Space3ac, founded in 2015 and based in Gdańsk, Poland, is an accelerator program that supports startups in developing solutions for various business challenges faced by large industry players. The program provides financial support of up to 45,000 euros, mentorship from international experts in both technical and business domains, office space, and access to investors. Space3ac focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including IoT, AR/VR, Smart City initiatives, Prop-Tech, artificial intelligence, employee engagement solutions, and innovations in HR platforms. Additionally, it addresses challenges in hardware and software development, as well as solutions tailored for seaports, telecommunications, gas stations, and the aerospace industry. Importantly, participating startups are not required to relinquish equity in their businesses to join the accelerator.

Inovo Venture Partners is a venture capital firm focused on the CEE region with over €50m in AUM. We are proud to be recognized as the best VC investor in Poland by both the entrepreneurs (Golden Book of Venture Capital in Poland 2018 published by Startup Poland Foundation, and the investment industry (House of the Year - Venture Capital by Polish PE/VC Association. We are a group of investment and entrepreneurial professionals who so far invested and helped over 20 companies (both through the fund and as business angels). Our experience encompasses Rocket Internet, Booksy, Google, McKinsey, Rothschild, Penta, and Coca-Cola. Among our investments from the first fund, you will find Booksy, Brand24 (IPOed), Restaumatic, ECC Games (IPOed), and others. In the second one, we've been fortunate enough to support companies like Allset, Tidio, Infermedica, Spacelift, and Intiaro. We invest in high-growth tech companies at Seed & Series A stages, that are transforming their industries and support the ones who dare to fight to dominate their markets. Our expertise (and investment sweet spot) is in SaaS, marketplaces, ideally working together

SpeedUp Innovation is a venture fund based in Poznan, Poland, focused on investing in early-stage companies and startups that have already validated their business hypotheses. The fund targets a diverse range of industries, including e-commerce, mobile technology, software as a service (SaaS), life sciences, clean technology, and healthcare. SpeedUp Innovation aims to support enterprises and entrepreneurs primarily in Central and Eastern Europe, helping them scale their innovative solutions for global markets. The investment strategy typically spans a 3 to 8-year horizon, with a keen interest in cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The fund seeks to empower its portfolio companies by providing the necessary capital and resources to accelerate their development and growth.

Market One Capital is an early-stage investment fund based in Europe, managing EUR 35 million in assets. The firm specializes in seed and Series A investments, primarily focusing on marketplaces and projects that exhibit network effects. With a track record of over 40 investments in marketplaces, Market One Capital has supported several successful ventures that have become leaders in their respective sectors, such as Docplanner, Brainly, and Eversports. The team comprises ex-entrepreneurs and seasoned investors, operating from offices in Warsaw and Barcelona.

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.

Movens Capital is a venture capital firm based in Warszawa, Poland, that specializes in providing growth capital to small and medium-sized enterprises. The firm focuses on investing in seed and Series A rounds, primarily targeting companies in the artificial intelligence, fintech, software as a service, deep tech, and industry 4.0 sectors. Movens Capital aims to support tech companies that are looking to scale in the United States and European markets. The firm typically invests equity ranging from 2 million to 6 million euros for minority stakes and is open to co-investment opportunities. Additionally, Movens Capital has interests in e-commerce, logistics, medtech, and wellness sectors, while maintaining flexibility to explore other industries.

SMOK Ventures is a Polish/US venture capital fund investing 100k-1M USD in early stage startups in Poland. Their primary focus is gaming, AR / VR, Artificial Intelligence, marketing tech and fintech.

