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Roman Novacek

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Partner at Presto Ventures

Prague, Czech Republic

Writes $100K – $3M checks · typically $1.5M

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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

  1. Stealth VC FundPartnercurrent2024 — present
  2. Presto VenturesPartnercurrent2018 — presentPrague, Czechia
  3. Generational Transfer Entrepreneurs, LLCPrivate Equity Analyst2017 — 2018Greater Pittsburgh Area
  4. The Eagle FundSenior Portfolio Manager2016 — 2017Huntingdon, PA
  5. Cedar Point Amusement ParkAdmissions Associate2015Sandusky, OH

Skills & more

Financial ModelingBloomberg TerminalPortfolio ManagementData AnalysisOptions StrategiesOption Pricing ModelsPortfolio OptimizationModel PortfoliosCredit AnalysisCredit DerivativesInvestment ResearchBudgeting
+7 moreAnalytical SkillsCash Flow AnalysisFinancial ForecastingBlockchainCryptocurrencyCryptographyNon-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

Languages Czech · English · German · Russian · Slovak · Spanish

  • CFA Institute Charterholder — CFA Institute

From Roman's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

AdamCityPay.ioFinmapGetpinGorampJeffMADMONQNFTScoringOddin.ggOkredoOmofoxOutfindoPARTORYPersooReady Player MeRoyalty RangeWemplerzypl.ai

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Colleagues at Presto Ventures

Eduard Kucera
Partner at Presto Ventures
Michal Šperka
CFO at Presto Ventures
Premysl Rubeš
Founder and Managing Partner at Presto Ventures
Vojta Rocek
Partner at Presto Ventures

Network1

Borys Musielak
Managing Partner at SMOK 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.
What companies has Roman Novacek invested in?
Investments tracked here include Adam, CityPay.io, Finmap, Getpin, Goramp, Jeff, MADMONQ, NFTScoring, Oddin.gg, Okredo, Omofox, Outfindo, and 6 more.
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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