Roman Novacek
InvestorPartner at Presto Ventures
Prague, Czech Republic
Writes $100K – $3M checks · typically $1.5M
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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Education
- Masarykova univerzitaMaster's degree, Capital Markets and Investments
- Juniata CollegeBachelor of Science (B.S.), Financial Management
- Masarykova univerzitaBachelor's degree, Finance and Accounting
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
From Roman's professional profile.
Colleagues at Presto Ventures
Eduard Kucera
Partner at Presto Ventures
Michal Šperka
CFO at Presto Ventures
Milan Lupac
Partner at Presto Ventures
Premysl Rubes
Founder & Managing Partner at Presto Ventures
Premysl Rubeš
Founder and Managing Partner at Presto Ventures
Přemysl Rubeš
Founder & Managing Partner at Presto Ventures
Vojta Rocek
Partner at Presto Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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