shift^ is a venture accelerator and investment gateway focused on Southeastern Europe, supporting scalable startups and forward-thinking investors through tailored, end-to-end services.
We help founders become investment-ready, secure funding, and accelerate growth with expert advising, strategic fundraising, M&A support, and access to educational and mentoring programs. For investors and VC funds, we offer curated deal flow, co-investment opportunities, syndicate and portfolio management, and venture partner collaborations.
With a focus on emerging markets and early-stage ventures across tech sectors, our mission is to bridge the gap between innovation and capital - empowering transformative ventures and building a thriving, impact-driven innovation ecosystem.
Founders
- Advising - dedicated consulting services, covering everything from business modeling and planning to product development, marketing, and sales strategies, all delivered by experienced entrepreneurs
- Investment Readiness - ensure that ventures are fully prepared to attract investors. Comprehensive support, including pitch preparation, financial documentation, and strategic advisory.
- Fundraising Support - crafting tailored fundraising strategies, connecting founders with potential investors, and managing the entire capital-raising process
- M&A - for businesses seeking strategic partnerships, mergers, or acquisitions, we provide advisory services to guide them through these complex transactions.
- Academy - educational resources and mentorship programs that equip founders with the skills and knowledge to drive their ventures forward.
- Venture Acceleration - help startups scale with speed and confidence.
Investors
- Investment Opportunities Access - access to a curated deal flow pipeline of exclusive, high-potential investment opportunities through the shift^ investment network membership
- Co-investment - opportunity to invest alongside other experienced investors in vetted companies, enabling shared due diligence, risk mitigation, and increased deal capacity.
- Syndicate Management - comprehensive syndication management services to help investors co-invest, manage risk, and maximize returns through shared expertise.
- Portfolio Management - support investors in optimizing their investments, ensuring long-term growth and success.
We partner with VC funds through co-investment collaborations and engage Venture Partners through structured deal and investor referral programs.
Management
Contacts
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Company
Shift Group Ltd. | VAT: BG201424228 | Accountable: Borislav Borislavov | Address: 1V Dimitar Manchev, 1407 Sofia, Bulgaria | UniCredit Bulbank, BG05UNCR70001520016267