Elevator Ventures

Elevator Ventures is the venture capital manager of Raiffeisen Bank International and manages funds of 100m€+ to elevate the growth of technology companies in Fintech and Beyond Banking. The firm began in 2018 as a result of the success of RBI's accelerator program Elevator Lab. It aims to invest directly in Series A rounds of Fintechs and related enabling technologies. As of 2024, Elevator Ventures has invested close to €50 million in a portfolio of 15 companies and has celebrated three successful exits. The firm's main goal is to earn a financial return for its investors while contributing to the long-term innovation strategy of the banks it is associated with.

The team has a wide sourcing and business development network in DACH and CEE and uses the deep expertise and intel of its investors as an advantage.

Average investment ticket is €1-3 million.