Katona Bence, Hiventures

Katona Bence, CEO of Hiventures, leads one of Central and Eastern Europe’s largest venture capital firms. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Katona Bence

Katona Bence, CEO of Hiventures, leads one of Central and Eastern Europe’s largest venture capital firms, investing across all stages from concept to international expansion with ticket sizes ranging from €50,000 to €3.5 million. The firm is sector-agnostic but emphasizes technology-driven ventures in AI, DeepTech, MedTech, and Greentech, while also supporting traditional SMEs facing generational change. Hiventures has invested in over 326 companies since 2017, representing 25% of all venture capital in Hungary, with notable portfolio includes Continest, a folding container technology manufacturer. Their distinctive thesis combines patient, long-term equity support with ecosystem building, aiming to strengthen Hungary’s entrepreneurial culture through both startup and SME financing.

Katona Bence at a glance

Role
Chief Executive Officer
Organization
Hiventures
Location
Budapest, BU
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Venture Capital, Software, Information Technology, Health Care, E-Commerce, Education, Analytics, Manufacturing

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What does Katona Bence invest in?
Katona Bence at Hiventures (Budapest, BU) — sector focus: Venture Capital, Software, Information Technology, Health Care, E-Commerce, Education, Analytics, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Convert….
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Katona Bence's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Katona Bence based?
Katona Bence is based in Budapest, BU.

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