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JIC Ventures

South Moravian Innovation Centre

vc$18.6MCo-investsLeads rounds

◆ Fund Size

$18.6M

◆ Check Size

$1.1M

◆ Location

Czech Republic

◆ Investment Thesis

To support early-stage startups across Central and Eastern Europe, specifically targeting deep tech and SaaS sectors where funding gaps exist, combining public and private capital to strengthen the regional innovation ecosystem.

◆ About South Moravian Innovation Centre

JIC Ventures is a EUR 16.3M seed venture fund launched in April 2026 by JIC South Moravian Innovation Agency, targeting Pre-Seed and Seed-stage deep tech and research-driven startups in Central and Eastern Europe.[4] The fund combines private capital with hands-on support and access to a broad network of founders, experts, and partner institutions to address early-stage funding gaps in the region.[4]

◆ Sectors

Data & AnalyticsEnterprise SoftwareCloud InfrastructureWorkflow Automation

◆ Stages

pre-seedseed

◆ Geography Focus

Central and Eastern EuropeCzech Republic

◆ Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

◆ FAQ

What does JIC Ventures invest in?

JIC Ventures invests in Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, Cloud Infrastructure and Workflow Automation at the pre-seed and seed stages.

Which geographies does JIC Ventures focus on?

JIC Ventures focuses on Central and Eastern Europe and Czech Republic, and is headquartered in Czech Republic.

What is JIC Ventures's typical check size?

JIC Ventures typically writes checks of up to $1.1M.