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Omorika is the traditional name of Picea omorika, one of the most fascinating endemic trees in the world. Our fund is named Omorika in honour of this endangered beauty. Omorika is the perfect symbol of our investment fund (authentic and rare) and what it strives to become (gigantic and strong). It is also an ideal measure we are looking for in our future partners - endurance and groundbreaking spirit. Omorika Ventures
We are an Today, Omorika is very rare and precious. In the wilderness, it grows only in the Drina river valley in western Serbia, and eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina.endemic seed and early series A venture capital fund focused on investing and supporting visionary founders and strong technology companies from the SEE region.
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Native in the Being native to the Balkans, Omorika is one of the symbols of its authentic nature. Before Josif Pančić discovered it, this region was wrongly assessed as "botanically uninteresting". This discovery changed the world's perception of the natural wealth of this region. SEE region ecosystem

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The founding team behind Omorika Ventures consists of three individuals As an environmentally conscious organisation, we use the opportunity to contribute to the preservation of Omorika, as well as to show the world the potential of domestic businesses.deeply involved in the regional Omorika is also an ecosystem builder – while it is developing on the damaged land, it builds a new ecosystem around it, providing the nutrients needed for other plants to grow and regenerate the soil. It perfectly describes the efforts we initially made with the ICT Hub and ICT Hub Venture to create an ecosystem that can produce strong founders and good companies. We plan to do the same across the SEE region. startup ecosystem in the last eight years through ICT Hub and ICT Hub Venture. These are the names important for our story.

Miloš Matić

Deal & Portfolio Development
Partner at ICT Hub Venture, who helped build it from the ground up. In charge of operations, deal flow, portfolio development, and negotiations with other investors. Well connected with all relevant stakeholders of the SEE startup ecosystem and beyond. Deeply involved in the development of the regional ecosystem, especially in increasing the investment readiness level of the ecosystems. Regional startup mentor. Google Launchpad mentor.

Vladimir Pavlović

CFA, Fund Admin and Deal Structuring
More than 10 years in the Serbian investment fund industry. Experienced in investing, both in private attainment and through investment funds. Responsible for successful fundraising of many SMEs and managing two funds. Looks after partnerships and portfolio companies, alongside ESG practices at the fund and company level. Mentors and advises startups using his first-hand knowledge of equity valuation, ESG practices, product commercialization, scale-up, exit planning, and M&A.

Kosta Andrić

Deal Origination
Partner at ICT Hub. Kosta is a leading founder of ICT Hub Venture. After years of supporting technology entrepreneurship and connecting startups with corporations, his comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the ecosystem allowed him to build a proven track record in scouting and investing in technological startups.
There is a long way from In order to reach the seeds of Omorika, one has to be a skilled and courageous climber, because it is hidden in cones on the top of the tree.seeds to giants and specific No matter the type of soil (alkaline, acid, clay, sandy or limestone), Omorika can thrive.environmental conditions that must be met in order to succeed.
Yet, we saw exceptional sprouts this Omorika is indigenous to the SEE region, yet most of the World can be afforested with it. natural habitat has the potential to produce.
We are here to recognize startups in the early development stages and support them in growing This slender and elegant tree can often grow up to 50 metres tall, which makes it one of the tallest trees in the Balkans.up to the sky.
The ones that reached the sky will give back to the ecosystem they grew from.
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This is what makes Omorika indigenous

Locations of Omorika natural habitat are under national protection. Located in the right spot

The founding team behind Omorika Ventures consists of three individuals deeply involved in the regional startup ecosystem in the last eight years through ICT Hub and ICT Hub Venture. These are the names important for our story.

Solid Omorika has a shallow root system and the ability to root in the upper layer, which allows it to withstand poorly aerated soils in peat bogs and to hold on to the inaccessible slopes of the mountain. roots

In the last 8 years, we have been testing the market, and we base our decisions on this experience.

Proven competence and Omorika is windfirm and has tough, flexible wood. Heavy snow and ice storms cause no harm to it. endurance

So far, we have directly invested in 11 companies and established a strong deal flow in the SEE region. We also actively support the regional startup community through a GPs' contact network and a successful podcast launched in 2020.

The broad Omorika has a distinctive narrow conical crown that mostly exceeds the other canopies in the forest.field of view

Our team is able to recognize potential in emerging businesses and technologies few others can.

After a natural disaster, such as a wildfire, Omorika is usually the first tree to sprout on the damaged land. Pioneer in the Balkan region

We are the only investment fund of this kind so far in the whole Balkan region.

Meet Some of Our Startups

Omorika is the traditional name of Picea omorika, a fascinating endemic tree species. Our fund is named Omorika in honour of this endangered beauty.

Omorika is the perfect symbol of our investment fund (authentic and rare) and what it strives to become (gigantic and strong). It is also an ideal measure we are looking for in our future partners - endurance and groundbreaking spirit.

Today, Omorika is very rare and precious. In the wilderness, it grows only in the Drina River valley in western Serbia and eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Being native to the Balkans, Omorika is one of the symbols of its authentic nature. Before Josif Pančić discovered it, this region was wrongly assessed as "botanically uninteresting". This discovery changed the world's perception of the natural wealth of this region.
It is also an ecosystem builder – while it is developing on the damaged land, it builds a new ecosystem around it, providing the nutrients needed for other plants to grow and regenerate the soil. It perfectly describes the efforts we initially made with the ICT Hub and ICT Hub Venture to create an ecosystem that can produce strong founders and good companies. We plan to do the same across the SEE region.

As an environmentally conscious organisation, we use the opportunity to contribute to the preservation of Omorika, as well as to show the world the potential of domestic businesses.
Let’s grow together
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