Unfold.vc is a venture capital firm focused on seed, startup, early venture, and growth capital investments, primarily in software and information technology sectors. The firm emphasizes projects involving artificial intelligence, big data, advanced algorithms, machine learning, and fintech solutions operating under the SaaS model, as well as initiatives in the bioinformatics field. Unfold.vc mainly targets investments in Central and Eastern Europe, Great Britain, and Germany. It typically invests up to PLN3 million in projects with enterprise values ranging from $2 million to $15 million, requiring a minimum sales value of $0.5 million and EBITDA of at least $0.4 million. Founded in 2008 and based in Wroclaw, Poland, Unfold.vc utilizes its own capital to support startups and enhances their prospects for success in both Polish and global markets. The firm’s experienced management team contributes to its reputation as a stable and influential venture capital fund in Poland, promoting economic competitiveness and growth through strategic partnerships and investment activities.

bValue Fund is a venture capital firm based in Warsaw, Poland, focused on investing in pre-seed, seed, and early-stage companies across various sectors. Established in 2016, the firm primarily targets enterprises within the CEE region, particularly in Poland and Ukraine. Its investment strategy emphasizes industries undergoing digital transformation, including hi-tech, engineering, fintech, logistics, healthcare, and e-commerce. bValue Fund typically invests between €0.25 million and €1 million in companies that demonstrate potential for growth, preferably those with recurring revenues or a minimum viable product. The firm seeks minority stakes in its portfolio companies and leverages the extensive experience and networks of its management team and investors to help businesses scale and navigate challenges. With a diversified portfolio, bValue Fund aims to support innovative solutions that have the potential to become global leaders.

Innova Capital Sp. z o.o. is a private equity firm based in Warsaw, Poland, with an additional office in Bucharest, Romania. Established in 1994, the firm specializes in growth capital and buyouts, focusing on mid-market companies in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland, Slovakia, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Germany, and Austria. Innova Capital does not invest in start-ups or turnaround situations but seeks opportunities in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, energy, technology, media, financial services, consumer goods, telecommunications, healthcare, and outsourcing. The firm typically invests between €5 million and €75 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from €50 million to €184 million, aiming for both majority and minority stakes. Innova Capital's investment horizon spans three to five years, with exits achieved through sales to strategic investors or initial public offerings. Over its history, the firm has invested nearly €500 million in approximately 40 companies across ten countries.

PortfoLion is a Budapest-based venture capital and private equity fund management firm established in 2010. The firm specializes in investing in companies within the IT sector and those involved in the digitalization of traditional industries, focusing on scalable business models and growth potential in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). One of its notable initiatives includes the PortfoLion Regional Private Equity Fund, launched in 2012, which aimed at growth and expansion opportunities in Eastern Europe, with a minimum investment threshold set at HUF 150 million. Through its strategic investments, PortfoLion seeks to support innovative companies that can thrive in the evolving market landscape.

MCI Capital SA is a private equity firm that supports later stage ventures and private equity investments. MCI’s investment strategy is based on three growth pillars: digital disruption investments: MCI contemplates and carries out investments in pure-play internet business models and forecasts that the strongest growth will be recorded in the segments: digital media, e-commerce, marketplaces, Fin Tech, Internet of Things, Software as a Service, cloud computing, mobile internet, and digital entertainment; digital ecosystem investments: MCI considers investments in companies operating on the internet infrastructure development market such as telecoms and data storage centers; and digital adaptation investments: MCI provides investment support to companies that aspire to become European- and global-level players using opportunities offered by the internet. With the use of PE/VC funds: MCI.EuroVentures 1.0, MCI.TechVentures 1.0, MCI.CreditVentures 2.0 FIZ and Internet Ventures FIZ, MCI implements growth stage, and expansion stage investments in CEE region, Germany and Austria (DACH). MCI Capital SA is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since February 2001 and is also a member of the Polish Private Equity Association. MCI Capital SA was founded in 1999 and is based in Warsaw, Poland.

Kogito Fund is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Warsaw, Poland, managed by Kogito Ventures, which was founded in 2016. The fund focuses on investing in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, business products and services, and software as a service. Kogito Fund typically engages in investment rounds from Pre-Seed to Series A, with ticket sizes ranging from PLN 0.5 million to PLN 2 million, and has the capacity to follow on with an additional PLN 4 million per company. Kogito Ventures also participates in the Biznest program, supported by the Polish Development Fund, which allocates PLN 30 million in funding, matched by another PLN 30 million from co-investing business angels. Through its strategic investments, Kogito Fund aims to foster innovation and growth within the technology-driven sectors in Poland and the surrounding region.

