
New Vision 3
Description
New Vision 3 is a prominent early-stage Venture Capital fund based in Sofia, Bulgaria, playing a significant role in the development of the tech ecosystem across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), with a primary focus on its home market. Established as a €30 million fund, it targets innovative companies from pre-seed to Series A stages, providing crucial capital and strategic support to promising startups. The fund's mandate is to identify and nurture high-growth potential businesses that are poised for significant market disruption and expansion.
The fund's investment thesis is broad yet strategic, encompassing a wide array of technology sectors. New Vision 3 actively seeks opportunities in areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Fintech, HealthTech, PropTech, EdTech, E-commerce, Gaming, and the Internet of Things (IoT), among others. This diverse sectoral interest reflects its commitment to fostering innovation across various verticals, aiming to build a robust portfolio of companies that can achieve global scale. The team at New Vision 3 brings a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship, technology, and finance, offering hands-on guidance to its portfolio companies.
New Vision 3 typically deploys initial investments ranging from €250,000 to €1.5 million, tailored to the specific needs and stage of the startup. This flexible approach allows the fund to support companies from their very nascent stages through their initial growth phases. Beyond the initial capital, New Vision 3 is prepared to provide substantial follow-on funding, with the capacity to invest up to €3 million per company throughout its lifecycle. This long-term commitment underscores its dedication to helping portfolio companies achieve their full potential, providing sustained financial backing as they scale and mature. The fund's strategic location in Bulgaria positions it as a key gateway for tech innovation in the CEE region.
Investor Profile
New Vision 3 has backed more than 23 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 19 rounds, about 83% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Macedonia.
- Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Typical check size: $270K – $1.6M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (61%)
- Pre Seed (26%)
- Series Unknown (13%)
Country Focus
- Bulgaria (78%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
- Macedonia (4%)
- United States (4%)
- Italy (4%)
- Croatia (4%)
Industry Focus
- E-commerce
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Marketplace
- Mobile Devices
- Retail
- Consulting
- Information Technology
- Insurtech
- Mobile Apps
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