
Credo Ventures
Description
Credo Ventures is a prominent venture capital firm based in Prague, Czech Republic, with a dedicated focus on early-stage technology companies across the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. Established with the mission to identify and nurture high-potential startups in a rapidly evolving market, the firm has solidified its reputation as a key player in the CEE startup ecosystem. Their investment philosophy centers on providing crucial capital and strategic support to innovative companies poised for significant growth and international expansion.
The firm primarily targets seed and Series A funding rounds, offering initial investments that typically range from €250,000 to €2 million. This translates to approximately $270,000 to $2,160,000, based on recent exchange rates, demonstrating their commitment to supporting startups at critical junctures of their development. Beyond capital, Credo Ventures actively engages with its portfolio companies, leveraging its extensive network and operational expertise to assist with product development, market entry, and subsequent fundraising efforts, aiming to accelerate their journey from promising concepts to market leaders.
Credo Ventures has successfully raised multiple funds, progressively increasing its capital deployment capacity. Their latest fund, Credo Ventures IV, closed at €75 million, bringing their total assets under management to over €200 million across all their funds. This substantial capital base allows them to provide follow-on investments and support their most successful portfolio companies through later growth stages. Their portfolio spans various sectors, including SaaS, fintech, cybersecurity, and AI, reflecting the diverse innovation landscape of the CEE region.
The firm's strategic location in Prague provides a strong vantage point for accessing the burgeoning tech talent and entrepreneurial spirit prevalent throughout Central and Eastern Europe. Credo Ventures plays a vital role in bridging the gap between local innovation and global markets, contributing significantly to the maturation and international recognition of the CEE startup scene. Their long-term commitment to the region underscores their belief in its potential to produce globally competitive technology companies.
Investor Profile
Credo Ventures has backed more than 122 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 45 rounds, about 37% of its total and boasts 14 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Czech Republic.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $270K – $2.2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (41%)
- Series A (29%)
- Pre Seed (12%)
- Series Unknown (10%)
- Series B (6%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
- Series D (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (52%)
- United Kingdom (16%)
- Czech Republic (9%)
- Germany (5%)
- Poland (4%)
- Croatia (2%)
- Romania (2%)
- Serbia (2%)
- Hungary (2%)
- The Netherlands (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Machine Learning
- Health Care
- Enterprise Software
- Robotics
- Internet Of Things
- E-commerce
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