By Ondřej Kinkor (Forbes Česko):
Jakub Havrlant’s Rockaway Capital is no longer a one-man vehicle. The group is entering a new phase defined by a clearer structure, greater autonomy across its divisions, and increased openness toward investors. There’s also a growing emphasis on artificial intelligence and a stronger role for external capital. After more than a decade, Rockaway is evolving.
Two key figures in this transformation are Dušan Zábrodský and Petr Šmíd. Zábrodský has worked alongside Jakub Havrlant for over ten years, while Šmíd joined the group in October last year, after more than a decade at Google. Both are based at Rockaway Capital’s headquarters in Prague’s Dejvice district, just steps from the PPF offices.
Their titles — Investment Partner — place them at the top of Havrlant’s investment team, with a shared focus on startup investments within the Rockaway Ventures portfolio.
The difference in their tenure is evident in a recent joint interview with Forbes. Zábrodský reflects on the structural and strategic changes Rockaway Capital has undergone, while Šmíd outlines a forward-looking vision for how Rockaway Ventures will approach technology and startup investments in the years to come.
