ZAKA Launches €15M Venture Fund

ZAKA VC, an innovative venture capital firm based in Prague and London, has launched its first fund, aiming to back early-stage startups with global ambitions.

• Firm Origins: Founded in 2020 by Ján Kasper and Peter Zálešák, ZAKA VC began as a family office focused on pre-seed and seed investments. It now boasts a portfolio of over 55 companies and €11M invested.

• Expansion Focus: Initially targeting the CEE market, ZAKA VC has broadened its scope to include the UK and US.

• Team Insights: The team includes notable figures like Andrej Petrus and Ján Búza, combining VC experience with a passion for technology and innovation.

• Investment Strategy: The fund targets pre-seed and seed-stage startups in B2B software, AI applications, biotech, and health tech, with a focus on Europe and the US.

• Future Outlook: ZAKA VC is capitalizing on the current imbalance in early-stage funding and the rise of AI technologies, positioning itself to back future industry leaders.

ZAKA VC’s new fund represents a significant opportunity for startups aiming to make a global impact, backed by a team with deep expertise and a clear vision for the future.