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JIC Ventures
JIC Ventures is a subsidiary and investment vehicle of JIC that supports promising companies and founders with vision and potential to grow faster.
JIC Ventures
JIC Ventures is a subsidiary and investment vehicle of JIC that supports promising companies and founders with vision and potential to grow faster. Its goal is not just financial gain; successful companies help the development of the whole region. It has investments in NenoVision, Bastl Instruments and Wereld.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2015
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Czech Republic
City
Brno
Corporate office
Brno, Czech Republic
Principals
Radim Kocourek
Executive Officer, JIC Ventures; Deputy Director, JIC
Petr Chládek
CEO, JIC
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at JIC Ventures?
Radim Kocourek serves as Executive Officer of JIC Ventures and Deputy Director of the parent organization JIC. Petr Chládek is CEO of JIC. Investment decisions are made within the JIC Ventures team, operating under the governance of the South Moravian Innovation Centre's public-academic ownership structure.
How does JIC Ventures source its deal flow?
Deal flow originates primarily from the South Moravian innovation ecosystem. JIC operates multiple incubation programs, a prototyping lab (FabLab Brno), and university partnerships that create a pipeline of companies before they seek external capital. The Enterprise Europe Network membership and BIC accreditation provide additional cross-border sourcing channels.
What investment stages does JIC Ventures target?
The mandate spans pre-seed, seed, startup, and growth stages, focusing on companies connected to the South Moravian region. Early-stage exposure can begin through grant-linked instruments that convert to equity positions as companies mature toward venture-scale rounds.
Does JIC Ventures co-invest with external venture firms?
Yes. Confirmed co-investment partners include Purple Ventures and DEPO Ventures, with whom JIC Ventures has participated in rounds for Czech startups such as Eterny. The firm also organizes co-investment events alongside these and other regional partners.
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