# Top 50 Hardware Startup Investors in Czech Republic in June 2026 ## N1 - Type: VC Fund - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Health Care NATION 1 IS “DAY 0” INVESTOR, THE 1ST CHOICE FOR THE 1ST INVESTOR & PARTNER FOR BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL COMPANY. ## Y Soft Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Brno, Jihomoravsky kraj, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Video, Virtual Reality, Internet of Things At Y Soft Ventures, we invest in innovative B2B hardware and software startups in Central and Eastern Europe, seeking global impact and market validation. ## Credo Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology We partner with outstanding technology founders from Central and Eastern Europe to help them realize their global ambitions. ## Presto Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 6 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: SaaS, Software, Information Technology We're a Prague-based VC firm investing in fast growing tech companies and empowering talented startup founders from Central and Eastern Europe. ## Reflex Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 6 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, SaaS Doing business may resemble a jungle survival. You better be prepared and have the right reflexes! It's also useful to have someone with real experience around. We at Reflex Capital are entrepreneurs, just like you. We built our own companies, negotiated with investors, and took part in plenty of transactions. ## Rockaway Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: E-Commerce, Software, Fashion We focus on investing and building Internet businesses not only in CEE. We believe in innovations and technologies. We create some added value. We are the next generation of entrepreneurs. ## Jaroslav Beck - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed - Focus: Gaming, Software, Art Jaroslav Beck is based out of Czech Republic, Europe and is the Co-Founder and CEO of BottleCap AI. Jaroslav previously worked at Beat Games as a Co-Founder and Music Director. Jaroslav Beck attended the University of West Bohemia. ## DAO Maker - Type: VC Fund - Location: Belle Vue, Cumbria, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Initial Coin Offering - Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Gaming DAO Maker creates growth technologies and funding frameworks for startups, while simultaneously reducing risks for investors ## Wave Digital Assets - Type: VC Fund - Location: Los Angeles, California, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Software Wave Digital Assets offers early-stage investment, asset management, treasury management, and strategy consulting to further the growth of the crypto and digital asset ecosystem. ## MITON - Type: VC Fund - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Internet Company builders operating from Czech Republic and focusing on Central and Eastern Europe. We prefer building consumer facing businesses and have the most fun around marketplaces and e-commerce in general. ## Ondrej Smolar - Type: Angel - Location: Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia (Slovak Republic) - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown - Focus: Software, SaaS, Sales Ondrej Smolar - Board Member @ Gruveo ## Michael Rostock-Poplar - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, SaaS, E-Commerce Michael is a founding partner of the company. In last five years Michael completed a number of cross-border M&A projects and advised on several private equity investments. Before founding Venture Investors in 1999, he worked as a legal counsel for WoodCommerz. Prior to that he participated on the first issue of eurobonds in the CEE region (theissuer was the Czech power company ČEZ). He also worked for PPF (First Privatization Fund), where he took part in the preparation of several privatization projects in Russia and Bulgaria. He is also a member of the supervisory board of iMall, large online retailer and a member of the advisory board of Tuesday Business Network.Michael studied Law at Charles University in Prague and went on to pursue graduate studies at St Anthony's College, Oxford (Soros scholar) and Hughe's Hall, Cambridge (Chevening Scholar), where he obtained his masters degree in law (focus on corporate finance law). He specialized in securities and exchanges law and regulation of financial markets. He founded and presided the Central European Society at Cambridge University.Michal speaks Czech, English, Russian and Polish. Among projects he worked on recently there were several sell mandates from IT and telecommunications companies, acquisition of private University and work for Western European Private Equity funds on the acquisition of Czech Telecom. ## Dominance Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Blockchain, Gaming Dominance is a venture firm that invests and partners with the most ambitious founders focused on Web 3 innovation. ## J&T Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence J&T Ventures is an early-stage Prague-based Venture Capital fund, which invests in promising startups from the CEE and SEE region. Our strategy is industry agnostic, but we primarily focus on companies in the seed stage with proven product market fit. Our average ticket size is between EUR 0.5m - EUR 2.5m. ## DEPO Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Convertible Note - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology DEPO Ventures is an angel network and VC (Grouport and DEPO Angels Fund II), which connects world of startups and investors. ## Jan Habermann - Type: Angel - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Software, Internet Jan is a founding partner of Credo Ventures. Before becoming a venture capitalist, he co-founded and operated several companies and later served as an M&A advisor representing the sellers as well as the acquirers. He is a member of Kauffman Fellowship, a