What Springtide Ventures does

Springtide Ventures s.r.o. is a private venture capital fund established in 2014 as a wholly owned subsidiary of KKCG Group, an international investment group founded by Karel Komárek. The fund invests USD 1-10 million per company across Seed through Series C stages, primarily in SaaS and B2B technology startups focused on cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, horizontal AI/ML, and blockchain. Its geographic footprint spans Prague (headquarters at Evropská 866/71), Tel Aviv, and Boston, with deal sourcing concentrated in Central Europe and Israel. The fund is backed by a EUR 60 million allocation from KKCG and targets a 5x return on invested capital through 12-15 portfolio acquisitions over a seven-year horizon.

The active portfolio of approximately 10 companies includes Cyngular (AI-driven incident response), Equalum (real-time data integration), Source Defense (client-side web security), NetOp.cloud (AIOps), Cognni (information intelligence), Shield-IoT (IoT cybersecurity), PlainID (authorization), ThreatMark (fraud prevention), Bio-Nexus (mobile workflow), and Geewa (mobile gaming). Notable exits include SPOT (acquired by NetApp in 2020), Techloop (acquired by Alma Media in 2021), Cloud4com (sold to AUTOCONT/Aricoma in 2019), and NejRemeslnici.cz (2018). The fund also holds minority fund-of-funds positions in Rockaway Blockchain Fund and Jazz Venture Partners.

Springtide's value-add beyond capital includes hands-on operational support, strategic guidance, team-building assistance, market expansion support, and facilitation of partnerships with Aricoma Group (KKCG's IT services arm). The leadership team comprises an Executive Director (David Marek), CTO (Karel Tušek), a non-executive director representing KKCG (Michal Tomanek), a Finance Lead (Jana Vránová), and an Investment Professional (Boris Chovnik). Deal sourcing leverages relationships with Israeli VCs, university-affiliated incubators in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and Shell Capital as its Israeli liaison. The fund co-invests with Rockaway Ventures in Czech deals and syndicates Israeli rounds with local VCs.

Name

Springtide Ventures

Legal name

Springtide Ventures s.r.o.

Website

https://springtide.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Springtide Ventures is a Prague-based venture capital fund and 100% subsidiary of KKCG Group that invests USD 1-10 million in Seed-to-Series C technology startups in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, AI/ML, and blockchain across Central Europe, Israel, and the United States.

Ownership category

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Product category

Venture Capital Investment

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259), Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Early-Stage Venture Capital (Series A/B) (FSANAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Venture Capital Fund-of-Funds / Multi-Manager Platforms (FSANAAAJ)

Keywords

• Venture capital fund
• Technology startup investing
• Growth equity investments
• Portfolio management services
• Seed to series c

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equity Investment Returns: Springtide Ventures generates returns through equity stakes acquired in portfolio companies. They invest typically USD 1-10 million per company in exchange for ownership stakes, targeting 5x return on invested capital through successful exits via IPO, acquisition, or secondary sale.
2. Fund Management Value: As a 100% subsidiary of KKCG Group, Springtide operates as the venture capital division of KKCG, providing investment returns to the parent company and leveraging KKCG's resources, network, and expertise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Springtide Ventures is a venture capital fund that invests equity capital (typically USD 1-10 million per company) in technology startups from Seed through Series C stages. The fund focuses on SaaS companies in Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, Horizontal AI/ML, and Blockchain sectors across Central Europe and Israel. Beyond capital, Springtide provides operational support, strategic guidance, market expansion assistance, team-building support, and access to KKCG Group's resources and network.

