Rockaway Ventures
Overview
Rockaway Ventures is a European venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies across Europe and the United States. The firm focuses on sectors such as retail, e-commerce, digital logistics, fintech, digital health, cybersecurity, clean tech, edtech, e-travel, energy, defense, and dual-use technologies. Their investment strategy targets late seed to Series B stages, with typical investments ranging from €1.5 million to €3 million. The firm has a strong presence in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the DACH region, including the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Additionally, Rockaway Ventures considers opportunities in the United States, particularly with diaspora-founded startups from CEE countries. Their portfolio includes companies like Apaleo, CulturePulse, and Gjirafa, demonstrating a commitment to supporting innovative founders across diverse sectors. Rockaway Ventures closed its second fund, Rockaway Ventures II, at nearly €55 million in May 2025. The fund aims to support startups with transformative technologies that drive innovation in traditional industries. The firm emphasizes active involvement with founders, offering hands-on support in areas like international expansion and scaling, leveraging their entrepreneurial experience to foster growth and success in their portfolio companies.
Investment Focus
- Late Seed to Series B stage
- Focus on transformative technologies in traditional industries
- Active involvement and support from founders
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Rockaway Ventures invest in?
Rockaway Ventures invests in Energy, Retail, EdTech, FinTech, E-commerce and Digital Health, and is based in Sedlec, Czechia. Rockaway Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Rockaway Ventures invest at?
Rockaway Ventures backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing cheques of 1.5M - 3M.
Which regions does Rockaway Ventures invest in?
Rockaway Ventures invests across United States, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Czech Republic.
Who are the partners at Rockaway Ventures?
Team members listed for Rockaway Ventures include Karin Louzenska (COO) and Jakub Havrlant (CEO Rockaway Capital).
What companies has Rockaway Ventures invested in?
Rockaway Ventures's portfolio includes CulturePulse, Apaleo and Gjirafa.
How do I contact Rockaway Ventures?
Rockaway Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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