Backing CEE Pioneers
and Charting Routes to Global Markets.
We partner early with resilient founders from Central & Eastern Europe, equipping them with capital, playbooks, and direct U.S. access — so pioneers from this region can scale into global category leaders.
Owners, Operators, Investors
Virtus Capital Partners transforms hidden champions into category leaders. We focus on resilient CEE pioneers with pricing power, strong unit economics, and a clear path to global scale.
Our Approach
- Early-Stage First. Seed & Pre-Seed in CEE with global scaling from day one.
- Professional Operators. Hands-on GTM, hiring, and process design that compounds.
- Downside-First Governance. Structured risk, free-cash-flow compounding, enduring partnerships.
Our Edge
- Local Roots, Global Reach. From CEE ecosystems to Wharton and U.S. networks.
- Proprietary Pioneer Deal Flow. Access to under-the-radar founders others miss.
- Operational Value-Add. Playbooks that turn pioneers into category leaders.
- Pioneer Bridge to the U.S. The CEE fund that systematically plugs founders into the U.S. ecosystem.
The Pioneer Path
A repeatable route we follow with founders—from discovery in CEE to durable global scale.
Discover
Spot pioneers with technical edge and early traction.
Equip
Arm them with GTM playbooks, hiring, and fundraising skills.
Navigate
Connect them to U.S. and global customers, investors, and partners.
Scale
Help pioneers compound cash flows and govern for endurance.
Investment Thesis
Virtus Capital Partners backs CEE pioneers before the world notices — at pre-seed & seed. We invest in SaaS, cybersecurity, data infrastructure, and digital health startups with strong unit economics. Our edge: hands-on operational support and structured pathways to the U.S. market.
Category Potential
SaaS, cybersecurity, data infra, B2B tools, and digital health with repeatable sales motion and global scaling potential.
Resilient Unit Economics
Healthy gross margins, efficient CAC payback, responsible burn — built for long-term resilience.
Operator Edge
Hands-on support: GTM playbooks, hiring, incentives, and governance, plus U.S. market entry pathways.
Selected Portfolio
We partner early and stay long. Our first cohort of CEE pioneers is currently in stealth. Portfolio details coming soon.