Credo stage I

Credo Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Prague, specializing in early-stage investments, primarily targeting companies in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Founded in 2009, the firm focuses on sectors such as information technology, software, Internet, mobile, and healthcare. Credo Ventures seeks to identify high-growth potential companies that possess international ambitions and the capability to execute their business plans. The firm typically invests between €0.1 million and €2.7 million per company, supporting their growth objectives, including expansion into global markets. By concentrating on innovative sectors, Credo Ventures aims to back promising startups and contribute to their development and success.

Ondrej Bartos

Co-Founder & General Partner

Oleksander Bondarev

Investor

Aleš Ducháč

Investor

Guillaume Fournier

Partner

Maciek Gnutek

Investor

Jan Habermann

Co-Founder & General Partner

Lukáš Hurych

Investor

Vladislav Jez

Board Partner

Andrej Kiska

Board Partner

Jakub Krikava

Analyst

Matej Micek

Associate

Past deals in Slovakia

Photoneo

Series B in 2021
Photoneo s. r. o. is a Slovakian company that specializes in developing and selling advanced 3D sensing technology aimed at enhancing mobile robotics. Founded in 2013 and based in Bratislava, Photoneo offers a range of 3D scanners, including the Phoxi Scan XS, S, and M, which cater to various scanning area requirements. The company's Bin Picking solution enables robots to pick up randomly placed objects from containers. Photoneo leverages patented 3D technology to provide high-resolution and high-accuracy imaging, which facilitates machine learning applications in sectors such as automotive, logistics, e-commerce, food, and medical industries. By integrating smart vision systems and robotic intelligence, Photoneo supports businesses in improving their manufacturing, fulfillment, and assembly processes, ultimately enhancing overall operational efficiency.

SEGRON, s.r.o.

Series B in 2021
SEGRON, s.r.o. specializes in test automation solutions for telecommunications network operators and service providers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia, the company offers a comprehensive automated testing framework known as SEGRON ATF, which facilitates end-to-end testing using real Android and iOS devices. This solution enables automated verification of network services, ensuring high-quality interconnectivity while reducing costs and accelerating time-to-market. In addition to its testing framework, SEGRON provides services in network verification, design, implementation, and expert consulting. The company's tools also support 24/7 service verification and robust troubleshooting management, delivering detailed reports and automatic notifications to address network issues effectively.

SEGRON, s.r.o.

Series A in 2019
SEGRON, s.r.o. specializes in test automation solutions for telecommunications network operators and service providers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia, the company offers a comprehensive automated testing framework known as SEGRON ATF, which facilitates end-to-end testing using real Android and iOS devices. This solution enables automated verification of network services, ensuring high-quality interconnectivity while reducing costs and accelerating time-to-market. In addition to its testing framework, SEGRON provides services in network verification, design, implementation, and expert consulting. The company's tools also support 24/7 service verification and robust troubleshooting management, delivering detailed reports and automatic notifications to address network issues effectively.

Photoneo

Series A in 2018
Photoneo s. r. o. is a Slovakian company that specializes in developing and selling advanced 3D sensing technology aimed at enhancing mobile robotics. Founded in 2013 and based in Bratislava, Photoneo offers a range of 3D scanners, including the Phoxi Scan XS, S, and M, which cater to various scanning area requirements. The company's Bin Picking solution enables robots to pick up randomly placed objects from containers. Photoneo leverages patented 3D technology to provide high-resolution and high-accuracy imaging, which facilitates machine learning applications in sectors such as automotive, logistics, e-commerce, food, and medical industries. By integrating smart vision systems and robotic intelligence, Photoneo supports businesses in improving their manufacturing, fulfillment, and assembly processes, ultimately enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Sensoneo

Venture Round in 2017
Sensoneo j.s.a. is a company based in Bratislava, Slovakia, founded in 2014, that specializes in smart waste management solutions. The company develops advanced sensors and software applications designed to optimize waste management processes for cities and businesses. Its offerings include Smart Sensors that provide real-time monitoring of waste levels in various types of bins, along with Smart Route Planning to automate waste collection routes. Additionally, Sensoneo offers Smart Analytics, which generates detailed reports and statistics, and a cloud-based Smart Waste Management System that allows users to manage their waste operations effectively. The Citizen App further enhances community engagement by allowing residents to access data from Sensoneo's sensors. With its innovative technology, Sensoneo aims to improve efficiency, reduce waste collection costs by at least 30%, and decrease carbon emissions by up to 60%, making it a significant player in the global waste management sector.

Photoneo

Seed Round in 2015
Photoneo s. r. o. is a Slovakian company that specializes in developing and selling advanced 3D sensing technology aimed at enhancing mobile robotics. Founded in 2013 and based in Bratislava, Photoneo offers a range of 3D scanners, including the Phoxi Scan XS, S, and M, which cater to various scanning area requirements. The company's Bin Picking solution enables robots to pick up randomly placed objects from containers. Photoneo leverages patented 3D technology to provide high-resolution and high-accuracy imaging, which facilitates machine learning applications in sectors such as automotive, logistics, e-commerce, food, and medical industries. By integrating smart vision systems and robotic intelligence, Photoneo supports businesses in improving their manufacturing, fulfillment, and assembly processes, ultimately enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Photoneo

Seed Round in 2015
Photoneo s. r. o. is a Slovakian company that specializes in developing and selling advanced 3D sensing technology aimed at enhancing mobile robotics. Founded in 2013 and based in Bratislava, Photoneo offers a range of 3D scanners, including the Phoxi Scan XS, S, and M, which cater to various scanning area requirements. The company's Bin Picking solution enables robots to pick up randomly placed objects from containers. Photoneo leverages patented 3D technology to provide high-resolution and high-accuracy imaging, which facilitates machine learning applications in sectors such as automotive, logistics, e-commerce, food, and medical industries. By integrating smart vision systems and robotic intelligence, Photoneo supports businesses in improving their manufacturing, fulfillment, and assembly processes, ultimately enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Excalibur

Convertible Note in 2013
Excalibur, based in Krakow, Poland, develops a mobile application designed to enhance internet security by transforming smartphones into secure authentication tools. The application employs a distributed cryptographic scheme to store sensitive information securely, facilitating seamless authentication and authorization processes within enterprises. Excalibur aims to eliminate reliance on passwords by providing strong, user-friendly multi-factor authentication methods. A key feature of their solution is backward compatibility, ensuring integration with existing applications, operating systems, and services. This approach creates a transition pathway for enterprises from traditional password-based systems to a more secure, password-free future.