Garage Angels
Overview
Garage Angels is an informal group of individual investors primarily from the South Moravia region of the Czech Republic. They focus on providing early-stage funding to startups, sharing their entrepreneurial experience, and co-investing both collectively and individually. Their approach combines high-risk investments with the potential for substantial rewards, aiming to foster the success of new local companies. The group is led by prominent figures such as Karel Obluk, a partner at Evolution Equity Partners and founder of Garage Angels, and Jiří Hlavenka, an investor and entrepreneur involved in over 20 startups. Other members include Tomáš Krátký, a former software developer and founder of Profinit and Manta, and Josef Mech, co-founder of the e-shop Sportega. These individuals bring a wealth of experience from various sectors, including IT, e-commerce, and business development. Garage Angels has a track record of active investments, with their most recent being in CasInvent Pharma on July 2, 2025. Their portfolio spans multiple industries, reflecting a diverse investment strategy aimed at supporting innovative startups across the Czech Republic.
Investment Focus
- Innovative business model
- Scalable growth potential
- Strong management team
- Clear exit strategy
- Alignment with investor values
Portfolio Companies
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Unlock full contacts →Frequently asked questions about Garage Angels
What sectors does Garage Angels invest in?
Garage Angels invests in Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Real Estate, Media and Automotive, and is based in Jihomoravský Kraj, Czech Republic. Garage Angels is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Garage Angels invest at?
Garage Angels backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 250K - 5M.
Which regions does Garage Angels invest in?
Garage Angels invests across Czech Republic.
Who are the partners at Garage Angels?
Team members listed for Garage Angels include Aleš Filipensky (Investment Director).
What companies has Garage Angels invested in?
Garage Angels's portfolio includes Kiwi.com, Manta, CasInvent Pharma, Groundcom, Kardi AI, Profinit and Sportega.
How do I contact Garage Angels?
Garage Angels's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
