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Day One Capital

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Day One Capital

Backing technology-driven founders shaping the future of Central Eastern Europe.

Budapest

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Investor
Location
Budapest
Portfolio
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Who they are

About

Day One Capital is a Budapest-based venture capital firm, founded in 2012 by Elek Straub, György Simó, and Csaba Kákosy. They focus on Pre-seed and Seed stage B2B software and high-potential technology companies across Central and Eastern Europe. The firm adopts an active, hands-on approach, leveraging its extensive entrepreneurial, corporate, and investor experience to support founders in achieving global market success. Currently, Day One Capital is deploying capital from its €45 million third fund, launched in 2024, with a strategy to build a concentrated portfolio of approximately 20 companies.

Investment profile
Investment thesis
We invest in Pre-seed and Seed stage B2B software companies in Central Eastern Europe with highly innovative products and established growth potential. Our focus is on technology-driven founders whom we support with our deep experience to conquer global markets.
Ticket size
€500K - €2.5M
Sweet spot
Early-stage B2B software companies in CEE with highly innovative products and established growth potential, led by technology-driven founders.
What they add
["Hands-on operational support","Network access (entrepreneurial, corporate, investor)","Support for global market expansion","Co-leading financing rounds","Experience in navigating tough business issues","Strategic guidance from experienced partners"]
Stages
Pre-seed · Seed
Geographic focus
Central Eastern Europe (CEE)
Portfolio companies
30
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