Vesna deep tech Venture Fund

Early-stage deep tech is tough. It’s risky, complex, and requires a hands-on, long-term approach. Meet our Golden Unicorn, 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 to help founders navigate the challenges of commercialization, scaling and more. 🚀 Vesna deep tech Venture Fund’s mission is to 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 that will help solve our planet’s most urgent problems or tackle them more efficiently and innovatively. It is the 1️⃣-of-its-kind deep tech fund in Central Eastern Europe and aims to advance the earliest tech deal flow with disruptive market potential. Their sector focus is: ☛ climate & environment tech, ☛ advanced materials & enabling tech, ☛ artificial intelligence & ICT. See if your goals align and 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻 at Podim 2025: https://lnkd.in/dxdhtG2u 👍 Ready to meet their team in our Deal Room?

🌟 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! 🌟 We’re thrilled to share our latest investment in PVR med, a company revolutionizing diabetes care with a groundbreaking solution to prevent diabetic amputations. Diabetic foot ulcers affect up to 30% of diabetes patients, with many taking up to a year to heal or leading to amputations. Shockingly, there’s 1 diabetes-related amputation every 20 seconds globally. PVR Med is addressing this urgent need with the PVR System, a non-invasive approach to improving foot microcirculation. The technology achieves an increase in capillary density with just 20 treatments, leading to up to 90% faster healing of diabetic foot ulcers and significant reversal of nerve damage caused by neuropathy—all without systemic or adverse effects. With such transformative potential, we’re proud to support PVR Med in tackling one of the most pressing healthcare challenges of our time. Here’s to taking steps toward a healthier future! #Vesna #HealthcareInnovation #DiabetesCare #PreventAmputations #NonInvasiveSolutions #PVRsystem

🎄 Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎆 As we wrap up 2024, we want to take a moment to thank all the incredible startups, partners, collaborators, and institutions that made this year so impactful. From groundbreaking ideas to meaningful partnerships, it’s truly been a year to remember. We’re excited for what 2025 will bring—new deals, fresh ideas, and opportunities to shape the future of deep tech together. Here’s to another year of innovation and success! Enjoy the holidays, and we look forward to seeing you in 2025! 🎉 #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #Innovation

Our colleague Dalibor Marijanović joined prof. dr. sc. Zdravko Terze and dr. sc. Tamara Aleksandrov Fabijanić on HRT’s 'Dobro jutro, Hrvatska' to discuss groundbreaking work on Mars exploration technologies and current collaborative efforts. 🚀 Watch the full interview and learn more about this exciting project here: https://lnkd.in/dcktyDM7

🚀Exciting news from Vesna! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture in Zagreb! Together, we have officially signed our first Proof of Concept (PoC) project agreement to develop the innovative PICO flapping wing vehicle. This cutting-edge project not only explores the intricacies of aerodynamics and robotics but also holds remarkable potential for use in extraterrestrial environments, including Mars! Imagine a future where our PICO vehicle flaps gracefully through the Martian atmosphere, gathering data and exploring uncharted territories. With our combined expertise and passion for innovation, we are one step closer to pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology. The universe awaits, and with every flap, we are ready to take flight into the unknown. Space is just one flap away—stay tuned for updates on this exciting journey! 🌌✨ #Vesna #Innovation #Aerospace #MarsExploration #FlappingWingVehicle #Collaboration #FutureTech #FacultyofMechanicalEngineeringandNavalArchitecture

Grateful to have shared insights and presented the Vesna Deep Tech opportunity at the regional conference in Podgorica. Grateful for the invitation and support from Sinisa Marcic and Regional Cooperation Council (RCC). Looking forward to connecting again at future events and collaborating to explore growth opportunities! 🌟 #DeepTech #Innovation #Networking

🤝 We are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership between Vesna Venture Capital and the Faculty of Organization and Informatics (FOI). This collaboration marks a major milestone in fostering innovation and linking science with market opportunities. 🚀 The partnership, signed by Dean Prof. Dr. Marina Klačmer Čalopa and Srdja IVEKOVIC, Vesna's General Partner for Croatia, focuses on financing innovative scientific projects through the upcoming Regional Center for Pre-Incubation in Smart Industry in Varaždin. With €6 million in funding via the ITU mechanism, the center will support students, researchers, and SMEs in developing, evaluating, and commercializing groundbreaking ideas. Together, we will support technologically advanced and socially impactful entrepreneurial initiatives, empowering young innovators to bring their ideas to life and contribute to the development of the smart industry. 🌟 #Innovation #Partnership #DeepTech #VentureCapital #SmartIndustry

𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱: 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼-𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲    Grashka has secured €600,000 in investments during 2023 and 2024, with Capital Genetics as the lead investor alongside other angel investors. In November 2024, the company closed an investment round with Vesna VC, securing funding specifically for R&D projects focused on the micro fermentation of legumes. Following the successful completion of the proof of concept (PoC) phase, Vesna VC plans to add additional funding if a project meets their investment requirements. This investment positions Grashka as a technology company developing proprietary micro fermentation technology using native strains in partnership with biotechnology firm ACIES BIO Ltd.   ❓ 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗸𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗼?   “We envision a food industry transformed by the power of native-fermentation, not by replicating animal products, but by creating innovative and sustainable alternatives that inspire a new culinary future.”   Grashka employs advanced micro-fermentation techniques to produce plant-based legume bases. Ongoing research and development efforts focus on enhancing organoleptic properties (taste and texture), boosting protein, fiber, and vitamin content, and establishing scalable production protocols. With a strong market presence, Grashka seeks to understand industry dynamics and future demands. 📈   Grashka’s innovative approach develops fermented bases for the dairy and meat industries by utilizing current technologies and production capacities. The process includes sourcing regional legumes to build short supply chains, micro-fermenting legumes to create protein concentrates and supplying the solution to the dairy industry where the final product is made. The end result is a fermented legume base, suitable for various industrial applications, including pastry fillings, creamy pizza toppings, cheese and meat-like products, ice cream bases, desserts, etc. 🍦   𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲? Grashka aims to introduce complex fermented industrial solutions for large-scale industry partners, primarily within the dairy and meat sectors. The fermented concentrates will be available as liquid or cream, processed according to pre-validated production protocols or recipes. Grashka plans to offer solutions to leading international B2B partners in the food industry while simultaneously developing its own brand identity. Showcasing the potential of its bases through innovative end products will be central to its marketing strategy. ⌚ We can’t wait to share what’s next to come! Grashka webpage: http://www.grashka.co #FoodTechInnovation #PlantBasedSolutions #AlternativeProteins #VentureCapital #MicroFermentation #FoodScience #RDBreakthroughs

📸 We are working on something behind the scenes, stay tuned to find out more. #Teamwork #Ljubljana #StartupLife #PitchDay #Collaboration #BehindTheScenes

🚀 Career Week at FOI: Day 5 Highlights Thrilled to share that Karlo Kukec from Vesna Venture Capital moderated one of the most popular sessions, "Becoming Your Own Boss in College – Experiences from FOI Startups." Founders Filip Bel, Jakov Glavina, Luka Klancir, Matija Kopić, and Frano Primorac shared valuable insights on launching startups as students, inspiring future entrepreneurs. 💡 Thanks to all the amazing companies, panelists, and especially the students who made this Career Week so impactful. Here’s to building connections and skills for a bright future! 💼✨ For more details, check out the original post here: https://lnkd.in/dkwBpE_p #CareerWeek #FOI #startups #networking