highly sought-after program and network dedicated to the world of innovation investing. ## Altered Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Valley Cottage, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Gaming, eSports, Blockchain Altered Ventures is an early-stage seed venture capital fund that helps creators develop and publish video games, AR, and VR.The VC fund supports new projects with a focus on developers in and making games, augmented, and virtual reality for emerging markets and invests in developers with all the funds they need to make and publish their games,without the need to give up equity in the studio. However, developers will need to share revenue with the group.In 2016, Mario Valle founded the Silicon Valley, San Francisco-based firm. ## KAYA - Type: VC Fund - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Health Care, Internet We are committed to supporting founders at every stage of their journey, from studio projects and pre-seed through to Series A and follow-ons. ## Mike Chalfen - Type: Angel - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence Mike Chalfen is based out of London, England, and is the Founder & Partner of Chalfen Ventures and also Board of Director of SurrealDB. Mike previously worked at Advent Venture Partners as a General Partner. Mike Chalfen attended Harvard University. Mike Chalfen has received the award of The Midas List. ## European Space Agency - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Grant, Pre-Seed, Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. ESA is an international organisation with 22 Member States. By coordinating the financial and intellectualresources of its members, it can undertake programmes and activities far beyond the scope of any single European country.ESA’s budget for 2017 is €5.75 billion. ESA operates on the basis of geographical return, i.e. it invests in each Member State, through industrial contracts for space programmes, an amount more or less equivalent to each country’s contribution. There are around 2200 staff working for ESA, from all the Member States and include scientists, engineers, information technology specialists and administrative personnel. ## Neon DAO - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Blockchain, Gaming, 3D Technology A DAO focused on the metaverse and NFTs ## Taiwania Capital Management Corporation - Type: VC Fund - Location: Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Biotechnology, Software, Artificial Intelligence NEWS Nurturing Stalwarts of Future Industries Taiwan us [...] ## Syner - Type: VC Fund - Location: Liberec, Liberecky kraj, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 1 - Focus: Sports, Virtual Reality Syner is a civil engineering company that specializes in the construction of sports facilities and industrial areas. ## P&J Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Mala Strana, Stredocesky kraj, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Aerospace, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality We are venture capital investors. We bring passion, know-how and money to a wide range of industries in the Central European region, in both established and high-potential growth businesses. ## Daniel Vávra - Type: Angel - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 1 - Focus: Aerospace, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality Daniel Vávra - Co-Founder and Creative Director @ Warhorse Studios ## Novira - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zug, Zug, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed - Focus: SaaS, Software, Marketing Investment company focused on SAAS startups and real estate. VC investments for SAAS startups in CEE region. ## Rasty Turek - Type: Angel - Location: Los Angeles, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed - Focus: Security, Aerospace, Electronics Rasty Turek is the founder and CEO of Pex ## H2 Global Group - Type: VC Fund - Location: Ostrava, Moravskoslezsky kraj, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Virtualization, Virtual Reality H2 Global Group is a global innovator and leader in hydrogen technology for healthcare, spa, wellness, and beauty, agriculture, and animal husbandry. ## Garage Angels - Type: VC Fund - Location: Moravany, Jihomoravsky kraj, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Software, CRM, Sensor Garage Angels is an investment firm that invests in companies at the angel investment stage. ## Quanti - Type: VC Fund - Location: Brno, Jihomoravsky kraj, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 1 - Focus: Aerospace, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality Quanti is an Information Technology company which develops flexible and bespoke software and hardware solutions. ## Damir Špoljarič - Type: Angel - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Computer, Database, Aerospace Damir Špoljarič is the founder of SnackHost. ## Sunfish Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology Sunfish Partners is an early stage VC that invests in Polish deep tech startups. ## Technology Agency of Czech Republic - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dejvice, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Grant - Focus: Software, Machine Learning, Internet of Things The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic was founded on the support of research, experimental development and innovation. ## 280 Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: New York, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services 280 Capital serves as the Web3 investment arm of the Huang, Liu, and Chen Family Office, managing a $2 billion portfolio. With roots the Web3 domain since 2014, the family currently manages a $400 million digital assets portfolio, anchored by an early acquisition of Bitcoin, showcasing a profound commitment to advancing the blockchain industry. ## PRO-ZETA a.s. - Type: VC Fund - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Computer, Network