StartupYard
VC Fund
Praha, Czech Republic
StartupYard is a VC fund in Praha focused on Software and Internet. Established in 2011, StartupYard is the oldest private accelerator in the CEE region, focused on deep tech. So far StartupYard has invested in and accelerated 12 cohorts of 82 startups. Its aim is to help startups grow and gain further investment, while connecting them with partners and mentors to help them launch on the global stage. 40 alumnihave raised further investment, for a total of over 40 million euros. 9 companies have been acquired.
- Total investments:
- 100
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 13%
- Last fund:
Last updated:
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Industries StartupYard invests in
Stages StartupYard invests in
Countries StartupYard invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
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Helena Nehasilová
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Amit Paunikar
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Software 23 (23%)
- Internet 14 (14%)
- FinTech 10 (10%)
- E-Commerce 10 (10%)
- SaaS 9 (9%)
Stage
- Seed 69 (69%)
- Pre-Seed 14 (14%)
- Angel 2 (2%)
- Funding Round 1 (1%)
- Convertible Note 1 (1%)
Country
- Czech Republic 43 (43%)
- United Kingdom 14 (14%)
- United States 6 (6%)
- Slovakia (Slovak Republic) 4 (4%)
- Hungary 3 (3%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cedric Maloux
CEO
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CEO | Total investments: 6 | Find email | |
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Helena Nehasilová
Associate
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Associate | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Michal Kratochvil
Shareholder
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Shareholder | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
Nikola Rafaj
COO
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COO | Total investments: 6 | Find email | |
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Amit Paunikar
Mentor
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Mentor | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
| See all 8 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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WanderWallet
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WanderWallet is a digital wallet that lets foreigners pay like locals across Latin America. Users add USD or EUR and pay instantly by scanning local QR codes, including Pix in Brazil, Transferencias 3.0 in Argentina, and QR Simple in Bolivia, with no local bank account required. Built for travelers, expats, and digital nomads, WanderWallet makeseveryday payments abroad simple and seamless. | $76.2K / Pre-Seed / Oct 02, 2025 | |
Vitadio
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Vitadio develops software and online tools to help prevent and control diabetes. | $3.2M / Seed / Sep 25, 2023 | |
Carebot
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Carebot is a medical solutions tool which enables accurate computer-aided diagnosis of chest X-ray images. | $109.6K / Seed / Aug 11, 2023 | |
Fungies.io
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Fungies is a platform to allow game developers and publishers build their own storefronts. - Allows selling Steam or any games via their own Web Shop - Helps mobile game developers sell in-game items via Web channel - Solves the problem of being locked-up with only distribution via AppStore/PlayStore or Steam: this is an additional saleschannel for all game developers - Web2 and Web3 compatible - We are backed by Outlier Ventures, Tatum and CV Labs, - Team: Founder 10 years building startups, 1 exit, 2 VC-backed companies, CTO built one of the first crypto exchanges in 2017. Worked together for the last 2 years.Reach out if you're looking to invest in Gaming, Blockchain, SaaS | $500K / Pre-Seed / Jul 26, 2023 | |
DEXFIN
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DEXFIN operates as a one-stop solution for buying and managing digital assets. The company is based in Prague, Czech Republic. | Seed / Apr 14, 2023 | |
CO2IN
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CO2IN provides a platform for buying and using certified voluntary carbon credits to offset greenhouse gas emissions. | Seed / Apr 14, 2023 | |
Insaaph Capital
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Insaaph Capital specializes in a range of financial services including asset management, investment banking, and wealth management. The company leverages blockchain technology to offer a unified platform for investing across various asset classes and geographies. With a focus on technology-driven solutions, Insaaph Capital aims to simplify theinvestment process for its clients. The firm also provides educational resources on investing fundamentals and crypto fundamentals, alongside offering a unique product, CONSILIENCE 10|10, which is a tokenized, rules-based, diversified cryptoassets investment option. Operating on the Polygon Network, Insaaph Capital emphasizes transparency and efficiency in its operations. | Seed / Apr 14, 2023 | |
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Fungies.io
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Fungies is a platform to allow game developers and publishers build their own storefronts. - Allows selling Steam or any games via their own Web Shop - Helps mobile game developers sell in-game items via Web channel - Solves the problem of being locked-up with only distribution via AppStore/PlayStore or Steam: this is an additional saleschannel for all game developers - Web2 and Web3 compatible - We are backed by Outlier Ventures, Tatum and CV Labs, - Team: Founder 10 years building startups, 1 exit, 2 VC-backed companies, CTO built one of the first crypto exchanges in 2017. Worked together for the last 2 years.Reach out if you're looking to invest in Gaming, Blockchain, SaaS | $350K / Pre-Seed / Feb 24, 2023 | |
Stacktape
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Stacktape is a next-generation, DevOps-free cloud development framework. It allows any developer to deploy applications to a production-grade infrastructure running on AWS. In just a few minutes and with 98% less configuration. Unlike other solutions, Stacktape is simultaneously powerful (like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation) and easy to use(like Heroku or Firebase).Stacktape allows companies to save 90-95% costs for DevOps and Cloud experts and to lower time to market from 3-12 months to just a few days. | $540.9K / Seed / Feb 22, 2023 | |
InvestBay
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INVESTBAY is a platform that specializes in the real estate industry by offering a unique approach to property investment through fractional ownership. This innovative model allows multiple investors to collectively own a piece of real estate, making investment opportunities more accessible and manageable. The company leverages blockchaintechnology to facilitate the tokenization of properties, ensuring a transparent, secure, and efficient process for investors. With a focus on micro-investment, INVESTBAY aims to democratize real estate investment, allowing individuals to participate in the market with lower capital requirements. The platform also features a mobile application, enhancing user experience by providing a convenient way for investors to explore and engage with investment opportunities directly from their devices. | Pre-Seed / Dec 15, 2022 | |
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FAQ
What does StartupYard invest in?
StartupYard invests primarily in Software, Internet and FinTech startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 100 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Czech Republic. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at StartupYard?
The team at StartupYard includes Cedric Maloux (CEO), Helena Nehasilová (Associate) and Michal Kratochvil (Shareholder), among 8 team members tracked by Shizune. 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 Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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