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Smok Ventures

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SMOK is a US venture capital fund investing $100k-1M USD in early-stage software startups in Central & Eastern Europe and the diaspora, with primary focus on software development tools, gamedev, and artificial intelligence.

Check Size

$100K - $1M

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed

Focus Areas

Developer Tools, Ai Ml, Gaming

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Investment Thesis

SMOK Ventures operates on the belief that Central & Eastern Europe is at an inflection point where local entrepreneurs are poised to build the next generation of global billion-dollar startups. They bridge Silicon Valley and CEE by investing early in software-focused founders with global ambition and proven track records. The firm prioritizes team quality above all else, particularly serial entrepreneurs with successful exits, and operates as a founder-friendly investor composed of ex-founders who understand the challenges of building companies.

What Sets Them Apart

  • Bridge between Silicon Valley and CEE - provides access to global networks; 80% of follow-on funding in their portfolio comes from Silicon Valley, Western Europe, and Asia
  • Team of ex-founders with proven exits - Managing partners sold previous startups and have invested in 200+ companies including unicorns (Uber, Stripe, Unity, Niantic/Pokemon Go)
  • Fast and transparent process - respond to every quality email; make decisions quickly or provide clear rejection with explanation
  • First and last check needed from CEE - positioned as comprehensive solution for regional founders seeking global ambitions
  • Hands-off but well-connected investor - provides support primarily in fundraising and global network introductions rather than operational management

Portfolio Highlights

LetsData

Cybersecurity

Gemelo

Ai Ml

Slickshift

Logistics

Slicker

Fintech

Wonder Legends Studio

Gamedev

OpenBabylon

Ai Ml

IntoDNA

Medtech

Defguard

Cybersecurity

+ 35 more companies in their portfolio

Investment Team

8 Partners at Smok Ventures

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