Lead Ventures

Lead Ventures is a Budapest-based venture capital firm dedicated to supporting scale-up companies in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). With a focus on innovation and high-growth potential, Lead Ventures seeks to empower the region's most promising businesses by providing both financial capital and extensive industry expertise. Backed by strategic investors like MOL Group and Hungarian Eximbank, Lead Ventures manages the Enter Tomorrow Europe fund, which boasts a capital of €100 million. Lead Ventures focuses on scale-up companies that have already validated their products and services and are looking to expand their market presence. The fund typically invests between €2 million and €10 million in industries such as technology, energy, and digital transformation. By offering not only financial support but also access to a vast professional network, Lead Ventures helps its portfolio companies accelerate growth and gain a competitive edge in the global market. Notable investments include GoodVision Ltd., which specializes in AI-driven traffic management solutions, and i-Cell, a telematics company transforming the transportation and logistics industry. Lead Ventures is known for fostering long-term partnerships with its portfolio companies, enabling them to scale efficiently while making impactful industry advancements. Their investment philosophy combines growth capital with hands-on guidance, ensuring that businesses can navigate complex markets and achieve sustained success across Europe.