Investors in Poland

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Space3ac

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.
Made 67 investments in Poland

Aligo Venture Capital

Aligo Venture Capital is a venture capital investment firm based in Tczew, Poland, specializing in seed and startup investments, as well as growth capital. Founded in 2009, the firm focuses on early-stage companies that have established a project team and secured initial clients. Aligo targets investments primarily in the healthcare, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental protection, and IT/ICT sectors. The firm typically prefers to take a minority stake in its portfolio companies, emphasizing a commitment to supporting innovative ventures within Poland.
Made 5 investments in Poland

Inovo VC

Inovo Venture Partners is a venture capital firm established in 2011 and based in Warsaw, Poland, with over €50 million in assets under management. The firm focuses on investing in high-growth technology companies at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, particularly within the Central and Eastern European region. Inovo specializes in sectors such as developer tools, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, healthcare, and SaaS-enabled marketplaces. The firm has earned recognition as a leading venture capital investor in Poland, having supported over 20 companies through direct investments and as business angels. Notable investments from its first fund include Booksy and Brand24, while its second fund has backed companies like Allset and Tidio. Inovo's team comprises experienced professionals with backgrounds in prominent organizations, enabling them to effectively identify and nurture companies that are poised to transform their industries and achieve market dominance.
Made 27 investments in Poland

LT Capital

LT Capital is a venture capital firm based in Krakow, Poland, founded in 2017. The firm focuses on investing in innovative sectors such as information technology, artificial intelligence, big data, cyber-security, robotics, drones, digitalization, augmented reality, and virtual reality. With a commitment to supporting founders, LT Capital typically invests around EUR 250,000 in early-stage companies, while also facilitating connections with top-tier co-investors for larger funding needs. The firm is heavily networked and aims to bridge Central and Eastern European companies with global funds and clients. Over the coming years, LT Capital plans to invest in approximately 40 companies across the region, with Poland being a primary target for its investments.
Made 16 investments in Poland

SpeedUp Investments

SpeedUp Innovation is a venture capital firm based in Poznan, Poland, specializing in early-stage investments in companies with validated business models or seed-stage startups. The firm focuses on a diverse range of industries, including e-commerce, software, fintech, health care, clean technology, and life sciences, along with emerging sectors such as machine learning and artificial intelligence. SpeedUp Innovation targets enterprises in Central and Eastern Europe that aspire to enter global markets with their innovative solutions. The investment strategy involves a commitment of 3 to 8 years, with a typical investment size of up to 100,000 USD, supporting startups in their development and growth phases.
Made 39 investments in Poland

Market One Capital

Market One Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Warsaw, Poland. With EUR 35 million under management, the firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing primarily on pre-seed and seed companies in European markets. Market One Capital targets sectors such as marketplaces, SaaS-enabled marketplaces, online communities, online protocols, and software infrastructure. The firm has a proven track record, having invested in over 40 marketplaces, including prominent projects that have become leaders in their respective fields. Its managing team and partners are primarily composed of former entrepreneurs and experienced investors, with offices located in Warsaw and Barcelona.
Made 19 investments in Poland

Black Pearls VC

Black Pearls VC is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Gdansk, Poland, founded in 2008. The firm specializes in investing in deep tech and enterprise software, focusing on companies in Northern and Central Europe. With a commitment to supporting ambitious entrepreneurs, Black Pearls VC aims to help these companies scale and achieve global reach. The firm has invested in over 30 companies across Poland and the Baltic Sea region. In addition to being a member of Invest Europe, Black Pearls VC participates in the Kauffman Fellows Program, which further enhances its network and expertise in the venture capital landscape. The firm manages multiple funds, including the Black Pearls Seed Fund, which targets investments in the information technology and TMT sectors across various countries in the region.
Made 29 investments in Poland

SMOK Ventures

SMOK Ventures is a venture capital fund based in Warsaw, Poland, specializing in early-stage investments ranging from 100,000 to 1 million USD. The firm primarily focuses on startups in the gaming, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, marketing technology, and fintech sectors, particularly within Poland and the broader Central and Eastern European regions. Established in 2019, SMOK Ventures aims to support innovative companies in the software and gaming development industries, contributing to the growth and development of the regional startup ecosystem.
Made 22 investments in Poland

