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.
Below is our list of the best 3 VC firms in Budapest.
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| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Csaba Kakosy, Elek Straub, Gyorgy Simo |
| Total Funding | €34M |
| Average Check Size | €1.5M |
| Industries | Consumer, Gaming, Social, Healthcare, Robotics, SaaS, Cloud |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed, Series A |
| Nº of Investments | 49 (14 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 6 |
| Top Portfolio Startups | Gamee, 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 Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Gyula Feher, Veronika Pistyur |
| Investment Stage | Convertible Note, Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 30 (4 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | — |
| Contact | vera@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 Founded | 1999 |
| Founders | — |
| Industries | Media, Gaming, Big Data & Analytics, Consumer, Education, Fintech, InsurTech, Food & Beverage, Supply Chain & Logistics, Marketplace, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Agriculture, SaaS |
| Investment Stage | Convertible Note, Early Stage, Private Equity, Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A |
| Nº of Investments | 744 (47 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 7 (1 IPO'd) |
| Contact | info@hiventures.hu / +36 14525780 |