
Euroventures
Description
Euroventures is a prominent and long-established private equity and venture capital firm based in Budapest, Hungary, with a significant presence across Central Europe. Founded in 1989, it stands as one of the region's pioneering and most experienced investors, having navigated various economic cycles and supported the growth of numerous companies. Over its extensive history, Euroventures has successfully managed several funds, accumulating total commitments exceeding EUR 200 million. This substantial capital base has enabled the firm to make strategic investments and contribute significantly to the development of the Central European entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The firm's investment strategy is broad yet focused, targeting companies across a range of stages from early-stage ventures to more mature expansion and later-stage buy-outs. Euroventures is sector-agnostic to some extent but shows a clear preference for high-growth areas. Its portfolio reflects a strong interest in technology-driven sectors, including information technology (IT), telecommunications, and life sciences. Additionally, the firm actively explores opportunities in emerging fields such as cleantech and advanced manufacturing, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and sustainable development within the region.
Euroventures typically provides significant capital injections, with a first cheque size ranging from EUR 1 million to EUR 10 million. This flexibility allows them to support diverse companies, from promising startups requiring initial growth capital to established businesses seeking funds for expansion or strategic acquisitions. To date, Euroventures has invested in over 50 companies, showcasing its deep commitment to fostering regional economic growth and technological advancement. Their long-term approach and hands-on support make them a valuable partner for entrepreneurs in Central Europe.
Investor Profile
Euroventures has backed more than 26 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 23% of its total and boasts 11 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series Unknown, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Hungary, United Kingdom, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, E-Commerce, Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $1.1M – $10.8M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (46%)
- Series Unknown (31%)
- Seed (15%)
- Series B (8%)
Country Focus
- Hungary (62%)
- United Kingdom (12%)
- United States (12%)
- Serbia (4%)
- Switzerland (4%)
- Sweden (4%)
- Russian Federation (4%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- E-commerce
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Enterprise Software
- Transportation
- Travel
- Biotechnology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Product Search
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