| Investor Type | VC Firm |
| Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
| Industries | Other • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Mobile • Consumer |
| Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A |
| Investing | United States |
| Investment Range | $100,000 - $3,000,000 |
| Investment Sweet Spot | $1,000,000 |
South Central Ventures (SCV) is a venture capital firm that focuses on empowering high growth tech companies in the Balkans.
They have a presence across Serbia, Croatia, and North Macedonia with offices in Belgrade, Zagreb, and Skopje, respectively. SCV has carved out a niche within the Central and Eastern European (CEE) markets by targeting seed and Series A stage investments in B2B tech companies.
With 18 years of experience in venture capital, SCV claims the longest track record in the South East Europe (SEE) region. They have made over 50 investments in startups that demonstrate the potential to lead markets, particularly valuing bold innovation, strong leadership, and entrepreneurs who possess a global vision. The firm partners with startups operating in industries such as FinTech, HealthTech, and Mobile, amongst others.
SCV operates with an investment range from €100,000 to €3,000,000, preferring a sweet spot of around €1,000,000. SCV not only provides funding but also acts as mentors to foster the growth of their portfolio companies, guiding founders through strategic development, providing access to international networks, and sharing knowledge and insights through their platform.
Their comprehensive approach to venture capital includes a hands-on engagement with startups during the exploration phase, crafting fair partnerships, and driving success post-investment. SCV is dedicated to energizing the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in SE Europe and ensuring that brilliant ideas have the support to make a global impact.
With offices in Ljubljana, Zagreb, Belgrade and Skopje, South Central Ventures focuses on tech companies in SE Europe. Our investment strategy is targeted primarily to early-stage and growth investments in technology companies. The primary purpose of the invested capital is to facilitate the international business expansion and growth of startups.
What we look for: We invest in Western Balkans B2B tech companies in pre-seed and seed.


