| Investor Type | Firm |
| Type of Fund | Startup Studio |
| Industries | Other • Aerospace (& Defense) |
| Stages | Expansion, MBO/LBO |
| Investing | United States • United Kingdom • Canada • France • China • Denmark • Austria • Europe • Finland • Asia • Czech Republic • Bulgaria |
The Firefly Group, known under its brand Rockaway Capital, is an established and trusted European investment group, headquartered at Na hrebenech II 1718/8, Prague, CZ-14000, Czech Republic. With a robust footprint in the CEE and DACH regions, Rockaway Capital has curated a diversified portfolio emphasizing digital-first companies and traditional business models. Aiming to drive strategic growth, it leverages innovative solutions, digitalization, consolidation, and organic development to foster additional value and long-term sustainability.
Their investment thesis revolves around seeking controlling interests in assets that supply resilient products and services, buttressed by a stable customer base. They focus on equity investments and specialize in Expansion and MBO/LBO, positioning themselves as a Startup Studio. Rockaway's investment prowess is illustrated by its well-rounded approach, encompassing both established, cash-flow-generative companies and dynamic, growth-oriented startups.The group harnesses its expertise across a variety of sectors, including Other, Aerospace, & Defense.
In 2022, Rockaway diversified into venture capital with the inception of Rockaway Ventures Fund, aiming at early-growth startups from late-seed to Series A rounds, and is open for fundraising until March 2025. Additionally, it operates RockawayQ, a tech-driven private equity investor deploying digital tools like AI to enhance growth for portfolio companies.
A significant venture of the group is RockawayX, the largest European venture capital fund focusing on blockchain and digital assets, which is integral in steering technological innovation across the region, providing technical support, liquidity provision, and community building.
It also manages a Real Estate division collaborating with seasoned developers and investing in premium projects at minimized risk.Additionally, Rockaway Capital demonstrates corporate responsibility through Rockaway Arts, promoting cultural and artistic events in the Czech Republic.
This encompassing investment approach provides varied opportunities for family capital, wealth professionals, institutional investors, and companies seeking financial and operational excellence support.