Innovation Nest invest in early stage B2B SaaS startups from Europe and help them grow from local to global using our network of contacts and strong in-house competencies. It strongly believes that the path to growth leads through Silicon Valley and strongly encourage our portfolio startups to set up presence there. The company supports high-tech companies to grow faster and scale their business globally.

Wolfs Fund Private Equity S.A. is a private equity firm. The firm seeks to invest in medicine, biotechnology, information technology and internet. In medicine sector, it seeks to invest in telemedicine, aesthetic medicine, and new technologies in medicine. In internet sector, it seeks to invest in B2B, B2C, eCommerce, mobile applications, and artificial intelligence. The firm usually practices to take supervisory board positions. The firm prefers to exit its investment within three to five years. Wolfs Fund Private Equity S.A. is based in Katowice, Poland.

EEC Ventures Sp. z o.o. is a principal investment firm based in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 2012. The firm focuses on the digitalization of industry and the energy sector in Central and Eastern Europe. It specializes in venture capital investments within the utilities, energy, environment, sustainable materials, and advanced materials sectors. EEC Ventures offers early-stage and growth capital financing to target companies, aiming to create value through sustainable practices that lower environmental impacts and enhance the efficiency of traditional resources. The firm develops IT solutions encompassing artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, blockchain, and big data, addressing global trends such as resource reduction, infrastructure upgrades, steady energy demand growth, CO2 emissions reduction, and waste minimization.

Xevin Investments offer include investment and advisory services. The fund is interested both in companies and projects in the initial phase of development, unable to achieve further business goals due to insufficient capital, and in thriving companies in need of additional investment to achieve their milestones in the pursuit of competitive advantage.

RST Ventures For Earth is a technology venture capital fund investing in software and hardware projects at the startup stage. It focuses on renewable energy sources and energy harvesting, industrial automation and robotics, IoT, advanced materials and composites, software and hardware platforms, smart solutions for a clean environment, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. The Wroclaw, Dolnoslaskie-located firm was founded in 2018.

Startup Wise Guys is a prominent early-stage investor based in Tallinn, Estonia, recognized as one of the leading venture capital funds in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region and the Nordics. Since its inception in 2012, it has operated a renowned startup accelerator that has supported over 165 startups, primarily in sectors such as B2B SaaS, Fintech, and Cybersecurity. The intensive three-month program aims to validate, develop, and market products to business clients, benefiting from the guidance of more than 200 mentors. The accelerator culminates in Demo Days and attendance at major tech events, providing startups the opportunity to pitch to investors. With a startup survival and success rate exceeding 77%, the program has facilitated two major exits and fosters a robust alumni network of over 145 startups across more than 40 countries. Additionally, Startup Wise Guys manages specific funds targeting investments in various sectors, including technology and clean tech, with a focus on early-stage ventures.

RTAventures VC is a venture capital firm that focuses on early investments in online businesses, particularly in the healthcare sector, as well as software as a service (SaaS) and marketplace models. Established in 2011, the firm operates from locations in Warsaw, Poland, and Berlin, Germany, and is managed by Piotr Kulesza and Lubomir Jurczak. RTAventures VC aims to support seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies, with a portfolio that includes notable investments such as Docplanner, Typeform, and Point Nine Capital. The firm emphasizes opportunities in healthcare, information technology, mobile, and technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors across Europe.

Abris Capital Partners is an independent private equity firm based in Warsaw, Poland, established in 2007. The firm specializes in management buyouts, acquisitions, and expansion capital investments, primarily targeting middle market companies in Central and Eastern Europe, with a particular focus on Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, and Ukraine. Abris seeks to acquire majority stakes in growth-stage companies across various sectors, including industrial, commercial, and services, as well as healthcare, technology, and logistics. The firm typically invests between €15 million and €75 million and aims for a typical investment period of three to five years. Abris Capital Partners is committed to implementing operational and strategic changes in its portfolio companies, helping them transition from public to private ownership when necessary. The firm avoids investments in certain high-risk industries and prefers companies with positive operational profits. Exits are generally achieved through trade sales, initial public offerings, or secondary sales. In addition to its Warsaw headquarters, Abris has offices in Leeds, Nicosia, and Bucharest.

