JIC Ventures

Profile

JIC Ventures, based in Brno, Czech Republic, is a new venture capital fund established by the innovation agency JIC. Founded in 2026, the firm aims to leverage over two decades of experience in supporting Czech startups through incubators and accelerators. The firm is led by Managing Partners Radim Kocourek and Miloš Sochor, seasoned operators with deep insights into the local ecosystem. JIC Ventures stands out by institutionalizing its longstanding ecosystem work into a dedicated fund, focusing on areas where Czechia has historic strength.

JIC Ventures invests in pre-seed and seed-stage companies, concentrating on sectors such as deep tech, SaaS, cybersecurity, space technology, semiconductors, precision instruments, and dual-use/defense tech. The fund's typical check size is up to €1M, addressing a significant funding gap in Central and Eastern Europe. Its geographic focus is primarily the CEE region, particularly the Czech Republic. Among its strategic partners are influential LPs including industrial real estate giant CTP, Česká spořitelna, and the South Moravian Region.

The portfolio of JIC Ventures includes notable companies like Kiwi.com - flight technology platform, Y Soft - enterprise office solutions, and Flowmon - network performance monitoring. They plan to back roughly 20 companies over four years, providing not just capital but also access to valuable networks, lab spaces, and grant expertise. This operator-heavy approach aims to support technical founders in translating scientific insight into commercial success.