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
Seaya Ventures is a Spanish venture fund based in Madrid, focusing on early and growth-stage investments in technology-enabled companies across Spain and Latin America. Founded in 2012, the firm aims to transform these companies into category leaders by providing capital for growth and expansion. Seaya Ventures targets innovative businesses in sectors such as digital marketplaces, consumer and internet media, mobile media, enterprise software, and payment solutions. The firm typically invests up to €20 million per company, with a preference for taking minority or majority stakes. Its investment strategy emphasizes companies that facilitate the transition to a digital economy, particularly in healthtech, edtech, fintech, and biotechnology. With additional offices in Mexico City and São Paulo, Seaya Ventures is committed to fostering lasting value in its portfolio companies.
Torch Capital is a brand-focused investment firm built to shepherd the next generation of industry-changing mission-driven consumer companies. The firm invests in consumer platforms, products, and services from healthcare, FinTech, and food and beverage, to digital media, e-commerce, and marketplaces. Torch Capital was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in New York.
Elevar Equity is a human-centered equity firm that focuses on investing in transformative and scalable ventures aimed at underserved customers in low-income communities. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, with additional offices in San Francisco, Bangalore, Mauritius, Bogotá, and Mexico City, Elevar Equity is recognized as a pioneer in impact investing. The firm provides early growth capital to profitable and affordable distribution models across various sectors, including financial services, education, agriculture, healthcare, and housing. Through its unique investment approach, Elevar has successfully democratized access to essential products and services for over 25 million people and has facilitated the allocation of billions of dollars into more than 35 companies in India and Latin America.
Encomenda is a Venture Capital specialized in seed investments in technology startups. We open the door to investors and professional business angels to capitalize their investments through collective investment vehicles. We minimize investment risks thanks to the diversification of the portfolio and preferential access to the best projects in search of financing.
Serra Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Illinois, established in 1998. The firm specializes in investing in technology companies located in emerging technology centers in the Midwest and select areas on the West Coast. Serra Ventures focuses on various sectors, including information technology, devices and instrumentation, and agricultural technologies. By targeting these specific industries, the firm aims to support innovative startups that have the potential for significant growth and impact.
Norwest Mezzanine Partners, founded in 2000, is a Minnesota-based firm that partners with private equity sponsors to support their investments in growing middle market companies. They provide junior capital to help create value and enable companies to become industry leaders in sectors such as business services, consumer, distribution, industrials, and healthcare in the United States. With a focus on delivering flexible solutions and reliable financial capacity, Norwest Mezzanine Partners collaborates closely with their partners to drive success in their portfolio companies. Operating as a standalone investment partnership with an affiliation to Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), they bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table as thoughtful and creative investment partners.
Swedbank Robur Fonder AB is a Swedish investment management firm established in 1967 and headquartered in Stockholm. As a subsidiary of Swedbank Robur AB, it specializes in launching and managing a range of mutual funds, including equity, fixed income, balanced, and multi-asset funds. The firm primarily invests in both equity and fixed income markets, catering to a diverse client base. Through its extensive experience and expertise, Swedbank Robur aims to provide effective investment solutions that meet the varying needs of its clients.
Global Founders Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany, with a focus on empowering entrepreneurs globally. The firm is stage agnostic, investing in companies across various sectors, including internet, software, fintech, e-commerce, and telecommunications. Global Founders Capital typically invests in the equity of young technology companies, with a preference for startups located in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Vietnam, Colombia, Europe, the United States, and China. Investment amounts range from €0.01 million to €10 million, with specific allocations varying by stage: seed investments typically between €0.1 million and €1 million, early-stage investments between €1 million and €3 million, and growth-stage investments between €3 million and €8 million. The firm often seeks to be the lead investor and aims to secure board representation in its portfolio companies.