Tilia Impact Ventures Overview
Founded in 2018, Tilia Impact Ventures is the first social impact fund in the Czech Republic, focusing on early-stage investments in mission-driven companies across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The firm supports founders addressing significant environmental and social challenges, emphasizing sectors such as climate, education, healthcare, and social inclusion. Tilia provides patient, mission-aligned capital through equity or convertible debt, with initial investments ranging from €300,000 to €1.5 million. The firm is sector-agnostic but prioritizes projects with potential for systemic impact and scalable change. Tilia's team offers hands-on support, including impact expertise, access to a network of mentors and partners, and assistance with operational topics. As of Q4 2023, Tilia has 14 companies in its portfolio, with 29% featuring gender-diverse founding teams, and has unlocked €8.3 million for impact from investors.
Is Tilia Impact 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 Tilia Impact Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Tilia Impact Ventures
Investment focus
Invest in
- Central Eastern Europe
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed
First ticket size
€300,000 - €1,500,000
Contact information
General Partner
Andrew Gray
Senior Associate
Jan Korous
General Partner
Pavel Petrek
Head of Impact
Magdalena Radova
How to approach funds like Tilia Impact Ventures
When approaching Tilia Impact Ventures, founders should clearly articulate the measurable impact their solution delivers and demonstrate a credible path to scale within the CEE region. Highlighting a strong alignment between your mission and the systemic change you aim to drive will resonate, especially if you can show traction or partnerships that validate your approach. Tilia values founders who are open to collaboration and can leverage the fund’s operational and impact expertise, so be prepared to discuss how you’ll work with their team to maximize both business and social outcomes.
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