Presto Ventures
Venture capitalPrague · Seed–Growth · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Presto backs advanced technology innovators focused on security, defense, and aerospace, with an emphasis on dual-use software and hardware capable of addressing pressing global and industrial challenges. It targets mostly post-revenue companies raising roughly €800k to €8M rounds, writing tickets of €500k to €5M. The firm invests in companies with foundations or significant operations in NATO countries, allied nations, and Israel. Positioning itself as a co-builder, Presto brings industrial-technological expertise and networks from successful entrepreneurs, exited founders, and family offices, helping founders structure operations and prepare for follow-on rounds in Western Europe and the US.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 6 of 63 portfolio companiesSaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2B2B Marketplaces ×2Cloud Computing ×2Consumer ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1Deep Tech ×1Future of Work ×1
HQs:United States×2Finland×1United Kingdom×1
Investments · 63 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathMarketplace for selecting and connecting with trusted local contractors for instant price quotes and same-day service, starting with interior painting.
SaaS platform providing behavioral insights to maximize advertising performance through automated testing of concepts and videos with results in under 5 days.
BlueQubit provides a cloud platform with managed GPU-based quantum simulators and an SDK for running large-scale quantum simulations and hybrid variational circuits.
Cloud ComputingDeep TechQuantum ComputingLos Angeles, US
Hayk Tepanyan(Director)Hrant Gharibyan(Executive Officer, Director)
Platform that digitizes restaurant-customer interactions with QR menus, payments, table orders, reservations, loyalty features, and POS integrations.
Cloud-based cybersecurity solution offering comprehensive DDoS protection and advanced web application and API security for B2B customers.
CloudTalk is an AI-powered business calling and communication platform for sales and support teams to connect with customers.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingSaaSSales TechNew York, US
Michael Hershfield(Executive Officer)Morley Ivers(Executive Officer, Director)George Weinberger(Director)Isaac Levy(Executive Officer)Jonathan Frankel(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Martin Malych(Co-founder)
First-in-region cryptocurrency payment system enabling businesses to receive and convert crypto payments into fiat currency for everyday transactions.
Cybersecurity solution helping security teams reduce alert overload, improve incident response, and target serious threats to their organizations.
Options automatic market maker and liquidity provider enabling wider DeFi adoption for traditional products through volatility insurance and asset liquidity.
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
Platform that simplifies planning, creation, launching, and optimization of online retail media campaigns to provide e-retailers with high-margin revenue.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Presto Ventures invest at?
- Presto Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What is Presto Ventures's typical check size?
- Presto Ventures typically writes checks of $550K – $5.5M.
- What sectors does Presto Ventures focus on?
- Presto Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Hardware, Space Tech.
- Where is Presto Ventures located?
- Presto Ventures is headquartered in Prague, CZ.
- Does Presto Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Presto Ventures leads investment rounds.
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Co-investors · 7
Trind Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs consumer and community-driven startups across Europe, supporting founders from the first investment through multiple rounds.
Credo Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on backing founders from the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region and its global diaspora, active since 2009.
Spring Capital is an Estonian investment firm running a Seed Fund for early-stage tech startups and a Growth Fund for minority stakes in high-growth Estonian SMEs.
Inovo is a seed-stage venture capital firm backing founders from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).
SID Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm backing founders by combining capital with the engineering expertise and business-development resources of a group of leading software companies.
SMOK Ventures is a venture capital fund backing early-stage startups in Central & Eastern Europe and the diaspora, focusing on software development tools and AI.
Firms observed investing alongside Presto Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Presto Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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