Gecad Ventures
Venture capitalBucharest · Seed · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Gecad Ventures is a Bucharest-based technology venture group that backs startups primarily in Romania and the UK, focusing on software, AI, cybersecurity, SaaS, ecommerce and marketplaces. It leads seed rounds, often syndicating local business angels, and provides follow-on capital, aiming to build and scale companies toward significant international exits. Its track record includes investments in TypingDNA, Smart Bill, Vector Watch, PawSquad, Gluru and Axigen, with exits to acquirers such as Fitbit, Francisco Partners and Dialpad.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website
A prominent Eastern European entrepreneur who founded GECAD in 1992; focuses on sourcing new investment opportunities and fostering entrepreneurship among young technology innovators.
Brings decades of international management experience across multiple sectors and works with portfolio companies to help them realize their business potential.
Has been with the team for over 15 years and manages the firm's business operations and investor relationships.
Provides general counsel across corporate law, M&A, intellectual property and labour law, overseeing transaction management from a legal perspective.
Investments · 9 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathInternational ecommerce solutions provider; sold to Francisco Partners.
Email communication technology provider; exited to Romanian entrepreneurs.
Romanian provider of integrated eCommerce solutions; majority control divested to Allegro Group.
British customer experience platform for workflow orchestration, knowledge management and analytics; acquired by Dialpad.
Romanian provider of billing and SaaS solutions.
Romanian AI-based typing biometrics cybersecurity SaaS.
Wearable smartwatch technology company; sold to Fitbit.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Gecad Ventures invest at?
- Gecad Ventures invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Gecad Ventures focus on?
- Gecad Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, E-commerce, Fintech, Marketplaces, SaaS.
- Where is Gecad Ventures located?
- Gecad Ventures is headquartered in Bucharest, RO.
- Does Gecad Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Gecad Ventures leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamRadu Georgescu, Founding Partner, Gecad Ventures la Zilele Biz 2021 - YouTube
Revista Biz · Radu Georgescu
Startup Spotlight Interview Series - Radu Georgescu (Gecad Ventures) - YouTube
How to Web · Radu Georgescu
În ce investește GECAD VENTURES. Radu Georgescu la The Vast&The Curious - YouTube
Andreea Roșca · Radu Georgescu
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