Elevator Ventures

Investment thesis

Elevator Ventures focuses on investing in fintech and 'Beyond Banking' companies in the DACH and CEE regions, leveraging the extensive banking network of Raiffeisen Bank International for portfolio company growth.

Focus narrative

Elevator Ventures primarily invests in companies at the Series A and B stages, with initial ticket sizes ranging from €1 million to €3 million. The firm targets the fintech industry and companies operating in the Beyond Banking sector, focusing on innovative solutions that enhance financial services.

Value beyond capital

Elevator Ventures adds value to its portfolio companies by leveraging the extensive banking network of Raiffeisen Bank International, providing strategic guidance, and facilitating access to markets across 13+ CEE countries. This support enhances growth opportunities and operational scalability for fintech innovations.

Event focus

Elevator Ventures primarily invests in Series A and B stages, targeting high-growth technology companies, particularly in the fintech sector. The fund focuses on areas such as wealth management, daily banking, payments, DeFi, blockchain, embedded finance, RegTech, cybersecurity, and financial crime. Additionally, it invests in sectors like food and agri-tech, ESG capabilities, industrial tech, mobility, travel, proptech, energy, commerce, and logistics, leveraging technological shifts such as SaaS, quantum computing, AI, data analytics, open APIs, biometrics, AR/VR, IoT, and distributed ledger technology.

Format narrative

The organization runs an accelerator program called Elevator Lab, which scouts innovative startup partners and assesses their viability for collaboration with Raiffeisen Bank International. This program has evolved into a direct investment arm focusing on late seed and Series A investments.

Participant value

Elevator Ventures provides trusted backing from Raiffeisen Bank International, access to a wealth of experience, strategic guidance, and a robust network, which are pivotal for startups in their growth and innovation efforts.

Editorial focus

Elevator Ventures is a venture capital fund that focuses on investing in high-growth technology companies, particularly in the fintech sector and beyond. Founded in 2017 and based in Vienna, Austria, the fund primarily targets Series A and B stages with initial ticket sizes ranging from 1 to 3 million EUR. The organization emphasizes leveraging technological shifts and invests in various sectors including food and agri-tech, ESG capabilities, industrial tech, mobility, travel, proptech, energy, commerce, and logistics.

Audience value

Elevator Ventures provides trusted backing from Raiffeisen Bank International and access to a robust network, enhancing the growth strategies of its portfolio companies.