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Lighthouse Ventures operates as an early-stage venture capital firm, investing in technology projects with global potential. It provides financial capital and strategic operational guidance, leveraging partners' deep experience in corporate development, international expansion, and startup ecosystems. This active approach accelerates portfolio growth and facilitates successful entry into new markets.
Established in 2019 by Michal Zálešák, Ravit Avidor, and Vladislav Vintner, Lighthouse Ventures stems from understanding early-stage tech venture needs. Zálešák, known for the Prague Startup Centre, contributes startup nurturing expertise. Avidor brings M&A experience, and Vintner offers a record of building and exiting IT companies, together shaping their investment thesis.
The firm targets early-stage technology companies poised for international scaling. Lighthouse Ventures partners with these ventures, offering capital and mentorship through critical growth phases. Its mission is to cultivate innovative concepts into globally competitive entities, impacting the technological landscape through strategic investment and guidance.
Key people at Lighthouse Ventures.
Lighthouse Ventures was founded in 2018 by Michal Zalesak (Co-Founder & Managing Partner).
Lighthouse Ventures has 5 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $7.2M Seed in Boost.space in October 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | Boost.space | $7.2M Seed | Kamil Levinský | Jakub Mahdal, Michael Poplar Rostock, Ondrej Smolar, Petr Burcal, Gi21 Capital, Patero, Karel Tušek |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Edmund | $580K Pre-Seed | Lighthouse Ventures | — |
| May 29, 2024 | Product Fruits | $1.6M Other Equity | — | Lvrg, Roman Horacek, Venture TO Future Fund |
| May 9, 2023 | Product Fruits | $1.8M Seed | Matej Boruta, Venture TO Future Fund | — |
| May 22, 2020 | Spaceti | $3.8M Seed | — | Kamil Vacek, Fast Forward, Reflex Capital |
Lighthouse Ventures was founded in 2018 by Michal Zalesak (Co-Founder & Managing Partner).
Key people at Lighthouse Ventures.