Definic Rebrands and Raises $2.6M for Vendor Intel

Jan de Vries · 2026-06-12

A Slovakian startup you might not have heard of just made a big move. Formerly known as Nordics, the company has rebranded to Definic and closed a $2.6 million Seed round. The goal? To transform from a regional IT marketplace into a global vendor intelligence platform. This funding round was led by J&T Ventures, with participation from Seed Starter CS (Ceska sporitelna) and Slovak Investment Holding (SIH). The capital will fuel expansion across the DACH region, the UK, and the United States. ### The Problem with IT Vendor Selection Let's be real: picking the right IT vendor is a mess. Most companies still rely on who you know, past relationships, and a few referrals. That worked when projects were smaller and the risks were lower. But today, choosing the wrong vendor can cost you 3 to 5 times the original contract amount. Ouch. Procurement teams often fly blind. They lack clear data on delivery track records, case studies, and real market pricing. It's like buying a car without reading any reviews or checking the price tag. Definic aims to fix that. ### How Definic Works Definic is a vendor intelligence platform that brings data to the decision-making process. Instead of relying on gut feelings, it assesses vendors through thousands of data points. Think delivery track records, case studies, and live market pricing. Here's what that means for enterprise clients: - **Shorter tender cycles:** From months down to weeks. - **Cost savings:** Up to 20% reduction in IT vendor expenses. - **Better visibility:** Access to a wider pool of relevant vendors. Lukas Rezanina, CEO of Definic, explains the mission: "Vendor selection today is largely a social process built on relationships, referrals, and reputation. That worked when projects were slower, and the stakes were lower. It doesn't work anymore. Definic is the name that reflects what we are building: a definitive layer of intelligence between enterprises and the vendors they trust with their most critical projects." ### Real Results from a Real Client A major banking group in Central Europe put Definic to the test. The group's procurement team used the platform to identify over 90 relevant vendors aligned with their project requirements. That's a huge leap from the handful they would have found otherwise. The results were impressive. Tender cycles dropped from 6 weeks to just 2 weeks. And over the first five months of 2026, the bank saved $1.3 million on $5.8 million spent on IT vendors. That's a 22% savings rate. ### The Team Behind the Vision Definic was founded in 2020 by Robert Decman, Lukas Rezanina, and Michal. Robert, who also serves as CEO of North America, recalls the early days: "I first met Martin Kesner from J&T Ventures at Vodafone Napad Roku back in 2023. At that time, we were still early and not yet ready for venture funding, but we stayed in touch and focused on execution. Having J&T Ventures lead this round now is a strong reflection of the trust built over time and the progress the whole team has made." Jan Sova from J&T Ventures adds: "Definic's proprietary Vendor Intelligence technology creates a clear and defensible moat in a market long overdue for disruption. Having followed Robert, Lukas, and Michal for several years, we have seen firsthand the execution discipline and relentless commitment that distinguish exceptional founders." ### What's Next for Definic With fresh funding and a new name, Definic is ready to scale. The company plans to accelerate product development and expand its footprint globally. For enterprises tired of guessing which IT vendors to trust, Definic offers a smarter way forward. This is a story about data-driven decisions replacing outdated social processes. And that's something worth watching.