ZAKA VC
zaka.vcZAKA VC is a seed & pre-seed VC fund investing mainly in the US and Europe, specifically targeting startups in Biotech, Healthcare, and Industrial Tech verticals. The firm explicitly seeks entrepreneurs with global ambition and creates bridges between North American and European markets.
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ZAKA VC positions itself as a founder-friendly, operationally-experienced investor that bridges North America and Europe. Originally founded as a family office in 2019, the firm transitioned to a VC fund structure in 2024 with a €15M fund. The team emphasizes practical support beyond capital, with partners who are experienced operators and serial entrepreneurs who understand firsthand how to build, run, and sell companies.
What Sets Them Apart
- Trans-Atlantic bridge: Dual offices in Silicon Valley and Europe (Prague, Bratislava, London) to connect North America with Europe
- Operator-led team: Partners are serial entrepreneurs and operators, not just financial investors - 'We know firsthand how to build, run and sell companies'
- Healthcare/Biotech specialization: Described as 'One of the best Healthcare & Life Sciences portfolios in continental Europe'
- Founder-friendly approach: Multiple founder testimonials emphasize transparent communication, founder-centric perspective, and 'right touch' investor support
- Active European investor: 'rapidly become one of the most active investors in Europe' with 86 portfolio companies and 1 unicorn
Portfolio Highlights
DeepSeq.AI
Biotech
Zephyr Fusion
Deeptech Hardtech
Kangaroo Biomedical
Biotech
Cirrus Therapeutics
Biotech
Kano Therapeutics
Biotech
Mews
Enterprise Software
Verne Robotics
Ai Ml
Avelis Health
Healthcare
+ 65 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
9 Partners at ZAKA VC
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