How Do VC Funds Work? A Panel Discussion at VŠE Delivered First-Hand Insights

Investments, startups, founders, and investors – and above all, plenty of inspiration. That’s what the recent (4/11/25) panel discussion at VŠE offered, bringing together four prominent voices from the Czech startup and investment scene: Jan Sláma (FaceUp, Jinej fond), Karel Zheng (KAYA VC), Sofie Deliu (CzechInvest), and Vladimíra Činčurová (European Startup Embassy).

The conversation dove into the behind-the-scenes of venture capital investments, sharing real stories of companies that made the journey from idea to successful exit. Attendees gained insights into how to enter the VC world – whether as a founder, intern, or investor – and what it takes to secure support for an innovative project.

The entire event was moderated by Michal Andera from the Department of Entrepreneurship, whose deep understanding of the startup and innovation ecosystem made him the perfect guide for the discussion. Thanks to his thoughtful moderation, the panel created an open and engaging atmosphere that offered not only valuable information but also motivation to start building something new.