Rockaway Ventures

Rockaway Ventures is an investment firm.

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Updated: Mar 15, 2026 ·

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Rockaway Ventures is a venture capital fund operating under the umbrella of Rockaway Capital, an investment firm based in Prague, Czech Republic. The fund specializes in providing support to startups that have demonstrated proven traction, typically at the late seed or Series A investment stages.

Its strategic investment focus is directed towards companies within the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and DACH regions. Rockaway Ventures targets ESG compliant startups dedicated to the digitization of traditional industries, aiming to foster innovation and transformation across these sectors. The firm has successfully closed a €55 million fund and is guided by a team composed of experienced entrepreneurs and investment professionals.

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Investments Made

Date	Company	Round	Lead Investor(s)	Co-Investor(s)
Jan 29, 2026	BottleCap AI	$7.5M Seed	The Twenty Minute VC	20Growth, 20Product, Akin Babayigit, Andreas De Neve, Anton Osika, Cliff Obrecht, David Singleton, Des Traynor, Eléonore Crespo, Foreword Fund, Ilkka Paananen, Inception Fund, Ivo Lukacovic, Jeroen Van Hautte, Kieran Flanagan, Mika Vormoo, Nico Rosberg, Olivier Pomel, Pebblebed, Romain Niccoli, Sheila Gulati, Shiv Rao, Steffen Tjerrild, Thomas Wolf, Xavier Niel

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Deep Dive

Rockaway Ventures functions as a venture capital fund operating under the broader Rockaway Capital group, an investment firm based in Prague, Czech Republic. The fund's core mission is to provide capital and strategic support to startups that have demonstrated initial market traction. It specifically targets companies within the late seed or Series A funding rounds, aiming to facilitate their growth and market expansion.

The investment strategy of Rockaway Ventures is geographically focused on the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and DACH regions. Within these markets, the fund seeks out ESG compliant startups that are engaged in the digitization of traditional industries. This approach aims to foster technological innovation and modernization across established sectors, contributing to economic transformation.

Rockaway Ventures is guided by a leadership team composed of experienced entrepreneurs and investment professionals. Key members include Jakub Havrlant, Dušan Zábrodský, Petr Šmíd, Karin Louženská, and Max Palko. This collective expertise is intended to offer strategic insights and operational guidance to the fund's portfolio companies, complementing their financial investments.

A notable development for the firm was the successful closure of a €55 million fund, which provides the capital base for its investment activities. This fund is dedicated to backing ventures that align with Rockaway Ventures' specific investment criteria and regional focus.

The firm's investment portfolio includes companies like ValkaAI, which recently secured €12 million in pre-seed funding. Rockaway Ventures participated in this funding round alongside other investors such as J&T Ventures, Tensor Ventures, BD Partners, Naše ČESKO OPF, and Petr Zámečník, demonstrating its role in supporting early-stage innovation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Rockaway Ventures related to Rockaway Capital?

Rockaway Ventures operates as a venture capital fund under the umbrella of Rockaway Capital. It functions as an investment vehicle within the larger Rockaway Capital group.

What specific criteria guide Rockaway Ventures' investment decisions beyond stage and geography?

The firm focuses on ESG compliant startups that are dedicated to digitizing traditional industries. This includes companies aiming to bring technological innovation to established sectors.