At the EUVC Summit 2025, the Firm of the Year award didn’t go to a household name—or a partner of the presenter. It went to a firm that’s quietly built one of the most impactful portfolios in European venture over the past decade:

Credo Ventures – winner of this year’s Firm of the Year Award.

And the irony? They didn’t see it coming.

“I never really liked awards like this… but maybe I’m ready to reconsider.”

Credo Ventures’ rise hasn’t always been center stage. Based in Central and Eastern Europe, they’ve long bet on founders and ecosystems that many in mainstream venture overlooked.

But the results speak for themselves—category-defining companies, global expansion stories, and a consistent track record of backing ambitious founders early.

“Maybe having such an award can be a new KPI for us—right next to DPI.”

The Credo team kept the moment light, thanking not just their founders and LPs—but even the investors who didn’t back them.

“Thank you, Thomas, for not investing in us. Maybe that pushed us forward even more.”

This self-awareness is part of what’s made Credo so beloved in the ecosystem: no arrogance, no buzzwords—just clear conviction, strong founder relationships, and outcomes that speak louder than headlines.

This award wasn’t just about Credo—it was a signal to every fund building off the beaten path:

That it’s possible to build world-class performance from anywhere
That recognition follows consistency
And that humility and humor are strengths, not liabilities

“The real credit goes to the founders we’ve backed. Their success is why we’re here today.”

Congratulations to Credo Ventures—EUVC Firm of the Year 2025.
May DPI stay high, and KPIs stay fun.

Building Beyond the SpotlightA Touch of Humility. A Lot of Performance.A Win for the Underdogs

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