Presto Ventures
www.prestoventures.comPresto invests in security, defense, and aerospace technologies—cutting-edge and dual-use solutions (both software and hardware)—capable of solving the most pressing global challenges. They target post-revenue companies in Seed to Series A stage raising €800k to €8M, with operations in NATO countries, allies, and Israel.
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See If You're a MatchInvestment Thesis
Presto believes that in a world where software alone cannot solve the most pressing challenges, frontier technologies must be combined with strategic investments and purpose-driven approach. They focus on highly skilled people in the right market who can build valuable, scalable products with excellent growth potential. Team is their primary evaluation pillar, seeking fast learners with international experience, courageous outlook, and the grit to thrive in startup dynamics.
What Sets Them Apart
- Co-builder approach with unparalleled sector experience and world-class industrial-technological expertise
- Backed 100% by successful entrepreneurs, exited tech founders, and family offices rather than institutional LPs
- Hands-on support across sales, hiring, and next-round fundraising with proven track record
- Lean, streamlined processes enabling deal completion in one month
- Team spends 300+ days annually across 20 countries for exclusive deal flow access
- Strong network of follow-on VCs in Western Europe and US for portfolio company scaling
- Focus on geopolitically strategic CEE+ region (Central/Eastern Europe and allies)
Portfolio Highlights
Adam
Consumer Services
Behavio
Martech Adtech
Blindspot Tech
Cybersecurity
Calypso
Ai Ml
Carmine Finance
Fintech
Choice QR
Hospitality
Citypay.io
Fintech
Cloudtalk
Enterprise Software
+ 43 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
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