Rockaway Capital

Founded in 2013, Rockaway Capital is a Prague-based investment company focused on digital economy sectors. It primarily invests in e-commerce, fintech, blockchain, and other digitally-enabled businesses across Europe.

Robert Chmelar

Investment Partner

Jaroslaw Czernek

Investment Partner

Jakub Havrlant

Founder, Shareholder and CEO

Jan Jírovec

Investment Partner

David Swaim

Investment Manager

Richard Trojan

Investment Partner

Past deals in Cental and Eastern Europe

Spotawheel

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2015, Spotawheel is a tech-driven used car dealership platform operating in Greece and Poland. It offers a transparent marketplace for buying and selling used cars, with predictive analytics to assess vehicle condition and a range of financing options.

Lingvist

Venture Round in 2021
Lingvist Inc. is a language-learning platform based in Tallinn, Estonia, that harnesses artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and adaptive machine learning algorithms to enhance the efficiency of language acquisition. Founded in 2012, the company offers a subscription-based service accessible through web, iOS, and Android platforms, catering to users both in Estonia and globally. The platform is designed to improve vocabulary by using neural networks to evaluate the learner's existing knowledge and customize the learning experience according to individual needs. This approach allows users to develop their language skills more effectively, enabling better expression and understanding.

Gjirafa

Venture Round in 2020
Gjirafa, Inc. is an Albanian language search engine platform based in Pristina, Serbia, founded in 2013. It serves the Albanian-speaking population of over 12 million people worldwide, providing a unique solution for users who struggle to navigate the web in their native language. Beyond search capabilities, Gjirafa also functions as a news aggregator and a video content platform, utilizing natural language processing to enhance user experience. Additionally, the company engages in the online sale of consumer electronics, expanding its offerings to cater to the needs of its audience in the Balkans. Through its comprehensive services, Gjirafa aims to make the Albanian web accessible and relevant for its users.

Gjirafa

Series B in 2019
Gjirafa, Inc. is an Albanian language search engine platform based in Pristina, Serbia, founded in 2013. It serves the Albanian-speaking population of over 12 million people worldwide, providing a unique solution for users who struggle to navigate the web in their native language. Beyond search capabilities, Gjirafa also functions as a news aggregator and a video content platform, utilizing natural language processing to enhance user experience. Additionally, the company engages in the online sale of consumer electronics, expanding its offerings to cater to the needs of its audience in the Balkans. Through its comprehensive services, Gjirafa aims to make the Albanian web accessible and relevant for its users.

Euromedia Group

Acquisition in 2017
Euromedia Group (EMG), established in 1991, is a prominent player in the Czech Republic's book market. It operates through eight publishing brands acquired over time: Knižní klub (1992), Odeon (1999), Ikar and Universum (both 2000), YOLI (2014), Esence and Pragma (both 2016), and Pikola (2017). EMG's reader's club, Knižní klub, has over 200,000 members. In 2002, EMG acquired Slovanský dům, the largest nationwide distributor in the Czech Republic, serving almost all domestic book merchants and retail chains.

Mall.cz

Acquisition in 2016
MALL.cz is an online retailer based in the Czech Republic, operating across several Central European countries including Germany, Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia. The company manages over 45 e-shops, offering a diverse range of products across 1,200 categories. Its platform specializes in daily necessities, featuring items such as white goods, household appliances, electronics, office and home furniture, toys, and health and beauty products. MALL.cz enables customers to conveniently purchase a variety of consumer goods online and have them delivered directly to their homes.

Invia.cz

Acquisition in 2016
Invia.cz is a leading online travel agency in the Czech Republic. It offers comprehensive booking services for flights, hotels, car rentals, and vacation packages through its user-friendly web platform.

Gjirafa

Series A in 2016
Gjirafa, Inc. is an Albanian language search engine platform based in Pristina, Serbia, founded in 2013. It serves the Albanian-speaking population of over 12 million people worldwide, providing a unique solution for users who struggle to navigate the web in their native language. Beyond search capabilities, Gjirafa also functions as a news aggregator and a video content platform, utilizing natural language processing to enhance user experience. Additionally, the company engages in the online sale of consumer electronics, expanding its offerings to cater to the needs of its audience in the Balkans. Through its comprehensive services, Gjirafa aims to make the Albanian web accessible and relevant for its users.

NetRetail Holding

Acquisition in 2015
The roots of Netretail Holding Group date back to the year 2000, when our first shop, www.bilezbozi.cz, was launched. It became a truly legendary shop with kitchen appliances in the Czech Republic, mainly for its unbiased customer service it offered. Shortly afterwards, we launched additional shops with other mass consumer items. We have ventured into DIY, petfood, sport and fashion. Our Czech venture has gained the status of the pure play market leader, a position that has continued to strengthened over time. We launched our shops in Slovakia and Hungary in 2005 and Poland in 2006 and Germany in 2007. We divested Germany in 2011, and refocused ourselves in CEE. We acquired a minority position in Slovenian market leader later in 2011 and we are actively looking for opportunities to grow our business both organically and through partnerships. Netretail Holding Group is now a part of Naspers (JSE: NPN), a global media company with notable investments in Internet companies worldwide.

StartupYard

Seed Round in 2015
StartupYard is an accelerator based in Prague, Czech Republic, established in 2011 as the oldest private accelerator in the Central and Eastern European region. It specializes in incubating and investing in technology startups focused on deep tech sectors such as artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity, e-health, and the Internet of Things. StartupYard provides a structured three-month program, typically investing between €0.03 million and €0.25 million in cohorts of seven to ten companies twice a year. The accelerator does not invest in single-founder teams and has a track record of helping startups grow and secure additional funding, with over 40 alumni raising more than 40 million euros in total. Since its inception, StartupYard has accelerated 12 cohorts comprising 82 startups, with nine companies successfully acquired.

Storyous

Seed Round in 2014
Storyous is a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) system designed specifically for the hospitality industry, including cafés, restaurants, bars, and pubs. Founded in 2014, the company aims to streamline business operations for restaurant owners by enabling them to track staff, manage inventory, and optimize sales remotely via internet connectivity. Storyous provides a comprehensive platform that integrates various services such as delivery, bookings, and loyalty programs, with a focus on enhancing the overall management of restaurant operations. Operating initially in the Czech Republic and Poland, Storyous is expanding its presence into Spain and Hungary, currently supporting over 3,000 establishments. The company distinguishes itself with an intuitive interface, effective inventory management, and a commitment to customer service, further complemented by industry insights shared through its gastro e-magazine.

Proděti.cz

Seed Round in 2014
Proděti.cz is an online shopping club for mothers and kids operating in the Czech market.

LEO Express

Venture Round in 2014
State railways don´t need to run trains forever. With airlines and taxis disrupted, railways are next. LEO Express is a European private railway company that is on a mission to make public transport the first option to travel, ridding the world of car ownership and emissions. We own and operate modern electric trains, run them 5600 times a year in sync with energy-efficient buses and compete with inefficient state railways by our network of 30 cities in 3 countries. Our door-to-door solution with Uber and others, clean tech soon to become 100% carbon neutral and restaurant service by Emirates supplier all seamlessly help you get things done faster, comfortably and at a fraction of the cost.

Tapomat

Seed Round in 2012
Fast and affordable online service for mobile store fronts. We allow online stores to have a super fast mobile friendly online store up and running in a few minutes. Currently operating in the Czech Republic, soon launching in other countries around the world.
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