Horizon Capital is a leading private equity firm in Emerging Europe, specifically Ukraine and Moldova, backed by over 40 institutional investors. With over 30 years of operations in the region, the firm manages seven funds with assets under management of over $1.8 billion. They focus on fast-growing, export-oriented companies that leverage CEE’s cost-competitive advantage to generate global revenues, as well as select domestic champions. Their mission is to transform local leaders into regional and global champions by identifying and backing the strongest companies led by visionary entrepreneurs with capital and expertise. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes value creation and a strong track record of successful investments. They operate under principles of transparency, integrity, and a commitment to excellence and continuous growth. Their relationships are built on trust and mutual respect, with a focus on achieving success for their investors. Horizon Capital has launched multiple funds, including the Emerging Europe Growth Fund (EEGF) series and the Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV (HCGF IV). EEGF I and EEGF II focused on buy-out and expansion capital for domestic-focused businesses, while EEGF III shifted the focus to IT and export-oriented companies. HCGF IV invests growth capital alongside entrepreneurs in tech and export-oriented companies. The firm's newest fund, the Horizon Capital Catalyst Fund (HCCF), focuses on reconstruction efforts in Ukraine, targeting asset-heavy sectors such as energy, digital infrastructure, and construction with minority investments alongside lead partners. Horizon Capital also emphasizes ESG investing as a part of their investment strategies. HCGF IV is the first fund in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to be awarded 2X Flagship Fund status, a high designation for funds with women leadership. They also have a dedicated Investment Director for Impact & ESG Advisory.
Preferred startup development maturity for initial funding deployment.
Fast-growing, export-oriented companies, IT, energy, digital infrastructure, construction, telecom
Core thematic spaces, technologies, and target market segments of interest.
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