SuperCharger Ventures

Profile

SuperCharger Ventures is an accelerator based in Malta that has transitioned into venture capital investment. Founded by Janos Barberis, the firm focuses on supporting emerging startup companies within the edtech and future-of-work sectors. The venture comprises a qualified team that capitalizes on the accelerator's vast application funnel to select top startups for investment. Their operational edge includes access to non-dilutive funding via Malta Enterprise, and their operations span several global hubs in locations such as Singapore, Saudi Arabia, and Rwanda.

They invest in edtech and future-of-work startups at pre-seed and seed stages, typically following participation in their accelerator programs. Their initial investments range up to €250,000, with follow-on rounds between €500,000 and €1.5 million. The fund sources globally and aims to leverage Malta as a strategic entry point to the EU market. SuperCharger Ventures Fund I primarily receives backing from family offices and high-net-worth individuals, with institutional partners still being sought.

Notable investments by SuperCharger Ventures include HEROZ, focused on skill gaming platforms, Jusoor Labs, providing educational platforms in underserved regions, and Humanava, a personal development and learning platform. Other companies in their portfolio include UniEX - online learning, VarsityScape - collaborative education platform, and Wavemakers - education in sustainable industries.