Vest Ventures is a pioneering €16.5 million acceleration fund dedicated to supporting high-potential B2B pre-seed technology startups.
Based in Romania's West Region and backed by the Regional Development Agency as anchor limited partner, the fund combines capital, acceleration and access to an international network of mentors, investors and industry experts. Through its hands-on approach, Vest Ventures helps ambitious founders strengthen their business models, accelerate market validation and build scalable companies with regional and global potential.
For this edition, Vest Ventures fuels Prowpeller with a substantial €150,000 investment opportunity. Beyond the capital, chosen startups secure an automatic spot in Cohort 2 of the Vest Venture Accelerator, unlocking structured programming, elite mentorship, and a vast network of partners to accelerate their growth journey.
Applicants are responsible for reading and complying with all requirements before applying.
Read the eligibility and participation requirementsFrom application to the stage. Key dates between application opening and the winner announcement.
Applications are open. Submit your startup for a place on the Prowpeller stage.
The Vest Ventures committee evaluates and scores all applications.
Shortlisted startups are notified and confirmed for Pitch Day.
Selected startups pitch on stage in front of investors and the audience.
The winning startup is offered the €150,000 investment opportunity from Vest Ventures.
Selected startups enter the accelerator program.
Apply now to compete for the €150,000 investment opportunity, pitch live at PROW, and get fast-tracked into the accelerator.