Tisho Jenkut is an investor at Presto Tech Horizons, a €150 million fund focused on dual-use, security, and defense technologies. With a background in finance and M&A consulting, he has worked with early-stage deeptech companies, including AI-driven defense solutions and quantum computing startups. His fund is actively investing in Ukrainian and NATO-aligned dual-use startups, backing companies developing cutting-edge technologies such as AI-driven battlefield navigation, acoustic detection systems, and next-gen cybersecurity solutions. With a deep understanding of defense tech investment, Tisho brings an investor’s perspective on how capital markets are responding to Ukraine’s rapidly expanding military technology sector.
Ukraine is no longer just a battlefield — it is becoming the world’s fastest-growing defense innovation lab. New technologies are being forged and tested under real combat conditions, creating a unique environment where startups turn into globally relevant companies at record speed. This panel will uncover why the next generation of defense and dual-use unicorns may be born in Ukraine, and why waiting means missing out. The discussion will cut through the hype and focus on real opportunities, risks, and returns. It’s not about “if” to invest in Ukraine’s defense tech — it’s about “how fast” you can get in.
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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.