Product overview

Springtide Ventures is a venture capital fund that manages a portfolio of technology startups across cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, AI/ML, and other sectors. The portfolio consists of distinct standalone companies rather than a unified product platform. Current portfolio companies include: Cyngular (AI-driven incident response), Equalum (continuous data integration), Source Defense (client-side security), NetOp.cloud (AIOps network management), Cognni (information intelligence), Shield-IoT (IoT cybersecurity), PlainID (authorization access control), ThreatMark (fraud prevention), Bio-Nexus (mobile workflow), and Geewa (gaming). Exited investments include Techloop.io (IT recruitment), Spotinst (cloud optimization, acquired by NetApp), Cloud4com (IaaS), and NejRemeslnici.cz (trade services). Springtide Ventures also holds positions in third-party venture funds including Rockaway Blockchain Fund and Jazz Venture Partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cyngular Portfolio investment: Automated AI Incident Readiness and Response platform for cyberattacks over cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
• Equalum Portfolio investment: Continuous Data Integration Platform supporting CDC, Real-Time Streaming ETL/ELT, and batch ETL with zero coding.
• Source Defense Portfolio investment: Real-time detection, protection, and prevention platform for JavaScript vulnerabilities and client-side web security.
• NetOp.cloud Portfolio investment: AI-powered end-to-end network operations solution that predicts, recommends, and remediates network issues.
• Cognni Portfolio investment: Zero-effort information intelligence platform that adds meaning to information in cloud environments, giving infosec teams visibility.
• Shield-IoT Portfolio investment: End-to-end IoT cybersecurity software platform combining AI network anomaly detection with device-based security mechanisms.
• PlainID Portfolio investment: Advanced policy-based access control solution for lateral authorization and fine-tuned access management.
• ThreatMark Portfolio investment: Cognitive fraud-prevention solution for web and mobile applications using behavioral biometrics and machine learning.
• Bio-Nexus Portfolio investment: Mobile workflow platform combining embedded reality with intuitive solutions guiding field personnel through tasks at industrial sites, emergency medical services, and airliners.
• Geewa Portfolio investment: Game developer and publisher of casual competitive multiplayer games in the CEE region, including Pool Live Tour and Smashing Four.
• Techloop.io Exited portfolio investment (2021): Virtual marketplace connecting IT professionals with prospective employers.
• Spotinst Exited portfolio investment (2020, acquired by NetApp): Cost-oriented cluster management platform for cloud compute optimization across AWS, GCP, and Azure.
• Cloud4com Exited portfolio investment (2019): Data center Infrastructure as a Service provider delivering computing performance, storage, network elements, and security.
• NejRemeslnici.cz Exited portfolio investment (2018): Largest specialized online trade recommendation service in the Czech Republic connecting homeowners with local tradesmen.

Quantifiable outcome

• Target 5x return on invested capital
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Aricoma GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAricoma is a large IT division of KKCG Group and one of the largest IT enterprises in Central and Eastern Europe. Springtide helps portfolio companies develop business partnerships with Aricoma.
• FoxconnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKKCG has partnered with Foxconn to build data centers and launch ETIP investment fund focusing on companies at more advanced developmental stages in cybersecurity, IoT, and data centers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Earlybird Venture Capital: European VC with comparable fund size and stage focus (Seed through Series B). Invests in similar enterprise software and deep tech verticals across Europe.
• NextLeap Ventures: Israeli VC that led Shield-IoT's $7.4M Series A where Springtide participated. Comparable early-stage Israeli cybersecurity focus.
• Speedinvest: European VC with similar stage focus and check sizes, investing in enterprise tech, cybersecurity, and AI/ML — directly comparable to Springtide's investment thesis.
• Rockaway Ventures: Czech-based VC that co-invests directly with Springtide in Czech startups including ThreatMark and Techloop. Operates in overlapping CEE geography with similar stage focus.
• Viola Ventures: Israeli VC that co-invested with Springtide in PlainID's Series A and Series C rounds. Comparable Israeli tech focus with overlapping portfolio in enterprise software and cybersecurity.
• JVP (Jerusalem Venture Partners): Leading Israeli VC that co-invested with Springtide in Source Defense's $27M Series B. Same Israeli cybersecurity focus and similar growth-stage investment strategy.
• Innovation Endeavours: Israeli-American VC co-invested with Springtide in Equalum's $14M Series C. Focus on deep tech and enterprise data with similar global expansion thesis.
• Target Global: European VC with comparable fund size and growth-stage focus across fintech, mobility, and enterprise software; overlapping with Springtide's portfolio profile.
• NightDragon: Cybersecurity-focused VC that co-invested in Source Defense. Specializes in the same cyber/IoT/security verticals Springtide targets in Israel.
• Vertex Ventures: Israeli/global VC that co-invested with Springtide in Spotinst's $35M Series B. Comparable cross-border investment model between Israel and global markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments20 records

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