Tomek Lepka
Having spent the past years investing in European deep tech from Poland, the war in Ukraine has been a constant reminder that defence is not theoretical. It is immediate and structural. My generation was among the first to grow up in sustained peace, yet history here makes clear that sovereignty is never guaranteed. That perspective reinforced my conviction that technology underpins resilience, and that capital allocation is one of the most practical levers to strengthen it.
At Keen Venture Partners, I focus on defence tech, backing European teams building mission-critical technologies to keep Europe safe. I believe the next decade of security will be defined by fast-moving companies that combine credible deterrence with commercial speed - and that Europe can and must produce globally competitive leaders in this space. Beyond writing checks, I work with founders to accelerate adoption: navigating Europe's complex procurement landscape and helping critical technologies reach the decision-makers and end users who need them most.
I’m currently based in Poland and increasingly splitting time with Amsterdam. When not investing, I’m usually traveling for surfing or ski touring through the Tatra Mountains.
Professional Bio
Before joining Keen Venture Partners, I was an Investment Manager at OTB Ventures, a pan-European deep tech VC. There, I focused on deep tech and defense, backing companies including Atmos Space Cargo, Spread.ai, and Tytan Technologies.
Earlier, at PFR Ventures, I worked on fund-of-funds investments into leading European venture firms such as Northzone and Lakestar. I began my career in investment banking at BNP Paribas CIB and in strategy consulting at PwC.
I earned an MSc in International Finance from NOVA SBE in Lisbon and a BSc from Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, and I completed an academic exchange at Boston College.
