Lead Ventures

Lead Ventures is a Budapest-based venture capital firm specializing in financing scale-ups in Central Europe and the Baltics. Their mission is to support the region’s most promising ventures with capital, experience, and a wide-ranging professional network, enabling them to transform their industry and scale globally. They invest in validated businesses on a strong growth path and support founders beyond capital—with strategic guidance, operational know-how, and a powerful business network. Their team brings experience from over 100 transactions and leading advisory firms across the region. Backed by committed LPs, they provide long-term support through multiple funding rounds. Their typical initial ticket size is €2–5 million, with the ability to invest up to €10 million including follow-ons—helping their portfolio companies bridge the gap to international scale. Collaboration is at the core of their approach—they work closely with founders and co-investors to build long-term value. While they remain industry agnostic, they have a strong preference for B2B companies and maintain a diverse portfolio across sectors, always guided by the ambition and potential of the teams they support. Their notable exits include AImotive and AMODO, demonstrating their capability in scaling companies to international success.