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Jan Davidek

Partner at Purple Ventures

Liberec

Overview 

Jan Davidek is a Partner at Purple Ventures in Liberec, with expertise in negotiation, risk capital, online advertising, e-commerce, and management. He has a strong background in founding and managing various successful ventures, including Prošikulky.cz and explorio.cz, and has held executive roles at companies like E-commerce Holding, Allegro Group Czech Republic, and Hotel.cz. As a Partner at Purple Ventures, Jan Davidek has made significant investments in MarketingTech, Robotics, Developer Tools, and other sectors, contributing to the growth and success of various startups. His career highlights include founding successful ventures like Prošikulky.cz and explorio.cz, as well as holding executive positions at prominent companies such as Allegro Group Czech Republic and Hotel.cz.

Work Experience 

PV

Purple Ventures

  • Partner

    2023 - Current

  • Advisor & Founder’s buddy

    2021 - 2023

Bs

Biano s.r.o.

  • Co-owner

    2015

    As a CEO of Biano in 2015-2018 I was responsible for growing the marketplace, opening new markets (Slovakia, Netherlands, Romania) and AI/ML team acquisition and onboarding.

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Prošikulky.cz

  • Co-Founder

    2014 - 2024

    Selling digital and printed sewing patterns. 35.000+ customers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Responsible for product and marketing.

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explorio.cz

  • Co-Founder

    2019 - 2023

EH

E-commerce Holding, a.s.

  • Head of IT & Customer Support

    2014 - 2015

    After selling our company Proděti.cz to E-commerce Holding, I was responsible for Customer support and IT. Integrating platforms and support systems of several eshops into one solution.

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Proděti.cz (Club Shop s.r.o.)

  • Founder & Partner

    2013 - 2015

    As a co-founder, I was responsible for customer support and logistics. The company grew from 0 to 300.000+ registered users and 3,7M USD revenues in 2015. Acquired by Mall Group.

AG

Allegro Group Czech Republic

  • Managing Director Classifieds

    2011 - 2013

    After selling the Hotel.cz company to Allegro Group, I was responsible for Classifieds projects in Allegro Group portfolio in the Czech Republic.

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Hotel.cz

  • Managing Director

    2008 - 2013

    As Managing Director I was responsible for company growth, hiring the team. The company was acquired by Allegro Group.

MF

MEDIA FACTORY Czech Republic a.s.

  • Co-owner

    2006 - 2009

    With other partners, we executed a management buyout of the web development division of Active 24. In our new company Media Factory I was managing the largest client projects (banking, FMCG, etc.)

  • CEO

    2007 - 2007

  • CTO

    2006 - 2007

A2

ACTIVE 24, s.r.o.

  • Senior Project Manager

    2004 - 2006

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