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Lighthouse ventures

Lighthouse ventures

Czech Republic

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About

HV Ventures, also known as Lighthouse Ventures, is a venture capital firm based in Prague, Czech Republic, that focuses on early-stage investments. The firm is particularly active in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region, supporting startups in sectors like financial services, logistics, and enterprise technology. Notable investments include 4Trans, Persoo, and AhoyConnect. LHV Ventures typically invests in seed and Series A rounds, with initial investments ranging from €200,000 to €3 million. They provide not only financial backing but also professional support through their extensive network and expertise in entrepreneurship, startup mentoring, and mergers and acquisitions. The firm is highly active in the local startup ecosystem, often co-investing with other prominent funds and leveraging support from initiatives like the Czech ESIF Fund of Funds to nurture promising startups. Key team members include Managing Partner Michal Zálešák, who brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the firm. LHV Ventures' approach emphasizes deep involvement with portfolio companies, helping them navigate challenges and scale effectively. Entrepreneurs looking to pitch to LHV Ventures should focus on demonstrating strong market potential and innovative solutions, particularly those that can scale globally from their base in the CEE region. The firm values thorough preparation and a clear understanding of the market dynamics. Overall, LHV Ventures is committed to fostering growth in the CEE startup ecosystem through strategic investments and active engagement with founders and their teams.

Details

Round

Seed
Series A
Pre-Seed

Previous Investments

Advertising & Marketing
AI & Deep Tech
Consumer Goods & Electronics
Data & Analytics
E-commerce & Retail
Education
Fintech & Financial services
Food & Beverage
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Healthtech & Wellness
Media, Events & Entertainment
Other
Pharma
Real Estate & Proptech
Security & Privacy
Social media
Software & Apps
Transportation & Mobility

Geo focus

Europe

Highlights

$304.3k

Historical average check

$25M

Historical max check

February 2025

Last investment date

50

Investments

Software & Apps

Fintech & Financial services

E-commerce & Retail

Transportation & Mobility

AI & Deep Tech

Data & Analytics

Hardware. Robotics & IoT

Security & Privacy

Other

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Website

lhv.vc

Email

contact@lhv.vc

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