At Metis Ventures, we like founders who turn complexity into leverage - and thus turn operationally painful experiences into seamless, scalable systems. Inki Tech is doing exactly that for device procurement and management in Europe.Inki Tech offers a flexible, full-service device-as-a-service (DaaS) platform for businesses. Think phones and laptops, delivered ready-to-use, with insurance, remote management, and a clean return path built in. Their offering goes far beyond - it is an engine that provides the infrastructure for the new workplace.Here’s why we’re excited to partner with them:

1. A platform that meets the modern clients

Businesses across Europe are increasingly remote, project-based, and cost-conscious. Traditional device procurement-bulk buys, upfront capital outlays, scattered repair workflows -is not ideal in that world.

Inki replaces all of that with a low-touch subscription layer that wraps devices in full coverage, smart dashboards, and optionality. Companies gain control and clarity over their IT stack without the overhead.

The result: happier ops teams, empowered employees, and a product that aligns beautifully with the rise of dispersed workforce.

2. Early traction and fast growth in a large market

The market for device-as-a-service in Europe is growing fast - 25%+ annually, with projections topping $200B globally by 2026. Inki is already riding that wave. Clients span 20+ countries (including enterprises) with a strong base in Romania, Hungary, and Poland - underserved, high-potential markets where Inki is already becoming a leader.

3. Operations-smart business model

Inki’s business is engineered for efficiency. Rather than building heavy operational infrastructure, the team has designed a lean, largely automated system that keeps overhead low and scalability high. They’ve cracked the code on integrating key vendors across the entire supply chain - from financing to device management & recovery. The result: a business that runs smoothly on autopilot - without sacrificing customer experience or growth velocity.

4. A founding team with rare execution depth

CEO Liviu Huluta is an insurance veteran who previously led Consumer & Commercial at Marsh CEE, bringing deep domain insight from the insurance world. CTO Cristian Darie has scaled and exited multiple tech products. COO Karoly Kiss ran product quality at Sony Ericsson and operations at iStyle. And CFO Andrew Smith brings enterprise-grade financial rigor from GSK and other multinational roles.Together, they bring technical expertise, operational muscle, and real founder-market fit to a big & specific problem.The path to Series A is already in motion and given the engine they built, we believe Inki has a strong shot at becoming a leader in the category. Welcome to the Metis family, Inki. Let’s build the future of device infrastructure together!