Black Pearls VC

Black Pearls VC is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Gdańsk, Poland, specializing in deep technology and enterprise software. The firm is dedicated to supporting ambitious entrepreneurs in creating scalable companies with global potential. Since its inception, Black Pearls VC has invested in over 30 startups primarily in Poland and the Baltic Sea Region. The firm manages multiple funds, including the Black Pearls Seed Fund, which focuses on investing in the information technology and TMT sectors across several countries, including Poland, Russia, and the Nordic nations. As a member of Invest Europe and a participant in the Kauffman Fellows Program, Black Pearls VC is committed to fostering innovation and growth in the tech landscape.

Aleksander Dobrzyniecki

Partner

Maciej Skórkiewicz

Partner

Hubert Szczolek

CFO

Tomasz Wozniak

Principal

Past deals in Estonia

Teamscope

Convertible Note in 2020
Teamscope, Inc. is a company based in Tallinn, Estonia, that specializes in creating visual and interactive insights through big data analytics aimed at improving team building. Founded by professionals from executive search, data science, and technology sectors, Teamscope provides a platform designed to assist managers in making informed hiring decisions and fostering high-performing teams. By utilizing a unique algorithm, the platform assesses the values, personality traits, and core competencies of existing team members. It then recommends the ideal characteristics to seek in new candidates and evaluates their compatibility with both the role and the team dynamics. Additionally, Teamscope generates detailed behavioral profiles and interview guides for candidates, aiding hiring managers in selecting the most suitable individuals for their teams.

Insly

Seed Round in 2019
Insly Limited develops cloud-based insurance software designed for brokers and agents, aiming to streamline the insurance process for both service providers and end users. The software offers a variety of features, including customization options, online storage, customer support, and tools for reporting, debt management, accounting, billing, and document management. It also provides solutions for wholesale insurance distribution and claims processing, tailored for insurers, brokers, and agents. Founded as a spin-off from IIZI Group, a leading insurance broker in Central and Eastern Europe, Insly was established to replace traditional methods with innovative, technology-driven solutions. The company, incorporated in 2014, is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Tallinn, Estonia; Riga, Latvia; Warsaw, Poland; and San Francisco, California.

Teamscope

Seed Round in 2019
Teamscope, Inc. is a company based in Tallinn, Estonia, that specializes in creating visual and interactive insights through big data analytics aimed at improving team building. Founded by professionals from executive search, data science, and technology sectors, Teamscope provides a platform designed to assist managers in making informed hiring decisions and fostering high-performing teams. By utilizing a unique algorithm, the platform assesses the values, personality traits, and core competencies of existing team members. It then recommends the ideal characteristics to seek in new candidates and evaluates their compatibility with both the role and the team dynamics. Additionally, Teamscope generates detailed behavioral profiles and interview guides for candidates, aiding hiring managers in selecting the most suitable individuals for their teams.

eAgronom

Seed Round in 2018
Founded 3.5 years ago by a son of a successful farmer and an experienced software developer, now 61 people team with experience from Stripe, Heap Analytics, Transferwise and ZeroTurnaround. Farmers spend weeks on government reports, get fined for the slightest mistake and most commonly manage their farm with Excel or pen and paper. eAgronom reduces generating reports to a couple of clicks, advises farmers on how to get the most out of their fields and warns against legislative violations while gathering data to unlock data mining potential for a 350 000 B industry. There are no other players in the industry who focus only on grain farming. eAgronom grabbed 70% of Estonian market in 6 months, in 1.5 years has expanded to 5 countries in Europe and into Canada. Ca 3,6M € funding from seed-investors.

Insly

Seed Round in 2018
Insly Limited develops cloud-based insurance software designed for brokers and agents, aiming to streamline the insurance process for both service providers and end users. The software offers a variety of features, including customization options, online storage, customer support, and tools for reporting, debt management, accounting, billing, and document management. It also provides solutions for wholesale insurance distribution and claims processing, tailored for insurers, brokers, and agents. Founded as a spin-off from IIZI Group, a leading insurance broker in Central and Eastern Europe, Insly was established to replace traditional methods with innovative, technology-driven solutions. The company, incorporated in 2014, is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Tallinn, Estonia; Riga, Latvia; Warsaw, Poland; and San Francisco, California.