Movens Capital

Movens Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in Warszawa, Poland. The firm specializes in providing growth capital for seed and Series A rounds, primarily targeting small and medium-sized enterprises. Movens Capital focuses on investing in technology-driven companies, particularly in sectors such as artificial intelligence, fintech, software as a service (SaaS), marketplaces, deep tech, and industry 4.0. It seeks to support businesses that are scaling operations in the United States or European markets, investing equity ranging from EUR 2 million to EUR 6 million for minority stakes. Additionally, Movens Capital is open to co-investments and considers various business models, with a preference for marketplace and SaaS solutions, while also exploring opportunities in logistics, medtech, e-commerce, and wellness sectors.
Made 13 investments in Poland

bValue Venture Capital

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.
Made 17 investments in Poland

Innova Capital

Innova Capital Sp. z o.o., founded in 1994 and headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, is a private equity firm that focuses on mid-market investments across Central Europe. The firm specializes in growth capital, buyouts, and corporate spin-offs, primarily targeting mature companies with enterprise values between €50 million and €125 million. Innova Capital seeks investments in various sectors, including financial services, business services, technology, manufacturing, consumer products, healthcare, and telecommunications. It typically invests between €5 million and €75 million and aims for both majority and minority stakes in its portfolio companies. The firm prefers to invest over a three to five-year horizon, with exit strategies including sales to strategic investors or public offerings. With a strong regional focus, Innova Capital has invested nearly €500 million in 40 companies across Central and Eastern Europe, emphasizing markets such as Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania.
Made 34 investments in Poland

Sunfish Poland I

Sunfish Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2016, with headquarters in Berlin, Germany, and an additional office in Warsaw, Poland. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in the pre-seed and seed stages, focusing on deep tech startups. Sunfish Partners primarily targets investments in sectors such as healthcare, software, hardware, and business products and services. The firm typically invests between 1 million PLN and 3 million PLN in its portfolio companies, emphasizing opportunities in Polish firms while also exploring potential throughout Central and Eastern Europe.
Made 10 investments in Poland

MCI Capital

MCI Capital Alternatywna Spólka Inwestycyjna S.A. is a private equity firm founded in 1999 and headquartered in Warsaw, Poland. The firm specializes in expansion and buy-out stage investments, primarily targeting sectors undergoing digital transformation, including SaaS, e-commerce, fintech, insurtech, foodtech, traveltech, and digital infrastructure. MCI Capital focuses its investments in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland, the Baltics, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, Greece, and the DACH countries of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The firm typically invests between EUR 25 million and EUR 100 million and has historically engaged in private debt, growth, and venture capital. MCI Capital aims to support companies that are positioned to leverage internet opportunities and adapt to the evolving digital landscape.
Made 65 investments in Poland

PortfoLion

PortfoLion is a Budapest-based venture capital and private equity fund management firm founded in 2010. As a corporate venture capital arm of OTP Bank, it focuses on investing in companies within the IT sector and the digitalization of traditional industries, particularly those with scalable business models and strong growth potential in Central and Eastern Europe. PortfoLion's investment strategy encompasses a diverse range of sectors, including B2B, B2C, healthcare, advertisement technology, e-commerce, financial technology, big data, artificial intelligence, agriculture technology, and life sciences. The firm has also managed growth and expansion funds, such as the PortfoLion Regional Private Equity Fund, which targeted investments in Eastern Europe.
Made 11 investments in Poland

Innovation Nest

Innovation Nest is a venture capital firm established in 2010 and headquartered in Kraków, Poland. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage B2B SaaS startups across Europe, focusing on helping these companies scale from local to global markets. Innovation Nest leverages its extensive network and in-house expertise to support high-tech firms in accelerating their growth. The company advocates for its portfolio startups to establish a presence in Silicon Valley, viewing it as a critical pathway for achieving significant expansion.
Made 39 investments in Poland

Kogito Ventures

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.
Made 13 investments in Poland

