South Central Ventures is the longest-standing venture capital fund in Southeast Europe with an 18-year track record of backing ambitious founders across the region.
South Central Ventures doesn’t just invest — they mentor, challenge, and actively push startups to think and scale globally. Their focus is seed-stage companies from SEE operating in high-growth international markets, supporting founders with both capital and deep regional expertise.
Why South Central Ventures matters
With nearly two decades of experience, SCV has become one of the key pillars of the SEE startup ecosystem:
– 18 years of VC investment experience in Southeast Europe
– €75M+ invested across 3 funds and 56 companies
– 1,500+ people employed across portfolio companies
– Strong hands-on approach to scaling startups globally
– Deep involvement in critical growth phases while ensuring founders retain control
2025 marked a particularly strong year, with 6 new investments, portfolio growth across multiple companies, and two successful exits — including Bulb Technologies and Splx.ai, where South Central Ventures helped scale the company to €3M ARR in just 15 months before exit.
They continue to build momentum by expanding both their portfolio and team, reinforcing their long-term commitment to the region’s startup ecosystem.
🔥 Startups to meet at Podim (backed by South Central Ventures)
At Podim 2026, you’ll be able to meet SCV-backed startups building solutions across energy, travel, and logistics:
– 57hours – An online platform connecting users with certified local guides for outdoor adventures like hiking, skiing, and biking.
– Hylosense – Helping energy companies reduce imbalance costs through asset-level weather intelligence and predictive optimization.
– Mily Tech – Turning delivery data into clear, actionable insights to improve both home and out-of-home logistics performance.
🤝 Where to connect
You can meet South Central Ventures and their portfolio companies:
– In the Deal Room
– During networking moments across Podim
🌍 Why you shouldn’t miss them
South Central Ventures is one of the key driving forces behind Southeast Europe’s startup growth — combining long-term experience with hands-on execution.
If you’re:
💼 an investor → looking for proven SEE deal flow and scalable companies
🚀 a founder → seeking a VC that actively helps you grow internationally
🏢 a corporate → exploring partnerships with fast-scaling regional tech companies
Make sure South Central Ventures is on your Podim 2026 agenda.
