KAYA invests a further € 80 million in Eastern Europe

KAYA announces the launch of its fifth fund with a volume of 80 million euros to support innovative tech startups in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland

Prague, June 18, 2024 - KAYA, a venture capital fund in Central and Eastern Europe, has announced that it will continue to invest in promising tech startups from the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland. The fund currently manages capital of around 300 million euros and plans to launch its fifth fund with a volume of 80 million euros.

In recent years, KAYA has successfully invested in over 40 companies, including two unicorns: the Czech online grocery store Rohlík and the Polish healthcare platform Docplanner. KAYA is looking for entrepreneurs whose teams have the potential to conquer both the Central and Pan-European markets or offer their products and services directly in the US and globally.

We see enormous potential and talent among founders in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland. Our support is aimed at nurturing these entrepreneurs and turning their visions into successful global businesses.

Tomáš Obrtáč, Partner at KAYA

A stable investor

KAYA has established itself as a stable and successful investor capable of generating high returns. Similar to the previous funds, the fifth fund will be financed mainly by institutional investors and the private sector. The minimum investment amount is one million euros.

We are a generalist fund and invest in different areas, not just software companies. This diversification has allowed us to invest in successful companies such as Rohlík and Woltair, which have often been overlooked by specialized software funds.

Martin Rajčan, Partner at KAYA

Three pillars for success

KAYA relies on three main pillars to ensure the success of startups: talent acquisition and development, follow-on investments and a network of founders and advisors. "The success of startups depends largely on how well they are supported in these areas. Our network of experienced founders and professional advisors are on hand to support our portfolio companies on their journey," says Pavel Mucha, co-founder of KAYA.

With strong relationships with leading global funds and an experienced multi-generational team, KAYA is well positioned to support the next wave of successful tech startups in Central and Eastern Europe.