Satus Starter

Satus Starter is a venture capital investment firm established in 2019 and based in Krakow, Poland. It was founded in collaboration with PFR Ventures, with a total fund size of USD 12 million, where 20% is sourced from private investors and 80% from European Union contributions through PFR Ventures. The firm focuses on investing in innovative companies at their earliest stages of development, including seed and startup phases. Satus Starter aims to provide financial backing alongside valuable industry expertise and connections, often referred to as "smart money," to enhance the prospects of commercial success for its portfolio companies. Its investment interests span various sectors, including artificial intelligence, big data, software-as-a-service, augmented reality, virtual reality, financial technology, blockchain, cybersecurity, and marketplace solutions.
Made 13 investments in Poland

4Growth Venture Capital

4growth VC is a venture capital firm established in 2022 and based in Warsaw, Poland. The firm focuses on investing in the technology sector, aiming to support innovative startups and growth-stage companies. Through its investments, 4growth VC seeks to foster technological advancements and drive growth in the industry.
Made 2 investments in Poland

EEC Ventures

EEC Ventures Sp. z o.o. is a venture capital firm based in Warsaw, Poland, established in 2012. The firm focuses on investments in the digital industry and energy sector across Central and Eastern Europe, targeting areas such as power engineering, smart utilities, and advanced materials. EEC Ventures provides early-stage and growth capital financing to companies in sectors like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and big data, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impacts. The firm emphasizes the importance of addressing global trends such as the reduction of natural resources, the upgrade of utility infrastructure, and the need for sustainable practices. By investing in innovative technologies and solutions, EEC Ventures seeks to create value while promoting sustainability and reducing CO2 emissions.
Made 14 investments in Poland

Xevin Investments

Xevin Investments is a venture capital firm established in 2008 and based in Warsaw, Poland. The firm specializes in providing investment and advisory services, focusing on both early-stage companies that require capital to advance their business objectives and established firms seeking additional funding to reach critical milestones. Xevin Investments is particularly interested in sectors such as software as a service, education technology, financial technology, digital health, advertising technology, Internet of Things, and e-commerce. Through its investments, the firm aims to support innovation and growth across these diverse industries.
Made 34 investments in Poland

RST Ventures For Earth

RST Ventures For Earth is a venture capital investment firm located in Wroclaw, Poland, established in 2018. The firm specializes in investing in seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage startups that focus on various sectors, including renewable energy, energy harvesting, industrial automation, robotics, the Internet of Things, advanced materials and composites, and artificial intelligence. RST Ventures aims to support innovative projects that contribute to a cleaner environment and promote sustainable development. By targeting a diverse range of technologies, the firm seeks to drive growth and advancement in the cleantech and advanced manufacturing industries within Poland.
Made 15 investments in Poland

Next Road Ventures

Next Road Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2019 and based in Warsaw, Poland. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in sectors such as software as a service (SaaS), marketplaces, and various technology-driven industries. With a strong emphasis on Central and Eastern Europe, Next Road Ventures targets companies at the seed, pre-series A, and series A funding stages, focusing on businesses that have a market-ready product, revenue, or growing traction. The firm collaborates with a network of affiliates, including the CEE Business Angel Network and Vestbee, to provide its portfolio companies with essential resources, expertise, and funding, enabling them to expand into new markets. Next Road Ventures typically invests up to 1 million euros in companies founded by visionary entrepreneurs aiming for global success.
Made 9 investments in Poland

Simpact Ventures

Simpact Fund Sp. z o.o. is a venture capital firm based in Warsaw, Poland, that focuses on growth capital and early-stage investments in technology-driven startups. As the first impact investment venture capital fund in the country, Simpact aims to support ventures that demonstrate high business potential while also delivering positive social or environmental outcomes. The firm primarily invests in the information technology sector across Central and Eastern Europe, with funding ranging from EUR 0.1 million to EUR 2 million. Simpact is dedicated to empowering founders to create companies that align profitability with purpose, contributing to meaningful change in society.
Made 10 investments in Poland

