Rockaway Capital is a multi-stage investment company established in 2013 and based in Prague, Czech Republic. The firm focuses on private investments in sectors such as e-commerce, e-travel, media, fintech, and blockchain, targeting opportunities primarily in the DACH, CEE, and Balkans regions. Rockaway Capital aims to leverage new technologies and the digital economy to disrupt traditional business models. The company's team of industry experts actively engages with the firms within its portfolio, often participating in their daily management. As of 2019, the companies under Rockaway's management collectively achieved sales exceeding EUR 2.5 billion and employed over five thousand people across 17 European countries.
Productboard, Inc. operates a Software-as-a-Service platform focused on product management, designed to assist product teams in understanding customer needs and prioritizing development. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with an additional office in Prague, Czech Republic, Productboard provides a suite of tools that includes an insights board for consolidating user research, a features board for organizing and prioritizing ideas, and a roadmap for sharing plans with stakeholders. The platform also features an interactive product portal where colleagues and customers can submit feedback and votes on potential features. This customer-centric approach enables organizations to align their teams and accelerate the process of bringing the right products to market.
Productboard
Series A in 2018
Productboard, Inc. operates a Software-as-a-Service platform focused on product management, designed to assist product teams in understanding customer needs and prioritizing development. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with an additional office in Prague, Czech Republic, Productboard provides a suite of tools that includes an insights board for consolidating user research, a features board for organizing and prioritizing ideas, and a roadmap for sharing plans with stakeholders. The platform also features an interactive product portal where colleagues and customers can submit feedback and votes on potential features. This customer-centric approach enables organizations to align their teams and accelerate the process of bringing the right products to market.
Euromedia Group
Acquisition in 2017
Euromedia Group (EMG) is a prominent player in the Czech Republic's book market, having commenced operations in 1991. The company owns several well-known publishing brands, including Knižní klub, Odeon, Ikar, Universum, YOLI, Esence, Pragma, and Pikola, which cater to diverse reader preferences. Knižní klub, launched in 1992, has successfully attracted over one million readers over its history and currently boasts more than 200,000 members. In addition to its publishing activities, EMG operates a reader's club and an internet bookstore, enhancing accessibility for customers. The company is also the owner of Slovanský dům, the largest nationwide book distributor, which serves a wide range of domestic book merchants, chains, and retail outlets, ensuring that readers have access to a variety of genres and titles from multiple publishers.
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.
Productboard
Convertible Note in 2015
Productboard, Inc. operates a Software-as-a-Service platform focused on product management, designed to assist product teams in understanding customer needs and prioritizing development. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with an additional office in Prague, Czech Republic, Productboard provides a suite of tools that includes an insights board for consolidating user research, a features board for organizing and prioritizing ideas, and a roadmap for sharing plans with stakeholders. The platform also features an interactive product portal where colleagues and customers can submit feedback and votes on potential features. This customer-centric approach enables organizations to align their teams and accelerate the process of bringing the right products to market.
Storyous
Seed Round in 2014
Storyous is a cloud-based point of sale (POS) system designed for the gastronomy sector, including cafés, restaurants, bars, and pubs. The platform enables business owners to manage their operations efficiently by tracking staff, managing inventory, and optimizing sales remotely via internet connectivity. Established in 2014, Storyous has expanded its services to over 3,000 establishments in the Czech Republic and Poland, with ongoing plans to enter markets in Spain and Hungary. The company aims to centralize all restaurant operations, encompassing delivery, bookings, and loyalty programs. Additionally, Storyous provides industry expertise and operates a gastro e-magazine that attracts a large readership. Its user-friendly interface, effective inventory management, and compatibility with third-party integrations set it apart in the competitive landscape.
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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