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PortfoLion Capital Partners

Europe, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does PortfoLion Capital Partners frequently co-invest with?

Day One Capital
Europe, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest
Co-Investments: 13
Atmos Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Karma Ventures
Europe, Harjumaa, Estonia, Tallinn
Co-Investments: 2
Project A Ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2
BonAngels Venture Partners
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 2
Müller Medien
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Nuremberg
Co-Investments: 2
LearnStart
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Market One Capital
Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Co-Investments: 3
Credo Ventures
Europe, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic, Prague
Co-Investments: 6
Inventure
Europe, Southern Finland, Finland, Helsinki
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does PortfoLion Capital Partners often collaborate with?

EJ
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
CD
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
MA
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JS
Europe, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest
Shared Deals: 1
VP
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
GG
Europe, Austria
Shared Deals: 1
AK
Europe, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands, Leiden
Shared Deals: 1
CS
North America, Washington, United States, Kirkland
Shared Deals: 1
JD
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
AK
Europe, Ausser-Rhoden, Switzerland, Niederhelfenschwil
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by PortfoLion Capital Partners?

Knowunity

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Knowunity is an AI tool that helps students with school activities and homework.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)E-LearningEducationMachine Learning
Series BJun 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $31,099,004
Riptides

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Riptides is the non-human identity fabric for your workloads and AI agents.

ComputerNetwork Security
Pre SeedApr 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,300,000
UVIONIX

Los Angeles, California, United States

Reshaping Supply Chain Logistics with AI and Robotics

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesIndustrial AutomationMachine LearningSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation
SeedFeb 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Kodesage

London, England, United Kingdom

AI-powered legacy modernization

Pre SeedJan 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,397,992
Coding Giants

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

Coding Giants is an innovative EdTech company that educates children and teenagers to new technologies.

EdTechKnowledge ManagementSkill Assessment
Series UnknownDec 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,925,871
4fizjo

Konotopa, Mazowieckie, Poland

4fizjo.pl is a store offers premium sports and physiotherapy accessories for health and relaxation.

E-CommerceFitness
Series UnknownNov 27, 2024
NORBr

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

The last payment integration you will ever make, period.

FinanceFinancial ServicesPayments
Series UnknownNov 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,136,812
Renewabl

London, England, United Kingdom

Renewabl is a climate-tech software company.

CleanTechEnvironmental ConsultingRenewable Energy
SeedJul 25, 2024
Pactum

Mountain View, California, United States

Pactum AI helps companies to unlock value from thousands of suppliers by automatically negotiating contracts on a massive scale.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Series BJul 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Tree.ly

Dornbirn, Vorarlberg, Austria

Tree.ly does climate protection through the projects in European forests through its SaaS platform and hyperlocal CO2-credits.

Carbon CaptureGreenTechSustainability
SeedJun 28, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,360,085