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Day One Capital

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Investor type

Founded

2011

AUM

$87 M

Location

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Late Stage (Series C+) Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 31 August, 2026

Profile

An early-stage technology investor, managing privately financed funds, we seek to find and join the most exciting Central Eastern European teams on their global mission.

We are proud of our team and portfolio turning value creation and category-defining innovation into reality. We are not only a partner, but a dedicated peer, building the Day One family on mutual trust, great synergies and on our extended international network.

Our goal is to sustainably enlarge our portfolio along these fundamentals, while never giving up on our hands-on approach.

We invest capital in exceptional founders and help them to compete on global scale by providing strategic, operational, and financial support.

Our mission is to back technology-driven companies and guide them to global markets by leveraging our complimentary entrepreneurial, corporate and investor experience.

Geography
We seek to find the most promising Central Eastern European early and growth stage technology ventures.

Fund Size
Our current Fund is operational since 2018 with a capitalization of EUR 34 million.

Stage
We invest in seed and growth stage ventures with highly innovative products and established growth potential.

Ticket Size
Our investment range is EUR 300k up to 1.5 million for Seed and Series A stage companies per first investment round.

Industry

Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Gaming Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Other Real Estate Robotics Security Software Transportation HealthTech Mobility

Day One Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Day One CEE Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Fintech Healthcare Services HealthTech Mobility	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$37 M	December 2018
OTP-Day One Seed Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Robotics Security Software	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$3 M	January 2013
Day One Capital Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Robotics Security Software	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$52 M	November 2025

Contacts

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Csaba Kakosy Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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Gyorgy Simo Managing Partner

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FAQs about Day One Capital

Is Day One Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Day One Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Late Stage (Series C+) and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Day One Capital located?

Day One Capital is located in Budapest, Budapest, Hungary.

When was Day One Capital founded?

Day One Capital was founded in 2011.

What sectors and industries does Day One Capital invest in?

Day One Capital invests in companies and startups in Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Other, Real Estate, Robotics, Security, Software, Transportation, HealthTech, Mobility.

What is Day One Capital geographical focus of investments?

Day One Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Day One Capital typically invest in?

Day One Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Late Stage (Series C+), Series A.

What is the usual amount of Day One Capital investment?

Day One Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Day One Capital?

Day One Capital has around $87m assets under management.

When was Day One Capital last fund created?

Day One Capital last fund was created/launched in 2025-11-26

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