Rockaway Capital
Venture capitalPrague · Growth–Late Stage · 14 people tracked
Investment thesis
RockawayQ operates at the intersection of capital, AI expertise, and industrial knowledge to address the significant digitalization and automation deficit in European manufacturing. The fund combines two investment pillars: private equity stakes in established, profitable technology firms delivering manufacturing modernization solutions (primarily in DACH and broader Europe), and higher-risk growth capital opportunities for rapidly scaling companies in AI and autonomous robotics. The fund seeks to partner closely with industrial enterprises during their transformation, validating that technologies function effectively in real factory environments and deliver measurable results, rather than relying on theoretical performance.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 14 people
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What they invest in
from 2 of 7 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Enterprise Software ×1Hardware ×1Robotics ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPortfolio company where AI quality-control models deployed through the partnership achieved a 40% reduction in defect rates.
Apptronik builds humanoid robots designed to perform repetitive, physically taxing, and dangerous tasks in warehousing and manufacturing environments, aiming to free workers for higher-value activities.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsAustin, US
Jeff Cardenas(CEO)inNicholas Arden Paine(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardClarence Gordon Daugherty, IV(Director)Howard Lee Morgan(Director)inGeorge Samuel Rose(Director)
Co-investorsAssembly VenturesAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.B Capital GroupB4 CapitalBaseTwoBig Brain Holdings+22 more
Brand Embassy provides a customer service automation platform that connects customer conversations across voice and digital channels.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsReflex CapitalRockaway Ventures
Industrial architect firm that designs digital transformation strategies for manufacturing facilities and oversees their practical implementation.
Wilmington, US
Cahani Mergim(Executive Officer, Director)Staehelin Philip(Director)
BoardZabrodsky Dusan(Director)
Co-investorsRockaway Ventures
Dima Bilyarchyk(Co-Founder & CEO)Alex Petrow(Co-Founder & CGO)Maxime Imhoff(Co-founder & CEO)
Co-investorsUnited FoundersCzech Founders VC
German company providing a native AI no-code platform that helps manufacturing firms rapidly digitize, automate production, and integrate management with quality data.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesApptronik · barchart.com · Jun 23, 2026
Gjirafa · seenews.com · Apr 28, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Rockaway Capital made?
- Rockaway Capital has 5 tracked investments.
- What stage does Rockaway Capital invest at?
- Rockaway Capital invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Rockaway Capital's typical check size?
- Rockaway Capital typically writes checks of $500M – $2B.
- What sectors does Rockaway Capital focus on?
- Rockaway Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Robotics.
- Where is Rockaway Capital located?
- Rockaway Capital is headquartered in Prague, CZ.
- Does Rockaway Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Rockaway Capital leads investment rounds.
- Who does Rockaway Capital co-invest with?
- Rockaway Capital most often shares deals with B Capital Group, Capital Factory, Perot Jain, among 26 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamDržitel titulu EY Podnikatel roku 2022 - Jakub Havrlant, Rockaway Capital
EY Česká republika · Jakub Havrlant
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