Trind Ventures is an early stage VC fund based in Tallinn, Estonia. Investing in start-ups across Europe, from seed rounds all the way to sustainability, with a focus on ICT. Trind Ventures partners are Joel Aasmäe, Ivar Siimar, Kimmo Irpola and Taavi Lepmets.

Protos Venture Capital Sp. z o.o. is no longer investing. It is a venture capital firm specializing in seed, startups, emerging growth, and expansion stage investments. It does not invest in power point companies. The firm prefers to invest in Internet and mobile projects including sectors such as software as a service, marketplace, lead-generator, and e-commerce. It prefers to invest in Poland and abroad. The firm seeks a minority stake in its portfolio companies. It prefers to invest in products that are code and online. Protos Venture Capital Sp. z o.o. is based in Warszawa, Poland.

Speedinvest GmbH is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in early-stage investments in technology-related startups across Europe. The firm focuses on sectors such as deep tech, fintech, health, industrial tech, consumer marketplaces, software as a service, and climate tech. Speedinvest typically invests between €0.25 million and €3 million in pre-seed to Series A stages, aiming to take minority stakes of up to 20% in its portfolio companies. The firm emphasizes operational support, often taking on active roles within the companies it invests in for periods ranging from six months to a year. With additional offices in cities including San Francisco, Berlin, Paris, London, and Munich, Speedinvest seeks to leverage a global network to enhance its contributions to Europe’s startup ecosystem.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an investment firm established in 1991 to support the development of market economies and democracies in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia. As the largest single investor in the region, the EBRD focuses on private enterprises, investing primarily in minority equity positions and participating in private equity funds that target medium-sized companies seeking expansion. The firm mobilizes significant foreign direct investment and provides project financing for a variety of sectors, including banking, industry, and municipal services. It collaborates with publicly owned companies to facilitate privatization and restructuring efforts. The EBRD operates in countries committed to democratic principles and emphasizes strong corporate governance and environmental respect in all its investments. With a portfolio exceeding €130 billion across over 5,200 projects, the EBRD has also extended its financing initiatives to the Middle East and Africa, leveraging its expertise to foster economic growth and transformation.

Credo Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Prague, specializing in early-stage investments, primarily targeting companies in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Founded in 2009, the firm focuses on sectors such as information technology, software, Internet, mobile, and healthcare. Credo Ventures seeks to identify high-growth potential companies that possess international ambitions and the capability to execute their business plans. The firm typically invests between €0.1 million and €2.7 million per company, supporting their growth objectives, including expansion into global markets. By concentrating on innovative sectors, Credo Ventures aims to back promising startups and contribute to their development and success.

Satus is a Poland-based investment firm established in 2005, specializing in financial and investment management services. The firm focuses on investing in commercial properties and technology companies within Poland, aiming to support growth and development in these sectors. By leveraging its expertise in investment management, Satus provides tailored solutions to enhance the value of its portfolio while contributing to the local economy.

Enterprise Investors is a prominent private equity firm established in 1990, recognized as one of the oldest and largest in Central and Eastern Europe. The firm specializes in mid-market buyout transactions driven by succession planning and provides expansion financing to high-growth enterprises across various sectors. Over its operational history, Enterprise Investors has raised eight funds, accumulating total capital exceeding EUR 2 billion. To date, these funds have made investments totaling EUR 1.7 billion in 137 companies, demonstrating the firm's commitment to fostering growth and development in the region's business landscape.

Protos Venture Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2012 and located in Warsaw, Poland. The firm specializes in funding early-stage internet businesses, particularly those involved in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), marketplace, lead-generation, and e-commerce sectors. Protos Venture Capital focuses on supporting innovative mobile projects and aims to foster the growth of promising startups within the Polish market.

