
PortfoLion Capital Partners
Description
PortfoLion Capital Partners is a prominent venture capital and private equity firm based in Budapest, Hungary, operating as the dedicated investment arm of OTP Bank Plc. This strategic affiliation provides PortfoLion with robust financial backing and a deep understanding of the regional market dynamics, positioning them as a significant player in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) investment landscape.
The firm functions as a multi-stage investor, deploying capital across various stages from early-stage startups to mature growth companies. PortfoLion's investment strategy is diversified, spanning a wide array of sectors including fintech, deep tech, SaaS, e-commerce, and healthcare. This broad sector focus reflects their commitment to fostering innovation and scaling promising businesses across the CEE ecosystem.
PortfoLion manages a substantial asset under management (AUM) totaling approximately EUR 400 million, underscoring its significant capacity for investment. This substantial capital base allows them to make meaningful commitments to their portfolio companies. Typically, PortfoLion's initial investments range from EUR 200,000 for early-stage ventures up to EUR 10 million for more mature or growth-stage opportunities, with potential for follow-on investments.
As a key player in the CEE venture capital landscape, PortfoLion Capital Partners is instrumental in driving technological advancement and economic growth in the region. Their commitment extends beyond capital, often providing strategic guidance and leveraging OTP Bank's extensive network to support portfolio companies in achieving their growth objectives and expanding internationally.
Investor Profile
PortfoLion Capital Partners has backed more than 68 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 29 rounds, about 43% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Hungary, Poland, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning.
- Led 5 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $216K – $10.8M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (35%)
- Seed (34%)
- Series B (12%)
- Series Unknown (6%)
- Private Equity (6%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
- Series C (1%)
- Angel (1%)
Country Focus
- Hungary (51%)
- Poland (13%)
- United States (9%)
- United Kingdom (7%)
- Switzerland (6%)
- Croatia (3%)
- Romania (3%)
- The Netherlands (3%)
- Germany (1%)
- Austria (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Machine Learning
- Information Technology
- Education
- Big Data
- Saas
- E-commerce
- Edtech
- Network Security
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