DEPO Ventures

NEW PORTFOLIO COMPANY⭐️ Thrilled to introduce BlueQubit from Silicon Valley! A #quantum software-as-a-service platform that's up to 100x faster than commonly available alternatives! The founders have successfully raised a $10M Seed funding round, led by Nyca Partners and supported by Chaac Ventures, Restive Ventures, Alumni Ventures, NKM Capital, BigStory VC, Formula VC, Untapped Ventures, Granatus Ventures, Presto Ventures, DEPO Ventures and others. Read more about their breakthrough technology 👇

📊 Voláme všechny investory! Věnujte pár minut dotazníku, který každoročně zjišťuje aktuální stav českého startupového prostředí z pohledu investorů. 👉Vyplnit teď: https://lnkd.in/dW8N-Hiz 🕒 Průzkum je anonymní a pro všechny, kdo mají nějakou investici (ať už ve startupovou nebo jinou). Sběr dat probíhá do 15. ledna 2025. Odměnou bude zpracovaný report se spoustou zajímavých dat. 🙏Děkujeme

We are excited to welcome Jan Lukačevič as our new Venture Partner. His advice will be valuable for our future investments, as we transition from a generalist to an investor focused on #fintech and #deeptech. "I'm so thrilled that Jan is on board with our vision. I've spent the past years diving into space investments and building up an investor community. Having a space engineer like Jan on our team is so important for our future. His NATO experience will be super handy for our defense projects too. Plus, he's all about teaching and building communities, which totally aligns with our philosophy," said Petr Sima, partner at DEPO Ventures.   With a background in space engineering and innovation development, Jan has led projects in #aerospace and #defence, fostering collaboration across academia, industry, and government.   His unique expertise in identifying and nurturing transformative technologies adds a new dimension to DEPO’s ability to aid #deeptech startups.

✨ We’re not done yet! Applications for the Fifty Founders Battle are still open—until December 6th. Why? Because we know the Baltics have more amazing ideas to share. 💡 Here’s your chance to join: 💸 Compete for up to €300,000 in investment from FIRSTPICK, Latvian Business Angels Network, and DEPO Ventures! 💰 Take home a €10,000 no-strings-attached cash prize from TechChill community, eazyBI, & Plug and Play Tech Center 🎓 Earn full tuition to Draper University Hero Training. 🤖 Plus, Typewiser prizes: discounted access for the Top 50, free EIC Accelerator short application for the Top 5, and a 1-year subscription for the winner! 🎤 Pitch to 2,000+ tech enthusiasts and 250+ investors. Missed the earlier deadline? This is your moment. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dxgtHdR3

LAST CALL! Baltic Startups, TechChill is calling for startups! DEPO Ventures is offering a €100K investment to one bold Baltic startup at TechChill’s Fifty Founders Battle! 🗓 Apply by December 2nd If you know any founders who’ve got what it takes, tell them this is their moment to step up and make waves. We’ve been backing Baltic talent for a while now, and we’re looking for that next big idea to support! 👉 Apply now & learn more - https://lnkd.in/dxgtHdR3 Let’s see who’s ready to disrupt the game! 🚀

 🚀 Big news for Finlay! We’re thrilled to announce our pre-seed funding round led by J&T Ventures and DEPO Ventures. This marks an exciting step toward Humans and AI Recruitment Agents working together to create opportunities for everyone in the world! 🎉 Check out the full story here on CzechCrunch: https://lnkd.in/ebqvEZw5 Thank you to our amazing team, partners, and investors for making this possible! #investment #recruitment #ai #hiring

🎉 INVESTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT - Alongside J&T Ventures, we have invested in Finlay founded by a former team from Czech unicorn Mews. Their AI-powered hiring agent is designed to efficiently connect companies with the best talent. Why Finlay? 1️⃣ Exceptional Founding Team Finlay’s team is led by Scott Moran, former COO of Mews, a Czech unicorn and includes top talent like Matt Slavik and Ondřej Illek (ex-Mews recruiters), Juraj Lenoch (ex-IBM and Rossum), and Peter Kisel (ex-CTO of Cyrkl). 2️⃣ Perfect Timing & Strong Expertise "Finlay has impeccable timing for driving change in HR. The founders bring deep expertise in recruitment and AI, combined with a proven executive track record. This positions the project for global success," says Jan Krahulik, partner at DEPO Ventures. Read more👉: https://lnkd.in/gA868qtW

"The region as a whole is just now coming of age," said our Lithuanian friend about Central and Eastern Europe — and we couldn’t agree more.

🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that Flowpay has been named Mastercard Banka roku Fintech of the Year! 🌟 This incredible honor celebrates our commitment to making operational financing simpler and more accessible for SMEs—which are the heart of the economy. ❤️ Did you know? SMEs account for 99.8% of all businesses in Europe, showcasing just how vital it is to ensure that these enterprises have access to the financing they need to succeed. At Flowpay, we’re tackling this challenge head-on with cutting-edge solutions. By combining predictive AI, automation, and embedded finance, we’re breaking down barriers to funding, helping businesses grow faster and stronger. 📊 🏆 This recognition from Mastercard fuels our passion to keep innovating, scaling, and reshaping the financial landscape for SMEs. The future is bright, and we’re just getting started. We can’t wait to see what’s next! ✨ Huge congratulations to the runner ups Qerko & FTMO —you’re pushing boundaries and redefining the fintech space! 🎉 #Flowpay #Bankaroku #Mastercard #EmbeddedFinance #SMEGrowth #FintechInnovation #TechDrivenFinance #BusinessGrowth #DigitalFinance #FinancialInclusion #AIinFinance #FutureOfFinance #SMEFinancing #EuropeanEconomy #SmallBusinessSupport #FintechAwards #InnovationForGrowth #FundingSolutions #SMETech #SmartFinancing

SAVE THE DATE! The Engaged Conference returns on October 22–23, 2025. 💡 Got ideas for speakers, investors you'd like to meet, or other suggestions? Share them in the comments—we’re all ears! This event is for YOU, and your input makes all the difference.