OUR THESIS

At Pond Hop Ventures we have proven services to launch, sell, and scale.

What We Do

EMEA’s CHALLENGE ISN'T TECHNOLOGY.
IT IS COMMERCIALIZATION.
WE SOLVE THAT.

We accelerate the growth of EMEA cybersecurity and AI companies by offering targeted go-to-market funding, expert product-market guidance, and access to a global network of buyers, partners, and investors.

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 atttack surface and a new defensive shield​

Early Discovery

Our in-country experts scout Europe’s top academic incubators and stealth startups.

Product Novelty

We drive differentiated product-market fit, rapid customer acquisition, and scalable growth.

Bridging Borders

We use our expertise to prepare and guide EMEA startups to scale globally from day one.

OUR APPROACH

We scout, prepare, and guide startups for global scale.

Our INvestment Thesis

We co-invest in early-stage EMEA AI and cybersecurity startups.

OUR STRATEGY
  • Minority in Round with Reputable Lead
  • SPV for Each Investment
  • Track in Pre-Seed and Seed Stages
  • Invest in A though C Round
  • EMEA-Based Startups
  • Cybersecurity + AI Solutions
  • €250k – €1M per Investment
  • 12 Investments per Year

Go-to-market funding, expert product-market guidance, and access to a global network of buyers, partners, and investors.

Services