Definic Rebrands and Raises $2.7M to Fix IT Vendor Selection

Jan de Vries · 2026-06-12

Definic (formerly Nordics) just closed a $2.7 million Seed round and rebranded from a regional IT marketplace into a global vendor intelligence platform. The company, based in Kosice, Slovakia, is on a mission to overhaul how enterprises pick IT vendors. ### What's the Big Deal? The round was led by J&T Ventures, with backing from Seed Starter CS (Ceska sporitelna) and Slovak Investment Holding (SIH). The cash will fuel expansion into the DACH region, the UK, and the United States. Lukas Rezanina, CEO of Definic, put it simply: "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." ### Why This Matters for IT Procurement Founded in 2020, Definic helps enterprises improve IT vendor selection by analyzing delivery track records, case studies, and live market pricing. The company says picking the wrong vendor can cost 3 to 5 times the original contract amount. Right now, procurement teams often rely on reputation, hourly rates, and past relationships—which leaves them blind. Definic claims to fix this by assessing vendors through thousands of data points. Enterprise clients using Definic have shortened tender cycles from months to weeks and cut IT vendor expenses by up to 20%. ### Real Results from a Big Bank One major banking group in Central Europe used Definic to improve its IT procurement decisions. The procurement team identified over 90 relevant vendors aligned with project requirements, massively expanding their sourcing options. That improved visibility reduced tender cycles from 6 weeks to 2 weeks, saving $1.4 million on $5.8 million spent on IT vendors during the first five months of 2026. ### What Investors See Robert Decman, co-founder of Definic and CEO of North America, recalled: "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 of J&T Ventures added: "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. We are convinced Definic is set to redefine the standard for the industry." ### The Bottom Line Definic is tackling a huge pain point: how enterprises find and vet IT vendors. With a data-driven approach and a fresh name, the company is poised to scale globally. If you're in IT procurement, this is one to watch.