Participated · Seed · Mar 2026

Navigara builds a performance analysis layer that connects to development tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Jira, and Linear, ingesting raw engineering signals and converting them into strategic metrics on productivity and return on investment. Using agentic analysis, the system evaluates code commits for intent and impact, helping CTOs separate genuine efficiency gains from AI-generated noise or process waste. The platform is architected for high-compliance enterprises: it is deployed in the customer’s private cloud, operates with read-only permissions, and retains no source code, ensuring data sovereignty. Current plans focus on scaling the product’s AI capabilities, broadening global go-to-market reach, and deepening support for measuring AI tooling effectiveness. While financial or user traction metrics were not disclosed, the company maintains engineering operations in both San Francisco and Prague. The fresh capital is expected to accelerate product enhancements and international expansion.

Led · Seed · Feb 2026

Prague-based ValkaAI is building a platform for fully controllable digital humans that can react to users in real time, turning traditionally passive video into an interactive medium. Founded by Vlastimil Venclík and Miloš Lokajíček and operating under Realms Group, the startup focuses first on AI commentators that analyze live sports or esports action and speak to each viewer in their preferred language. Its technology addresses common challenges in generative video such as latency, visual flicker and high compute cost, enabling scalable, personalized interactions. The company employs roughly 45 people across San Francisco, Prague and Dubai, including researchers from Meta and DeepMind. Fresh capital will fund expansion of research and product teams in the United States, Europe and the UAE, strengthen the core platform and scale computational infrastructure. Near-term goals include launching commercial pilot integrations with distribution partners in sports and esports. The recent financing is the company’s first external raise and positions it to build a globally relevant entertainment technology stack.

Participated · Equity · Feb 2026

Founded in 2021 by Johann Ahlers, Dr. Christopher Eilers and Julian Trautwein, Raus operates a platform that places carefully designed, mobile cabins on unused rural land, offering guests short, uncomplicated escapes from urban life. Beyond accommodation, the company layers on extras such as alpaca walks, farm visits, guided meditation and local food packages, creating a holistic nature experience. Raus partners closely with land-owners, helping them monetize idle acreage while expanding its own inventory; within two years it has hosted thousands of guests across more than 50 cabins in nine German states. In 2023 the startup reports 500 % year-over-year revenue growth, a five-fold increase in guest numbers and a more-than-tripled volume of new bookings. The firm recently opened its first upscale nature resort, the Lodge am See in Lenzen, inside a UNESCO biosphere reserve. With fresh capital, Raus plans to launch a technology-enhanced “Cabin 2.0”, optimise its proprietary booking system and expand beyond Germany, starting with Austria, while adding more community sites and supplementary products to its platform. Distinguished backers from Airbnb, HomeToGo, TIER Mobility and others underscore strong investor confidence in the model.

Participated · Series A · Oct 2025

Headquartered in New York with forward operations in Kyiv, Vermeer builds a Visual Positioning System (VPS) that uses electro-optical or infrared cameras, landmark databases, and AI to give drones precise, GPS-free navigation even when satellite signals are jammed or spoofed. The passive, signal-independent architecture makes the technology attractive for both defense missions and civilian aerial applications such as autonomous vehicles and remote delivery. Vermeer counts more than 30 customers, including the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and its VPS is already deployed on the battlefield in Ukraine. The company emerged from the U.S. Air Force Techstars accelerator, where it secured over $7 million in SBIR and AFWERX non-dilutive awards to refine its technology. Staff has grown from 10 to 40 employees over the past year as demand accelerates. Proceeds from the latest financing will be used to scale product development and deepen partnerships with the U.S. military, NATO allies, and Ukrainian forces. Longer-term, Vermeer aims to make its VPS the standard navigation layer for drones, robots, and other autonomous systems worldwide.

Led · Seed · Jun 2025

Filuta AI develops composite AI solutions that combine symbolic reasoning with neural networks to create autonomous agents capable of operating in digital simulations. The platform is used to automate software testing, logistics planning, and operations monitoring, with a focus on gaming QA and adaptability to logistics, manufacturing, government, and education. Founded in 2022, Filuta AI is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and Prague, Czech Republic. The company plans to use its recent funding to expand its workforce and accelerate product development cycles in preparation for a future Series A round. The $4.2M seed strengthens its product and hiring runway as it scales development and go-to-market efforts. Filuta AI builds a visual platform that automates the deployment and lifecycle management of AI-driven Intelligent Automation services, including use cases like distribution centers and supply chains. The company positions itself as "democratizing Intelligent Automation" by lowering the cost and complexity of deploying automation. Filuta launched in 2022, has a minimum viable product (MVP) and paying customers, and has secured approximately €2.3 million in pre-seed investment since launch. The team includes eight PhDs and maintains a research and development center in the Czech Republic while having sales and marketing operations in the US; about 60% of employees are based in Prague. Founder and CEO Filip Dvořák brings 14 years of AI research, 20+ publications, serial‑entrepreneur experience and a prior exit of $180 million, which helped attract early investor interest. Over the next 12–24 months the company plans to scale, prioritize R&D hiring and grow its headcount by roughly 250%.