A Cross-Border
Investment Platform
Think First Capital I is a private equity investment platform investing in scalable companies across North Macedonia and the Western Balkans, combining institutional governance standards with regional expertise.
Our Vision &
Mission
Think First Capital I is built to connect institutional capital with scalable companies in the Western Balkans—through disciplined investment execution and long-term value creation.
Our approach combines institutional governance standards with hands-on regional expertise, supporting founders through growth, operational maturity, and expansion.
We invest with a structured horizon and clear outcomes, building a platform designed for institutional credibility and public-market readiness.
Think First Capital I is the private equity investment platform of Think First Capital. NOVARIS ASI is a regulated Polish Alternative Investment Company and one of the capital channels through which eligible investors may participate in selected investment opportunities originated and structured by Think First Capital I.
Licenses &
Certifications
Operating within a regulated framework and aligned with institutional governance, reporting, and compliance standards.
Meet Our
Experts
A diverse team of investment professionals with decades of combined experience
Proven leadership across public investment platforms, innovation funding, and large-scale foreign direct investment initiatives.
The team brings significant experience from leading public investment initiatives in North Macedonia, including the Fund for Innovation and Technological Development (FITR), where assets under management were scaled to €85M and approximately 400 startups were supported.
Additionally, the team led and negotiated major foreign direct investment projects through TIDZ, successfully facilitating and securing over €400M+ in international investments into the region.
Strategic PartnershipsOur
Partners
We collaborate with trusted partners across legal, financial, operational, and strategic domains to ensure institutional standards and scalable execution.
Our JourneyMoments of
Excellence
october 2024
Foundation
Initial discussions and preliminary platform architecture, identification of the target company pool, and definition of the investment process and criteria.
october 2025
Preparatory work
Advanced structuring and preparation of the investment platform ahead of capital deployment, with the Polish ASI established in organization.
january 2026
Portfolio Pipeline Secured
€10M investment pipeline secured through pre-negotiated positions across seven selected high-growth companies.
july 2026
Polish ASI Registration
Polish Alternative Investment Company entered in the KNF Register of ASI Managers (no. PLZASI00467) — an important cross-border capital-formation milestone.
Career Opportunities
Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of private equity in the Western Balkans