Avallon Sp. z o.o. is a private equity firm based in Lodz, Poland, established in 2001. It specializes in small to mid-sized management buyouts and other investment strategies, focusing on high-growth companies across various sectors, including orthopedics, rehabilitation, fast-moving consumer goods, and manufacturing. The firm typically invests between €4 million and €15 million, with the potential for transaction values to reach €30 million through debt or co-investment. Avallon prefers to acquire a majority stake, aiming for a minimum share of 30% in the companies it invests in. It targets businesses with annual sales between PLN 50 million and PLN 250 million, primarily in Central and Eastern Europe, with a strong emphasis on Poland. The firm does not engage in investments related to industries such as gambling, alcohol, tobacco, or defense and seeks to exit its investments within three to seven years. Through over 100 capital investments, Avallon collaborates closely with management teams, providing them with expertise and resources to drive growth.

Experior Venture Fund is a venture capital firm based in Warsaw, Poland, focused on investing in small and medium-sized enterprises. Established in 2013, the firm specializes in providing growth and expansion capital to companies at various stages, including seed, startup, and early growth phases. With investment amounts ranging from EUR 500,000 to EUR 3 million, Experior targets innovative businesses in sectors such as software, IT, healthcare, IoT, and mobile technologies. The firm aims to support companies that are introducing new products or services, expanding operations, or enhancing their market presence. Experior typically seeks both majority and minority stakes in its investments, with a medium-term horizon for exits, usually within three to five years. The firm prides itself on offering not just capital, but also operational expertise tailored to the specific needs of its portfolio companies, fostering transformative change in their respective industries.

Mid Europa Partners is a buyout investor specializing in growth markets within Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey. Founded in 1999, the firm has raised and managed approximately €4 billion in funds and has established offices in Budapest, Istanbul, London, and Warsaw. Mid Europa is notable for pioneering private equity in this region and has been independent since 2005, with ownership held entirely by its partners. The team, primarily composed of local professionals, combines regional expertise with best practices from Western Europe in due diligence, deal structuring, and value creation. Mid Europa adopts a pan-regional investment strategy, focusing on acquiring leading companies in domestic growth industries, particularly in the mid-market segment. To date, the firm has completed 30 investments across 18 countries, achieving significant transactions and financings in the region.

Giza Polish Ventures (GPV) is a venture capital (VC) fund with a professional backup provided by the Israeli VC group Giza Venture Capital (Giza VC). Giza VC investment professionals contribute with wealth of expertise and experience in communications, semiconductors, information technologies, enterprise software, the life sciences and medical equipment, clean technologies, media, the Internet, and entertainment. With more than 20 years of experience, Giza VC stands at the forefront of Israel's venture capital industry, having made more than 100 investments and achieved more than 40 successful exits. Since 1992, Giza has formed five funds and invested approximately $600 million.

Warsaw Equity Group (WEG) is a privately held venture capital and private equity firm established in 1993 and based in Warsaw, Poland. The firm specializes in investing in European companies, particularly those with business-to-business models in the automation and climate technology sectors. WEG focuses on projects that leverage technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data, additive manufacturing, and robotics, among others. With over 20 years of experience, the firm supports early-stage ventures and rapidly growing companies, as well as mature businesses requiring financial or operational restructuring. WEG’s success is attributed to its meticulous project selection and strategic involvement with stakeholders, which fosters effective implementation of growth strategies and enhances the market value of its investments.

Plug and Play, founded in 2006 and based in Sunnyvale, California, operates as a business accelerator and venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage and seed investments in technology startups. The firm runs 12 industry-specific accelerator programs annually, connecting startups with corporate partners and investors to foster collaboration and growth. Plug and Play's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of sectors, including fintech, health and wellness, travel, cybersecurity, and sustainability, allowing it to support diverse startups from any country. The firm provides various resources, including funding, mentorship, office space, and networking opportunities, and has a global presence with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Plug and Play has a strong track record, having helped numerous startups secure over $9 billion in funding since its inception. Its programs aim to refine business models and facilitate introductions to potential investors, ultimately contributing to the growth of the startup ecosystem.

