Depo Ventures

DEPO Ventures is a venture capital firm and angel network established in 2016, headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. The firm is dedicated to strengthening Europe's critical technological infrastructure by fueling inception and pre-seed stage technology companies. They actively seek out and back innovative founders from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Baltics, focusing on disruptive visions with global ambitions.

Founded by Michal Ciffra and Petr Šíma, DEPO Ventures began its journey in 2016 with a vision to build a robust early-stage ecosystem. Over the years, they have cultivated a strong community of angel investors and co-investors, aiming to become a leading pre-seed investor in the region. The firm's strategic focus is on emerging and disruptive technologies that are poised to reshape the infrastructure of tomorrow's society.

The firm's investment portfolio spans a diverse range of technology sectors, including deep tech, fintech, blockchain, artificial intelligence, developer tools, enterprise software, and marketplaces. Notable investments include companies like WanderWallet, Tatum, Blockmate, Ringil, Beem, Upgrade Academy, and DriveX. DEPO Ventures manages angel funds and an international network of angel investors, facilitating the investment process for business angels and providing crucial support to startups.

The DEPO Ventures team comprises experienced professionals and venture partners with backgrounds from prominent technology companies such as UIPath, Rossum, AVG, Socialbakers, Intel, and Avast. This collective expertise allows them to offer hands-on support, strategic guidance, and valuable connections to their portfolio companies, helping founders navigate the challenges of early-stage growth and prepare for subsequent funding rounds with leading late-stage European VCs.