Roman Novacek
InvestorPartner at Presto Ventures
Prague, Czech Republic
Writes $100K – $3M checks · typically $1.5M
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Jan NeumannunlockedRoman: together at Presto Ventures (2018–2019)
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×7Roman: together at Masarykova univerzita
About
CFA-trained early-stage investor focused on CEE—especially Ukraine—who follows an East-to-West scaling playbook, backing high-energy founders building AI and data-driven fintech infrastructure with hard-to-replicate value propositions, sustainable revenues, and downside protection.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense TechFintechSaaS
Experience
- Stealth VC FundPartnercurrent2024 — present
- Presto VenturesPartnercurrent2018 — presentPrague, Czechia
- Generational Transfer Entrepreneurs, LLCPrivate Equity Analyst2017 — 2018Greater Pittsburgh Area
- The Eagle FundSenior Portfolio Manager2016 — 2017Huntingdon, PA
- Cedar Point Amusement ParkAdmissions Associate2015Sandusky, OH
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Skills & more
Financial ModelingBloomberg TerminalPortfolio ManagementData AnalysisOptions StrategiesOption Pricing ModelsPortfolio OptimizationModel PortfoliosCredit AnalysisCredit DerivativesInvestment ResearchBudgeting
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Analytical SkillsCash Flow AnalysisFinancial ForecastingBlockchainCryptocurrencyCryptographyNon-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)Languages Czech · English · German · Russian · Slovak · Spanish
- CFA Institute Charterholder — CFA Institute
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Colleagues at Presto Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Roman Novacek?
- CFA-trained early-stage investor focused on CEE—especially Ukraine—who follows an East-to-West scaling playbook, backing high-energy founders building AI and data-driven fintech infrastructure with hard-to-replicate value propositions, sustainable revenues, and downside protection.
- Where does Roman Novacek work?
- Roman Novacek is Partner at Presto Ventures.
- What does Roman Novacek invest in?
- Roman Novacek invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Defense Tech, Fintech, SaaS.
- What check size does Roman Novacek write?
- Roman Novacek typically writes checks of $100K – $3M.
- Where did Roman Novacek go to school?
- Roman Novacek studied at Masarykova univerzita (Master's degree, Capital Markets and Investments); Juniata College (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Financial Management); Masarykova univerzita (Bachelor's degree, Finance and Accounting).
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Also attended Masarykova univerzita25
Raquel Gaião SilvaSenior Associate at FaberFilip SirokyGeneral Partner at MitonCMichal ŠperkaCFO at Presto VenturesPetr VítekCo-Founder, Partner at Tilia Impact VenturesTomas LivoraHead of Engineering Labs at RockawayXJuraj PetroLegal Counsel at RockawayX
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