Innovation Capital

29/09/2023

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Кандидатствайте до 25-ти октомври 👉 https://www.beyondaccelerate.com/

20/09/2023

Exciting News for AI Startups! 🚀
In a recent interview with Bloomberg TV Bulgaria, our Managing Partner Angel Angelov announced the kick-off of the new season of Sirma Venture Lab - AI. This is a collaborative corporate venture program between Sirma Group and Innovation Capital.
Here's the video (in BG): https://www.bloombergtv.bg/a/17-v-razvitie/121337-kachestvoto-na-startirashtite-biznesi-v-balgariya-se-podobryava

🔹 Key Highlights:
+ The initiative aims to seek companies focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
+ Sirma acts as the technical partner with an option to invest in the future.
+ Innovation Capital brings financial partnership and potential candidate sourcing to the program.

🔥 Opportunity Alert: The program offers a whopping EUR 400,000 investment for AI startups!
📢 Call to Action: Ready to be a part of this exciting venture? Apply now here: https://lnkd.in/et8mar82

Ангел Ангелов, управляващ партньор в Innovation Capital, "В развитие", 28.08.2023 г.

12/06/2023

Радваме се да споделим, че четири компании от нашето портфолио са избрани да участват във финала на Startup World Cup - България 2023!

Поздравления за екипите на whisphealth, Mindset Design, Pleggi и Foodobox!

09/06/2023

Страхотни новини от нашата портфолио компания My CFO Bulgaria!

We're thrilled to announce that MyCFO has been selected to participate in the prestigious Dare to Scale accelerator program run by Endeavor Bulgaria 🚀

Being chosen among entrepreneurs across various industries who are eager to scale their businesses is truly an honor. 🙌

A big thank you to the jury and organizers of Dare to Scale for recognizing the potential of our business. 💡 We can't contain our excitement as we anticipate the invaluable opportunity to apply the accumulated knowledge and advice from group workshops and 1:1 mentoring.

🌟 With this incredible support, we're confident that MyCFO will continue its journey toward success and make a lasting impact.

Stay tuned for updates on our growth journey!

08/06/2023

Yavor Gochev взе участие в журито по време на финала на състезанието "Най-добър младежки стартъп 2023”, което е организирано то Fund of Funds in Bulgaria - FMFIB с подкрепата на Sofia University - Faculty of Economics and Business Administration. Десетте екипа се представиха отлично, като три от тях получиха награда от Innovation Capital, която включва възможност за инвестиция. Това са Vavakada 3d printing, и
Браво на всички екипи, които представиха проектите си!

Поздравления и за страхотното жури!
BVCA - Bulgarian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association I Bulgarian Stock Exchange I Founder Institute Sofia I Junior Achievement Bulgaria I Обединена българска банка I Финансова група СИС I PARAi - Professional Association of Robotics, Automation and Innovations I Association of the Bulgarian Leaders and Entrepreneurs - ABLE I Vitosha Venture Partners I NV3 VC I CEO Angels Club I Silverline Capital I Morningside Hill Capital Management I Българска търговско-промишлена палата (БТПП) I Асоциация на младите учени в България I Fund of Funds in Bulgaria - FMFIB

15/05/2023

Pitch2Pitch S3E9 was a blast!

Yavor Gochev joined Thomas Tsanev (former VP at Citi Bank), Borislav Borislavov (former CEO of DSK Ventures), Stoyan Nedin (Venture partner at Vitosha Venture Partners) and Pavel Lisev (CEO at Fund of Funds in Bulgaria - FMFIB) on the stage to listen to the pitches of 6 startups. The judges asked tough questions and provided useful feedback to the teams. We wish them all the best in conquering markets and developing their products and services!

Kudos to Emil Shekerdzhiiski and the whole team of Networking Premium Coworking for their efforts in developing the entrepreneurial ecosystem!

12/05/2023

Днес Yavor Gochev се срещна с част от екипите, които участват в състезаниято “Най-добър младежки стартъп в България 2023”, за да даде насоки и обратна връзка за развитието на техните проекти. Инициативата се организира от Fund of Funds in Bulgaria - FMFIB, СУ "Св. Климент Охридски" и Стопански факултет, както и над 20 други организации. Нямаме търпение да видим финалните презентации на екипите!

07/04/2023

We are happy to announce that we are supporting the Hello CleanTech Startup Challenge: https://www.vestbee.com/hello-cleantech?utm_source=linkedin…

♻️📈This online and equity-free program is an excellent opportunity to gain:
✅ Partnership with top corporations,
✅ Technology experts' support & mentoring offered by partners,
✅ Fast track to the investment process from EIT InnoEnergy & partners,
✅ Financing of a feasibility study for selected teams,
✅ Access to global VC funds,
✅ Pitching to top investors for selected teams,
✅ Startup perks, media coverage, and more!
🔎 EIT InnoEnergy is looking for startups and scaleups working in the following areas:
✳️ Renewable fuels and feedstocks,
✳️ Green hydrogen and power-to-X concepts,
✳️ Decarbonisation of the food value chain,
✳️ Recycling for the circular economy,
✳️ Digital solutions for sustainability.
Fill out the application form before the 14th of April:
https://www.vestbee.com/hello-cleantech?utm_source=linkedin…

07/03/2023

Join our St. Investment Manager Yavor Gochev at ‘Pitch Your Startup Idea to Eastern Europe Investors & Experts Online’ event organised by Founder Institute. He will be providing guidance and feedback to early-stage entrepreneurs.
Hope to see you there: https://fi.co/e/306902/mentors

06/03/2023

Завърши финалния етап от конкурса за студентски стартъп, организиран от Стартъп хъба към Междууниверситетския център за развитие на кариерата към УНСС/UNWE под патронажа на ректора на университета проф. д-р Димитър Димитров. Състезанието за студенти-предприемачи се проведе в партньорство с Fund of Funds in Bulgaria - FMFIB и Innovation Capital.

В състава на журито бяха проф. д-р Цветана Стоянова, Александър Терзийски, фонд „Ню Вижън 3“, Камен Славов, Фонд на Фондовете, Angel Angelov, фонд „Иновейшън Кепитъл“ АД

22/02/2023

Calling all startup founders! Grab a drink and meet your next investor at Venture Blender Sofia. We'll be there in a good company with awesome VCs. March 1st at Peroto Club NDK, Sofia. Sign up here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/venture-blender-sofia-tickets-541233432767

BrightCap Ventures, Eleven Ventures, Innovation Capital, LAUNCHub Ventures, New Vision 3 Fund, Sofia Angels Ventures, Vitosha Venture Partners

20/01/2023

In the digital era we live in, many workers are facing burnout and struggling to maintain good mental well-being. Many startups have emerged in the past years trying to tackle this problem. One of them is RelaxifyApp.

What makes the company unique is that it solves the problem by developing different cognitive games based on proven psychological practices. The startup provides a tailor-made program for every user to follow that supports his mental health.

We're very happy to support the startup on its mission and help in establishing its presence on the market. Happy to have you on board Yoan Petrov, Aleksandar Stankov and Tome Nedinkovski.

Learn more about the company in this great article by Капитал:

Българският ап за психично здраве се бори с тревожността и стреса чрез когнитивни игри и упражнения