Kvarko ASI Sp. z o. o. is a venture capital firm specializing in incubation and seed/ start-up investments. It focuses on investments in the field of veterinary medicine, chemistry, biomedical engineering, medical biotechnology, new technologies & deep tech and nanotechnology. It makes maximum equity investments of Polish Zloty 1 million ($0.24 million). Kvarko ASI Sp. z o. o. is founded in 2016 and is based in Wroclaw, Poland.

CEE Equity Partners Ltd is a private equity firm focused on making investments in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, telecommunications, and specialized production. The firm engages in various types of investments, including buyouts, expansion capital, and project finance, with a typical investment range of $20 million to $65 million in equity, often supplemented by debt financing. CEE Equity Partners emphasizes classic infrastructure projects like roads and ports, as well as environmental initiatives such as waste management and renewable energy sources, including wind and biomass. In telecommunications, the firm invests in fibre-optic networks and data centers. Additionally, CEE Equity Partners serves as the investment advisor for two China-CEE Funds with over $1.2 billion in committed capital, established in collaboration with China Exim Bank and other institutional investors to foster economic growth and provide returns in the region. The firm operates from its headquarters in Warsaw, Poland, with offices in several other CEE countries and the United Kingdom.

Piton Capital is a venture capital and growth equity firm based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in businesses that leverage network effects, such as marketplaces, exchanges, and platforms. The firm identifies network effects as a crucial element for creating competitive advantages and market dominance. In addition to traditional marketplaces, Piton Capital also invests in companies that benefit from data network effects, user-generated content, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) models capable of integrating network effects. The firm employs a stage and style-agnostic investment approach, providing funding ranging from €200,000 to €15 million for companies in various stages of development, from seed to late stage. Piton Capital Fund II, launched in 2014, focuses primarily on the information technology sector, targeting opportunities across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

UNIQA Ventures GmbH is the Venture Capital arm of UNIQA Insurance Group AG, a leading insurance carrier in Central & Eastern Europe and a pioneer in Corporate-backed Venture Capital in Austria and CEE. Based in Vienna, Austria, the firm is investing in outstanding business models driven by strong teams and a clear vision to shape the future of key industries. Investment areas are the future of Health, Mobility, Intelligent Home and FinTech/InsurTech as well as enabling technologies such as IoT, Blockchain, ML/AI.

AgriTech Hub is a venture capital fund established in 2017 and based in Warsaw, Poland, focused on investing in high-tech solutions for the agriculture and food sectors. The firm aims to support research and development projects by advancing them to commercial viability during the Proof of Concept and Proof of Principle stages. AgriTech Hub invests across the entire value chain of agriculture, including areas such as food e-commerce, food technology, bio-based materials, waste management, bioenergy, and advanced ICT solutions. The fund combines expertise in high technology and information communication technology with the investment experience of its team, striving to foster innovation at various stages of production and distribution, ultimately benefiting end customers. The MIT Enterprise Forum Poland has been instrumental in supporting the fund since its inception.

PGE Ventures, established in 2017, is the corporate venture capital arm of PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna, located in Warsaw, Poland. The fund focuses on investing in startups that are connected to the energy value chain, aiming to achieve both financial returns and strategic advantages. It provides financial support as well as access to PGE Group’s operational expertise, addressing the specific needs of emerging entrepreneurs. PGE Ventures is particularly interested in projects that enhance the optimization of operations, energy storage, clean generation technologies, and innovative IT and communication services, including big data and smart home solutions. The fund actively seeks partnerships with incubators, accelerators, and other organizations that can help identify promising startups, while also being open to co-investments with other venture capital funds. Through its initiatives, PGE Ventures aims to foster the development of innovative projects that can evolve into profitable businesses within the energy sector and beyond.

FJ Labs is a U.S.-based investment firm established in 2015 by Fabrice Grinda. The firm operates with a stage-agnostic approach, primarily targeting marketplaces and consumer-facing startups. FJ Labs focuses its investments on seed and Series A rounds, with a financial commitment ranging from $50,000 to $5,000,000. The firm has invested in a variety of notable companies, including Alibaba Group, beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, and ADORE ME.

