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Scaling startups and strengthening accelerators across EBRD markets
Supporting startups to grow commercially, and accelerators to build the capabilities that make it possible.
The EBRD’s Star Venture programme provides high-potential startups and accelerators with the tools and expertise needed to grow and collaborates with investors and other stakeholders to build innovative entrepreneurial ecosystems in the EBRD’s regions.
400+
Portfolio startups
US$ 850m+ (€723m+)
Capital raised
30+
Markets
40+
Partner accelerators
Where we work
Star Venture has directly supported over 400 high potential startups in more than 30 markets, spanning the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean, the Western Balkans, Central Asia, Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, Türkiye and more recently, Sub-Saharan Africa.
Submit your application above
Three to four weeks after the deadline, you will pitch your idea to experienced investors and relevant experts.
Two to four weeks after the pitching event, you'll find out if you were successful in joining the EBRD Star Venture community
One to two weeks after the kick-off meeting, you'll start your first business diagnostics and advisory projects
Our impact
Since 2019, Star Venture has been at the forefront of the EBRD’s efforts to support high potential early-stage startups in emerging markets. The programme is active in more than 30 markets and has supported over 400 selected startups and 40 accelerators with the tools and resources needed to succeed.
73% of our portfolio startups have collectively raised over USD 850 million in funding during or after the programme and seen their average revenue grow sixfold, with more than three-quarters experiencing positive revenue growth. A recent impact evaluation from the EBRD’s Office of the Chief Economist provides evidence of how our tailored advisory support boost funding, team expansion and market reach for startups in EBRD regions.
51%
are youth-led
34%
are women-led
43%
are green
6X
Average revenue growth across the portfolio
US$ 2.9m
Average funding
30+
Markets
US$ 157m
Co-invested via EBRD-LP VCs into 13 portfolio startups
73%
of startups raised funding during or after the programme
76%
of startups grew revenue
US$ 850m+
total funding raised
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