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