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JIC Ventures
Radim Kocourek runs JIC Ventures, a Czech early-stage investor owned by the South Moravian Region, two universities, and the City of Brno.
JIC Ventures
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
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.
Is JIC Ventures a single family office or a public investment vehicle?
It is neither. JIC Ventures is the venture investment arm of JIC (South Moravian Innovation Centre), which was founded by the South Moravian Region, the City of Brno, Masaryk University, and Brno University of Technology. The structure is a public-academic partnership — no private family wealth is involved.
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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