“StartupYard gives us a perspective on startups that we don’t get by looking at a deck. It’s a deep dive that teaches us a lot, and presents new opportunities we wouldn’t have seen otherwise.”

“Working with StartupYard puts us at the ground level of new ideas and emerging technologies. It’s already brought us great investments, like Gjirafa.com”

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Meet Our Shareholders

At StartupYard, we are proud to be backed by a distinguished group of investors who share our passion for innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. Our investor community includes top-tier venture capitalists and angel investors from across Europe. These investors are not only financial supporters but also active participants in the growth and success of our startups. They bring invaluable expertise, networks, and insights that help shape the future of the companies in our program.

Josef Matejka

Josef Matejka

Founder, Nextech Ventures
Michal Kratochvil

Michal Kratochvil

CEO, BudgetBakers
Philip Staehelin

Philip Staehelin

Chairman, DOT Glasses
Michal Illich

Michal Illich

Founder, Zuri
Petr Ocasek

Petr Ocasek

Founder, AngelCam

Invest In A StartupYard Batch

For investors looking to make a broader impact by investing in an entire batch of startups, StartupYard offers unique advantages that go beyond financial returns. Here’s why investing in a StartupYard Batch is a strategic choice:

Spread Your Risk

Investing in a batch allows you to spread your risk across multiple startups, rather than putting all your capital into a single company. This diversified approach increases your chances of being part of a successful exit while minimizing the potential downside of individual investments.

Early Access

Gain early access to a pipeline of over 500 startups annually, exploring cutting-edge technologies and tapping into the best talent across Europe. This gives you the opportunity to invest at the earliest stages when the potential for growth is highest.

Networking Opportunities

Join a prestigious group of investors and industry leaders. Our investor community is composed of interesting and successful people, providing unique opportunities for networking, collaboration, and co-investment.

Managed Portfolio

We offer dedicated, full-time portfolio management to help mitigate financial risks. This ensures that your investments are carefully monitored and supported throughout the growth of the startups, increasing the likelihood of successful outcomes.

Geographic Reach

Expand your reach into new territories and strengthen your brand internationally through StartupYard’s Europe-wide network. Our portfolio companies come from 26 different countries, offering you diverse market exposure.

Insights into Emerging Markets

Investing with StartupYard provides you with unique insights into new markets and emerging technologies. With our portfolio spread across multiple countries and industries, you’ll be among the first to know about groundbreaking innovations and trends.

Make an Impact

Position yourself as a trusted investor and a supporter of entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation. Investing in StartupYard not only enhances your image among startups but also boosts your credentials with the media and the broader business community.

Diversified Investment

Investing in a batch of startups through StartupYard offers diversification across various sectors and markets. This reduces risk while increasing your chances of being part of the next big success story in deep tech.

Support for Scaling

We provide comprehensive support to our startups, from mentorship to strategic partnerships, ensuring they are well-prepared to scale. As an investor, you benefit from the increased stability and growth potential of our alumni companies.

Long-Term Relationships

By investing in StartupYard, you’re not just making a financial investment; you’re building long-term relationships with a network of like-minded investors, mentors, and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of technology.

The minimum investment in a batch is €60,000. If you’re interested in investing, don’t hesitate to contact us to receive the investment documentation.