Prusa Research
VC Fund
Prague, Czech Republic
Prusa Research is a VC fund in Prague focused on SaaS and Cycling. Prusa Research s.r.o. is a Czech 3D printing company founded by Josef Průša in 2009 as a one-man startup. Within few years and without any external investments it has evolved into one of the most innovative and growing companies in the 3D industry. Prusa Research grew 3 times during the period of the last 5 months since the release of the OriginalPrusa i3 MK2 kit (May 2016). Producing over 1,000 printers a month with a team of 60 people as of September 2016.
- Total investments:
- 4
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 25%
Last updated:
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Industries Prusa Research invests in
Stages Prusa Research invests in
Countries Prusa Research invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Round size
- Pre-Seed
- $21k–$494k
Investment Focus
Industry
- SaaS 1 (25%)
- Cycling 1 (25%)
- Robotics 1 (25%)
- Aerospace 1 (25%)
- InsurTech 1 (25%)
Stage
- Pre-Seed 2 (50%)
- Seed 1 (25%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 1 (25%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Josef Prusa
CEO and Founder
|
CEO and Founder | Total investments: 2 | Find email | |
Ondřej Průša
Partner
|
Partner | Total investments: 2 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRgineers Inc. is a leader in delivering next-generation virtual and mixed reality pilot training systems (Synthetic Training Environment, STE) for professional and military clients. The company developed and manufactures the XTAL, a virtual and mixed reality headset with the highest fidelity, resolution, and the widest field of view available.The latest XTAL 8K headset won the prestigious Red Dot Product Design Award in 2020.Vrgineers’ simulator portfolio includes portable trainers ready to be packed and taken on mission; reconfigurable classroom simulators that support almost all platforms, from the T6 Texan to the F35; and custom 1:1 simulators that are built specifically for any type of helicopter, jet-fighter, or airliner, including a fully-functional cockpit replica. All simulators employ the XTAL headset featuring a market-leading 180° field of view at 8K resolution with the option of a mixed-reality module. All these simulators were developed in close cooperation with professionals, including airline, military, and acrobatic pilots. Extended simulation capabilities improve the pilot experience. The system delivers the highest level of situational awareness, increases first-time pass rates, reduces re-flights, and diminishes expensive repeat events. It can be used for all rotary and fixed-wing training requirements from front-line aircraft conversion units. The pilot training system leverages the option of complex mission training with joint communication for multiple users. VRgineers actively improves the training experience for clients like the U.S. Air Force, U.S Navy, the Royal Air Force, Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream, BAE Systems, NASA, and other technological pioneers. VRgineers has proven expertise in designing and integrating cost-efficient, scalable, customizable, and wide-ranging synthetic training solutions. Recognized as a technological leader, VRgineers was selected by the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program within the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to develop a next-generation mixed reality pilot training solution, and by the U.S. Air Force to deliver multi-purpose reconfigurable simulators. Besides the aerospace industry, VRgineers’ technologies are being used to design revolutionary products and remotely control heavy machinery. For example, VRgineers delivered virtual reality solutions for brands such as Audi, Skoda, Lamborghini, McLaren, RedBull, and Westfield.VRgineers was co-founded in 2017 by CEO Marek Polcak and currently employs an international team of 50 professionals that combine a high level of technical skills (mostly Ph.D. and Engineer graduates in R&D) with industry professionals. VRgineers will continue to innovate and dedicate itself to providing simulations that are as true to life as technology makes possible. | $2.5M / Venture - Series Unknown / Aug 04, 2021 | ||
| Vanilla Robotics is an autonomous navigation system in a mapped area using vision-only systems. The mobile application for ordering groceries The iPad application for taking remote control of robots and a web application for robot fleet management. They develop autonomous transport robots. | $21.3K / Pre-Seed / Jul 17, 2021 | ||
| Electronic lock for sport equipment such as a bike, skis, e-scooter etc. (HW) In our App, it will be possible to insure the equipment, pay-as-you-go. (Insurtech) | $494K / Pre-Seed / Mar 31, 2021 | ||
| Posedla is a sporting goods manufacturer of custom 3D printed cycling saddles for improved bicycle seating. | $684.7K / Seed / Mar 12, 2021 |
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FAQ
What does Prusa Research invest in?
Prusa Research invests primarily in SaaS, Cycling and Robotics startups, most often at Pre-Seed and Seed stage. Most of the 4 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Czech Republic. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What round sizes does Prusa Research invest in?
Prusa Research typically joins rounds of $21k–$494k at Pre-Seed. These are whole funding-round sizes, not Prusa Research's own check, which is rarely disclosed: the 10th–90th percentile of the confirmed public funding rounds Prusa Research took part in.
How do I contact Prusa Research?
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Who are the partners at Prusa Research?
The team at Prusa Research includes Josef Prusa (CEO and Founder) and Ondřej Průša (Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Oct 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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