Security Prozeta offers a wide range of network hardware including Cisco systems, Arista Networks and HPE products. ## Boris Renski Jr. - Type: Angel - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Aerospace, Electronics [Boris Renski is the Founder of FreedomFi. He previously worked at Mirantis as a Co-Founder and CMO. Boris Renski attended Santa Clara University. ## Jan Barta - Type: Angel - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Angel - Focus: E-Commerce, Hotel, Gaming Jan Barta is a Partner at ePojisteni.cz. ## Oktogon Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Budapest, Budapest, Hungary - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Convertible Note - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology We leverage our local background, operational expertise and global network to help CEE startups realize their fullest potential. Our Scope in Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Croatia, Romania, Slovenia, Bulgaria. Founding team and core technology exist and have ‘zero to one’ potential. Product has global appeal from day one. Early stage.Capable of achieving extraordinary growth. Focus on technology-heavy plays. Our portfolio companie: Bitrise, Recart, Enduraid.Why Oktogon? Led and partially funded by the entrepreneur behind Hungary’s largest-ever startup M&A success Regional network of potential co-investment partners Principals and mentors with proven startup and entrepreneurial experience Strong connections to US and Western European tier 1 VCs, Angels and partners Access to a large network of local technical and management talent ## Jiri Hlavenka - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Angel - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Mobile Apps Jiri Hlavenka - Co-founder & Investor @ Kiwi.com ## Vit Horky - Type: Angel - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Software, Banking, Logistics Vit Horky, Brand Embassy's co-founder and CEO, loves an unforgettable customer experience. Whether it's service with a smile at a Starbucks near you (he's always traveling) or the perfectly timed tweet that draws him back to a company he forgot about, he knows customer experiences are at the heart of customer service. That's whyBrand Embassy was built. Between speaking at international conferences, and cheering on his growing team, you’ll find him musing about the fascinating life of bees. ## Tensor Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Machine Learning New generation venture capital investing into combinatorial technologies ## Honza Široký - Type: Angel - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed - Focus: Health Care, Health Diagnostics I started as a web developer, became web application full stack developer and kept moving towards backend development, system architecture, cloud SaaS and also product management. Currently, at Mews, I'm managing a growing team of 50+ developers, data scientists and testers. Together we're following our technical vision, contributing tothe product strategy and delivering technical solutions and products. I like to share my experience and enjoy mentoring of early stage startups. ## Jakub Nesetril - Type: Angel - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Angel - Focus: Aerospace, Electronics, Graphic Design Jakub Nesetril ## QQ Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Angel, Seed - Focus: Information Technology, Gaming, Artificial Intelligence QQ Capital is a family venture office in Prague, Czech Republic, that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. ## Impulse Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Software, Private Cloud, Cloud Security We focus on businesses either based in the CEE region or with a strong regional footprint. ## The Venture Reality Fund/VRF - Type: VC Fund - Location: Palo Alto, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Virtual Reality, Software, Augmented Reality The Venture Reality Fund drives innovation and investment at the intersection of immersive, spatial, and intelligent computing for consumer and enterprise sectors. ## Technogym - Type: VC Fund - Location: Cesena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Fitness, Wellness, Apps Technogym, the leading designer of gym equipment & fitness solutions trusted by thousands of gyms, fitness centres and home owners around the world ## Springtide Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, Cyber Security, SaaS Springtide Ventures is a venture capital company that helps to bring start-ups to life, materialize their visions, and global ambitions. It has a relentless drive for success, overcoming challenges and learning while, above all, preserving its integrity and sticking rigorously to ethical norms. Naturally, they value such qualities in entrepreneursand teams we support as they take on the challenges of building their next enterprise.The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Prague, Czech Republic. ## Senovo - Type: VC Fund - Location: München, Bayern, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, SaaS, Information Technology Senovo is an early-stage VC funding global B2B SaaS category-leaders from Europe in Seed or Series A fundraising rounds. The fund invests into enterprise software startups in the areas of process optimization, industry 4.0 and data-enabled solution. The investor supports tech entrepreneurs in scaling marketing, sales, organisation, finance and KPIs. ## ORBIT Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Debt Financing, Series B - Focus: Leasing, Sales, EdTech Orbit Capital is an investment firm focused on the technology and software ScaleUps: new category between venture capital and private equity worlds.Over the past 10 years we experience explosion of startup businesses taking advantage of the technology developments and digital revolution. Now they are maturing into ScaleUps.Our financingsolutions are designed to support and accelerate their growth.