Elevator Ventures Overview
Elevator Ventures is a venture capital firm backed by Raiffeisen Bank International, Raiffeisen-Holding Niederösterreich-Wien, and Raiffeisen Landesbank Steiermark. Managing funds exceeding €100 million, the firm aims to elevate the growth of technology companies in fintech and beyond banking sectors. With a wide sourcing and business development network in DACH and CEE, Elevator Ventures leverages the deep expertise and intelligence of its investors. To date, the firm has invested close to €50 million in 16 companies, resulting in four successful exits, and holds two fund-of-funds positions.
Is Elevator 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 Elevator Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Elevator Ventures
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe 3 / 14
- Central Eastern Europe
Industries / verticals
- AgriTech / FoodTech
- Built Environment (Real Estate, Construction & PropTech)
- Energy
- FinTech
- Industrial Automation
- Logistics / Supply Chain
- Mobility / Transportation
- Travel / Hospitality
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Series A, Series B or later
First ticket size
€1,000,000 - €3,000,000
Contact information
Principal
Suleiman Arabiat
Senior Investment Manager
Iva Rakocevic
Investment Manager
Magdalena Chałas
Investment Manager
Noémi Szabó
How to approach funds like Elevator Ventures
When approaching Elevator Ventures, founders should highlight how their solution can leverage or integrate with established financial ecosystems, especially if targeting the DACH or CEE regions. Demonstrate a clear path to scalable growth and show how your technology addresses real pain points in financial services or adjacent sectors. Emphasize traction, regulatory awareness, and the potential for strategic partnerships that could benefit from the firm's strong corporate backing and network.
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