1) StartupYard
StartupYard is available to anyone who needs it to connect with Central European startups, mentors, investors, and corporations.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2011
- Founders: Lukas Hudecek, Peter Ocasek, Petr Ocásek
- Industries: DeepTech, Blockchain
- Number of investments: 78
- Number of exits: 5
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 12
You can find their website here.
2) Lighthouse Ventures
Lighthouse Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in technology projects, with a focus on the Czech market.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2018
- Founders: Jiri Janku, Michal Zalesak, Ravit Avidor, Vladislav Vintner
- Industries: Industry Agnostic
- Number of investments: 27
You can find their website here.
3) UP21
UP21 helps entrepreneurs grow by giving them four important things: personal growth, specialised mentoring, important skills, and financial investment.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2016
- Founders: Vítek Šubert
- Industries: Industry Agnostic
- Number of investments: 16
You can find their website here.
4) Creative Dock
Creative Dock is now the world's largest independent corporate venture builder.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2012
- Founders: Martin Pejsa, Miroslav Esser
- Industries: Banking, Insurance, Retail
- Number of investments: 04
You can find their website here.
5) AI Startup Incubator
AI Startup Incubator (AISI) is an early-stage investor that only funds startups whose innovative ideas use AI technology.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2017
- Founders: Martin Havlík, Petr Sramek
- Industries: Healthcare, Wellbeing, Human Resources, Customer Service, Gaming, Entertainment, Logistics, Computer Security, Education, Research, Mobilty, Transportation
You can find their website here.
6) TopMonks
TopMonks is building companies, integrating infrastructure, developing apps and testing software for banks, startup and blockchain projects.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2011
- Founders: Jiri Fabian
- Industries: Blockchain Development, FinTech, AI, Wearables, High Tech
You can find their website here.
7) Soulmates Ventures
The goal of Solumates Venture is to save our future on this planet by speeding up bold green innovations.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2020
- Founders: Hynek Sochor, Václav Gregor
- Industries: WaterTech, Energy, Mobility, Education, Healthcare, Food, Agriculture
You can find their website here.
8) PowerHUB
PowerHUB is a research organisation that focuses on transferring technologies in the areas of energy, mobility, smart cities, life balance, and ICT for industry.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2015
- Industries: Mobility, Energy, ICT, Smart Cities, Legaltech
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 3
You can find their website here.
9) ITACA Business Incubator
ITACA Business Incubator is an incubator for early-stage startups from the CEE region.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2017
- Industries: Cleantech, MedTech, FinTech, Cyber Security, Blockchain, AI, Big Data, Cloud
You can find their website here.