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Presto Ventures

Venture capital

Prague · Seed–Growth · 6 people tracked

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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.

Stage
Seed–Growth
Check
$550K – $5.5M
HQ
Prague, CZ
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2016
Last 12 months
1 investment
AUM
$205M
Tracked investments
64
Acquisitions
2

Team · 6 people

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What they invest in

from 46 of 64 portfolio companies

SaaS ×28AI & Machine Learning ×22Data & Infrastructure ×9Enterprise Software ×9Marketing Tech ×8Fintech ×7Retail Tech ×7Cloud Computing ×6

HQs:Czechia×12United States×7United Kingdom×2United Arab Emirates×1Belgium×1Germany×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 19 portfolio companies
42%
solo founders
8 of 19 mapped founding teams
50%
repeat founders
of 22 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×82 founders×93 founders×14+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 17 founders with education data

Estonian Business School ×3Prague University of Economics and Business ×3Charles University ×2Czech Technical University in Prague ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 16 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×5Computer Science ×4Finance & Accounting ×2Mathematics & Statistics ×2

Investments · 64 tracked

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By year:2025 · 22024 · 22023 · 42022 · 22021 · 22015 · 113 dated

Secfensesecfense.comin𝕏Mar 2022 · $2M✓ verified

Secfense provides a platform that adds phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication, passkeys, passwordless login, and infrastructure exposure control to enterprise applications without changing application code or replacing identity systems.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Marcin Szary(Co-founder & CEO)inTomasz Kowalski(Founder & CEO (in memoriam))

Co-investorsRKKVCTera Ventures

Behaviobehaviolabs.comin𝕏

Behavio provides online brand marketing research tools for ad testing and brand tracking, using behavioral economics and subconscious research methods to give marketers business-predictive insights.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSAmsterdam, NL

Lukas Toth(Founder)inJiri Boudal(Founder)in

Co-investorsAirbridge Equity Partners

BlueQubitbluequbit.ioinSeed · Dec 2024 · $10M

BlueQubit provides a cloud platform and SDK for running large-scale quantum circuit simulations on managed GPU-based simulators, along with quantum machine learning algorithms.

Cloud ComputingDeep TechQuantum ComputingLos Angeles, US

Hayk Tepanyan(Director)inHrant Gharibyan(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsChaac VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Financial Venture StudioFormula VCGranatus VenturesNyca+4 more

Calypso Commoditiescalypso-commodities.comin

Calypso Commodities builds software tools for trading and optimizing liquefied natural gas (LNG) markets, serving energy traders and logistics specialists.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnergyFintechLogistics & Supply ChainQuantum ComputingSaaSGermany, DE

Michael Schach(CEO & Co-Founder)Eugen Tereschenko(CTO & Co-Founder)

Carminecarmine.finance𝕏

Carmine Finance develops technologies for analyzing risks, user behavior, and market dynamics in decentralized finance (DeFi), serving DeFi projects and users.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech

CityPay Georgiacitypay.ioin

CityPay.io is a fintech company building a crypto ecosystem that lets businesses accept cryptocurrency payments online and in physical stores (via POS terminals and QR codes) with conversion to national currency, while offering individuals a crypto wallet to manage their assets.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Beka Kemertelidzein

Co-investorsTether

CloudTalkcloudtalk.ioinMar 2015 · $28M

CloudTalk provides an AI voice platform for global calling used by sales and support teams, offering features like parallel dialing, call routing, inbound and outbound AI voice agents, international SMS/WhatsApp messaging, and call analytics.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingSaaSSales TechNew York, US

Martin Malych(Co-founder)inViktor Vanek(Co-founder)inMichael Hershfield(Executive Officer)Morley Ivers(Executive Officer, Director)Isaac Levy(Executive Officer)Jonathan Frankel(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsBHM GroupKPN VenturesPoint NinehenQ vcLead VenturesOrbit Capital

Contembercontember.comin𝕏Pre-Seed · Nov 2021 · $460K

Contember is a software development platform and service for building business applications, offering an open-source framework, AI-assisted development tools, and custom application development for companies in manufacturing, logistics, finance, and e-commerce.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSPrague, CZ

Honza Sládek(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsReflex Capital

CRUXOcruxo.ioinSeed · May 2023 · $890K

CRUXO provides a retail media platform and consultancy that helps retailers and brands launch and scale retail media using proprietary data insights.

