Leading with courage, transforming ideas into global ventures​

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JIC Ventures is a Brno-born VC fund backing technology founders from pre-seed to exit.

We focus on CEE startup founders with global potential. We combine capital, deep expertise, and direct access to ambitious projects – both from universities and our own deal flow. 

 

Our strength lies in people: when a startup hits a challenge, we actively open doors across our network – from the innovation agency JIC team and expert advisors to alumni founders. Built on 20+ years of shaping a thriving innovation ecosystem, we move fast, stay fully engaged, and invest with a long-term partnership mindset. 

Fund advisors

SW/HW
Milan Šimek | Founder Sewio
Space/dual use
Marek Polčák | Founder Vrgineers
B2B sales
Lukáš Maňásek | IDEA StatiCa, ex-YSoft
Nanotech, precision instruments, HW/SW
Martin Zadražil | Tescan Orsay Holding, JIC
HW/SW
Ondřej Krajíček | IDEA StatiCa, ex-YSoft
Nanotech, precision instruments, HW/SW
Jan Neuman | Founder NenoVision
SW
Juraj Šabatka | Founder IDEA StatiCa
Cybersecurity
Karel Obluk | ex-AVG

Our invesment focus

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Pre-seed /
Seed stage
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Tickets up to €1M

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Deep tech, SaaS, and other

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CEE region
(CZE & SVK priority)

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Global
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Our unique value

  • Lead investor 
    We lead rounds, set the pace, and stay hands-on throughout your growth.
  • Fast decisions
    From term sheet to closing in weeks, not months. 
  • Exit-proven founders
    Exited founders backing the fund as LPs and advisors.
  • JIC expert network
    Top CEOs, CTOs, CFOs, and experts providing strategic, practical guidance. 
  • Deep Roots
    Grounded in 20+ years of innovation ecosystem experience.
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Our Unique Value

What Founders Say

Founder Eterny
Jitka Paterová
Founder Wereldo
Tomáš Zahradník
Co-founder Gina
Boris Procházka
Founder NenoVision
Jan Neuman

Our Portfolio

Aiviro
CasInvent Pharma 
Eterny
Symfio
Customerscore.io 
Groundcom
Aiffinity
Yedem
Arbo Technologies
+ 5 Show more
Localazy
Myco
Wereldo
Nenovision
Gina

How to Prepare Pitch Deck

Share with us: 

  • The problem you’re solving
  • Your insight / breakthrough
  • The vision and global scale
  • Why your team will win
  • Go-to-market and customer validation
  • Your financial model and needs

A clear pitch is a strong start. If yours is still taking shape, let’s refine it together.


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FAQ

 
  • How does the investment process work?Send your pitch deck → Let’s meet → Term sheet → Due diligence → Investment → Growth partnership.
  • Do you invest in deep tech projects?It’s one of our superpowers - strengthened by our close partnerships with universities.
  • What do I get on top of money?

    Beyond funding, you gain access to the expertise of our investment team and the wider JIC network – from experienced founders to domain specialists. You can also tap into JIC programs, mentoring, and events for (future) founders.

    And yes, you can get advice even before you raise. Book a meeting at JIC for orientation.

Managing partners

Radim Kocourek
  • 20+ years supporting startups at JIC Innovation Agency
  • Led investments in Groundcom, CasInvent, Customerscore.io
  • Deep insight into early-stage growth and deal structuring
  • Known for focus, clarity … and a reliable radar for ideas that won’t move the needle
Miloš Sochor
  • 15+ years in startups, ex-banker
  • Former Managing Partner of Y Soft Ventures (ticket up to €1M)
  • MBA, founder experience, expert in scaling and exits
  • Advocates radical transparency and “less slideware, more traction”

Limited Partners

CTP
Česká Spořitelna
JMK EN
IdeaStatica
JIC
Brněnská diecéze
Artin
Sentinel Capital
Kinali
And more trusted