Martin Rajcan
Meet Martin
Investor
London, United Kingdom
Martin Rajcan is a General Partner at KAYA VC, an early-stage venture capital firm. With a background spanning finance, private equity, and venture capital, he has held senior positions at firms like KKR & Co. Inc.. Martin is also an advisor at Blue Bear Capital, a US-based climate tech fund.
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About:
Martin Rajcan is a seasoned venture capitalist and General Partner at KAYA VC, an early-stage investment firm focusing on European startups. Martin's career reflects a robust combination of financial expertise and leadership within both private equity and technology. Before joining Kaya VC in 2020, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Priori Data GmbH, a fast-growing software startup, and held investment and advisory roles at KKR & Co. Inc. and Morgan Stanley, where he witnessed firsthand the dynamics of global financial markets during the 2008 financial crisis.
In addition to his VC work, Martin serves as an advisor at Blue Bear Capital, which focuses on energy and climate technology. His personal experience of financing his own education through work has shaped his approach to resilience and leadership, which he emphasizes in both personal and professional settings. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Chinese Language & Literature from Middlebury College and has a keen interest in emerging technologies, particularly in sectors like decarbonization and conscious consumption.
Outside of work, Martin enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in competitive sports, which have played a significant role in his life from a young age.
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Kaya VC
Kaya VC is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments across Europe. It supports founders building innovative and technology-driven startups, particularly in sectors like fintech, SaaS, and consumer technologies. With a deep-rooted understanding of the challenges faced by early-stage companies, Kaya VC takes a hands-on approach, helping entrepreneurs navigate growth, hiring, and scaling. Based in Prague and London, Kaya VC is known for its close partnership with founders, providing them with strategic guidance and access to a broad network of resources and expertise