Oana Coșman
With over €45 million already secured at first close, well above expectations, and a re-up rate of over 90%, Fil Rouge Capital 3 is now fully operational and actively deploying capital.
Romania’s tech ecosystem has shown incredible momentum in recent years, and FRC plans to be a meaningful, long-term partner in its next stage of growth.
Romanian startups will have direct access to both the Accelerator Programme (offering up to €300k) and the Venture Capital Investment pathway (with up to €1 million in initial funding and the potential for follow-on investments up to €4 million). Also this comes as a great opportunity for local investors interested in co-investment along Fil Rouge Capital.
“This partnership is not just a milestone, it’s a natural continuation of my mission to support innovation and bold entrepreneurs,” said Matei Dumitrescu. “With FRC’s new fund, we can provide not just venture capital, but also funding for the acceleration phase, bridging a long-standing gap in the ecosystem where early-stage startups had little to no access to capital. Now we’re enabling ambitious founders to take off with funding, acceleration, and guidance.”
This partnership also deepens the ongoing collaboration between Fil Rouge Capital and idEA. Julien Coustaury and Roger Blott, founding partners of FRC, have previously participated in numerous events hosted by idEA. This new chapter marks a stronger alignment between FRC international investment vision and the mission helping new ventures grow into globally relevant companies, through capital, education, and access to networks, fostered by idEA in Romania.
With new permanent bases in Bucharest, the already existing Ljubljana base, the upcoming Tirana and Belgrade, alongside our Zagreb HQ, FRC is in the perfect place to support the region’s most promising software startups, especially those focusing on AI to transform B2B marketplaces, supply chains, and SMB operations.
Bold startup founders seeking early-stage funding and local investors open to co-investment are encouraged to reach out to Matei Dumitrescu or visit www.filrougecapital.com and “submit your pitch” directly there.
