We accelerate the growth of EMEA cybersecurity and AI companies.
At Pond Hop Ventures we offer go-to-market funding, expert product-market guidance, and access to a global network of buyers, partners, and investors.
EMEA’s challenge is not technology.
It is commercialization.
We solve that.
We scout, prepare, and guide startups for global scale.
We invest where AI meets Cybersecurity
The Opportunity
We focus on the intersection of cybersecurity & AI
AI
AI will be more pervasive than any other innovation since the Internet.
Cybersecurity
AI is both a new attack surface and a new defensive shield
OUR REPORTS
Our Venture Network
Unlocking the venture world with our trusted network of partners.
OUR PARTNER NETWORK
We work with dozens of European, Middle Eastern & US partners
NORTH AMERICAN NETWORK
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
We work in partnership with Stanford University & StartX.
FBI INFRAGARD
Member of the FBI Infraguard.
CANADIAN CONSULATE
Global Executive with the Canadian Consulate.
EMEA NETWORK
OXFORD UNIVERSITY / INNOVATION
We work in partnership with Oxford University & Oxford University Innovation.
ETH ZÜRICH
We work in partnership with ETH Zürich University, one of the world's pioneering science & technology institutions.
EPFL / SWISS FEDERAL TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE OF LAUSANNE
We work in partnership with one of Europe's most vibrant and cosmopolitan technology institutions.
SINGIDUNUM UNIVERSITY / IEEE
We work in Partnership with Singidunum University in Belgrade, Serbia
ISRAELI START-UP ADVISORY NETWORK
We work in Partnership with ISAN.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
“Mark played a key role in helping us set up our board of advisors, shape our branding, nail down clear product messaging, polish our customer pitch, and put together a strong funding presentation. His expertise was a big part of our launch and growth, and I really appreciated his practical insights and approach around getting the company formed and the product off the ground.”
CEO & FOUNDER, AGENTICA AI
“Mark made a real difference in our US launch. His market insights gave us the confidence to set our strategy, and he introduced us to industry thought leaders to get our network going there. Thanks to his guidance, we refined our pitch and adopted a smart, actionable approach to expanding in the U.S. I’d wholeheartedly recommend Mark to any company looking to break into the U.S. market—he’s insightful, well-connected, and focused on delivering tangible results.”
CEO, NEURO SOLUTIONS GROUP
I had the privilege working with Alban. He is very knowledgeable and insightful – he has been providing us with some strong introduction to cyber-security technologies. He has been a good support to screen potential investments in the US tech. space over the past few years. Alban has strong technical skills combined with proactive clients’ care. I will recommend Alban to any company looking at investing in technology.
Head of ECM, Amundi
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