Caucasus Ventures

Caucasus Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Baku, Azerbaijan, focused on investing in the Caucasus, Central Asia, Turkiye, and Eastern Europe. They believe in finding talented founders anywhere and are committed to supporting and empowering entrepreneurial talent in the region. Their investment philosophy centers around identifying founders with scalability, endurability, and vision. They evaluate the size and potential of the market, the competence and experience of the team, and the speed at which the business achieves key milestones. The firm aims to provide financial support, strategic guidance, and resources to help their portfolio companies grow and scale. They are looking for driven, innovative founders committed to making a positive impact and seek to be supportive and collaborative partners throughout the entrepreneurial journey. Caucasus Ventures actively participates in regional tech events like ICT Week Uzbekistan, InMerge Innovation Summit in Baku, and Istanbul Slush'D, connecting with ecosystem players and promising founders. They aim to strengthen bridges across the Caucasus, Central Asia, Türkiye, and CEE, amplifying the voices of founders building globally relevant companies from the region. Recent news indicates a focus on building a strong regional network and supporting portfolio companies' growth and expansion, as evidenced by their participation in events in Istanbul and Silicon Valley and their investments in companies across various sectors. A recent portfolio success, TASS Vision, secured $1.5M in funding, underscoring Caucasus Ventures' early investment conviction and highlighting the firm's role in facilitating cross-border investment opportunities.