# Fintech investors in Central and Eastern Europe (2026 list)

> 49 fintech investors in Central and Eastern Europe, 88% active in the last 12 months. Led by Techstars, Plug and Play, EIC Accelerator.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/lists/fintech-investors-in-cee (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Fintech investors in Central and Eastern Europe

Updated 7 November 2026

Firms observed backing a fintech company in Central and Eastern Europe in the last two years, wherever the firm is based.

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**49** investors on the list *+2* this week

**1,106** cheques in 12 months *-32%* against the market

**$4.3M** median round they joined *-46%* against the market median

**88%** wrote a cheque in 12 months

**49%** have led a round

## The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (24)

- 1 [Techstars](https://millionrounds.com/fund/techstars) *Deploying now* VC firm · United States **2,989** **$1.2M** median round **Nov 2026** last seen
- 2 [Plug and Play](https://millionrounds.com/fund/plug-and-play) *Deploying now* Accelerator · United States **1,561** **$5M** median round **Nov 2026** last seen
- 3 [EIC Accelerator](https://millionrounds.com/fund/eic-accelerator) *Deploying now* Government · European Union **875** **$4.3M** median round **Oct 2026** last seen
- 4 [Google for Startups](https://millionrounds.com/fund/google-for-startups) *Deploying now* Accelerator · United States **811** **$1.4M** median round **Sept 2026** last seen
- 5 [Antler](https://millionrounds.com/fund/antler) *Deploying now* VC firm · United Kingdom **729** **$1M** median round **Nov 2026** last seen
- 6 [Balderton Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/balderton-capital) *Deploying now* VC firm · United Kingdom **368** **$30M** median round **Oct 2026** last seen
- 7 [K Fund](https://millionrounds.com/fund/kfund) *Deploying now* VC firm · Spain **340** **$3M** median round **Oct 2026** last seen
- 8 [BNP Paribas](https://millionrounds.com/fund/bnp-paribas) *Deploying now* VC firm · France **256** **$17M** median round **Oct 2026** last seen
- 9 [Berkeley SkyDeck](https://millionrounds.com/fund/berkeley-skydeck) *Deploying now* Accelerator · United States **231** **$2M** median round **Oct 2026** last seen
- 10 [Atomico](https://millionrounds.com/fund/atomico) *Deploying now* VC firm · United Kingdom **215** **$30M** median round **Oct 2026** last seen
- 11 [Seventure Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/seventure-partners) *Deploying now* VC firm · France **193** **$9.5M** median round **Sept 2026** last seen
- 12 [Hiventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/hiventures) quiet VC firm · Hungary **126** **$403K** median round **Mar 2025** last seen
- 13 [Founders Factory](https://millionrounds.com/fund/founder-s-factory) *Deploying now* Accelerator · United Kingdom **106** **$2M** median round **Sept 2026** last seen
- 14 [Connect Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/connect-ventures) *Deploying now* VC firm · United Kingdom **105** **$4.3M** median round **Sept 2026** last seen
- 15 [APX](https://millionrounds.com/fund/apx) *Deploying now* VC firm · Germany **74** **$1.4M** median round **May 2026** last seen
- 16 [Practica Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/practica-capital) *Deploying now* VC firm · Lithuania **70** **$3M** median round **Nov 2026** last seen
- 17 [Fortress Investment](https://millionrounds.com/fund/fortress-investment-group) *Deploying now* Private equity · United States **61** **$100M** median round **Sept 2026** last seen
- 18 [Ukrainian Startup Fund](https://millionrounds.com/fund/ukrainian-startup-fund) *Deploying now* Government · Ukraine **51** **$156K** median round **Jul 2026** last seen
- 19 [Spintop Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/spintop-ventures) *Deploying now* VC firm · Sweden **50** **$2.6M** median round **Oct 2026** last seen
- 20 [Coinvest Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/coinvest-capital) *Deploying now* VC firm · Lithuania **44** **$1.3M** median round **Oct 2026** last seen
- 21 [European Investment Fund](https://millionrounds.com/fund/european-investment-fund-eif) *Deploying now* VC firm · Luxembourg **44** **$5.2M** median round **Oct 2026** last seen
- 22 [Tensor Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/tensor-ventures) *Deploying now* VC firm · Czechia **34** **$2.4M** median round **Sept 2026** last seen
- 23 [FIRSTPICK](https://millionrounds.com/fund/firstpick) *Deploying now* VC firm · Lithuania **33** **$625K** median round **Sept 2026** last seen
- 24 [Truffle Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/truffle-capital) *Deploying now* VC firm · France **22** **$55M** median round **Oct 2026** last seen
- 25 [Elevator Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/elevator-ventures) *Deploying now* Corporate VC · Austria **14** **$15M** median round **Jul 2026** last seen

