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Top 3 Venture Capital Firms in Budapest (2026)

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Budapest is home to some of Central and Eastern Europe's most active investors. For instance, Hiventures has made well over 700 investments, supporting a wide range of new businesses.

Alongside them, firms like Day One Capital and Oktogon Ventures are backing dozens of early-stage startups with global potential. Finding the right funding partner is a critical step in any founder's journey.

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Day One Capital seeks out promising technology teams in Central Eastern Europe, providing the early-stage funding they need to launch on a global stage. Their portfolio shows a focus on diverse sectors like SaaS, robotics, and gaming, backing companies such as Gamee and On robot.

Year Founded2011
FoundersCsaba Kakosy, Elek Straub, Gyorgy Simo
Total Funding€34M
Average Check Size€1.5M
IndustriesConsumer, Gaming, Social, Healthcare, Robotics, SaaS, Cloud
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed, Series A
Nº of Investments49 (14 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits6
Top Portfolio StartupsGamee, On robot, Statzup
Contact+36 70 386 9952

Oktogon Ventures invests in early-stage, technology-focused startups across Central and Eastern Europe that show potential for global growth. The firm uses its operational expertise and global network to help portfolio companies, including Bitrise and Recart, scale and connect with top-tier international investors.

Year Founded2019
FoundersGyula Feher, Veronika Pistyur
Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments30 (4 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits
Contactvera@oktogon.vc / +41 434661050

Hiventures fuels the business ecosystem in Central and Eastern Europe as one of the region's most active venture capital partners. They provide equity funding to a wide variety of companies, supporting both high-growth SMEs and traditional businesses from the earliest stages onward.

Year Founded1999
Founders
IndustriesMedia, Gaming, Big Data & Analytics, Consumer, Education, Fintech, InsurTech, Food & Beverage, Supply Chain & Logistics, Marketplace, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Agriculture, SaaS
Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Private Equity, Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
Nº of Investments744 (47 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits7 (1 IPO'd)
Contactinfo@hiventures.hu / +36 14525780

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