Tomas
Juchelka
RufRuf
Serial Czech Entrepreneur & Startup Catalyst Helping Founders Build and Scale
Pet Care Company Builder and Operator
Tomáš Juchelka is a Czech entrepreneur and venture builder with over a decade of experience spanning investment banking, fundraising, and startup creation. His career bridges finance and technology — from structuring M&A deals to building high-growth D2C and SaaS ventures.
He is currently the Co-Founder & CEO of Rufruf, the fastest-growing D2C pet-food brand in Central and Eastern Europe, where he leads both B2C and B2B topline growth. Rufruf’s mission is to elevate canine nutrition through high-quality, locally produced meals and supplements — a category Tomáš is helping to professionalise with data-driven brand building and efficient logistics.
Since 2017, Tomáš has also served as Managing Partner at Ranked, a Prague-based company builder specialising in SaaS, FinTech, AI, and Big-Data products. Ranked partners with strategic corporates and founders to co-launch new digital ventures, guiding them from first prototype to product-market fit and scale. Under his leadership, Ranked has incubated multiple software businesses and operates as a springboard for early-stage innovation across Central Europe.
Before entering entrepreneurship, Tomáš built a solid foundation in investment banking and venture finance. At Roklen Fin a.s., he worked on cross-industry M&A transactions and fundraising mandates exceeding €100 million, covering sectors from consumer internet to renewables. In parallel, he helped launch Fundlift, the first equity-crowdfunding platform in Central and Eastern Europe, where he designed the legal, financial, and operational framework and oversaw deal sourcing and execution.
Earlier, Tomáš gained analytical and transaction experience at Venture Investors Corporate Finance and completed internships in the Investment Banking and Top Corporations divisions of Komerční banka. These early roles gave him a deep understanding of capital structures, corporate finance, and investor relations — tools he now channels into helping startups grow sustainably.
Tomáš combines investor discipline with founder empathy. His journey from finance to fast-moving consumer tech makes him a practical mentor for founders navigating fundraising, unit economics, or scaling operations. He is known in the Czech startup ecosystem for his hands-on approach and ability to connect strategy, capital, and execution.
Frequent Locations: Prague (Czech Republic)
Industry Experience: D2C e-commerce, Pet Tech, FinTech, AI / Big Data SaaS, Venture Building
Expert Skills: Venture Strategy, Fundraising, M&A & Corporate Finance, Product Execution, Startup Operations, Leadership
Tomáš Juchelka is a Czech entrepreneur and venture builder with over a decade of experience spanning investment banking, fundraising, and startup creation. His career bridges finance and technology — from structuring M&A deals to building high-growth D2C and SaaS ventures.
He is currently the Co-Founder & CEO of Rufruf, the fastest-growing D2C pet-food brand in Central and Eastern Europe, where he leads both B2C and B2B topline growth. Rufruf’s mission is to elevate canine nutrition through high-quality, locally produced meals and supplements — a category Tomáš is helping to professionalise with data-driven brand building and efficient logistics.
Since 2017, Tomáš has also served as Managing Partner at Ranked, a Prague-based company builder specialising in SaaS, FinTech, AI, and Big-Data products. Ranked partners with strategic corporates and founders to co-launch new digital ventures, guiding them from first prototype to product-market fit and scale. Under his leadership, Ranked has incubated multiple software businesses and operates as a springboard for early-stage innovation across Central Europe.
Before entering entrepreneurship, Tomáš built a solid foundation in investment banking and venture finance. At Roklen Fin a.s., he worked on cross-industry M&A transactions and fundraising mandates exceeding €100 million, covering sectors from consumer internet to renewables. In parallel, he helped launch Fundlift, the first equity-crowdfunding platform in Central and Eastern Europe, where he designed the legal, financial, and operational framework and oversaw deal sourcing and execution.
Earlier, Tomáš gained analytical and transaction experience at Venture Investors Corporate Finance and completed internships in the Investment Banking and Top Corporations divisions of Komerční banka. These early roles gave him a deep understanding of capital structures, corporate finance, and investor relations — tools he now channels into helping startups grow sustainably.
Tomáš combines investor discipline with founder empathy. His journey from finance to fast-moving consumer tech makes him a practical mentor for founders navigating fundraising, unit economics, or scaling operations. He is known in the Czech startup ecosystem for his hands-on approach and ability to connect strategy, capital, and execution.
Frequent Locations: Prague (Czech Republic)
Industry Experience: D2C e-commerce, Pet Tech, FinTech, AI / Big Data SaaS, Venture Building
Expert Skills: Venture Strategy, Fundraising, M&A & Corporate Finance, Product Execution, Startup Operations, Leadership
Location
Czech Republic
Available For
Consultation
Investment Assessment
Mentoring
Engagement Level
Selective
