is a prominent financial institution that offers a wide range of services through various subsidiaries. Its primary activities encompass retail and commercial banking, investment banking, insurance, and asset management. The bank is organized into several segments, including Retail Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, Global Markets, and International Banking Operations. The Retail Banking segment is the main source of revenue, catering to individual consumers and small businesses. Additionally, the bank provides innovative digital services through its i-bank platform, which includes Internet, phone, and mobile banking, along with automated payment services. This platform also engages users with contests and updates on technology and entrepreneurship, reflecting the bank's commitment to innovation in the financial sector.
Made 6 investments in Southeastern Europe

Axxess Capital

Investment Advisor of private equity funds Funds under advisory contracts: Romanian-American Enterprise Fund, Balkan Accession Fund and Emerging Europe Accession Fund Most extensive investment experience in the region (+15 years presence, + €250M equity invested) Lower mid-market specialists; Deals ranging from €5M to €15M; funds invested for a 3-7 years term Largest team in SEE, comprising over 15 people, including investment professionals, finance specialists, legal advisers, and support staff. Blend of local and international perspective. Investment experience, expertise and contacts across relevant sectors and industries Full time presence in Romania and Bulgaria
Made 10 investments in Southeastern Europe

Mutares AG

Mutares AG acquires small and medium-sized companies with the goal of sustainably increasing their value.
Made 3 investments in Southeastern Europe

Simple Capital

Simple Capital is a privately held venture capital firm founded in 2019, with locations in Bucharest, Romania, and Surrey, United Kingdom. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage technology startups and aims to support entrepreneurs in their growth, both locally and globally. By providing financial backing and strategic guidance, Simple Capital seeks to enable these companies to achieve their full potential in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
Made 2 investments in Southeastern Europe

EASME

EASME is a European Union executive agency that supports small and medium-sized enterprises and promotes innovation in Europe. It manages projects in the areas of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as the environment, energy, and maritime sectors, funded by COSME, LIFE, and EMFF. EASME organizes the European Sustainable Energy Week and serves industries such as environmental management, energy production, and maritime activities.
Made 23 investments in Southeastern Europe

Advent International

Advent International is a private equity firm founded in 1989 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company specializes in buyouts and growth equity investments across five core sectors. As a subsidiary of Advent International Corporation, it provides investment advisory services and has established a reputation for its strategic approach to investing in various industries. Advent International is known for its commitment to driving growth and enhancing the value of its portfolio companies through operational improvements and strategic guidance.
Made 9 investments in Southeastern Europe

Macquarie Bank

Macquarie Bank Limited is a subsidiary of Macquarie Group, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and was founded in 1969. The bank provides a comprehensive range of commercial banking and retail financial services. Its offerings include personal banking, wealth management, business banking, vehicle finance, corporate and structured finance, home loans, and asset financing. Macquarie Bank also engages in trading activities across fixed income, equities, foreign exchange, and commodities, along with providing broking services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including retail clients, advisers, brokers, and corporate entities, operating across various regions such as Australia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. Macquarie Bank emphasizes robust risk management and prudential practices, supporting its long-term growth and operational stability.
Made 3 investments in Southeastern Europe

Sofia Angels Ventures

Sofia Angels Ventures is an investment firm that focuses on technology startups at the pre-seed and seed stages. Sofia Angels Ventures was founded in 2020 and was headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Made 1 investments in Southeastern Europe

NOVA Broadcasting Group

NOVA Broadcasting Group AD is a television and news broadcasting company based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Established in 1994, it provides a range of broadcasting services that include news, entertainment shows, and movies through its various television channels. As of April 2019, NOVA Broadcasting Group operates as a subsidiary of Advance Media Group EAD. The company plays a significant role in the Bulgarian media landscape, delivering content to inform and entertain its audience.

MCI Capital

MCI Capital is a prominent private equity firm based in Warsaw, Poland, established in 1999. The company specializes in investing in digital disruption, transformation, and infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe, as well as in Greece and Austria. MCI Capital focuses on sectors such as SaaS, e-commerce, marketplaces, fintech, insurtech, foodtech, traveltech, and digital infrastructure. Typically, it invests between EUR 25-100 million in individual projects at both the buyout and expansion stages. In addition to its primary investments, MCI Capital has historically engaged in private debt, growth, and venture capital, although these funds are currently focused on asset value enhancement and divestment rather than new investments. MCI Capital is managed by an experienced executive team and has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since February 2001, also being a member of the Polish Private Equity Association.
Made 5 investments in Southeastern Europe

WestCap

WestCap is a growth and expansion firm founded in 1997 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in San Francisco and London. The firm focuses on partnering with visionary leaders to develop generational businesses, leveraging a team of seasoned industry experts and entrepreneurs. WestCap invests in various sectors including financial technology, real estate technology, infrastructure technology, health technology, and experience technology, targeting opportunities across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Asia. Noteworthy investments include companies such as Airbnb, StubHub, and NYDIG, demonstrating WestCap's commitment to fostering innovation and guiding companies through critical growth phases.
Made 7 investments in Southeastern Europe

Global Finance

Global Finance is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 1991, headquartered in Athens, Greece, with additional offices in Sofia, Bulgaria; Belgrade, Serbia; Bucharest, Romania; and Greater London, United Kingdom. The firm specializes in management buyouts, turnaround investments, and growth capital for middle-market and underperforming companies. Global Finance focuses on various sectors, including manufacturing, information technology, specialty retail, media, telecommunications, healthcare, and services, while also engaging in real estate development in South-Eastern Europe. The firm primarily targets investments in Greece, the European Union, Bulgaria, Romania, Russia, and Serbia, making both minority and majority investments. It typically invests up to €40 million in Greek companies and $15 million in Eastern European ventures. Global Finance aims for a three to six-year exit period through strategies such as trade sales, IPOs, management buybacks, and sales to other venture capital funds.
Made 10 investments in Southeastern Europe

5G Ventures.

5G Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Athens, Greece, established in 2021 as a direct subsidiary of the Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations. The firm operates under the legal framework set forth by Greek law to establish and manage the Phaistos Investment Fund. This fund focuses on investments in businesses engaged in 5G-related research and development of products and services across various sectors in Greece, including transport, logistics, manufacturing, public goods, utilities, health, tourism, and information media. The firm emphasizes transparency and accountability while adhering to International Financial Reporting Standards.
Made 1 investments in Southeastern Europe