
ZAKA VC
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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