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DEPO Ventures

Venture capital

Prague · Pre-Seed–Series A · 15 people tracked

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Investment thesis

DEPO Ventures backs early-stage startups building technologies that reshape Europe's critical infrastructure. The firm positions itself as a strategic capital partner, offering hands-on support to founders navigating the earliest challenges from zero to first scale. It leverages a global network of late-stage VC relationships to help portfolio companies secure follow-on funding, and draws on senior industry experts among its Venture Partners to provide deep domain knowledge. Having grown from a community-building origin into a professional VC fund managed by GPs, DEPO focuses on the earliest stages of company formation and growth.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$54K – $324K
HQ
Prague, CZ
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2016
Tracked investments
53

Team · 15 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Jan Lukačevič· Venture Partner

Space engineer.

Justyna Redelkiewicz· Venture Partner

Angel investor and entrepreneur, formerly at EUSPA.

Oldrich Muller· Venture Partner

Previously worked at AVG and Socialbakers.

Oldřich Muller· Venture Partner

Previously worked at AVG and Socialbakers.

Pavel Kučera· Venture Partner

Former CTO of Avast.

Premek Starovesky· Venture Partner

Angel investor and former Intel employee.

Stanislav Gunar· Venture Partner

Astrophysicist.

Tobiáš Rataj· Venture Partner

Former team member at UIPath and Rossum.

Tomáš Polcar· Venture Partner

Professor at the Czech Technical University and the University of Southampton.

What they invest in

from 32 of 53 portfolio companies

SaaS ×13AI & Machine Learning ×11Enterprise Software ×6Fintech ×6Data & Infrastructure ×5Developer Tools ×5Logistics & Supply Chain ×4E-commerce ×3

HQs:Czechia×5Germany×3Estonia×3United States×2European Union×1Lithuania×1

Investments · 53 tracked

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Circulycirculy.ioin✓ verified

circuly provides subscription management software built for physical, consumer-durable products, enabling brands to launch and operate Product-as-a-Service, rental, and subscription models with features like recurring billing, renewals, buyouts, returns, asset tracking, and payment recovery.

Circular EconomyE-commerceSaaSBielefeld, DE

Nick Huijs(Founder & CTO)inScott Galvao(CEO)in

Twinzotwinzo.euin✓ verified

Twinzo builds a 3D live digital twin software platform that provides indoor positioning (RTLS), real-time logistics, material ordering, and operational insights, accessible via smartphone apps and a self-service DIY platform.

Advanced ManufacturingData & InfrastructureIoTSaaS

Michal Ukropec(CEO)Lubomira Bosanska(COO)Patrik Pasko(CTO)Tomas Vojtek(CSO)

Acreomacreom.com𝕏

acreom is an open-source personal knowledge management system for developers that integrates notes, tasks, and project tracking with external tools like Jira, GitHub, and Linear.

Developer Tools

Beecombeecom.io
BEEMbeem.me
Bikefairbikefair.org
Blockmateblockmate.ioin𝕏

Blockmate provides crypto infrastructure and compliance tools for banks and fintech companies, including portfolio management, payment integration, and AML compliance features accessible via a single API.

Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech

Boltgoogleadservices.com
Bunchbunch.ai
Cardinocardino.dein

Cardino provides an end-to-end software platform for automotive fleet operators to inspect, price, distribute, and sell vehicles across multiple channels.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Certifiercertifier.ioin

Certifier is a digital credential management software platform that lets organizations create, issue, and manage digital certificates and badges.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechHR TechSaaSCracow, PL

Sergey(CEO, Co-founder)Vlad(CTO, Co-founder)

Clean Kitchen (yummy)cleankitchen.ee

Yummy is a meal kit delivery service that provides pre-portioned, fresh ingredients with simple recipes to customers in Estonia.

E-commerceFoodTechEstonia, EE

CUIDcuid.tech
DriveXdrivex.eein

DriveX provides AI-powered remote vehicle inspection software for insurance companies to automate windshield claims processing and CASCO pre-checks.

AI & Machine LearningInsurTech

DTS (Digital Systems)digitalsystems.cz

Digital Systems is a consulting and implementation firm specializing in BIM (Building Information Modeling), 3D, and GIS technology adoption for organizations in construction, engineering, and manufacturing sectors.

Construction TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePrague, CZ

Encubateencubate.me
Equiradarequiradar.com
Evitadoevitado.io

Evitado develops autonomous systems for airside operations at commercial airports and defense applications, addressing collision prevention, visibility, and labor shortages.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRobotics

Alex(Co-founder & CEO)Andrew(Co-founder, Head of Product & Operations)

Finlayfinlay.aiin

Finlay combines artificial intelligence with human expertise to deliver customer experiences.

AI & Machine LearningHR Tech

flowpay.ioflowpay.ioin

Flowpay provides embedded financing solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises in Europe, automating the approval and provision process to help SMEs access capital for growth.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSPrague, CZ

Forloopforloop.aiin

Forloop provides a no-code platform for data cleaning, joining, and transformation into model-ready formats, serving data teams and business users who need to work with internal and external data sources.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools

Founder Studiobrighteyevc.notion.sitein𝕏

Notion is an AI-powered workspace platform that enables teams to capture context, find answers, and automate tasks through collaborative tools.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaS

Fungiesfungies.ioin𝕏

Fungies is a platform for self-publishing and distributing games, letting developers and publishers sell directly to players and control player data without marketplace fees.

