We are #Oneof11
Why Eleven?
In physics, escape velocity - approximately 11.2 km/s - is the minimum speed needed for an object to escape from the gravitational influence of the Earth.
A “speed dial” partner
We act fast, coach our companies how to fly further and faster, and supports our founders through their lows, but never spare the truth.
Privately funded
by 80+ successful tech and industrial entrepreneurs from CEE and beyond, bringing wide untapped networks, follow-on funding, and industry know-how.
Your first believer
because the earliest stage of a company is where we add the most value. We invest from EUR 250K to EUR 1.5M in tech founders ready to redefine their industries.
Community at the core
From building relationships with fellow #Oneof11 founders to dedicated peer discussions, founder retreats, and knowledge-sharing that fuels global success – community is our core.
We support founders in four focus verticals which will shape our tomorrow.
From follow-on funding support to landing new customers, our deep know-how and networks in these industries create meaningful opportunities.
Get to know us
We are a close-knit and diverse team of professionals and entrepreneurs.
We see ourselves as an F1 pit-stop crew for our founders - be there always when they need us, balancing speed and consistency to ensure that our drivers have all the needed support and resources to win the race.
Daniel Tomov
Partner
Ivaylo Simov
Partner
Svetozar Georgiev
Partner
Valeri Petrov
Partner
Martin Ouzounov
Partner
Diana Ruseva
Finance Manager
Belizar Marinov
Investment Principal
Veselina Markova
Investment Principal
Rene Tomova
Head of Platform
Roberta Tihomirova
Head of marketing
Viktor Minchev
Investment Principal
Todor Nikolov
Visa Innovation Program Europe Lead
Petar Petrov
Chief AI Officer
Iskren Donkinski
Fund Controller
Elena Ivanova
Platform Associate
Daria Naidenova
Marketing Associate
Emilian Todinov, CFA
Investment Associate
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Visa Innovation
Program
Since its inception in 2018, the Visa Innovation Program Europe - a result of the strategic partnership between Visa and Eleven, has swiftly evolved into a gravity point for the best fintech entrepreneurs and a growth machine for the emerging fintech startups across Europe.
Today the Program realm spans across Europe - Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, and Italy - and has a portfolio of 130+ fintechs, which managed to complete successfully more than 100 pilots and commercial deals with Visa and its partners across Europe.In less than 4 years, the Program managed to produce one unicorn (Payhawk), unlock numerous business opportunities for the participating stakeholders, and attract diverse industry players - from innovative fintechs, traditional financial institutions, venture capital funds, to governmental institutions, and prominent merchants - eager to engage with and benefit from the latest fintech innovation.
Elevate
As a VC fund focused on early-stage startups, we love people who want to change the world. Those who, when stumbling upon a problem, choose to solve it rather than walk away. We believe that once you start thinking like a problem solver, entrepreneurship becomes a mindset, not just a career path. That's why in 2019, together with AUBG, we created Elevate - the first university accelerator in the region.
The program brings together aspiring founders with entrepreneurs who still remember their own doubts and questions from when they were starting out. What they once had to figure out alone, they now want to help others navigate, because real entrepreneurship isn't learned from textbooks. It's learned through doing, failing, and growing alongside those who've been there before.
FAQ
The earliest stage of the company is where we add the most value to the founders. That’s why we invest in companies in the pre-seed and seed stage with initial ticket size between €300K and €1M.
Yes. We try to support our founders throughout the journey. We don’t usually lead follow-on rounds, but we almost always co-invest in them.
Usually, our initial stake is around 10%.
It depends on the fund size – but with our current fund, we can invest up to €6M in a single company across its lifecycle.
Most often, the total investment ends up somewhere between €350K and €3.5M.
Yes, for our initial investment, we always lead. We’re usually the first believers and like to take an active role from the start.
Yes and no. We focus on four verticals where we know we can add the most value:
– Fintech
– Healthcare
– Future of Work
– Climate and Sustainability
That said, we also invest opportunistically in outliers with massive potential. Dronamics, our aerospace bet, is a good example of this – it’s not in any of our four buckets, but we knew we had to be part of it.
Platform is the support system we’ve built for our founders.
It’s a mix of resources, domain know-how, network, and hands-on help, all shaped into a custom game plan for each company.
From intros to the right partners and customers to support with hiring and becoming AI-native – think of it as your startup’s Swiss Army knife.
We’re builders, not just pickers.
Capital is just the starting point. What comes next is structure, speed, and support. Through our Platform, we help you move faster, avoid common traps, and stay laser-focused on what matters.
We want to be the first number you call – for deals, decisions, and everything in between.
We’re all in on:
– Founders who move fast and learn faster
– Big markets and real painkillers (not vitamins)
– A clear edge – tech, insight, or approach
– And companies that can scale across borders
We broke it down fully in this article: What do we look for when investing in a startup?
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Best tip? Be clear, be bold, and tell us why now is the right time for your startup, and why you are the right people to solve this problem.