Michal Ciffra is a founding partner at DEPO Ventures, one of the most active first-ticket VC funds in Central and Eastern Europe, with a strong focus on fintech and deep tech. At DEPO, he leads investment strategy and portfolio development, supporting early-stage startups from pre-seed through their growth journey. Michal is an early investor in companies like Tatum.io, Flowpay, and a co-founder of The FinTechers, an accelerator and CEE-wide fintech community designed to connect top fintech founders with banks, investors, and regulators. He is also a recognized mentor and angel syndicate leader, actively shaping the startup ecosystem across Europe.