a different vc fund
BUILT TO ADD VALUE
Efren Capital is a venture capital fund that invests in the 'crème de la crème', the best of the best. We invest in a small number of companies in which we have high conviction, ensuring that our team can engage and contribute effectively to each. Rather than gambling on the success of individual companies, we focus on adding value to every investment from day one and elevating the worth of our investee companies.
SMART MONEY INVESTING
Capital alone isn’t enough. To build world-class companies, founders need experience and advice. With a 'more-than-money' philosophy and invested 'sweat equity', Efren Capital goes far beyond capital. We provide hands-on strategic support and actively guide our investee companies in global scaling and expansion. By adopting an engaged approach and investing expertise alongside capital, we become partners, not just financiers.
our unfair advantages
What makes us unique?
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SUPER-STRONG COMMUNITY
Efren Capital was formed in close collaboration with the Czech-Singapore Chamber of Commerce, aiming to catalyze growth for companies willing to scale globally. Thanks to this strategic partnership, Efren Capital leverages the super-strong community of founders, investors, and industry professionals in both Singapore and Central Europe. Our investee companies are encouraged to harness the powerful ecosystem. Thanks to strong relationships with key decision-makers in corporations, funds, and entrepreneurial companies, we open doors and provide access to clients, strategic partners, or larger investors. Having deep roots on both sides of the 'pond' means that we miss no opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our founders’ growth.
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DEEP EXPERTISE ACROSS ASIA-PACIFIC
Our strong relationship with Singapore and deep knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region are our assets. Efren Capital is in a prime position to serve as a gateway for companies seeking to expand into Asia-Pacific. As we have been working on the ground for years, we have significant sales experience, deep roots, and established business networks on the continent. This unparalleled access to the market represents a massive competitive advantage for companies that need to quickly reach new customers and partners, generating a robust sales pipeline. Efren Capital operates a soft-landing program tailored for those aiming to establish a local presence in the Asia-Pacific market. Our track record reveals the value of connecting European companies with the right partners in Asia.
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Business expansion experience
With our demonstrated business development and go-to-market experience, investee companies can take off and outgrow into the world while accelerating their value. Efren Capital employs one of the most aggressive sales outreach methods. We focus absolutely everything on driving international expansion and revenue growth, as opposed to just investment. Having assisted numerous international expansions, we help our investee companies navigate the challenges of global expansion, providing them with soft-landing know-how for promising markets and cultural understanding support. Having business development experts on hand ultimately helps in achieving growth ambitions and is greatly appreciated by founders as a huge advantage and value-add.
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ACTIVE FUNDRAISING SUPPORT
Efren Capital maintains close ties with the largest venture capital funds, investment groups, and family offices in Singapore to help its investee companies raise subsequent funding rounds. Fundraising is usually a major pain point and, therefore, an important part of our work with founders to obtain a fast track to the capital they need to grow and thrive. We are committed to opening our network to help companies secure further funding on the way to bigger investments. By tapping into our personal network and strategically targeting investors who are the best fit, we act as investor lead generators and a bridge to the capital markets. We amplify the fundraising process by offering guidance and making introductions to some of the most reputable investors, so founders can stay focused on building their business.
proven track record
in business expansion
THE GENERAL PARTNER
Mr. Bednar is the general partner of Efren Capital and the president of the Czech-Singapore Chamber of Commerce.
As a business development executive with in-depth knowledge of Asia-Pacific markets and a strong personal network in high business circles (in both Singapore and the Czech Republic), he has an outstanding track record in facilitating successful business expansions.
A lawyer by education, in his pre-business career, Mr. Bednar served in diplomacy at the Office of the President of the Czech Republic as a foreign affairs analyst for Asia-Pacific.
czech-singapore relations
supporting business alongside top-tier political leaders
PURPOSE-DRIVEN INVESTMENTS
Efren Capital is on a mission to propel future-shaping technology companies toward extraordinary growth, creating the next global champions.
Efren Capital is dedicated to catapulting Czech companies onto the world stage, fuelling the innovation economy of the Czech Republic.
Efren Capital is willing to capitalize on cutting-edge innovations and emerging technology opportunities, maximizing returns for all involved.
WE ARE AHEAD OF THE PACK
First European VC Fund leveraging its extensive business networks in Singapore (and across the region) to soft-land the investee companies in promising markets in Asia-Pacific.
First European VC Fund dedicated to aggressive business expansion and revenue growth of its investee companies.
First Czech VC Fund to establish an unparalleled strategic partnership with a chamber of commerce.
First VC Fund incorporated in the SICAR legal form (société d’investissement en capital à risque) in the Czech Republic.