Kaya VC

Investing early, staying late—fueling founders who dare to disrupt.

Prague, Czechia

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Description

KAYA VC (formerly Enern) is a premier early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. Founded in 2010, the firm is a key player in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) tech ecosystem, having backed notable startups like Rohlik and Docplanner. As of January 2026, KAYA VC is actively deploying its €70 million fifth fund (Fund V), which completed its first close in mid-2025 to back 25 startups across the CEE region.

Pre-Seed through Series A: KAYA specializes in being a "first partner," often investing at the idea stage.
Studio & Idea Stage: They frequently engage in "studio projects" and venture co-creation.
Follow-on: They maintain a significant reserve to support portfolio companies through later growth stages.
Connection Method: Founders typically engage through direct outreach via the KAYA VC website or professional referrals.

Eligibility

Sectors: Primarily industry-agnostic, with strong focus on B2B SaaS, HealthTech, E-commerce, AI, Fintech, PropTech, and Sustainability.
Geography: Core focus is on the CEE region (Slovakia, Poland, and the Czech Republic) and its diaspora.
Vision: They seek "intrepid founders" with a roadmap for regional or global scaling.

Process

Pitch Requirements: Founders are encouraged to highlight traction, sector expertise, and clear long-term impact.
Vetting Culture: The firm values speed and predictability, aiming for quick decisions for founders seeking capital.

What an Applicant can Obtain

Connection Method: Founders typically engage through direct outreach via the KAYA VC website or professional referrals.
Pitch Requirements: Founders are encouraged to highlight traction, sector expertise, and clear long-term impact.
Vetting Culture: The firm values speed and predictability, aiming for quick decisions for founders seeking capital.