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

We provide insightful news, reports and insights.
The Opportuna Assembler #9
Silicon M&A and Platform Wars.
The Opportuna Newsletter #8
Don't call it a Comeback (But maybe it is): Sunlight, Silicon & Secondary Markets
The Opportuna Assembler #4
Enterprise Software Capital Flows Across The Stach / Gen AI as a Modern-Day Klondike Gold Rush.
The Opportuna Assembler #3
Game Changer for Agentic AI / AI Rails and Revenue Signals

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

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STANFORD UNIVERSITY

We work in partnership with Stanford University & StartX.

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FBI INFRAGARD

Member of the FBI Infraguard.

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CANADIAN CONSULATE

Global Executive with the Canadian Consulate.

EMEA NETWORK

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OXFORD UNIVERSITY / INNOVATION

We work in partnership with Oxford University & Oxford University Innovation.

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ETH ZÜRICH

We work in partnership with ETH Zürich University, one of the world's pioneering science & technology institutions.

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EPFL / SWISS FEDERAL TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE OF LAUSANNE

We work in partnership with one of Europe's most vibrant and cosmopolitan technology institutions.

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SINGIDUNUM UNIVERSITY / IEEE

We work in Partnership with Singidunum University in Belgrade, Serbia

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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.”

Moudy Elbayadi

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.”

Annie Martineau

CEO, NEURO SOLUTIONS GROUP

Luc Mouzon

Head of ECM, Amundi

Experience / Expertise / Execution

Meet the Team

MarK Campbell

Managing Partner

Alban Cousin

Advisor

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