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Top 10 Venture Capital Firms in Czech Republic (2026)

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The Czech Republic's startup scene is getting more attention, and for good reason. As more founders build their companies here, local venture capital firms are playing a bigger part in their growth. Some firms are quite active, with Credo Ventures making over 130 investments and others like KAYA and Presto Ventures each backing more than 70 companies. Finding the right investor is a crucial step for any new business.

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Credo Ventures backs early-stage companies from Central and Eastern Europe, focusing on the IT, internet, and health sectors. The firm helps these startups execute their growth plans and expand into the U.S. and global markets.

HeadquartersPrague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic
Year Founded2009
FoundersJan Habermann, Ondrej Bartos
Total Funding€170M
Average Check Size€10M
IndustriesHealthcare, Internet & Mobile, Enterprise, Developer Tools
Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed, Series A, Series B
Nº of Investments131 (48 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits18 (1 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsManta, Goodvision, Spaceflow
Contactinfo@credoventures.com / +420 211 153 210

Soulmates Ventures invests in startups with bold green innovations to help solve pressing environmental problems. They support founders from the seed stage through later rounds, accelerating the growth of sustainable businesses that can secure a better future for the planet.

HeadquartersPrague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic
Year Founded2020
FoundersHynek Sochor, Tomáš Kabeláč, Václav Gregor
Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments19 (13 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits
Contacthello@soulmatesventures.com / +420 601 531 298
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3. KAYA

Born from a regional financial group, KAYA provides venture capital to early-stage tech startups across Central and Eastern Europe. They support founders in diverse fields from fintech to climate tech, drawing on over a decade of investment experience and a dedicated €90 million fund.

HeadquartersPrague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic
Year Founded2010
FoundersPavel Mucha, Pavel Mucha, Radek Svec, Radovan Nesrsta, Tomas Cupr
Total Funding€500M
Average Check Size€10M
IndustriesE-Commerce, Consumer, Fintech, Future of Work, Healthcare, SaaS, Climate & Sustainability, Mobility, Agriculture
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
Nº of Investments72 (17 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits10
Top Portfolio StartupsWoltair, Cardiomatics, Nuvoair
Contactinfo@kaya.vc

With a focus on Deeptech and Defence, Presto Ventures backs early-stage startups from Pre-seed to Series A across NATO and allied countries. Their mission is to support technological sovereignty and security within this strategic alliance.

HeadquartersPrague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic
Year Founded2016
FoundersPřemysl Rubeš
Total Funding€36M
Average Check Size€3M
IndustriesMedia, Fintech, SaaS
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed
Nº of Investments77 (38 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits2
Top Portfolio StartupsSharry, Yeldigo, Simpleway
Contacthello@prestoventures.com

J&T Ventures backs early-stage startups from the CEE and SEE regions that have already demonstrated product-market fit. They provide seed funding between €0.5 million and €2.5 million, with a focus on companies in fintech, proptech, and IoT.

HeadquartersPrague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic
Year Founded2014
FoundersAdam Kocik, Martin Kesner
IndustriesFintech, Proptech & Real Estate, IoT, Industrial
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed, Series A
Nº of Investments48 (27 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits5
Contactinfo@jtventures.cz / +420 604333320

Tilia Impact Ventures backs early-stage founders across Central and Eastern Europe who are building companies to tackle major social and environmental challenges. The firm guides these startups to balance financial growth with maximizing their positive impact, preparing them for the global investment stage.

HeadquartersPrague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic
Year Founded2018
Founders
Investment StageDebt, Early Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments18 (7 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits1
Contactinfo@tiliaimpactventures.cz
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7. ZAKA VC

This family office invests in pre-seed and seed software startups across the European Union. They primarily support companies in the UK, DACH, Baltics, and CEE, writing the first checks for promising software-driven ventures.

HeadquartersPrague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic
Year Founded2019
FoundersJan Kasper
IndustriesFintech
Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed
Nº of Investments69 (11 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits1
Top Portfolio StartupsReadmio, GitGut, Storybox
Contacthey@zaka.vc

A group of accomplished entrepreneurs with successful exits, Reflex Capital invests its own money into seed and early-stage companies. This founder-friendly model enables rapid investment decisions, as they are not dependent on third-party partners.

HeadquartersPrague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic
Year Founded2012
FoundersJosef Chvojka, Ondřej Fryc
Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments73 (23 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits14
Contactinfo@reflexcapital.com / +420 603 194 892

Backed by a major European energy utility and the European Investment Bank, Inven Capital invests in growth-stage cleantech and smart energy startups across Europe. They provide active support and unique piloting opportunities to portfolio companies like Forto and Zolar, helping them scale in areas from energy efficiency to clean transportation.

HeadquartersPrague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic
Year Founded2014
FoundersPetr Mikovec
Total Funding€50M
Average Check Size€30M
IndustriesTransportation, IoT, Climate & Sustainability, Energy
Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Late Stage
Nº of Investments33 (18 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits3
Top Portfolio StartupsWoltair, Forto, Zolar
Contactcontact@invencapital.cz / +420 602758498

STARTGUIDE VC backs promising early-stage startups from the thriving Central and Eastern European tech scene. They provide pre-seed, seed, and bridge funding to founders building companies centered on digital transformation and AI innovation.

HeadquartersPrague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic
Year Founded2022
FoundersJana Sedlakova, Petr Jahn, Seen Aquin
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments12 (1 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits
Contactjana.sedlakova@startguide.vc / +420739314413

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