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Bonitás Ventures

Europe, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest

Description

Bonitás Ventures is a private venture capital firm headquartered in Budapest, Hungary, dedicated to fostering the growth of early-stage Hungarian startups with significant global potential. The firm primarily focuses on seed and early-stage investment rounds, aiming to identify and support innovative companies from their domestic market as they embark on international expansion. Their strategic approach involves providing crucial initial capital and leveraging their expertise to help founders navigate the challenges of early-stage development.

The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes backing scalable business models led by strong, visionary teams. Bonitás Ventures typically provides first checks ranging from €100,000 to €1,000,000. Based on recent exchange rates, this translates to approximately $108,000 to $1,080,000, demonstrating their capacity to make substantial early-stage commitments. This funding is often accompanied by strategic guidance and access to a valuable network, designed to accelerate portfolio companies' market entry and growth.

Bonitás Ventures has cultivated a diverse portfolio spanning various technology-driven sectors, reflecting their broad interest in disruptive innovation. As of early 2024, the firm has made over 28 investments, according to Crunchbase data, actively contributing to the vibrant Hungarian startup ecosystem. Their commitment extends beyond capital, as they work closely with founders to refine strategies, secure follow-on funding, and achieve significant milestones. The firm has also successfully navigated at least 2 exits from its portfolio, underscoring its ability to identify and support ventures that achieve successful outcomes.

Investor Profile

Bonitás Ventures has backed more than 26 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 26 rounds, about 100% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Hungary.
  • Strong thematic focus on Information Technology, Health Care, Education.
  • Typical check size: $108K – $1.1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (62%)
  • Series A (35%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)

Country Focus

  • Hungary (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Information Technology
  • Health Care
  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Agriculture
  • Software
  • Biotechnology
  • Security
  • Farming
  • Information Services
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Who does Bonitás Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Innonic Group
Europe, Debrecen, Hungary, Debrecen
Co-Investments: 1
A
Europe, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest
Co-Investments: 1
Hiventures
Europe, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest
Co-Investments: 9
Fast Ventures
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 1
OXO Technologies Holding
North America, Illinois, United States, South Holland
Co-Investments: 2
OXO Labs Ltd.
Europe, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest
Co-Investments: 1
Co-Investments: 1
F
Europe, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest
Co-Investments: 1
F
Europe, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest
Co-Investments: 1
GA
Europe, Vas, Hungary, Vasvár
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Bonitás Ventures?

Cytocast

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Cytocast revolutionizes the fields of drug discovery and personalized treatment through a comprehensive cell simulator.

BioinformaticsBiotechnologyHealth CareMedical DevicePharmaceuticalSimulation
Pre SeedMay 15, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,783,254
roboGaze

Székesfehérvár, Fejer, Hungary

roboGaze provides solutions to increase road safety by democratized AI driven driver monitoring system.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Series AApr 6, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,700,000
Gremon Systems

Szeged, Szeged, Hungary

Gremon Systems is an agricultural IT company that offers workflow monitoring and weight measurement systems for the horticultural industry.

AgricultureFarmingHorticultureInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySmart CitiesSoftware
Series ADec 15, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,693,524
Livlia

Veszprém, Veszprem, Hungary

Livlia is a real estate ecosystem. We build trust through consistency. CEE Proptech Startup at its best.

PropTechReal Estate
SeedDec 2, 2021
Amount Raised: $248,732
MITE-CHEM KFT.

Nádudvar, Hajdu-Bihar, Hungary

MITE-CHEM KFT. is a manufacturer of pesticides and other agrochemical products.

AgricultureChemicalManufacturing
SeedOct 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,739,092
BOOKR Kids

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

BOOKR Kids inspires a love of reading whilst boosting literacy, social-emotional and cognitive skills through interactive e-books.

AppsEBooksEducationPublishing
SeedSep 24, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,172,055
Biopesticide Ltd.

Pécs, Pecs, Hungary

Biopesticide produces and sells biological pesticides.

Manufacturing
SeedSep 20, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,993,569
Agroninja

Csongrád, Csongrad, Hungary

Agroninja offers a cost effective, secure and stressless solution for cattle weight measurement.

Health CareInformation TechnologySecurity
SeedAug 30, 2021
Amount Raised: $100,000
Blue Colibri

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Blue Colibri put the whole employee lifecycle in the pocket of employees with mobile platform which supports internal communication.

Human ResourcesInternet of ThingsiOSMessagingSoftware
SeedJul 8, 2021
Amount Raised: $740,400
PSC CEE Kft

Veszprém, Veszprem, Hungary

Payment and Sales Consulting CEE provides consulting services in financial payments and sales.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesPaymentsSales
Series AJun 3, 2021
Amount Raised: $2,300,000