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Fueling Innovation in Eastern Europe
Balkan Tech Fund is a Delaware fund investing in Delaware enterprises that originated in the Balkans. We are investing in Eastern European teams, solving global problems, and unlocking the potential of a regional powerhouse. BTF is the premier hub for Western Balkan companies seeking rapid growth and international presence.
Unlocking the Potential of a Regional Powerhouse
BTF is the premier hub for Western Balkan companies seeking rapid growth and international presence. With a talent pool of 25 million individuals, the region is projected to host over 900 startups by 2026, achieving a 10% growth rate.
Empowering Balkan Companies for Global Expansion
With a presence in six U.S. cities, BTF provides more than just funding. We offer strategic support as a "landing pad" for Balkan startups entering the U.S. market, fostering connections, promoting sustained growth and building value for Limited Partners in the BTF.
Transforming Ideas into Commercial Enterprises
We turn innovative ideas into thriving commercial enterprises. BTF uncovers the Balkans' top startup potential, providing unique opportunities for innovation, job creation, and regional empowerment.
Igniting Cross-Border Collaborations for Exponential Growth
We cultivate cross-border partnerships, connecting visionary minds and ambitious entrepreneurs from Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia. By dismantling barriers and fostering cooperation, we create an environment where exponential growth is not only possible but inevitable.
The Growing Startup Ecosystem
Becoming a financial supporter of BTF positions investors as key catalysts in driving the transformation of Balkan startups into global success stories.
Partnership with
In collaboration with Digital Den, a leading startup hub, we drive the creation of 15 companies annually. Their vision is to create, accelerate, and help 50 Balkan startups successfully enter international markets within five years. The Startup Readiness Program in the Balkans and the Montenegro Technology and Startup Bridge (MTSB), supported by the U.S. State Department since 2021, are pivotal initiatives. Founders benefit from our extensive network in Arizona, Texas, Illinois, Colorado, Maine, New York, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Germany, ensuring unparalleled success.
What We Are Looking For
BTF is a forward-thinking fund seeking to invest in innovative startups across diverse industries. Our interests include Health and Life Sciences, Gaming, Technology, Fintech, Cleantech, Insurtech, Web 3, AI, and enterprise B2B SaaS. We also recognize the potential of Consumer Packaged Goods.
We focus on early-stage pre-seed through Series A companies from the Balkan region in the early revenue stage. BTF makes initial investments of €100,000 to €250,000 and invests up to €1 million in subsequent rounds. We aim to partner with visionary entrepreneurs ready to disrupt markets and drive progress.
Invest in The Future
Our Limited Partners gain access to a trusted network of talented startups and investors, unlocking new technologies and unique opportunities for global growth. The BTF creates value for its Limited Partners in many ways, including “international startup arbitrage” by creating innovative technologies in the low-cost Balkan environment and bringing Balkan companies to larger markets, structuring tax-free deals for U.S. individual investors, and building startups from idea stage to commercialization thanks to generous grants from the Montenegrin government. We also expect that during the life of this fund, Montenegro and possibly Serbia and Albania will join the EU, further opening markets to our portfolio companies. In short, the BTF brings value to investors in many unique ways that you will not find as an LP in any other venture capital fund.
Last Year's Results: Balkan Tech Summit 2023
From October 16th to 19th, the Balkan Tech Summit welcomed over 20 American investors, business representatives, and our local and regional partners across Podgorica, Kotor, Ulcinj, and Cetinje. The Summit featured five panels and open discussions with more than 70 participants and marked the formal establishment of the first fully private venture capital fund for Balkan innovations.
This event provided a unique networking opportunity, bringing together representatives from the Government of Montenegro, the American Embassy, and the regional business, IT, and startup communities.