Lead Ventures Overview

Lead Ventures is a Budapest-based venture capital and private equity firm specializing in financing tech companies in Central Europe and the Baltics. Their mission is to support the region’s most promising ventures with capital, experience, and a wide-ranging professional network, enabling them to transform their industry and scale globally. The firm focuses on validated businesses on a strong growth path, providing strategic guidance, operational know-how, and a powerful business network. With a team experienced in over 100 transactions, Lead Ventures offers long-term support through multiple funding rounds, with initial investments typically ranging from €2–5 million and the ability to invest up to €10 million including follow-ons. While industry-agnostic, they have a strong preference for B2B companies and maintain a diverse portfolio across sectors.

Is Lead 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 Lead Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.

Lead Ventures

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

  • Baltics
  • Central Eastern Europe

Customer types

  • B2B

Investment role

Lead and follow

Stages

Series A, Series B or later

First ticket size

€2,000,000 - €10,000,000

How to approach funds like Lead Ventures

When engaging Lead Ventures, founders should highlight clear traction metrics and a robust growth strategy, as the team values evidence of market validation and scalability. Articulate how your business leverages regional strengths and can benefit from cross-border expansion, as their network and operational support are tailored for companies aiming to scale beyond their home market. Demonstrate readiness for a collaborative partnership, as Lead Ventures is known for hands-on involvement and supporting founders through multiple growth stages.

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