Gecad Ventures

What they do

Gecad Ventures is an investment firm that backs start-up and expansion-phase high-tech companies from Central and Eastern Europe with strong prospects for international scaling. The firm focuses on verticals such as cybersecurity, fintech, AI/ML, AR & VR, transportation, IoT, and agritech. It typically invests between €1-7 million in equity and supports founding teams through strategic relationships and shared resources to accelerate growth and international market presence. Previously known as Gecad Group, it has a history of over 20 years, including notable exits to Microsoft, Francisco Partners, Naspers, and Fitbit.

What they look for

Gecad Ventures invests €1-7 million in start-up and expansion-phase high-tech companies from Central and Eastern Europe, targeting sectors including cybersecurity, fintech, AI/ML, AR & VR, transportation, IoT, and agritech. The firm focuses on companies with meaningful international scaling prospects and supports them through strategic partnerships and resources to grow their global market presence.

Stage

Seed, Series A

Sectors

AI, Consumer, SaaS, Fintech, Healthcare, HR and recruiting, Cybersecurity

Based

Bucharest, RO