AdTechMarketing TechRetail TechPrague, CZ

Michal Trunkát(Founder & CEO)inJan Galgonek(Managing Partner and Co-Founder)inHana Pavlíková(Chief Customer Officer)inJakub Špryngl(Chief Commercial Officer)inJiří Pětvaldský(Chief Technology Officer)inLenka Trunkátová(Chief of Consultancy)in

Co-investorsRockaway VenturesZAKA VC

Damesensdamesens.cz

DameSens sells roasted edible crickets packaged in reusable tubes, marketed as a novelty snack and gift as well as a sustainable alternative protein source.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechSports Tech

Co-investorsReflex Capital

Diffusedrivediffusedrive.comin𝕏Seed · May 2025 · $4M

DiffuseDrive builds synthetic data generation tools for physical AI systems, using its Atlas product to create real-world-grade scenarios from existing data for model training, validation, and edge case testing.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechSan Francisco, US

Balint Pasztor(Founder)in

Co-investors500 Emerging EuropeDiaspora Ventures

Elinelin.aiin

Elin is a mobile app marketed as a "cognitive antivirus" that protects users' attention and mental well-being from addictive social media algorithms, offering tools like a digital resilience course, psychological tests, mood tracking, social feed scoring, and a non-toxic AI support chat.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDigital HealthMental Health

ELLIOellio.techin𝕏

ELLIO provides real-time threat intelligence that detects and blocks malicious IP traffic, reconnaissance, and mass exploitation campaigns at the network edge before they reach a security operations center.

CybersecurityData & InfrastructureSaaS

Finmapfinmap.onlinein𝕏

Finmap is a business finance management platform with a built-in AI advisor that consolidates transactions from 2800+ integrations to show cash flow, profit, margin, and payment planning in real time.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

Co-investors1991 VenturesSID Venture Partners

Firehawkfirehawkaerospace.comin𝕏Sep 2025

Firehawk Aerospace manufactures solid rocket motors, energetic materials, and propellant using additive (3D printing) manufacturing to produce propellant grains and hybrid rocket engine components.

Defense TechHardwareSpace TechWilmington, US

Will Edwards(Cofounder)inAndrew Wills Edwards(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBackswing VenturesCathexis VenturesDecisive PointDraper AssociatesPlains VenturesRed Beard Ventures+5 more

Getpingetpin.cominNov 2023 · $400K

Getpin is a review and reputation management platform that consolidates reviews from Google, Facebook, and Apple Maps into one dashboard, and lets teams generate reviews, reply with AI, and analyze feedback.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS

Gorampgoramp.comin

Goramp is a logistics platform that integrates scheduling, yard management, and warehouse operations for teams across Europe.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSVilnius, LT

Co-investorsBHM GroupFirstpick

Horizonsprestotech.comin

Presto Tech Horizons is a venture capital fund, formed in partnership with Czechoslovak Group (CSG), that invests in dual-use defense, security, and resilience technologies across NATO and allied countries.

Deep TechDefense Tech

HotelSyncotasync.mein

HotelSync provides hotel management software for hospitality professionals and hoteliers, offering tools aimed at increasing revenue and reducing costs.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSTravel & HospitalityWilmington, US

Djordje Jevtic(Founder)

Co-investorsSilicon Gardens

Intiarointiaro.comin

Intiaro builds a 3D visual configure-price-quote (VCPQ) platform with photorealistic 360° and sectional configurators for the furniture industry, connecting manufacturers, retailers, designers, and end-users.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail TechSaaSSales Tech

Michał Stachowski(Founder)inPawel Ciach(Co-founder & CEO)inMichal Stachowski(Co-founder & CCO)

Co-investorsAlfabeatBHM GroupInovo VCKAYACredo Ventures

Inventoroinventoro.comin𝕏acquired by Cin7

Logistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS

IP Fabricipfabric.ioin𝕏Jun 2023 · $25M

IP Fabric develops a network assurance platform that gives enterprises automated visibility, understanding, and continuous validation of their network infrastructure across cloud, on-premise, wired, and wireless environments.

CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsBHM GroupSenovoCredo Ventures

Jeffjeff-app.comin

Jeff is a financial super app that uses alternative data to measure creditworthiness for underbanked, mobile-first consumers in emerging markets, connecting them with lending and other financial service providers.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintech

Co-investorsJ12 VenturesiSeedTrind Ventures

Keboolakeboola.comin𝕏Dec 2023

Keboola provides a data platform that helps organizations turn data into reliable decisions.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureFintechSaaS

Petr Simecek(Founder)in

Co-investorsReflex CapitalTCF CapitalViking Global Investors

Kiklikokikliko.comin

Kikliko operates KLIPY, a service that lets digital platforms integrate a library of GIFs, memes, stickers, and clips with embedded programmatic ads to increase user engagement and generate ad revenue.

AdTechGamingMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSocialSan Francisco, US

Co-investorsSturgeon Capital

Lakmoos AIlakmoos.comin

Lakmoos runs AI-simulated "synthetic customers" to conduct market research—surveys, focus groups, interviews, media monitoring, market sizing, and ad testing—using data models in place of human respondents.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSBrno, CZ

Jan Polišenský(Founder)inKamila(CEO)

MADMONQ®madmonq.gg𝕏Seed · Apr 2021 · $600K

MADMONQ makes a chewable tablet supplement marketed to gamers, formulated to improve focus, reaction time, mental endurance, and calmness during extended play sessions.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerGamingWellness & FitnessOstrava, CZ

Michal(Chief MADMONQ (Founder))

Co-investorsBHM GroupReflex Capital

Matbold®matbold.com

Matbold is a brand transformation studio that helps companies reposition for growth through strategy, design, and digital platforms.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechPrague, CZ

Myadammyadam.euin

Adam is a home services marketplace that connects UK homeowners with vetted tradespeople for interior painting, renovations, and related home improvement work.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesPropTechUnited Kingdom, GB

Jakub Dvořák(Founder)inRoman Sysel(Founder)in

Oddinoddin.ggin𝕏

Oddin.gg, founded in 2018, builds products for the esports betting and gaming industry.

GamingSaaSSports Tech

Co-investorsBHM GroupVelo Partners

Omofoxomofox.com𝕏

NewFreeSpinsNoDeposit (operating at omofox.com) is an independent casino review platform focused on free spins no-deposit bonuses, publishing vetted assessments of online casinos and their bonus offers.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentCardiff, GB

Jack Carter(CEO & Founder)inEdward Carter(Managing Director)in

OnSinchonsinch.comin

OnSinch is a customizable workforce and crew management platform for scheduling shifts, onboarding staff, and coordinating temporary teams, originally built from a Prague-based crewing company's own operations.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaSPrague, CZ

David Suslik(Co-founder & CEO)inPetr Jaroš(Founder)inJan Pešek(Partner & Dev Lead / Product Owner)in

Co-investorsPurple Ventures

Outfindooutfindo.comin

Outfindo is an AI company offering guided selling and product data enrichment tools for online retailers, matching products to customer questions to help shoppers select the right items.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail TechPrague, CZ

Jan Matějů(Founder)in

Co-investorsEleven VenturesLighthouse

Outkeptoutkept.comin𝕏

Outkept runs automated phishing simulation campaigns using a community-sourced email library, where ethical phishers submit new simulations that are vetted by an AI reviewer and human moderator before use.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEdTechSaaS

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-investorsDEPO VenturesMovens Capital

