BrightCap Ventures Overview

BrightCap Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Sofia, Bulgaria, founded in 2018. The firm focuses on investing in global founders who leverage local engineering talent, providing them with entrepreneurial experience and access to an extensive global network. BrightCap Ventures aims to support startups in scaling into Western European and US markets, particularly those in Southeastern Europe. The firm's investment areas include artificial intelligence, big data, medical technology, blockchain, and financial technologies. BrightCap Ventures' first fund achieved notable successes, including four successful exits and one merger, with portfolio companies collectively generating over €70 million in annual recurring revenue. In July 2024, the firm launched its second fund, targeting €60 million, to invest in tech startups focusing on the future of work, digital health, and fintech across Southeastern Europe.

Is BrightCap Ventures the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with BrightCap Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.

BrightCap Ventures

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

  • Southern Europe 1 / 9
  • Central Eastern Europe 1 / 17
  • North America 1 / 5
  • Southeast Asia

Product type

  • Software
  • Software-enabled hardware

Investment role

Lead and follow

Stages

Pre-seed, Seed

First ticket size

€400,000 - €3,000,000

How to approach funds like BrightCap Ventures

When reaching out to BrightCap Ventures, founders should highlight how their startup leverages top-tier technical talent from Southeastern Europe to address global market opportunities. Emphasize your team's ability to scale internationally and demonstrate early traction or a clear path to revenue, as BrightCap values operational excellence and measurable progress. Articulate how your solution fits into the evolving landscape of digital health, fintech, or the future of work, and be prepared to discuss your strategy for entering Western European or US markets.

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