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Eight Ventures is committed to empowering exceptional entrepreneurs on their journey from inception to IPO. We partner closely with visionary leaders who are pioneering groundbreaking solutions yet unexplored. These entrepreneurs embody a mission-driven spirit, transparency, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. Their resilience and ability to inspire others set them apart. Drawing from our own entrepreneurial backgrounds, we intimately understand the challenges of building a successful company. We thrive on guiding entrepreneurs through these obstacles from day one. Our dedication stems from a passion for uncovering and fostering rare potential, perpetually seeking the next visionary team to champion.

Holnest is an investment firm focused on supporting entrepreneurial ventures in their growth and development phases. They specialize in providing capital and strategic guidance to startups and SMEs across various sectors. Holnest aims to foster innovation and drive economic growth by investing in promising businesses and helping them scale effectively. For detailed information about their investment approach and portfolio companies, visiting their official website would provide comprehensive insights into their operations and focus areas.

CB Investment Management is managing an investment fund to support young Slovak companies with international potential. We provide growth capital and support during and after the investment process from setting up internal processes to strategy and exit management. Along with the investment, the companies will also gain knowledge and experience from the world of start-ups and multinational corporations, including access to the network of 3,000 investors of the largest Czech-Slovak alternative investment platform Crowdberry. CB Investment Management is a subsidiary of the Crowdberry investment platform, which connects private investors with Slovak and Czech companies with global potential. Crowdberry investors become co-owners of these companies and can actively help them grow.

Finadvance is a private equity and venture capital firm that specializes in buyouts and buy-ins, particularly focusing on middle-market and mature companies. They provide strategic investment and operational support to help these companies achieve growth, optimize operations, and capitalize on market opportunities. Finadvance plays a crucial role in fostering the development and expansion of their portfolio companies through targeted financial backing and management expertise.

Myrtus Venture is a community of diverse and committed business angels united by entrepreneurial spirit. The firm focuses on financing and supporting the development of promising startups, without limitations on sectors or preconceptions. Myrtus Venture emphasizes solidarity and engagement in its approach, aiming to provide strategic capital and mentorship to early-stage companies. By leveraging the collective expertise and network of its business angel community, Myrtus Venture seeks to empower entrepreneurs and accelerate the growth of innovative startups. The firm's investment philosophy centers around fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, contributing to the dynamic evolution of the startup ecosystem. Through their collaborative efforts, Myrtus Venture aims to drive positive economic and social impact while nurturing a thriving community of entrepreneurial leaders.

Fil Rouge Capital is the most active VC firm in Croatia. They invest through their incubation and acceleration program with the possibility of the follow on funding. Their typical check size ranges from 50k - 350k. They are generalist and rather agnostic looking mainly for disruption but our sweet spots are: SaaS, cloud services, marketplace, e-commerce, AI, deep tech, Fintech, Logistics, IOT, industry 4.0, 5G applications, B2B, B2C, etc.

Solidarity Venture Capital (Euskal Herriaren Garapen Ekonomikorako Capital Arrisku Sozietatea) aims to contribute to the sustainable economic development of the Basque Country. Our mission is to act as a catalyst for the creation and growth of enterprises, leveraging community savings to support businesses and foster employment opportunities.

Arion Venture Capital is a family office that provides advisory and seed/pre-seed funding to entrepreneurs offering effective, innovative, and economically viable solutions to social, ecological, and ethical challenges. The firm supports early-stage ventures that aim to make a positive impact in these areas, emphasizing sustainability and ethical considerations in their investment approach. Arion Venture Capital works closely with entrepreneurs to help them navigate the challenges of early-stage growth, fostering innovation and supporting the development of solutions that address pressing global issues.

Fond fondov was established by the National Agency for Development of Small and Medium sized enterprises uback in 1994 to manage the Start-up Capital Fund financed by the National PHARE Programme. The fund's resources facilitated the foundation and development of many small and medium-sized enterprises. Fond fondov was a Bratislava, Slovakia based venture capital firm. The firm invested in the sectors including software, logistics and environmental services.

Private fund run by founders and friends. We're investing our own money (pre-seed/seed) in tech founders with a specific investment thesis: SaaS, CpaaS, recurring revenue, membership models.

Krajowy Fundusz Kapitałowy SA is the first Polish venture capital fund of funds. The KFK's activity consists of investing in venture capital funds that provide capital to small and medium-sized Polish enterprises, especially innovative enterprises with high development potential or conducting research and development activities. So far, KFK, together with private investors, has co-created 17 venture capital funds that have supported slightly over 200 innovative enterprises operating in Poland and around the world. As of December 31, 2019, the National Capital Fund has become part of PFR Ventures.

VC Link is a venture capital fund looking for promising and innovative projects and companies, related to, among others, broadly understood: • modern materials; • solutions for the energy sector; • automation and robotization; • software for industry; • solutions for ICT We stand out on the investment fund market with a good understanding of technology and the ability to support technological projects. At the same time, we are looking for innovative and competitive solutions on a global scale. For projects that gain our interest, we will be able to provide up to EUR 250,000 in financing, business and substantive support, assistance in obtaining further rounds of financing, strategic partners and potential customers. Our goal is to find and support technologies that have the potential to change the face of the future world. We believe that together we are able to create something big. We will help selected originators to refine the project strategy, its implementation and commercialization.