European Industrial Tech Fund, backed by Rockaway Capital

Backing technologies & founders rebuilding European manufacturing.

RockawayQ invests €1–10M equity tickets in industrial technologies across automation, robotics, data infrastructure and applied AI — and helps deploy them into real manufacturing environments.

RockawayQ is an evergreen Industrial Tech fund backed by Rockaway Capital, a multi-asset investment group managing over €2B in assets. Our track record across the Rockaway ecosystem and portfolio companies reflects a long-term investment approach focused on scaling businesses, driving operational value, and building enduring platforms.

€100M+
Planned deployment over 3 years
€1–10M
Per-investment ticket
VC · PE · Pre-IPO
4–5
Investments per year
Focused · Selective
Europe
Geographic focus
CZ · DACH · broader EU
The opportunity

Europe's industrial base is at a turning point.

The continent that built modern manufacturing is under structural pressure — talent shortages, energy costs, geopolitical pressure and a once‑in‑a‑generation shift to AI. The winners will be the manufacturers that pair physical assets with software, data and autonomous systems. The transformation-enabling companies that make this happen are what we invest in.

2.2 million
Manufacturing enterprises in the EU
A €2T+ industrial base, ready to modernize.
62%
Cite recruitment as top challenge
Aging workforce, deep Industry 4.0 skills gaps.
78%
Companies now use AI
Yet manufacturing adoption lags every sector.
3–7 years
Window for AI in manufacturing
First movers capture disproportionate value.
Our platform

Three building blocks for industrial transformation.

We invest across the foundational layers of modern manufacturing — and connect our portfolio into a single, integrated platform. RockawayQ acts as both an investor and an orchestrator of industrial transformation, helping portfolio companies deploy their technologies at scale inside real factories.

Deployment layer

Industry transformation orchestration

RockawayQ's role is to help European manufacturers navigate digital change without losing control, clarity, or momentum. We bring together experienced teams, proven tools, and deep manufacturing know‑how — and stay involved until solutions actually work in daily operations.

Block 01 · Data

Data Intelligence

The foundation. Software platforms that integrate with shop‑floor hardware, capture and harmonize industrial data, and feed AI with the signal it needs to be useful.

  • Industrial data platforms
  • No‑code & agent tooling
  • Real‑time analytics and visual control
Block 02 · Hardware

Automation & Robotization

Advanced robotic automation for modern factories — from complex production lines to autonomous mobile robots and emerging humanoid systems.

  • Industrial robotics & system integrators
  • Autonomous mobile and humanoid systems
  • Sensing & spatial intelligence
Block 03 · AI

Smart Production

Industrial‑grade AI embedded in production — predictive maintenance, production planning, smart safety, process optimization and autonomous decision systems with proven scalability.

  • Vision & quality control
  • Predictive maintenance & ops
  • Autonomous decision systems
Portfolio

We back market leaders and the technology behind them.

A connected industrial ecosystem — where capital, technology and factory deployment reinforce each other.

FLO

PE · Platform

Deployment & advisory platform · Czechia & DACH

The operating and deployment engine of the RockawayQ ecosystem. Strategic and digital transformation advisory with deep AI and data competence in manufacturing.

Role
Delivery engine

Apptronik

VC · Growth

Humanoid robotics · United States

A leading US humanoid robotics company building general‑purpose humanoids for industrial environments. Backed by Google and Mercedes Ventures.

Role
Frontier hardware

RockQ Technologies

VC · Growth

Industrial AI & MES platform · Europe

A no‑code platform for manufacturing operations and industrial AI — covering MES, quality, traceability, maintenance, computer vision and predictive analytics.

Role
Platform technology
Investment criteria

What we invest in — and how.

We deploy capital across three investment types, combining VC growth bets with PE platform plays and selected pre-IPO positions. Ticket sizes from €1M to €10M, with follow-on capacity.

VC

VC type investments

  • Companies with €1M+ Annual Recurring Revenue — exceptionally pre-revenue if significant moats exist (patents, certifications)
  • High-tech with proven enterprise sales and commercial validation of the technology
PE

PE type investments

  • Targeting profitable companies with €1–8M EBITDA
  • Built around vertical consolidation via add-ons, with RockawayQ actively co-authoring the strategy
Pre-IPO

Pre-IPO unicorns

  • Investing in high potential, cutting-edge companies in robotics & software backed by leading global investors
  • Minority participations via large equity rounds or secondaries — information rights are critical
Structure

Ownership & long-term capital

  • Flexible ownership structure, from minority to majority, depending on company maturity and strategic fit within the RockawayQ portfolio
  • As an evergreen fund we are able to support businesses through longer industrial adoption cycles, buy-and-build strategies, and value creation beyond traditional PE or VC timelines.
From capital to deployment — proven at scale

MTX Group — modernizing 39 factories with us.

