750,000+

Customers served since launch


200,000+

Number of registered users


2,300+

Job requests weekly

Digital marketplace connecting craftsmen with customers

Sector:

Technology/Services

Main location:

Czech Republic

Investment date:

November 2025

Exit date:

Fund:

GGEF I

Website:

www.poptavej.cz

Stratum contact:

Lukáš Baloga

iFORO Group operates Poptávej.cz, an online demand-supply marketplace connecting a robust base of verified suppliers (craftsmen) with consumers and businesses across various sectors from construction to home services. Founded in 2014 by Jakub Sklenář and backed by Pale Fire Capital since 2016, it has become one of the fastest-growing platforms of its kind. The company also offers subscription-based monitoring of public tenders.

In November 2025, Stratum acquired a majority stake in iFORO Group, with founder and CEO Jakub Sklenář continuing to lead the company into its next phase of growth.

Stratum actively supports company’s transformation into systematic data driven marketplace. Investment objective is to strengthen the ties with craftsmen and create platform increasing their effectiveness and integrating them into our framework, while enabling Poptávej to monetize on successfully delivered works and services.

Investment highlights

  • Transformation of current business model to a mobile application platform
  • Expansion of the management team
  • Implementation of financial information system
  • Improvement of monetization model