StartupYard Raises 6 Million CZK Via Fundlift
Campaign Met its Goal in Just 2.5 Weeks
Today we are pleased to announce that our recent private fundraising campaign, undertaken in partnership with FundLift.cz, has met its fundraising goal of 6 million CZK. The goal was met in less than 2.5 weeks and subscription closed on August 12th, with the participation of 40 selected private investors.
Feedback from our community and mentors generally was overwhelmingly positive. Well over 200 investors expressed interest, and community members and mentors were given priority. Still, many investors did not get the chance to participate this time. The funds committed by selected investors, StartupYard mentors, and friends of the accelerator will go towards accelerating up to 10 Startups in our upcoming round- StartupYard 2016/2, with applications closing September 30th.
This experience has shown us that the appetite for, and interest in, data focused startups in the CEE region is stronger now than ever. That’s good news for startups, and it’s good news for StartupYard. We would also like to take this opportunity to praise the team at FundLift for their professionalism, and their help in allowing our mentors and community members to participate as investors. This effort would not have been successful without FundLift.
StartupYard CEO and Managing Director Cedric Maloux had this to say:
“I am struck once again by the enthusiasm of our community for the work we do, and for helping startups in the region to gain the experience and investment they need to grow on the global market. Our mentors once again have shown they are committed and invested in the success of startups in the region, and that they are willing to step up when it counts the most. These funds are not only a big boost to the startups in our program, but a sign that Central Europe has a bright future as a center of innovation and smart risk-taking.”
What Happens Next
Now we will need the help of our dedicated community and investors to put these funds to their best use. If you know a startup or a team of entrepreneurs who are ready to accelerate their data-focused startup, and launch on the global market, please let them know that StartupYard is looking for them to apply.
StartupYard is looking for #dataeconomy #startups to invest in. Application deadline Sep 30th! http://startupyard.com/apply Click To TweetOnce again, we thank our community and investors for showing their faith in StartupYard, and we look forward to working with some of the most interesting startups in Central Europe this winter.
