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Key people at Purple Ventures.
Purple Ventures was founded in 2017 by Jakub Nytra (Founder & Member of Board Of Directors).
Purple Ventures is a venture capital fund investing in pre-seed and seed-stage tech innovations across the CEE+ region. It backs early-stage, purpose-driven technology startups with initial revenue, global ambitions. The firm seeks teams demonstrating a humble, driven, AI-first mindset, prioritizing scalable markets and business models prepared for an AI/AGI future.
Founded in 2019 by experienced entrepreneurs, Purple Ventures emerged from direct experience building and exiting global businesses. This cultivated a deep understanding of startup challenges, inspiring their mission to partner with like-minded founders. They leverage operational expertise and industry insights to collaboratively facilitate growth.
The firm primarily supports early-stage CEE+ technology startups seeking strategic capital and active partnership. Purple Ventures’ vision is to contribute to a better world by nurturing innovative companies aligned with its values of empathy, experience, expertise, and ecosystem. It acts as a dedicated partner, providing value beyond funding to shape the technological landscape.
Purple Ventures was founded in 2017 by Jakub Nytra (Founder & Member of Board Of Directors).
Key people at Purple Ventures.
Purple Ventures is a venture capital fund founded in 2019 that invests primarily in early-stage, tech-enabled startups from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE+) with global ambitions. Their mission is to support purpose-driven technology startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, typically providing €250k to €400k initial investments while taking minority equity stakes. The firm emphasizes collaboration with founders, angel investors, and other VCs, aiming to help build scalable global businesses that make the world a better place[1][2][3][5].
The firm’s investment philosophy centers on partnering with entrepreneurs who have initial revenue and clear global ambitions, focusing on sectors such as software, fintech, digital health, IoT, AI/ML, consumer tech, and clean energy. Purple Ventures operates with a flexible investment horizon of 4-7 years and often co-invests or leads rounds, supporting startups through strategic guidance and leveraging their network of finance professionals and industry experts. Their impact on the startup ecosystem includes nurturing early-stage innovation in the CEE region and helping startups scale internationally[1][2][4][5].
Purple Ventures was founded in 2019 and is based in Brno, Czech Republic, with key partners including Jakub Nytra (Founder & Board Member), Jan Stanek (Managing Partner), and Jan Davidek (Partner). The firm evolved from its first fund (active 2019-2023) to a second fund launched in 2024, building on early successes with companies like Hedepy, Toroto, Kilde, and VOS.Health. The founders bring entrepreneurial and investment experience, which informs their hands-on, founder-friendly approach[3][5].
Purple Ventures rides the trend of increasing innovation and startup activity in Central and Eastern Europe, a region gaining recognition for tech talent and scalable startups. The timing aligns with growing global investor interest in CEE tech and the rise of purpose-driven technology addressing global challenges. Market forces such as digital transformation, fintech disruption, and AI adoption favor Purple Ventures’ portfolio focus. By supporting early-stage startups with global ambitions, Purple Ventures helps bridge regional innovation with international markets, contributing to ecosystem development and cross-border collaboration[1][3][5].
Looking ahead, Purple Ventures is positioned to continue expanding its portfolio in emerging tech sectors, leveraging its second fund launched in 2024. Trends like AI, fintech innovation, and sustainability will likely shape their investment focus. Their influence may grow as they deepen partnerships with global investors and help CEE startups scale internationally. The firm’s founder-friendly, collaborative model and regional expertise provide a strong foundation for sustained impact in the evolving global tech ecosystem[1][3][5].
In summary, Purple Ventures is a mission-driven early-stage VC fund dedicated to empowering CEE tech startups with global potential, combining founder empathy, flexible capital, and strategic support to foster innovation and scale.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | Rightcharge | $2.1M Seed | Hynek Sochor | Blackwood, Unruly Capital |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Kilde | $1.4M Other Equity | Jan Stanek | — |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Kilde | $1.5M Pre-Series A | Jan Stanek | — |
| Jul 14, 2025 | TASS VISION | $1.5M Other Equity | Jan Davídek | Ahror Abdukarimov, Bakhrom Abdukadirov, Big Sky Capital, Caucasus Ventures, DOMiNO Ventures, IT Park VC, Pragmatech Ventures, Sabah Fund |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Sloneek | $4.0M Seed | Purple Ventures | — |
| May 1, 2024 | Tulyp | $2.0M Seed | Alexis Majos | GAMEGROOVE Capital, Kima Ventures, The Refiners, Frederic Montagnon, Julien Romanetto, Sebastien Borget, Thibaud Elziere |
| Jan 1, 2024 | Shaka Tel | $1.0M Seed | Fred Soneya | Antler, Haatch |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Kardi Ai | $1.6M Other Equity | — | Georgi Mitov, Cleverage VC, DEPO Ventures, Jan Stanek, Soulmates Ventures |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Finsire | $1.0M Seed | Umesh Uttamchandani | AngelList, Binary Capital, Polygon, Abhinav Sinha, Abhishek Goyal, Abhishek Rungta, Amit Goel, Harshil Mathur, Justin Caldbeck, Lalit Keshre, Madhur Deep, Madhusudanan R, Maninder G., Meet Semlani, Mohan Karuppiah, Muthukumar Ayyakkannu, Prabhu R, Pratekk Agarwaal, Rahul Mathur, Shashank Kumar, Shiva Singh Sangwan, Adept Ventures, DeVC India, iSeed, Portal Angel Investors, Spark Capital |
| Lupin & Holmes | $6.0M Seed Round | 20VC, Seedcamp, Harry Stebbings, Alexandre Dewez, Harry Stebbings | Alexis Robert |