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PurposeTech
PurposeTech is a pre-seed fund that backs founders reshaping Health, Climate, and the Future of Work. They are often the very first investor and a hands-on...
PurposeTech
PurposeTech is a pre-seed fund that backs founders reshaping Health, Climate, and the Future of Work. They are often the very first investor and a hands-on partner. The firm invests super early in purpose-driven founders and was founded in 2023 by Zdenek Fred Fous and Impact Hub.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2023
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Czech Republic
City
Prague
Corporate office
Prague, Czech Republic
Principals
Zdenek Fred Fous
Co-Founder & GP
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at PurposeTech?
Co-Founder and General Partner Zdenek Fred Fous sits on the investment committee, which makes final funding decisions after a structured deep dive. The firm's website lists additional investment committee members drawn from its venture partner and advisory board pools, though individual names are not publicly disclosed. The committee convenes once due diligence is complete with no barriers to investment.
How does PurposeTech source proprietary deal flow?
The firm’s primary sourcing channel is its partnership with Impact Hub, a global network of purpose-driven entrepreneurs and experts. This relationship gives PurposeTech early visibility into startups emerging across the Impact Hub ecosystem. The firm also runs a Pre-Investment Program that works with founders who are not yet investment-ready — providing free advisory support with the aim of converting them into portfolio companies.
What investment stages does PurposeTech typically target?
The firm describes its entry point as 'super early' — the very first institutional round. It writes pre-seed and seed checks, often before the founding team has proven product-market fit or built revenue. The investment decision rests primarily on the founding team’s commitment, talent, and ambition.
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