Martin Kešner Ph.D Overview
Martin Kešner Ph.D General Information
Biography
Mr. Martin Kešner serves as a Partner & Investment Committee Member at J&T Ventures. He served as Board Member at Neuron Soundware. He has more than 15 years of professional experience in various management roles (CzechInvest, Jazykový Institut, IDE, VŠE), as well as 12 years of entrepreneurial experience. In 2007, he founded the oldest start-up competition - Vodafone Idea of the Year, which has become one of the key events for start-ups in the Czech Republic. In 2008, he co-founded the Institute for Development of Entrepreneurship. He holds a Ph.D. from the Prague University of Economics and Business with a focus on the Angels environment in the Czech Republic. He serves as a Board Member of the export VŠE Business Accelerator and is passionate about developing and supporting an entrepreneurship environment within the Czech Republic, especially among young people.
Contact Information
Address
- Sokolovska 700/113a, 5th Floor
- Praha 8, Karlin
- Prague, 186 00
- Czech Republic
Martin Kešner Ph.D Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J&T Ventures | Investor | Partner | Prague, Czech Republic | Venture Capital |
Martin Kešner Ph.D Lead Partner on Deals (4)
Martin Kešner Ph.D has been the lead partner on 4 deals. Their latest deal was with Apify, a internet software company. The deal was made for on 14-Apr-2024.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apify | 14-Apr-2024 | Later Stage VC (Series A) | Completed | Internet Software | Prague, Czech Republic | |
| Sense Arena | 18-May-2022 | Completed | Application Software | Prague, Czech Republic | ||
| Aptien | 01-Jun-2021 | Seed Round | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Wilmington, DE | |
| Locco | 01-May-2018 | Seed Round | Completed | Other Commercial Services | Prague, Czech Republic |
Martin Kešner Ph.D Network (28)
Board Members (5)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomáš Vacek | Neuron Soundware | Neuron Soundware | Prague, Czech Republic | |
| Pavel Konecny | Neuron Soundware | Neuron Soundware | Prague, Czech Republic | |
| Neuron Soundware | Neuron Soundware | Prague, Czech Republic | ||
| Neuron Soundware | Neuron Soundware | Prague, Czech Republic | ||
| Neuron Soundware | Self | Prague, Czech Republic |
Portfolio Executives (20)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Balada Ph.D | Apify | Co-Founder & Co-Chief Operating Officer | 14-Apr-2024 | Prague, Czech Republic |
| Marek Trunkát | Apify | Chief Technology Officer | 14-Apr-2024 | Prague, Czech Republic |
| Apify | Co-Chief Operating Officer | 14-Apr-2024 | Prague, Czech Republic | |
| Apify | Chief Financial Officer | 14-Apr-2024 | Prague, Czech Republic | |
| Apify | Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer | 14-Apr-2024 | Prague, Czech Republic |
Fund Team Members (3)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zuzana Ondrejová | J&T Ventures | J&T Ventures Fund II | Prague, Czech Republic |
| David Polach | J&T Ventures | J&T Ventures Fund II | Prague, Czech Republic |
| J&T Ventures | Prague, Czech Republic | ||
| J&T Ventures | Prague, Czech Republic |
Martin Kešner Ph.D Affiliated Funds (2)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J&T Ventures Fund II | J&T Ventures | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2020 | ||||
| J&T Ventures Fund I | J&T Ventures | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2018 |
Martin Kešner Ph.D FAQs
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Who is Martin Kešner Ph.D?
Mr. Martin Kešner serves as a Partner & Investment Committee Member at J&T Ventures.
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How much does Martin Kešner Ph.D typically invest?
Martin Kešner Ph.D's median deal size is .
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What is Martin Kešner Ph.D’s main position?
Martin Kešner Ph.D’s primary position is Partner.
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