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ZAKA VC

Europe, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic, Prague

Description

ZAKA VC is a Prague-based venture capital fund specializing in pre-seed and seed-stage investments, primarily targeting technology startups across the United States and Europe. Established in 2022, the fund quickly positioned itself as a key early-stage investor, leveraging its strategic location in the Czech Republic to bridge opportunities between European innovation hubs and the dynamic US market. Their investment thesis centers on identifying disruptive technologies and scalable business models at their nascent stages.

The fund's investment strategy is characterized by a clear focus on initial capital deployment and subsequent support. ZAKA VC typically writes first checks ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000, providing crucial early funding for startups to develop their products and achieve initial market traction. Beyond the initial investment, ZAKA VC is prepared to offer significant follow-on capital, with the potential to invest up to $3,000,000 in subsequent rounds, demonstrating a long-term commitment to their portfolio companies' growth. Their sector interests are broad yet strategic, encompassing areas such as B2B SaaS, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Fintech, Web3, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Future of Work, Creator Economy, and Health Tech.

With a total fund size of $10,000,000, ZAKA VC aims to be a hands-on partner, offering not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to their extensive network. The fund emphasizes a founder-friendly approach, seeking to empower entrepreneurs to build impactful companies. Their dual geographic focus allows them to tap into diverse talent pools and market opportunities, reinforcing their role as a versatile and impactful early-stage investor in the global tech ecosystem.

Investor Profile

ZAKA VC has backed more than 57 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 16% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Undisclosed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Germany, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Typical check size: $250K – $1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (54%)
  • Pre Seed (19%)
  • Undisclosed (11%)
  • Series Unknown (9%)
  • Series A (4%)
  • Convertible Note (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (19%)
  • Germany (12%)
  • United Kingdom (11%)
  • Country not foundSlovakia (Slovak Republic) (9%)
  • Austria (9%)
  • Estonia (9%)
  • Czech Republic (9%)
  • India (4%)
  • Croatia (4%)
  • Spain (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Biotechnology
  • Machine Learning
  • Marketplace
  • Saas
  • Health Care
  • Biopharma
  • E-commerce
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does ZAKA VC frequently co-invest with?

Startup Wise Guys
Europe, Harjumaa, Estonia, Tallinn
Co-Investments: 3
seed + speed Ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 3
Übermorgen Ventures
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 2
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 5
Pioneer Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
Unpopular Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
TI
Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna
Co-Investments: 2
Gateway Ventures
Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna
Co-Investments: 5
kopa ventures
Europe, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, Mainz
Co-Investments: 2
BADideas.fund
Europe, Riga, Latvia, Riga
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does ZAKA VC often collaborate with?

HD
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
BR
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
KM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
BC
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
VR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
MA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
MD
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
CS
North America, Washington, United States, Kirkland
Shared Deals: 1
FL
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by ZAKA VC?

Sygaldry Technologies

Mountain View, California, United States

Sygaldry Technologies is a tech company building quantum-accelerated AI servers to exponentially speed up AI training and inference.

SeedJun 15, 2025
Olio Labs

California City, California, United States

Olio Labs utilizes AI for combo therapeutics, optimizing and minimizing side effects through automated discovery of protein interactions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiopharmaBiotechnologyMachine LearningTherapeutics
Series UnknownMar 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Yenmo

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Yenmo provides loans against mutual funds for sales teams.

ConsumerFinanceFinTech
SeedMar 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,054,993
Miros

Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia

Miros utilizes AI technology to analyze shopper behaviors, identifying key interactions like scrolls and clicks to enhance user experience.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)E-CommerceFashionProduct SearchRetail TechnologySearch Engine
SeedNov 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,560,410
ExoMatter

Munich, Bayern, Germany

ExoMatter is a SaaS platform that accelerates materials development with AI-based software.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ChemicalInformation TechnologyProduct ResearchSaaSSoftware
Pre SeedOct 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,840,026
CloseRocket

Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)

CloseRocket is a B2B sales platform for sales professionals that helps businesses develop.

Information TechnologyInternet
UndisclosedSep 19, 2024
Webel

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Home Services Marketplace

Marketplace
Series UnknownSep 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,558,106
bit.bio

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Bit.bio specializes in the fields of coding and biology that determine the identity of every human cell.

BiotechnologyCommercialHealth Care
UndisclosedMay 1, 2024
Yenmo

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Yenmo provides a mutual fund loan partnering option.

ConsumerFinTech
SeedMay 1, 2024
Lime Therapeutics

New York, New York, United States

Lime Therapeutics aims to eliminate a variety of cancers by pursuing a novel approach targeting lipid metabolism.

Health Care
SeedApr 8, 2024