Together with MTX Group, RockawayQ supports the modernization of their factories across Europe — from digital strategy and ROI modeling to deployment and scaling. MTX is an anchor investor in the fund.

2,600+
Employees
€2.3B+
Group turnover
39
Plants across Europe
40%
Case study: scrap reduction using AI
Owner, MTX Group
"RockawayQ is a trusted partner in shaping MTX's 2030 digitalization strategy. The team works closely with our C‑level — contributing end‑to‑end, from designing solutions and identifying the most promising technologies to overseeing implementation. Their hands‑on involvement has made them an integral part of driving our transformation."
— Petr Otava
Who we work with

An ecosystem connecting industrial groups and high‑tech industrial solution providers.

Whether you operate a manufacturing group looking to accelerate transformation, or you're a founder building the technology that makes that transformation possible — there's a way to work with us.

For manufacturers

A Strategic industrial transformation partner.

You operate industrial businesses. We bring a curated portfolio of industrial technologies, and a team experienced in delivering transformation at industrial scale. As an investor in our fund, you gain exposure to financial upside — and a partner that helps modernize operations.

  • 01Strategy & prioritization. Define and rank the digital and automation initiatives that move the P&L most.
  • 02Technology scouting. Continuous coverage of Europe's leading industrial tech with structured evaluation.
  • 03Pilots & rollout. Structured pilots, multi‑site scale‑up, organizational adoption — done with you.
Talk about partnership
For founders

A coalition, not a cap‑table line.

We're ex‑founders ourselves. Our model is built on tight collaboration between portfolio companies — shared customers, joint go‑to‑market, an advisory bench of industry experts — and the long‑term flexibility of an evergreen structure.

  • 01Sales acceleration. Direct access to anchor industrial partners as design partners and customers.
  • 02Operating bench. Industry advisors and operators on focused "missions" alongside your team.
  • 03Buy & build. Evergreen model allows us to stay aligned over longer time horizons — supporting scaling, M&A, and industrial adoption without artificial exit pressure.
Talk about your company
Team

Ex‑founders. Operators. Skin in the game.

A senior investment team that has built, operated and exited companies — sponsored by Rockaway Capital and supported by industry advisors with deep operating experience across European manufacturing.

Michal Smida
Investment Partner RockawayQ
Michal Smida

15+ years in company building and finance. Founded and exited a $100M+ FinTech with 300+ people across five markets.

Dusan Zabrodsky
Investment Partner
Dusan Zabrodsky

9+ years leading tech investments. Spearheaded transformational initiatives at AVG Technologies — operating depth across multiple industries.

Jakub Havrlant
Sponsor · Rockaway Capital
Jakub Havrlant

Founder & GP of Rockaway Capital — €2B+ AUM across PE, Tech VC, Blockchain. Sponsor and committed‑capital partner of RockawayQ.

Petr Mahdal
Portfolio CTO
Petr Mahdal

CIO at Mall Group, Košík. Program & Business Operations Director at AVG. Leads technical depth across the portfolio.

Renata Salata
Portfolio CCO / COO
Renata Salata

Commercial & ops leadership across European tech and services. Works directly with portfolio executives on GTM and operating cadence.

Arman Avetisyan
Investment Associate
Arman Avetisyan

Corporate development for portfolio companies. Master's in Finance, valedictorian. Runs financial workstreams across diligence.

Jakub Horyna
Investment Analyst
Jakub Horyna

Analytical backbone of the deal team — market mapping, technology research, modeling.

Tomas Jancar
Legal Counsel · Rockaway Capital
Tomas Jancar

Attorney at Law. Advising RockawayQ, bringing structured legal oversight from term sheet through to closing.

Industry advisors & partners

Boris Scharinger
Advisor · AI & Robotics
Boris Scharinger

Two decades at the intersection of industrial AI, automation and large‑scale enterprise software at Siemens. Validates the technical thesis behind every robotics and AI investment.

Jan Burian
Advisor · Industry Macro
Jan Burian

Long‑time analyst, formerly head of European manufacturing insights at IDC. Brings the macro view and buyer perspective across our pipeline.

David Becvar
Industry Partner · MTX
David Becvar

CSO & Vice‑Chairman of MTX Group. Operating co‑author of the fund's strategy.

Contact

Build the future of European industry with us.

Founders, industrial groups and advisors — we read everything that comes in. Looking forward to connecting!