StartupYard
StartupYard is a Prague-based accelerator, founded in 2012, for early-stage tech startups from Central and Eastern Europe and beyond. Its three-month programme is fully remote and mentor-driven, with investor introductions, perks and legal support. Batch 15, announced in 2025, focuses on AI and hard-to-replicate deep tech. Over 120 startups have taken part, and alumni have raised more than €100M.
At a glance
StartupYard key facts
- Investment
- $29K
- Equity
- 5%
- Deal terms
- Optional €25,000 (about $29K) cash investment on a simple convertible note, with the option of a larger investment, plus about €1M in perks. The FAQ describes a package of €45,000 in kind plus €25,000 cash on a 24-month convertible note for about 5% equity. The 5% figure comes from the FAQ and may predate Batch 15.
- Duration
- 3 months
- Format
- Remote
- Headquarters
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Cohort locations
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Stage
- pre-seed, seed
- Sectors
- ai, deep tech, cybersecurity
- Application cycle
- Rolling applications; about one batch a year
Verified November 4, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Timing
Batch 15 was announced in September 2025 with rolling applications (under 3% accepted). No Batch 16 or 2026/2027 dates are published.
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Notable alumni
- Rossum
- BrandEmbassy
- Gjirafa
- Neuron Soundware
- Carebot
FAQ
Applying to StartupYard
- How much does StartupYard invest?
- StartupYard's standard deal: Optional €25,000 (about $29K) cash investment on a simple convertible note, with the option of a larger investment, plus about €1M in perks. The FAQ describes a package of €45,000 in kind plus €25,000 cash on a 24-month convertible note for about 5% equity. The 5% figure comes from the FAQ and may predate Batch 15.
- How much equity does StartupYard take?
- StartupYard takes 5% equity.
- When is the StartupYard application deadline?
- Application cycle: Rolling applications; about one batch a year. Batch 15 was announced in September 2025 with rolling applications (under 3% accepted). No Batch 16 or 2026/2027 dates are published.
- Where is StartupYard based?
- StartupYard is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. The program runs remote.
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