VC
Czech Republic
New Fund 2025

Rockaway Ventures

Check Size
€500K – €5M
Outreach
Cold Email OK

Investment Focus

Investment Stages

Geographic Focus

CEE
Europe

Investment Thesis

Czech VC backing transformative technology companies in CEE, with roots in building Central Europe's largest e-commerce players. Current focus on AI, deeptech, defence/dual-use, cleantech, and industrial innovation.

How to Pitch Rockaway Ventures

Cold Email Works
Rockaway Ventures is open to unsolicited pitches. A short, specific email is the fastest way in.

Who To Contact

Dušan Zábrodský
General Partner
e-commerce
online grocery
logistics digitalization
Petr Šmíd
General Partner
Source

Portfolio Highlights

Kosik - Czech online grocery delivery platform and e-commerce leader
Invia - Czech online travel agency, acquired for $250M
Factorio Games - Czech indie game studio behind Factorio (2M+ copies sold)

Team

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Dušan Zábrodský
General Partner

Investment partner leading ventures in e-commerce and digital logistics with 8+ years startup advisory experience.

e-commerce
online grocery
logistics digitalization
Checked Oct 2026
Eva Faltusová
Investor

McKinsey strategy consultant with 8 years international experience in energy, banking, and ESG financing.

Checked Oct 2026
Jakub Havrlant
CEO

Founder and CEO of Rockaway Capital, serial entrepreneur with exits in e-commerce and digital companies.

Checked Oct 2026
Joachim Enegaard
Investor

Former BlackWood VC investment team member focused on early-stage CEE startup ecosystem opportunities.

Checked Oct 2026
Max Palko
Principal

Investment analyst evaluating opportunities and monitoring startup market with portfolio management responsibilities.

Checked Oct 2026
Petr Šmíd
General Partner

Former Google leader of 11 years, launched Google Pay and Assistant across CEE region, McKinsey engagement manager.

Checked Oct 2026
Robert Chmelař
Investment Partner

Investment partner leading private equity team since 2016, 9+ years at MidEuropa Partners executing CEE transactions.

Checked Oct 2026
Viktor Fischer
Managing Partner

Managing Partner of Rockaway Blockchain Fund, 5+ year investment partner with McKinsey corporate finance background.

Checked Oct 2026

Focus and check size from the firm's website. Website reachable as of Aug 2026.

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