Make Your Technology Idea a Funded Venture with Y Soft
We invest in the people who build innovative B2B tech startups in Central and Eastern Europe. Developing a solution that empowers businesses to operate more efficiently?
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We are continuously seeking out inspiring projects. At Y Soft Ventures, we support early-stage technology startups or any other startup that can benefit from our expertise and know-how. We commonly look for these qualities in the startups we fund:
Hardware and Software
Your technology solution has the potential to help businesses across the world run smarter. It can be built as a hardware or software solution, or a combination of both.
Business to Business
Your product or service is tailored for use by and designed for companies, businesses, or government bodies.
Global Potential
Your solution is applicable in the global market and can drive value for different businesses in different areas of the world.
Market Validation
You can demonstrate market acceptance of your solution, better yet, have achieved some revenue.
At Y Soft Ventures, We've Got a Technology Focus
Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) represents the focal point of our investment strategy. We believe combining hardware and software and leveraging the value of devices connected through various networks will fundamentally change how we live, work, and run businesses.
Shaping the Future & Pioneering Innovation
Here's how Y Soft Ventures builds a commitment to transformative technologies, where innovative solutions redefine corporate efficiency and quality of life.
Industry 4.0
Some call it Industry 4.0, while others call it Smart Factory or Industrial Internet of Things. What we are looking for are solutions that disrupt the current approach to manufacturing and adjacent processes while creating cost and efficiency-related value.
Smart Office
When we talk about Smart Office solutions, we mean all technologies, hardware, or software, that build intelligent workplaces and allow employees to do their best work, boosting not only their productivity but also engagement and satisfaction.
Retail 2.0
Retail is an ever-changing industry shaped by many trends and challenges. While there are many approaches to solving problems in this area, we are particularly curious about solutions that help retailers run more efficiently and provide their customers with better value.
Smart City
Although there are many aspects of Smart Cities, we are mainly interested in how new technologies can provide sustainable solutions to infrastructure problems and improve the quality of life for urban citizens.
Cyber Security
Our focus on Cyber Security is deeply linked to IoT development. We seek complex solutions that respond to current virtual threats as well as emerging challenges from the increasing penetration of IoT networks and devices.
Big Data & Analytics
As the advancement of new technologies leads to inconceivable amounts of data, we see enormous challenges—and opportunities—in data. Solutions that help businesses efficiently process their data and fully leverage its value will likely pique our interest.
Augmented & Virtual Reality
In augmented and virtual reality (AR and VR), we are keen on B2B-oriented solutions that take a different angle on challenges brought by Smart Office, Smart Factory, or Retail 2.0 trends. Since B2C doesn't float our boat, we are not looking for consumer-facing AR/VR applications.Hear From Our Ventures
Here's a look at how our portfolio companies are leading the charge in transformative technology, as told through their experiences and successes.
Martin BasilaFounder, Sensoneo
The value Y Soft Ventures brings by sharing Y Soft’s business and technical know-how and the management, marketing, and production support they provide means much more to us than "just" the investment. Their knowledge and expertise helped us build our pricing strategy, company branding, and partner network program.
Get to know SensoneoMilan SimekFounder, Sewio Networks
Our participation with Y Soft Ventures started in 2015. Now, we are successfully operating in over 40 countries around the world. Thanks to personal consultations with Y Soft managers, we have professionally entered the demanding industry segment of sustainable factory digitization, where our technology is becoming a crucial part of customers’ long-term strategies.
Get to know SewioHere's How We Can Help You
We deliver real value by guiding startups in key business areas even before the investment closes.
Strategic Management
Y Soft senior leaders are here to help you tackle any strategic challenge you might face. You can meet them during quarterly board meetings or through one-on-one consultations.
Financial Management
We help you efficiently manage your finances so that you have all the information you need to make strategic decisions and comply with relevant best practices and regulations.
Sales and Support
Successfully bringing products to market globally and supporting customers worldwide takes know-how, and startups can benefit from our experience and contacts. You can leverage our global presence when entering foreign markets.
Marketing
Are you unsure about your positioning, messaging, and marketing strategy? Y Soft’s global team of marketing professionals can guide you through their development and execution.
Research and Development
Producing hardware is hard, but we can make it a little easier by providing access to Y Soft’s prototyping and testing facilities, including environmental or electromagnetic test chambers.
Manufacturing
Y Soft manufactures its own hardware. We are happy to share our know-how and manufacturing facilities, making your production effective, economical, and agile as your company grows.
Global Operations
Building a global business is no easy feat; we've been there. Our team of experts is ready to share our experience on partnerships, logistics, certifications—you name it.
Legal Matters
Creating the “next big thing” is a complex enough task, so let’s not get distracted by legal issues. With the help of Y Soft's legal department, you will have all the bases covered.
The Employee Equity Handbook was developed by the Y Soft Ventures team as a guide for startup entrepreneurs about employee shares in the Czech Republic.
It answers questions such as, "Why should I start an employee equity program? How should it be implemented? How can I talk about it with my colleagues?" While it was first created for the startups within our portfolio, we're making it available to anyone looking for an effective tool to attract, retain, and motivate their employees.
The handbook is intended for Czech readers, as it maps the Czech legal and tax frameworks. Therefore, it is available only in the Czech language.
You can download the latest edition of the handbook here. It reflects the changes in tax legislation effective from 2024 and incorporates experience gained since the first version was published.
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Are you working on an innovative project and looking for support to take it to the next level? If you're ready to explore how we can help your project thrive, fill out our form to learn more about our support and partnership opportunities.
We’re eager to hear from you and discover what we can achieve together!