Prague 31 articles

Investors

The Chicken or Egg Problem: Do We Need Better Startups or More Capital on the Table?

By Elena Ghinita 23 April 2025 3 mins read

The Czech startup ecosystem is caught in a familiar paradox: private investors would like to […]

Investors

New Czech VC Fund Focuses on Czech-Israeli Knowledge Transfer

By Elena Ghinita 26 February 2025 3 mins read

A newly established Czech venture capital fund, Tachles VC, is taking a unique approach to […]

Ecosystem

If Andrej Hájek Were a VC, Here’s What He’d Invest In

By Elena Ghinita 4 February 2025 5 mins read

Some founders don’t just build companies—they build ecosystems. Some use their personal capital to back […]

Investors

Czech Presto Ventures is not investing in B2B SaaS. What are they focusing on now?

By Elena Ghinita 13 January 2025 3 mins read

Founded in 2016 by Premysl Rubes, the Czech Presto Ventures has become a visible venture […]

SPONSORED Health

Czech-found Startup Kardi Ai Brings Affordable, at-home Heart Monitoring to Europe

By Kardi AI 29 November 2024 2 mins read

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Europe, claiming 1.8 million lives annually. […]

Interview

From Twisto to RockawayQ: Michal Šmída’s Vision to Transform B2B with AI

By Ana Marija Kostanic 28 November 2024 7 mins read

Michal Šmída’s entrepreneurial journey started more than 10 years ago, with Twisto. A buy-now-pay-later solution […]

Investors

ZAKA VC, From CEE to Silicon Valley: How Going Global Strengthens Local Impact?

By Ana Marija Kostanic 14 November 2024 4 mins read

After 4 years of acting as a family office, Czech Republic’s ZAKA VC, in July […]

Investors

Jana Sedláková Joins Czech StartGuide VC as General Partner and Wants to Invest in More Female Founders

By Elena Ghinita 8 November 2024 5 mins read

Jana Sedláková, a seasoned lawyer and entrepreneur, joins Seen Aquin Avila and Petr Jahn as […]

Events

By 2025, 75% of Deal Analysis Will Be Data-Driven—But Most VCs Still Trust Their Gut

By Elena Ghinita 9 October 2024 4 mins read

The ongoing shift towards data-driven methodologies is expected to reshape the VC landscape significantly. A […]

Deals

Czech Rohlik Navigates Grocery Delivery Downturn and Secures €160M Fresh Capital

By Elena Ghinita 28 June 2024 2 mins read

In a Nutshell The Czech online delivery company Rohlik today announced its fresh capital infusion […]

Deals

Prague-based AI-Driven Digital Adoption Platform Secures $1.6M

By Teodora Atanasova 29 May 2024 2 mins read

In a nutshell Product Fruits, Czech AI-driven digital adoption platform (DAP), has closed a second […]

Events

Investing in CEE: Why the Region Is a Key Investment Destination for Private Equity and Venture Capital

By 0100 Conference 23 April 2024 4 mins read

Despite the current geopolitical risks, the Central and Eastern Europe’s investing landscape positions as dynamic […]