Elevator Ventures

Series A & B stage investments with initial ticket sizes of 1-3m EUR, targeting Fintech and Beyond Banking companies in the DACH and CEE regions. They define their thesis across specific verticals (Wealth Management, Daily Banking & Payments, RegTech, Food & AgriTech, Industrial Tech, etc.) and enabling tech shifts (SaaS, AI & Data Analytics, Quantum Computing, Blockchain).

Check Size

$1M - $3M

Stages

Series A, Series B

Focus Areas

Fintech, Payments, Blockchain Crypto

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Investment Thesis

Elevator Ventures believes in the power of tech shifts that enable high-growth technology companies to transform industries and drive customer value. They focus on backing outstanding companies in Fintech & Beyond Banking with ambitions in the DACH & CEE region. Their core belief is that ‘We believe in the power of tech shifts that allow high-growth technology companies to transform industries and to drive customer value.’

What Sets Them Apart

Backed by major financial institutions (Raiffeisen Bank International, Raiffeisen-Holding Niederösterreich-Wien, Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark) providing access to established banking networks
Portfolio Success Pack offering comprehensive post-investment support including business development, talent acquisition, and venture debt opportunities
Elevator Lab accelerator program for trend scouting and know-how transfer within the industry
Strong focus on CEE region with 'unmatched network in Eastern Europe' as noted by founders
Fund of Funds investments providing co-investment opportunities and access to distinguished networks
Active ecosystem building through Portfolio & Investor Days and founder communities