Cogito Capital Partners is a venture capital firm established in 2018, with headquarters in Warsaw, Poland, and additional offices in Luxembourg, New York, and Berlin. The firm specializes in providing growth and late-stage venture capital to emerging technology companies, primarily focusing on B2B sectors such as enterprise software, fintech, insurtech, and mobility. Cogito aims to invest in companies that demonstrate potential for global expansion, particularly in the Central and Eastern European markets as well as the United States. The firm typically acquires minority stakes in its portfolio companies, partnering with entrepreneurs who seek strategic investors with regional presence and global reach.

European Investment Bank (EIB) provides lending, borrowing, and treasury services primarily in the European Union. The company offers project loans for the public and private sectors; loans to banks and other intermediaries; structured finance products; guarantees and securitization instruments for senior and subordinated debts; project bonds; equity and fund investment products such as infrastructure equity and debt funds, and environmental funds; and venture capital funds and security packages for funds. The company also offers microfinance; risk sharing finance for research, development, and innovation projects; finance and technical expertise for sustainable energy projects; infrastructure project advisory services; support for urban development projects; guarantees for transport infrastructure; and funding for public-private partnerships and small- and medium-sized enterprises. EIB serves the transportation, global loans, energy, industry, health, education, water, sewerage, infrastructure, services, telecommunications, agriculture, and fisheries sectors. European Investment Bank was founded in 1958 and is based in Luxembourg.

To be the first point of call for company founders from Central Europe who want to create history with their start-up. Our private independent early-stage boutique Venture Capital fund focuses on this promise. Our strategy is linked to technologies that benefit people and the planet. It’s a privilege for us to partner with people who see opportunities around the corner. To them success is not about mere status, it is about making an impact.

Resource Partners is a private equity investment firm founded in 2009 and headquartered in Poland, with an additional office in Austria. The firm specializes in equity investments in the consumer sector across Central and Eastern European countries that are members of the European Union. Resource Partners focuses on mid-sized, growth-oriented companies, leveraging its experience to support fast organic and acquisition-driven growth. Since its inception, the firm has successfully raised €293.4 million from reputable European financial institutions. Resource Partners is dedicated to identifying and partnering with companies that have proven management teams, aiming to enhance their growth potential through strategic investment.

Montis Capital is a venture capital firm based in Warsaw, Poland, focused on supporting scalable business models and innovative products in two key sectors: Industry 4.0 and Life Sciences. In the Industry 4.0 domain, the firm invests in technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, big data, and deep tech, positioning itself at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In the Life Sciences sector, Montis Capital targets projects within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biomedical technologies, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, food processing, and environmental devices. The firm emphasizes collaboration with strong teams and market-validated solutions, providing growth capital to foster expansion in these rapidly evolving industries.

Hubraum connects tech entrepreneurs and startup companies with the network, capital and business opportunities of Deutsche Telekom. For this hub:raum offers investments and also runs programs in focus fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Smart Home, Internet of Things and Big Data. Since 2012 Hubraum has built a portfolio of more than 20 investments and maintains an ecosystem of around 200 startups.

Tar Heel Capital is a Poland-based asset management firm established in 1998 that specializes in managing private equity funds. With over a decade of experience, the firm focuses on investing in small and mid-sized companies worldwide, helping them achieve market leadership positions. Tar Heel Capital is committed to delivering above-average returns to its investors through strategic investments and operational improvements in its portfolio companies.

3TS Capital Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 1999. The firm specializes in providing growth capital and buyout funding to small and medium-sized businesses, with a strong emphasis on technology and related sectors, including media, communications, and technology-enabled services. It primarily focuses on investment opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in European Union accession countries, but may also consider exceptional cases in Ukraine and Turkey. The firm typically invests between €1 million and €30 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from €1.5 million to €300 million, often seeking significant minority or majority stakes. 3TS aims to enhance the value of its portfolio companies through active partnership and strategic support, while planning to exit investments within three to five years through sales or initial public offerings. The firm has garnered over €300 million from various investors, including prominent financial institutions and corporations.