Tomas Pacinda

(aka PAT), Partner at KAYA VC

Tomas Pacinda, also known as PAT, is a prominent figure in the venture capital industry, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. Here are some key points about him:

Current Role

Tomas Pacinda is a General Partner at KAYA VC, an early-stage venture capital fund with roots in Central and Eastern Europe, investing in intrepid founders across Europe since 2010 (formerly known as Enern).1

Experience

He has been with KAYA VC (and its predecessor Enern) since 2015, initially as a Principal and later as a Partner and General Partner.
He has held various board member positions in companies such as Footshop, Twisto, Slevomat, and Nautal.
Before joining KAYA VC, he worked in finance roles at GE Money Bank, GE Capital Real Estate, CTR group, and Mota-Engil Real Estate CZ.1

Education

He holds a Master's degree in Finance and Accounting from Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze.
He has also attended EDHEC Business School as part of the Erasmus program in Management.
He is a member of ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).
He completed the Venture Capital Executive Program at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.1

Involvement with Upheal

Tomas Pacinda is an investor and board member at Upheal, a company that has developed an AI-powered notes app for mental health professionals. KAYA VC led the pre-seed funding round for Upheal, and Pacinda has expressed support for Upheal's vision to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of mental health professionals.2