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Venture capitalBrno · Pre-Seed–Seed · 12 people tracked
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Investment thesis
JIC Ventures backs CEE technology founders — with priority on the Czech Republic and Slovakia — who have global ambitions. It invests at the pre-seed and seed stages with tickets up to €1M, focusing on deep tech, SaaS, and related areas, with particular depth in cybersecurity, software/hardware, space, dual-use, semiconductors, and precision instruments. The fund positions itself as a lead investor that sets the pace and stays hands-on, and leverages more than 20 years of innovation-ecosystem experience through the JIC agency. Founders gain access to an expert network of CEOs, CTOs, CFOs, exited founders serving as advisors and LPs, plus JIC programs, mentoring, and events.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's website & curated
What they invest in
from 17 of 18 portfolio companiesSaaS ×8AI & Machine Learning ×7Deep Tech ×3Enterprise Software ×3Biotech ×2Climate Tech ×2Fintech ×2GovTech ×2
HQs:Czechia×6United States×1
Investments · 18 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 22020 · 14 dated
Aiffinity develops an AI–NMR platform for drug discovery, supporting fragment screening, hit discovery, lead optimization, and NMR-based protein structure determination, including for intrinsically disordered proteins.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Aiviro offers a no-code robotic process automation platform that uses visual AI to operate software the way a human would, letting businesses automate routine tasks such as invoice and order data entry without API integrations or IT changes.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Arbo Technologies develops tools for collecting and analyzing data on urban and non-forest trees, using neural networks, 3D terrain mapping, LiDAR, and automated photo analysis to assess tree condition and structural safety.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep Tech
Carebot develops artificial intelligence software that assists physicians in detecting and interpreting medical imaging findings, aiming to reduce diagnostic errors and physician workload.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesPrague, CZ
Matěj Misař(CEO)inDaniel Kvak(CTO)in
Co-investorsBHM Group
CasInvent Pharma develops pharmaceutical solutions, currently raising Series A funding through a crowdfunding campaign.
BiotechHealthtech
Alexander Scheer(CEO)in
Co-investorsBiotech Investments S.R.Oi&i Biotech FundKhanu
Eterny is a privacy-focused personal finance and estate organizer that links a household's bank accounts, insurance, home, crypto, and documents into one encrypted view and uses AI to flag missing details, upcoming renewals, coverage gaps, and other risks before they cost money.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintechPrague
Dan(Co-founder & CPTO)
Co-investorsPurple Ventures
FaceUp provides a centralized whistleblowing and anonymous reporting platform that captures, investigates, and documents workplace concerns through multiple channels including forms, voice messages, and hotlines.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechHR Tech
Jan
Co-investorsReflex CapitalTilia Impact PartnersTilia Impact VenturesVenture to Future FundFRC FUND MANAGEMENT S.À R.L.
GINA builds computer-aided dispatch, vehicle location, and situational awareness software for public safety agencies, armed forces, private security, and rescue teams.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaS
Groundcom builds and operates ground stations for satellite communications, offering both a shared global network and dedicated on-premise networks.
HardwareIoTSpace Tech
Co-investorsQQ Capital
Localazy provides automated software and content localization, combining AI translation at scale with human reviewers for quality control.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaS
Myco produces a biodegradable composite material made from mycelium bound with waste from the wood-processing and agricultural industries (sawdust, hemp shives, paper), manufactured with a low-energy, industrial process.
Circular EconomyClimate TechNew Materials
NenoVision develops and manufactures the LiteScope AFM-in-SEM instrument, which integrates atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy for in-situ correlative and multimodal analysis of microscopic samples at the nanoscale.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Jan Neuman(CEO)in
Symfio is a financial reporting, consolidation, and planning platform built for CFOs that connects directly to companies' existing accounting data and systems.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Fourtly is a SaaS platform for generating personalized, interactive videos at scale, used by brands, sports teams, and enterprises to increase sales and engagement.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsDEPO Ventures
Wereldo offers a logistics platform for freight shipping that optimizes routes, provides upfront pricing before invoicing, real-time shipment tracking on a map, and pallet balance management.
Logistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Wereldo is a logistics platform for freight and pallet shipping that optimizes routes to lower transport costs, provides upfront pricing before invoicing, and offers real-time shipment location tracking.
Logistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsPateroLighthouse Ventures
Yedem is a smart platform that manages parking and ride-sharing to optimize commuting for employees and reduce urban congestion.
B2B MarketplacesMobility & TransportationPropTechSaaSBrno, CZ
Matěj Ballo(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsCzech Founders VCPatero
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Symfio · symfio.app · Aug 31, 2026
Webout · thesaasnews.com · May 28, 2026
Eterny · tech.eu · Sep 10, 2025
Groundcom · czechstartups.gov.cz · Jun 6, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has JIC Ventures made?
- JIC Ventures has 18 tracked investments, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does JIC Ventures invest at?
- JIC Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is JIC Ventures's typical check size?
- JIC Ventures typically writes checks of $1.1M.
- What sectors does JIC Ventures focus on?
- JIC Ventures focuses on Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Hardware, SaaS, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
- Where is JIC Ventures located?
- JIC Ventures is headquartered in Brno, CZ.
- Does JIC Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, JIC Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does JIC Ventures co-invest with?
- JIC Ventures most often shares deals with Czech Founders VC, i&i Biotech Fund, Patero, among 11 tracked co-investors.
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