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e2vc e2vc is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Istanbul, Turkey. Invest pre-seed and seed-stage companies from Emerging Europe, with a core investment thesis of bridging these regions with the Bay Area innovation ecosystem. It was established in 2024 following the rebranding of 500 Emerging Europe, a regional fund previously known with 500 Global.[1]
History
editIn November 2024, the team behind 500 Emerging Europe introduced its new identity as e2vc, marking its transition toward an independent structure and a broader focus on early-stage technology companies across the region.[2][3] The original fund had partnered with 500 Global in 2016 and raised a €10 million Fund I between 2016 and 2020.[4] Among its 28 portfolio companies, several achieved unicorn status.[5] A second €70 million fund launched in 2021 to continue investing in high-growth startups from Emerging Europe.[6] The firm remains headquartered in Istanbul and operates across multiple European markets.
Investment approach
edite2vc focuses on early-stage technology startups with global market potential. Its investment strategy emphasizes supporting founders from Emerging Europe who aim to expand into Western markets.[7] The firm has shown particular interest in sectors such as artificial intelligence, developer tools, software infrastructure, fintech, and gaming.[8]
Investments
editPublicly available information indicates that e2vc’s portfolio includes companies in areas such as infrastructure software, AI applications, and productivity tools. Its investments have been featured in publications including Tech.eu, Vestbee, and The Recursive.[9][10][11]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "500 Emerging Europe transforms into e2vc: a new era for global-focused startups". Tech.eu. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "The team behind 500 Emerging Europe launches a new brand — e2vc". Vestbee. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "500 Emerging Europe Unveils Its New Brand: e2vc". The Recursive. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "Scaling Global Success: Enis Hulli on e2vc's Mission in Emerging Europe". StartupReporter.eu. 30 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "Emerging Europe's Antifragile Founders Win Globally as e2vc Nears 5th Unicorn". Business Insider Markets. 30 October 2025. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "500 Emerging Europe transforms into e2vc: a new era for global-focused startups". Tech.eu. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "Scaling Global Success: Enis Hulli on e2vc's Mission in Emerging Europe". StartupReporter.eu. 30 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "The team behind 500 Emerging Europe launches a new brand — e2vc". Vestbee. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "500 Emerging Europe Unveils Its New Brand: e2vc". The Recursive. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "The team behind 500 Emerging Europe launches a new brand — e2vc". Vestbee. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "500 Emerging Europe, yoluna e2vc adıyla devam edecek". egirişim (in Turkish). 18 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2025.