Empower Capital

What is Empower Capital?

Empower Capital is a venture capital fund headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. They specialize in equity and mezzanine investments, primarily targeting early-stage and expansion phases of companies.

With assets under management worth 21 million euros, they invest in a diverse array of industries including IT & TMT, Business Solutions, Hardware & Manufacturing, CleanTech, HealthTech & Fitness, Food & Beverage, and Logistics & Distribution. Empower Capital is dedicated to building market leaders by providing capital injections and leveraging their expertise. They have made notable investments such as the establishment of a market leader in the Facility Management industry in Bulgaria through Mundus Services, and supported the growth of The Bakers Company, known for its seeds, nuts, and dough-based products.

Additionally, they contributed to the healthcare sector through an investment in City Clinic, a group of hospitals specializing in cardiovascular care. The investor's ideal target candidate has a profitable track record, undisputed integrity, the potential for a leadership position, and solid financial reporting, with turnovers ranging between 3 to 25 million euros.

Empower Capital sees potential in businesses that have an experienced management team, offer integration and expansion opportunities, and have a competitively advantaged business model.

They uphold a sustainable approach in their investments, aligning with U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to create a positive impact through their financial involvement. Moreover, Empower Capital has a demonstrable commitment to the regional development of industries, as reflected in their participation in various forums and conferences discussing M&A and IT sector opportunities within the Balkans.

What they say:

We are a fund with a mandate to offer unique access to capital.

What we look for: We invest in growing Bulgarian companies, providing equity and quasi-equity funding.