Persoopersoo.aiin𝕏

Luigi's Box is an AI-powered search and product discovery suite for e-commerce that helps online stores increase conversion and average order value through intelligent search, personalization, and product recommendations.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS

Co-investorsBHM Group

Piboxpibox.comin𝕏

Pibox is a collaboration and project management platform for audio and video production that centralizes review feedback, file management, and team communication.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSHelsinki, FI

Ivan Talaichuk(Founder)in

Co-investorsTechstarsIndex VenturesPitchdrive

Ready Player Mereadyplayer.meAcquired

Estonian developer of cross-game 3D avatar creation tools and SDKs, acquired by Netflix in December 2025.

Timmu Tõke(Founder)inRainer Selvet(Founder)Kaspar Tiri(Founder)inHaver Järveoja(Founder)in

Co-investors7percent Venturesa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzBHM GroupCollab+CurrencyKonvoy Ventures+8 more

Royalty Rangeroyaltyrange.comin

RoyaltyRange provides curated comparables databases and benchmarking tools for transfer pricing, IP valuation and related tax analyses.

Co-investorsZGI-4Practica CapitalTrind Ventures

Sharrysharry.techin

Sharry offers a white-label tenant experience platform for office buildings, giving landlords and property managers a mobile app and web tools for mobile access control, visitor management, desk and meeting-room booking, smart parking, and tenant communication.

Cloud ComputingFuture of WorkIoTPropTechSaaSPrague, CZ

Simplewaysimpleway.globalin

Simpleway builds unified communication and paging systems that consolidate fragmented infrastructure into a single control platform for airports, transit facilities, hospitals, schools, and corporate venues.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTSaaS

Petr Otoupal(Co-Founder & CEO)inMatej Zachar(Co-Founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsBHM Group

SINGULARsingular.xyz𝕏

Singular was an NFT trading exchange that offered advanced technical analysis, gas-free listing cancellations, and a trading platform for professional traders.

B2B MarketplacesCrypto & Web3

Sliseslise.xyzin𝕏

Slise is a Web3-native programmatic advertising platform that uses crypto wallets and on-chain activity to target and segment users for Web3 projects and dApps.

AdTechCrypto & Web3Marketing Tech

Sloneek®sloneek.comin

Sloneek is an HR management platform designed for international and hybrid teams, featuring AI-powered assistance for contract generation, OKR creation, and job advertising, along with people analytics for tracking hiring, absences, and team performance.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsVision Ventures

Trusted Twintrustedtwin.com

PilotGo is an AI assistant for automotive repair workshop owners that records phone calls with customers, extracts key information (customer details, vehicle data, service issues), and automatically populates appointment cards to eliminate manual note-taking and context loss between phone conversations and shop visits.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMobility & TransportationSaaS

Co-investorsFf Venture CapitalRKKVC

Yieldigoyieldigo.comin

Yieldigo develops retail pricing technology that uses advanced mathematics, machine learning, and AI to help retail price managers set and manage prices.

AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaS

David Klecka(Founder)inJiri Psota(Founder)in

Co-investorsBHM GroupAlchemist Accelerator

Zerops Platformzerops.ioin𝕏

Zerops is a cloud development and hosting platform that provides managed services (such as MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, and Qdrant) with automated, encrypted backup, scheduling, and restore functionality.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Aleš Rechtorík(Founder)in

Zyplzypl.aiin

zypl.ai is a financial technology platform that uses AI and machine learning to assess credit risk and issue loans.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSDubai, AE

Co-investorsCarbide VenturesPresight

Other

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

AccessmagicAdamBehavioral SignalsBlindspotChoiceChoice QRCloudFlare-like DDoS ProtectionDeri ProtocolDillaliGoodlokHaslleLakmoosOkredoRedtrackWemplerWoltair

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Presto Ventures made?
Presto Ventures has 64 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
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.
Who does Presto Ventures co-invest with?
Presto Ventures most often shares deals with BHM Group, Reflex Capital, Purple Ventures, among 48 tracked co-investors.

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