E-commerceFintechGamingSaaSPalo Alto, US

GitGutgitgut.ai
IntellCREintellcre.com
Kardi AIkardi-ai.comin

Kardi Ai provides long-term heart rhythm monitoring through a wearable chest strap and AI-powered mobile application certified as a medical device under European regulations.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesPrague, CZ

Masthead Datamastheadata.comin

Masthead provides cost optimization and data observability tools for Google BigQuery, enabling data teams to monitor pipelines, detect anomalies, and reduce spending across their data infrastructure.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureSaaS

Mileusmileus.com
Motourismomotourismo.com

Motourismo is a marketplace that aggregates guided and self-guided motorcycle tours from verified operators worldwide, allowing users to compare and book trips across destinations, dates, difficulty levels, and prices.

MarketplacesTravel & Hospitality

NOLDnold.app
Otismeetotis.com
Oxus AIoxus.aiin
Parcelseaparcelsea.comin

Parcelsea operates a last-mile delivery network combining community lockers with existing delivery channels to reduce delivery costs and improve first-time delivery success rates for carriers.

Logistics & Supply Chain

PARTORYpartory.comin
Pulsepulselive.tv
Readmioreadmio.com𝕏

Readmio is a voice-reactive storytelling app that reads illustrated fairy tales and stories to children, adding sound effects and music that respond to the reader's voice for an interactive bedtime experience.

ConsumerEdTechMedia & Entertainment

Ringilringil.comin

Ringil is a cloud-based logistics management platform for manufacturers, distributors, and transport partners that digitizes shipment coordination, carrier tendering, and real-time tracking.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSPrague, CZ

Sign on Tabsignontab.comin

Sign on Tab develops digital document management software with legally binding digital signatures and biometric data capture, offering products such as digital templates, a virtual printer, cloud storage, and API integrations.

Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS

Skycorp Technologiesskycorp.tech

SKYCORP Technologies develops autonomous hydrogen and battery-powered drones equipped with advanced sensing capabilities for emergency response, agricultural monitoring, infrastructure inspection, and research applications.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechHardware

Smartguidesmart-guide.orgin

SmartGuide is an audio guide app platform that enables tourism organizations, museums, and attractions to create and publish digital guides for visitors in multiple languages.

SaaSTravel & Hospitality

Spendeespendee.com𝕏

Spendee is a personal finance mobile app that lets users track cash expenses, bank accounts, e-wallets, and crypto wallets in one place, categorize spending, set budgets, and receive bill reminders.

ConsumerFintech

Talent Pilottalentpilot.comin

Talentpilot is an AI-powered recruitment and talent platform that helps companies and HR teams hire the right people, using validated psychometric assessments and AI insights drawn from organizational psychology research.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS

Talsectalsec.appin𝕏

Talsec provides a comprehensive mobile app and API security platform with RASP (Runtime Application Self Protection), app hardening, malware detection, and integrity verification.

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Tapayatapaya.comin𝕏

Tapaya provides a drop-in software development kit that turns any device into an in-store payment terminal, enabling developers to accept multiple payment methods without payments expertise.

Developer ToolsFintech

Taplinetapline.io
Tatumtatum.ioin𝕏

Tatum is a blockchain development platform providing RPC gateways, APIs, and webhook notifications for accessing 100+ networks.

Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsMiami, US

Traxlotraxlo.comin

Traxlo operates tasku.app, a pay-per-task labor platform that matches local gig workers to standardized tasks such as shelf replenishment and warehouse work for grocery chains, retailers, and FMCG brands.

B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechVilnius, LT

Paulius VėželisAlmantas Zemblys

Upgrade Academyupgrade.education
WanderWalletwanderwallet.io

WanderWallet provides a digital wallet for travelers and expatriates to make local payments across Latin America using QR-based payment methods.

FintechTravel & Hospitality

Wayrenwayren.eein

Wayren develops a resilient communication platform for military and mission-critical civilian operations, enabling secure data exchange and situational awareness in degraded environments with jamming, limited connectivity, or infrastructure disruptions.

Defense TechEnterprise SoftwareIoT

webpageaugmented-robotics.com
Zenoomyzenoo.com

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does DEPO Ventures invest at?
DEPO Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is DEPO Ventures's typical check size?
DEPO Ventures typically writes checks of $54K – $324K.
What sectors does DEPO Ventures focus on?
DEPO Ventures focuses on Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Retail Tech, SaaS.
Where is DEPO Ventures located?
DEPO Ventures is headquartered in Prague, CZ.

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Co-investors · 2

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A venture capital fund that partners with founders during early stages to identify and address go-to-market challenges before they threaten company viability.

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Entrepreneur First

Entrepreneur First (EF) is a talent investor that helps individuals build and launch startups, providing support such as US visa guidance, office space, fundraising preparation, and investor introductions culminating in a San Francisco Demo Day.

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