Kevin Czok

Managing Partner

Stakehouse

Kevin Czok is a Dubai-based venture capitalist, strategic advisor, and startup mentor specializing in innovation, investment strategy, and ecosystem development. He works with founders, corporations, and governments to launch high-growth startups, drive digital transformation, and scale disruptive technologies. Kevin is currently an Expert in Residence at Sheraa and a mentor in the UAE’s Cybersecurity Council’s CyberE71 program, supporting high-growth tech startups in navigating fundraising, product development, and market expansion. He is also a co-founder and partner at Stakehouse, a travel tech-focused investment and advisory firm that helps startups scale and secure funding. As a former investment manager at pd ventures in Germany, Kevin has successfully led multiple startup investments that resulted in several notable exits, including an NYSE IPO. Previously, Kevin co-founded Hotel Data Cloud, a travel tech startup that scaled globally to serve hotels in over 150 countries. The company won the $200,000 Lee Prize for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Travel and Hospitality and was recognized by the UNWTO as one of the ‘Top 100 Tourism Startups’. A sought-after speaker and mentor, Kevin has shared his insights at World Tourism Forum Lucerne, Arabian Travel Market, and GITEX and actively supports startup founders through programs like Intelak, Techstars, and MBRIF. His mission is to empower founders, accelerate innovation, and help build resilient, high-impact businesses that shape the future.