**24 more on this list**

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## The Newest Cheques

Rounds this list's investors joined most recently

- **4** Nov **[Lazarus AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/lazarus-ai)** $43M *With* [Techstars](https://millionrounds.com/fund/techstars)
- **3** Nov **[Unitoq](https://millionrounds.com/company/unitoq)** Pre-seed · $173K *With* [Latvian Business Angels Network](https://millionrounds.com/fund/latvian-business-angels-network)
- **3** Nov **[Carryt](https://millionrounds.com/company/carryt)** Round *With* [Plug and Play](https://millionrounds.com/fund/plug-and-play)
- **2** Nov **[Roleo](https://millionrounds.com/company/roleo)** Seed · $3.3M *Led by* [Practica Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/practica-capital)
- **2** Nov **[Dispatch Network](https://millionrounds.com/company/dispatch-network)** Pre-seed · $527K *Led by* [Antler](https://millionrounds.com/fund/antler)
- **2** Nov **[Sortrace](https://millionrounds.com/company/sortrace)** Seed · $800K *With* [Antler](https://millionrounds.com/fund/antler)

## Stages This Year

1,026 rounds

- Venture **22%**
- Seed **21%**
- Series A **16%**
- Pre-seed **13%**
- Grant **7%**
- Other **20%**

## What They Backed

Sectors, last 12 months

- AI **357**
- Healthcare **70**
- Biotech **67**
- Fintech **58**
- IT Services **51**
- Energy **44**

## Cheques by Quarter

Led Joined

445 Q1 25

451 Q2 25

431 Q3 25

398 Q4 25

384 Q1 26

304 Q2 26

233 Q3 26

51 Q4 26

The last bar is the quarter still running.

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## Reading for founders in fintech and financial services

- Bank 4.0: Banking everywhere, never at a bank Brett King · 2018 4.07 from 622 ratings on Goodreads Fintech and financial services Company building About the book In the final book in the digital 'BANK'; series, Brett King tackles the topic of whether banks have a future at all in the emerging, technology embedded world of the 21st century. In 30-50 years when cash is gone, cards are gone and all vestiges of the traditional banking system… On AmazonListen on Audible
- Why Aren't They Shouting?: A Banker's Tale of Change, Computers and Perpetual Crisis Kevin Rodgers · 2016 4.26 from 222 ratings on Goodreads Fintech and financial services Company building About the book When Kevin Rodgers embarked on his career in finance, dealing rooms were seething with clamouring traders and gesticulating salesmen. Nearly three decades later, the feverish bustle has gone and the loudest noise you’re likely to hear is the gentle tapping of keyboards. Why… On AmazonListen on Audible
- The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time [Jim McKelvey](https://millionrounds.com/person/jim-mckelvey) · 2020 4.22 from 1,839 ratings on Goodreads Fintech and financial services Innovation Company building About the book From the cofounder of Square, an inspiring and entertaining account of what it means to be a true entrepreneur and what it takes to build a resilient, world-changing company In 2009, a St. Louis glassblowing artist and recovering computer scientist named Jim McKelvey lost a… On AmazonListen on Audible
- Service Design: From Insight to Implementation Andy Polaine · 2013 4.05 from 605 ratings on Goodreads Fintech and financial services Company building About the book We have unsatisfactory experiences when we use banks, buses, health services and insurance companies. They don't make us feel happier or richer. Why are they not designed as well as the products we love to use such as an Apple iPod or a BMW? The 'developed' world has moved… On AmazonListen on Audible

More books for founders and investors on the [Reading List](https://millionrounds.com/reading-list?role=founder&industry=fintech).

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## Quick answers about fintech investors in Central and Eastern Europe

### Who are the most active fintech investors in Central and Eastern Europe?

By cheques observed, the most active are Techstars, Plug and Play, EIC Accelerator, Google for Startups and Antler.

### How many fintech investors in Central and Eastern Europe are there?

49 are on record. 88% made an investment in the last 12 months and 49% have led a round.

### Which stages do fintech investors in Central and Eastern Europe back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (29%) and Series A (22%).

### How big are the rounds fintech investors in Central and Eastern Europe join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $3M.

### Which sectors do fintech investors in Central and Eastern Europe back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Healthcare and Biotech.

### Which fintech investors in Central and Eastern Europe lead the most rounds?

Balderton Capital (22 led), Atomico (19 led) and EIC Accelerator (9 led).

### Where are fintech investors in Central and Eastern Europe based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (5), the United Kingdom (5) and France (3).

### What have fintech investors in Central and Eastern Europe invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Lazarus AI (Nov 2026, with Techstars), Unitoq (Pre-seed, Nov 2026, with Latvian Business Angels Network) and Carryt (Nov 2026, with Plug and Play).

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