# UP 271

> UP 271 is a VC fund in Prague backing Software and Information Technology. See 25 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Prague, Czech Republic
- Total investments: 25
- Last investment: Jan 2026
- Lead investor: 40%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/up21
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/UP21incubator
- Website: http://up21.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UP21incubator/

UP 271 is a VC fund in Prague focused on Software and Information Technology. Portfolio management company based in Prague

## Contacts

5 contacts available for UP 271. Shizune tracks 4 team members at UP 271. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/up21?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Software | 6 | 24% |
| Information Technology | 6 | 24% |
| Education | 3 | 12% |
| Apps | 2 | 8% |
| SaaS | 2 | 8% |

47 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 17 | 68% |
| Pre-Seed | 4 | 16% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Czech Republic | 15 | 60% |
| United States | 2 | 8% |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 8% |
| Serbia | 1 | 4% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Anna Efros | Analyst | 0 | — |
| Milan Ponert | COO | 0 | — |
| Petra Cihlářová | CEO; CEO | 0 | — |
| Viktor Nyitray | Startup Coordinator | 0 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Racing 21 | Racing 21 is a motorsport team and garage offering rally car preparation, service, restoration and support for sports vehicles. |  | Seed | Jan 01, 2026 | https://racing21.cz |
| Ringil | Ringil is a digital platform for the management of freight logistics and transportation. | $649.1K | Pre-Seed | Sep 26, 2023 | https://ringil.com/ |
| Inspireli Education | Inspireli Education is a platform that connects students with architects and manufacturers for professional feedback and advice. |  | Seed | Jan 01, 2023 | https://www.inspirelieducation.com |
| V Bezovem Udoli | V Bezovem Udoli is a boutique hotel providing e-bike hire, spa treatments, wedding events, breakfast, and private dining experiences. |  | Seed | Jan 01, 2023 | https://www.vbezovemudoli.cz/ |
| Poetizer | We are a technological start-up with 1/3M users mostly Gen Z providing a new generation social network for sharing poetry that caters to mental health. We embed an innovate and ecological self-publishing platform. We offer writers an all-in-one writing, networking and publishing digital platform. We are removing traditional barriers frompublishing and social bubbles so that everyone can have their voice heard. Our vision is to digitalize, ecologize and democratize the publishing industry. Through our own social media platform that creates a meaningful alternative to the traditional social media platforms, we offer poetry fans from over 120 countries a safe space for reading, writing, sharing, self-publishing and selling their poetry within a supportive and diverse global community. | $3.2M | Seed | Nov 18, 2020 | https://x.com/PoetizerCOM |
| SENS Foods | SENS Foods aims to make sustainable insect protein super-tasty and the most affordable high-quality protein. | $2.1M | Seed | Nov 14, 2019 | https://eatsens.com/ |
| NutritionPro | "To improve human health, well-being and longevity worldwide by bringing nutritionist expertise to the masses." NutritionPro is an all-in-one service that takes care about your nutrition. Based on your needs and goals, allergens and taste preferences, we calculate, cook and bring a personalised meal right to your table. |  | Seed | Aug 20, 2019 | https://nutritionpro.cz/ |
| Spaceflow | Welcome to the future of tenant experience. Maximize revenue, automate operations, build engaged communities, and future-proof properties via smart tech innovations with one powerful platform.MAXIMIZE REVENUE WITH DIVERSE AMENITIES AND SERVICES Offer and manage flexible services and amenities efficiently across your entire portfolio in one place.Improve the tenant experience with special discounts, seamless payments, and perks.OPTIMIZE OPEX THROUGH OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE Automate and simplify property operations such as visitor management, bookings, access, and ticketing to increase efficiency, save money, and wow occupiers.BUILD ENGAGED COMMUNITIES & SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY Empower your community to foster connections and wellbeing while supporting sustainability goals and optimizing environmental conditions.FUTURE-PROOF BUILDINGS WITH SMART TECH Give tenants the power to control access, comfort, energy consumption, air quality, and more. In-app features help optimize energy use, reduce costs, and achieve sustainability goals. | $1.8M | Seed | Aug 06, 2019 | https://www.spaceflow.io/en/ |
| NutritionPro | "To improve human health, well-being and longevity worldwide by bringing nutritionist expertise to the masses." NutritionPro is an all-in-one service that takes care about your nutrition. Based on your needs and goals, allergens and taste preferences, we calculate, cook and bring a personalised meal right to your table. |  | Pre-Seed | Jan 12, 2019 | https://nutritionpro.cz/ |
| Sdilejprostor.cz | Platform which provides the possibility to rent a non-commercial spaces |  | Pre-Seed | Jan 01, 2019 | https://www.sdilejprostor.cz/cs/ |

10 of 25 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Credo Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/credo-ventures) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [Day One Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/day-one-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [DEPO Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/depo-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Reflex Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/reflex-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [N1](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/nation-1) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- OPIFER — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does UP 271 invest in?

UP 271 invests primarily in Software, Information Technology and Education startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 25 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Czech Republic. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact UP 271?

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### Who are the partners at UP 271?

The team at UP 271 includes Anna Efros (Analyst), Milan Ponert (COO) and Petra Cihlářová (CEO; CEO). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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