
Hiventures
Description
Hiventures is Hungary's largest venture capital fund manager, playing a pivotal role in the country's startup and innovation ecosystem. Established with significant public backing, it manages a substantial portfolio of funds, primarily sourced from Hungarian state and European Union resources. Its mission is to foster the growth of innovative Hungarian companies across various development stages, from early-stage startups to mature scale-ups, thereby contributing to economic development and job creation.
Hiventures adopts a comprehensive investment strategy, covering a wide spectrum of company development. They offer funding through distinct programs tailored for different stages: Startup/Seed, Early Stage, and Growth/Scale-up. For instance, their Early Stage program typically provides investments ranging from approximately $135,000 to $1.35 million, targeting companies that have demonstrated initial traction. The Growth/Scale-up program, designed for more established businesses seeking significant expansion capital, can deploy up to approximately $8.1 million per investment. This multi-stage approach allows Hiventures to support companies throughout their lifecycle, from initial concept to market leadership.
As a cornerstone of the Hungarian VC landscape, Hiventures manages an impressive portfolio of over 100 billion HUF (approximately $270 million USD) in total funds. This considerable capital base has enabled them to make more than 250 investments in Hungarian companies, making them one of the most active investors in the region. Their extensive network and strategic partnerships, including collaborations with corporate venture capital initiatives, further enhance their ability to provide not only financial capital but also strategic guidance and access to markets for their portfolio companies. Hiventures' commitment extends beyond mere funding, aiming to build a robust and competitive innovation economy in Hungary.
Investor Profile
Hiventures has backed more than 747 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 48 rounds, about 6% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Pre Seed, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Hungary, United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Manufacturing.
- Typical check size: $135K – $8.1M.
Stage Focus
- Pre Seed (56%)
- Seed (39%)
- Series A (3%)
- Private Equity (1%)
Country Focus
- Hungary (93%)
- United States (2%)
- United Kingdom (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Health Care
- Apps
- E-commerce
- Mobile Apps
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Medical
- Financial Services
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