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Nucleo Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

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AUM

$34 M

Location

Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Region of investment

Europe Asia

Investor profile last updated: 06 July, 2026

Profile

Nucleo Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, previously known as Fortech Ventures. The firm was founded to invest in early-stage startups and SMEs with a focus on the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region. They leverage their deep market insight and corporate experience to support product-led companies. The team is composed of experts in enterprise software, venture building, and AI, providing strategic support to help portfolio companies scale efficiently.

Nucleo Ventures targets investments across various technology-driven sectors including AI, cybersecurity, enterprise software, digital transformation, agritech, and healthtech. Their investment ticket size ranges from €200,000 to €1 million, aligning with stages from pre-seed to Series A. The firm manages a €34 million fund, actively supporting companies in Romania and the CEE, with financial backing from the European Union through the Regional Programme North-West 2021–2027.

Nucleo Ventures has a notable track record, having invested in companies such as DRUID AI, Plant an App, MediNav, FieldOS, and KFactory. They offer portfolio companies access to experienced partners, operational expertise, and industry networks to encourage growth and international scaling.

Industry

AgriTech HealthTech Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity AI Software Digital Manufacturing Defense Energy Financial Services

Nucleo Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Central and Eastern Europe Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Digital Software AI Cybersecurity HealthTech AgriTech	Seed Series A	Europe	$0-1 m	$37.4 M	July 2026

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FAQs about Nucleo Ventures

Is Nucleo Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Nucleo Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Nucleo Ventures located?

Nucleo Ventures is located in Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania.

When was Nucleo Ventures founded?

Nucleo Ventures was founded in .

What sectors and industries does Nucleo Ventures invest in?

Nucleo Ventures invests in companies and startups in AgriTech, HealthTech, Internet of Things (IoT), Cybersecurity, AI, Software, Digital, Manufacturing, Defense, Energy, Financial Services.

What is Nucleo Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Nucleo Ventures invests in companies and startups in Europe, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Nucleo Ventures typically invest in?

Nucleo Ventures invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Nucleo Ventures investment?

Nucleo Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Nucleo Ventures?

Nucleo Ventures has around $34m assets under management.

When was Nucleo Ventures last fund created?

Nucleo Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-07-01

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