Credo Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2010, dedicated to partnering with exceptional technology founders from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to help them realize their global ambitions. The firm focuses on pre-seed and seed investments, providing initial funding up to €5 million. With total assets under management of €250 million across four funds, Credo Ventures currently invests from its fourth fund, which has a size of €75 million. The firm seeks to back tech companies from the idea stage to the early signs of product-market fit, across any vertical. Credo Ventures has a strong presence in the CEE region, with offices in Prague, Czech Republic; Kraków, Poland; and Palo Alto, USA. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as UiPath, Productboard, and Mews. Credo Ventures is known for its commitment to supporting founders through the early stages of their ventures, including challenging times, and for its deep understanding of the CEE market.
Is Credo Ventures the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Credo Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
First ticket size
€100,000 - €5,000,000
When reaching out to Credo Ventures, founders should highlight their ambition to scale globally from a CEE base and demonstrate a clear path to early product-market fit. Emphasize your team's technical depth, resilience, and ability to execute in resource-constrained environments. Credo values founders who can articulate how their solution addresses a significant market need and who are prepared to leverage Credo's network for international expansion. Show openness to hands-on partnership and a readiness to iterate quickly based on early traction and feedback.
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