BrightCap Ventures

2018

Founded

18

Investments

Bulgaria

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

BrightCap Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Sofia, Bulgaria, founded in 2018. The firm focuses on investing in global founders who leverage local engineering talent, providing them with entrepreneurial experience and access to an extensive global network. BrightCap Ventures aims to support startups in scaling into Western European and US markets, particularly those in Southeastern Europe.

The firm's investment areas include artificial intelligence, big data, medical technology, blockchain, and financial technologies. BrightCap Ventures' first fund achieved notable successes, including four successful exits and one merger, with portfolio companies collectively generating over €70 million in annual recurring revenue. In July 2024, the firm launched its second fund, targeting €60 million, to invest in tech startups focusing on the future of work, digital health, and fintech across Southeastern Europe.

Investment Focus

Investment Stage

HQ Locations

Portfolio Companies

LucidLink, Pliant, Enview, Peruse, RobosizeME

Gepgraphic Focus

Southeastern Europe, Western Europe, United States

Key Differentiators

Focus on global founders leveraging local engineering talent, Support for scaling into Western European and US markets, Extensive global network

Thypical Investment Size

€0.4 million to €3 million

Total Funds Raised

€60 million

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Software

Seed

Series A

Series B

Bulgaria