Founder and partner of DEPO Ventures, pre-seed fund that invests in early-stage startups in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). With over seven years of experience in the venture capital industry, has a strong track record of identifying and supporting promising entrepreneurs and innovations in various sectors.
View moreUkraine’s investment market is in deep stagnation. Outside of defense tech, almost no capital is moving, and for civilian startups raising money has become close to impossible. What can founders do in such a market? This panel will confront the hard questions: how investors actually assess risks, what factors make them say “yes” or “no,” and whether there are still realistic chances for non-defense startups to attract funding. No sugarcoating — just the brutal truth about capital, priorities, and survival in wartime Ukraine.
View moreJoin a special event exploring Czech–Ukrainian startup collaboration, investment, and scaling opportunities across CEE.
Gain insights from leading international investors, learn about Czech support programs, and connect directly with VCs through one-on-one meetings.
Program:
13:30 – 14:10 Investor Panel by Invest in Bravery, moderated by co-founder Lola Onipko
Unlocking CEE potential for Ukrainian startups
This panel brings together top Czech investors to share what makes startups fundable, how CEE and Czech–Ukrainian cooperation can unlock new opportunities, and practical tips for founders preparing to raise capital internationally.
Panelists:
– Petr Šíma, Founder & Partner, DEPO Ventures
- Tichomir Jenkut, Investor, Presto Ventures | Presto Tech Horizons
- Radoslav Čuha, Investor, PurposeTech
- Joachim Enegaard, Investor, Rockaway Ventures
14:10 – 14:20 Czech support for Ukrainian startups and Fund of Funds
Roksolana Dryndak, Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic (MiOT)
14:20 – 14:30 Startup ecosystem in Czechia and Soft Landing Program for foreign startups
Kateřina Rundová, Director of Startup Incubation at CzechInvest
14:30 – 15:00 Speed-dating: Meet Investors One-on-One
Connect directly with investors in fast-paced 3-minute meetings.