Elevator Ventures

We are excited to join the EIC Deep Tech Investor Day powered by Bpifrance – EuroQuity on March 11! Our Investment Manager, Magdalena Chałas, will be part of the jury, assessing pitches from 20 groundbreaking EIC Fund companies.   💡 See you in Paris!   #DeepTech #VC #Innovation #EICFund 

Our Advisory Board member, Susanne Chishti, recently hosted an exclusive FINTECH CEO Dinner in London, bringing together exceptional entrepreneurs to exchange insights, discuss industry opportunities, and celebrate milestones. 🚀   We are proud that some of our portfolio companies such as Elucidate and Pisano were among the fintech leaders at the event, engaging in meaningful discussions that could spark new collaborations, accelerate growth, and drive innovation.   A huge thanks to Susanne Chishti for inviting our portfolio companies - it's great to see our communities come together!    #Fintech #Innovation #Networking #VC #Startups

📣 Exciting Internship Opportunity at Elevator Ventures! Are you passionate about #Startups and #VentureCapital? Ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic environment? Apply now and join our international team: https://lnkd.in/d4GxCAyW #Internship #CareerGrowth #WeElevateYourGrowth

Last week, our team gathered for an inspiring offsite in the beautiful #Wachau region. Over two intensive days, we took the time to review 2024 - acknowledging our milestones, celebrating our accomplishments, capturing our learnings - and setting ambitious goals for 2025. 🚀   Of course, no visit to #Wachau would be complete without experiencing its well-known wines! 🍷🍇We wrapped up our offsite with a well-deserved wine tasting, learning about the rich stories behind Wachau’s winemaking traditions.   Here’s to a successful yeah ahead! ✨   #TeamOffsite #WeElevateYourGrowth

Let’s welcome Elevator Ventures to our Podim 2025 partner line-up! ⬆️ As Raiffeisen Bank International AG’s venture capital arm, Elevator Ventures focuses on early-stage and growth-stage investments in 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, with a strong presence in the DACH and CEE regions. With a strong belief in the 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, they support high-growth companies that are redefining industries and creating real value for customers. 🌐 Their team brings extensive experience in scaling businesses and offers access to a 𝘃𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 they have been building over the years. So, if you are building something groundbreaking, they want to hear from you. Get ready to schedule a one-on-one meeting with their team in the Podim Deal Room. 🤝

🌍 Mapping the Cybersecurity Landscape in Central & Eastern Europe   In our latest blog post, Annalisa provided an overview of the cybersecurity ecosystem in #CEE, highlighting key players in areas such as fraud and fincrime, post-quantum security and AI-driven solutions.   With the region producing global leaders like Avast, Bitdefender, and Nord Security, it's clear that CEE is a hub for innovation. Cybersecurity is especially critical for the financial sector and a key area of our investment focus.   Following our most recent investment into Wultra, a post-quantum authentication company, we are eager to support new solutions emerging from this vibrant ecosystem. 🚀   👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dAWsQ95b   #Cybersecurity #WeElevateYourGrowth

📣 Newsletter Alert! Read about our recent investment in Wultra, explore our portfolio highlights and achievements, and discover what we’ve been up to over the past few months. Plus, find out which upcoming events you can meet us at! Subscribe now and be part of our journey! 🚀 #WeElevateYourGrowth

[MEET THE JURY 3] Join us on 11 March for the 𝗘𝗜𝗖 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝗽𝗶𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 – 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆, where the following experienced investors will assess the pitches of 20 EIC Fund companies. ⭐ Christopher Sisserian, Head of Platform at Manta Ray Ventures. Manta Ray is an early-stage venture capital fund backing mission-driven founders addressing significant global challenges through applying leading edge technologies. They provide flexible and patient capital, leveraging their time, resources and networks as far as possible to support their portfolio companies. ⭐ Francisco Badia Ortega, Managing Partner at Grow Venture Partners. Grow Venture Partners is a VC firm that specializes in Tech Transfer in the fields of sustainability, deeptech and medtech. They invest in Deep Tech Founders with the purpose of helping them become better managers and with them create wealth and jobs. They are usually the first investors and lead investors. Grow Venture Partners work with strong reserves to support these early investments. ⭐ Magdalena Chałas, Investment Manager at Elevator Ventures. Elevator Ventures is the venture capital fund backed by Raiffeisen Bank International, Raiffeisen-Holding Niederösterreich-Wien, and Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark and manages funds of more than 100m€ to elevate the growth of technology companies in Fintech and Beyond Banking. The team has a wide sourcing and business development network in DACH and CEE and uses the deep expertise and intel of its investors as an advantage. To date, Elevator Ventures has deployed over €50 million, with investments in 17 companies, resulting in four successful exits, and in two additional funds. ⭐ Marcin Hejka, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at OTB Ventures. OTB Ventures is a pan-European deep tech VC fund specializing in Series A and late seed rounds. Its focus lies in supporting startups that pioneer unique technologies across four key verticals: Enterprise AI & Automation, SpaceTech, FinTech Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity. Established in 2017, OTB Ventures currently manages over €350 million and has offices in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Warsaw, Poland. ⭐ Quentin Demarly, Investment Director at ALIAD (Air Liquide Venture Capital). ALIAD is Air Liquide's strategic corporate venture capital arm. ALIAD makes investments in startups developing innovative technologies with a focus on Climate Tech, Health Tech, and industrial innovation. ALIAD acts as both an investor and an industrial partner, providing financial, technological, and commercial support. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of it! Secure your spot now! #InvestorDay #Innovation #EICAccelerator #EUeic #Investors #DeepTech

🚀 Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from the WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) Top League program to our office for an inspiring afternoon focused on Venture Capital, in collaboration with Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI). After participants got to meet a part of the Elevator Ventures team, Maximilian facilitated an engaging session on Investments, Start-ups, and Entrepreneurship, sparking a lively discussion on investment strategy, future trends, and innovation. The event then continued with exploring exciting internship and student job opportunities at EV and RBI, guided by Mara E. and Julia Laura Kauer. ✨ A big thank you to WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) and Raiffeisen Bank International AG for the great cooperation. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet such driven and talented students! #StudentVisit #VentureCapital #WeElevateYourGrowth

At Elevator Ventures, we believe post-quantum authentication solutions are redefining how financial institutions combat cyber threats. That’s why we invested in Wultra—a company dedicated to addressing the most critical challenges in securing financial institutions against future threats. Wultra’s robust technology stack and advanced development capabilities empower institutions to stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity. Today, we're excited to announce that Wultra has secured €3M to scale their vision out of CEE to the world. 🚀 A huge shoutout to Wultra’s founder, Petr Dvorak, and the entire team, whose dedication made this vision a reality. We are happy to support their journey alongside Tensor Ventures and J&T Ventures. Congrats to our colleagues, Suleiman A, Noémi Szabó, and Ariel Rosenberg who worked on closing this deal to support a more resilient financial ecosystem. Read more about the reasoning behind our newest investment here: https://lnkd.in/dYTH9_5Q #ElevatorVentures #WeElevateYourGrowth #Cybersecurity