Original article · 04 Mar 2025

Pitching Culture in CEE Needs to Change If Startups Want to Compete Globally, Says Vamošová From Depo Ventures

If startups from Central and Eastern Europe want to attract Western investors, they must work on their soft skills, emphasizes Eliška Vamošová of Depo Ventures. In our interview, she discusses the barriers between CEE and Western investors, the red flags that can deter investment, and the importance of effective pitching.

If startups from Central and Eastern Europe want to attract Western investors, they must work on their soft skills, emphasizes Eliška Vamošová of Depo Ventures, a Czech venture capital firm.

Vamošová is responsible for the fund’s communication. In our interview with her, she talks about:

  • What needs to change to tear down the barrier between the CEE and Western investors

  • What are the main red flags an investor sees when first meeting with startup founders

  • What is the fund doing to prevent CEE startups from moving to the USA

Eliška Vamošová. Photo: Tomas Hrivnak

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