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DEPO Ventures

Venture capital

Prague · Pre-Seed–Series A · 14 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 · 14 people

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

Space engineer.

Oldrich 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 39 of 53 portfolio companies

SaaS ×16AI & Machine Learning ×13Enterprise Software ×10Fintech ×7Data & Infrastructure ×5Developer Tools ×5E-commerce ×4EdTech ×4

HQs:Czechia×7Estonia×4Germany×3Poland×2United States×2European Union×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 20 portfolio companies
75%
solo founders
15 of 20 mapped founding teams
40%
repeat founders
of 15 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×152 founders×5

Where their founders studiedfrom 13 founders with education data

Prague University of Economics and Business ×3

What their founders studiedfrom 15 founders with field-of-study data

Economics ×6Business & Management ×4Computer Science ×4Finance & Accounting ×3Engineering ×2Mathematics & Statistics ×2Politics & Policy ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 15 founders with career history

Shipvio ×2

Investments · 53 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 12024 · 12023 · 46 dated

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

Co-investorsVenista VenturesGateCap VenturesEnjoyventure Managementneoteq ventures

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)inLubomira Bosanska(COO)inPatrik Pasko(CTO)inTomas Vojtek(CSO)in

Co-investorsCritical VenturesVenture to Future FundSoulmates Ventures

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

Augmented Roboticsaugmented-robotics.com

Augmented reality technology upgrade for toy manufacturers merging analogue toys with digital games; RKKVC was lead investor.

Co-investorsRKKVCZero Gravity Capital

Bikefairbikefair.org

BikeFair is an online marketplace for buying and selling new and second-hand bikes, letting buyers search by location, height, and other attributes, reserve a bike with a deposit for a test ride, and confirm purchase before paying the seller.

E-commerceMarketplacesMobility & Transportation

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

Ivan Hladik(Founder)in

Co-investorsBADideas.fundDiaspora VenturesZAKA VCBing VenturesBlockchain Founders FundNGC Ventures+1 more

Bunchbunch.ai

Bunch is a mobile leadership development app delivering daily two-minute expert tips and AI coaching to managers.

Cardinocardino.deinSep 2023

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

Co-investorsPoint NineAsymmetric Capital PartnersFJ LabsGaingels

Certifiercertifier.ioinOct 2023 · $700K

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)

Co-investorsFundingBox Deep Tech FundMovens Capital

Certifiercertifier.mein

Certifier provides digital credential management software that allows organizations to issue and recognize achievements and skills through digital badges and credentials.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSCracow, PL

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

Co-investorsFundingBox Deep Tech FundMovens Capital

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

Co-investorsExelixis Capital

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

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)

Co-investorsKern Venture GroupTechNexus Venture Collaborative

Finlayfinlay.aiin

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

AI & Machine LearningHR Tech

Ondřej Illek(Founder)in

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

William Jalloul(Founder)in

Co-investorsTechstars

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

Dominik Vach(Founder)in

Co-investorsHeartfelt CapitalRockstart

Fungiesfungies.ioin𝕏

Fungies.io provides a no-code e-store and payment platform where it acts as Merchant of Record, handling payment processing and tax compliance for sellers of digital products.

E-commerceFintechGamingSaaSPalo Alto, US

Duke Vu(CEO & Founder)in

Co-investorsCV VCOutlier Ventures

IntellCREintellcre.com

IntellCRE is an AI platform that turns commercial real estate deal data into underwriting-backed marketing materials.

Co-investorsD&FG Elements

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

Vlastimil Hrabal(Founder)inProf. MUDr. Tomáš Skála, Ph. D., FESC(Co-founder)

Co-investorsSoulmates VenturesBrightCap Investment Advisor AD

Masthead Datamastheadata.cominJun 2023 · $1.3M

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

Co-investorsFocal VenturesFocalSMOK Ventures

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.appOct 2023

The page is a review/informational article about "Gold Mine Monsters," an online video slot game by Massive Studios themed around gold mining and cave creatures.

Gaming

Co-investorsNew Vision 3Tilia Impact PartnersTilia Impact Ventures

Oxus AIoxus.aiin

Oxus.ai develops AI applications for industry, built by a team of engineers, researchers, and linguists working across three continents.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS

Mindaugas Bružas(CEO & Co-Founder)in

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

Andres Sampka(Founder)in

Co-investorsSpecialist VCSuperAngel

PARTORYpartory.comin

PARTORY is a consulting firm that helps manufacturers optimize production through strategic outsourcing of non-core components, enabling growth without capital-intensive equipment investments.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareCzech Republic, CZ

Co-investorsMovens CapitalPresto Ventures

Readmioreadmio.comin𝕏

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

Jozef Šimko(Founder)in

Co-investorsSimpact VenturesZAKA VCZero Gravity Capital

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

Andre Dravecky(Founder)in

Salu Healthsalu.mdin

Salu For Teams provides on-demand healthcare services for organizations, covering physical and mental health needs for employees and their families.

Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechInsurTechSaaSTallinn, EE

Andreas Kotsjuba(Founder)in

Co-investorsZAKA VC

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

Co-investorsBADideas.fund

Skycorp Technologiesskycorp.techin𝕏

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

Roman Suvorov(Founder)in

Co-investorsBSV Ventures

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

Co-investorsGreat Stuff Ventures

Spendeespendee.comin𝕏

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.

ConsumerFintechPrague, CZ

David Neveceral(Founder)in

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.appin𝕏Apr 2024

Talsec provides a mobile and web application security SDK offering Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP), API protection, app hardening, and malware detection for developers building on iOS, Android, and cross-platform frameworks.

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Co-investorsDig Ventures Management Limited

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

Laura Ďorďová(Founder)inPetr Zahradník(Founder)in

Co-investorsBADideas.fund

Taplinetapline.ioin𝕏

Tapline provides funding qualification and reporting services for companies.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Co-investorsBalnord Sp. z o.o.Impetus CapitalAntler

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

Co-investorsEvolution Equity PartnersOctopus VenturesPurple Ventures3VCAlignment GrowthCircle & Co.

Traxlotraxlo.cominJun 2025

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(Founder)inPaul V.in

Co-investorsAntlerIron Wolf CapitalBADideas.fundBalnord Sp. z o.o.Coinvest Capital

Upgrade Academyupgrade.education

Romanian education company offering 1-on-1 mentoring for high school students applying to top US, UK and European universities.

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

Henry Härm(Founder)in

Co-investorsBSV Ventures

Zenoomyzenoo.com

MyZenoo manufactures frozen and freeze-dried raw pet food for dogs, sourced from local farmers and formulated based on nutritional expertise.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

Agota(Founder & Head Nutritionist)

Co-investorsSmart Partnership Capital

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

BeecomBEEMBoltCUIDEncubateEquiradarGitGutMileusOtisPulse

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has DEPO Ventures made?
DEPO Ventures has 53 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
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.
Who does DEPO Ventures co-invest with?
DEPO Ventures most often shares deals with BADideas.fund, ZAKA VC, Balnord Sp. z o.o., among 41 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 2

BADideas.fund

BADideas.fund is an early-stage B2B venture fund investing across Central Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Nordics, staffed by people who have previously built companies and who work closely with founders on go-to-market execution.

$54.5K – $1.6M
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.

$1M – $7M

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