Startup Wise Guys

Startup Wise Guys, founded in 2012 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, is a prominent early-stage investor and accelerator in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region and the Nordics. The organization has accelerated over 165 startups, primarily in B2B SaaS, fintech, and cybersecurity, achieving a startup survival and success rate exceeding 77%. Its intensive three-month accelerator program focuses on product validation, development, and sales to business customers, supported by a network of over 200 international and local mentors. The program culminates in Demo Days and major tech events where startups present their ventures to potential investors. Additionally, participants gain access to an alumni community of more than 145 startups across 40 countries and exclusive alumni events centered on business development and fundraising. Startup Wise Guys also manages dedicated funds targeting various sectors, including an Africa Fund that invests in fintech, health tech, and digital SaaS, among others.
Made 12 investments in Poland

YouNick Mint

YouNick Mint is a venture capital firm based in Suchy Las, Poland, founded in 2016. The firm focuses on investing in sectors such as healthcare, information technology, medtech, industry 4.0, proptech, and enterprise software, primarily within Europe. YouNick Mint aims to support projects with global potential and significant competitive advantages, often providing investment amounts ranging from PLN 5 million to PLN 12 million per company. The firm targets to invest in three to five companies annually, leveraging the extensive expertise of its team, which consists mainly of seasoned business practitioners. This experienced team assesses risks effectively and offers operational support alongside financial backing, thereby enhancing the likelihood of success for the ventures they invest in.
Made 8 investments in Poland

RTA 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.
Made 17 investments in Poland

Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder

Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder is a venture capital fund based in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 2017. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, targeting innovative industries and emerging technologies. It invests up to 1 million USD in companies focused on sectors such as esports, big data, cloud computing, fintech, and marketing technology. In addition to its investment activities, Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder operates as a venture builder, co-creating successful global tech businesses. The firm emphasizes solutions that leverage software as a service (SaaS) and marketplace business models, aiming to support companies that design technology products and solutions with the potential for significant market impact.
Made 12 investments in Poland

Abris Capital Partners

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.
Made 17 investments in Poland

KnowledgeHub

KnowledgeHub is a venture capital firm established in 2013 and based in Warsaw, Poland. It focuses on investing in early-stage startups that offer innovative technology solutions, particularly in the martech, fintech, medtech, and industry 4.0 sectors. The firm aims to support projects with significant market potential by providing financing, operational management, and assistance in achieving rapid value growth. KnowledgeHub specializes in enhancing investment competence in digital marketing, helping its portfolio companies build and sustain competitive advantages. A primary objective of the firm is to create a comprehensive portfolio of media-marketing products and services that can synergistically manage various aspects of digital marketing.
Made 12 investments in Poland

MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a non-equity startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK. Founded in 2009, it focuses on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship by supporting high-potential startups across various industries globally. MassChallenge provides expert mentorship, a tailored curriculum, and access to corporate partners without taking any equity from the startups. Its programs, including specialized initiatives like MassChallenge FinTech and MassChallenge HealthTech, aim to facilitate partnerships between startups and established companies to drive innovation and growth. To date, MassChallenge has helped over 1,200 alumni raise more than $2 billion in funding and create over 65,000 jobs, demonstrating its significant impact on the global innovation ecosystem.
Made 11 investments in Poland

Trind Ventures

Trind Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm located in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 1999. The firm specializes in investing in start-ups across Northern and Central Europe, focusing on various sectors, including information and communication technology, business-to-business, business-to-consumer, and marketplaces. Trind Ventures aims to support companies from seed rounds through to sustainability, leveraging its expertise to foster growth in innovative enterprises. The team comprises experienced partners, including Joel Aasmäe, Ivar Siimar, Kimmo Irpola, and Taavi Lepmets.
Made 2 investments in Poland

CofounderZone

CofounderZone is a venture capital investment firm based in Warsaw, Poland, that facilitates collaboration between innovative startups and established corporations. It operates within a dual ecosystem, where startups leverage groundbreaking technologies and non-linear business models but often lack the resources to scale. Conversely, established corporations, with their wealth of knowledge and assets, face challenges in maintaining their market positions. CofounderZone emphasizes the importance of human connections by engaging cofounders of startups and founders of established businesses who have transitioned into angel investors. This approach fosters the exchange of experience and capital, enabling both parties to thrive through strategic partnerships and co-investment in early-stage and growth companies.
Made 6 investments in Poland

Speedinvest

SpeedInvest GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2011. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on technology-related startups across Europe, particularly in sectors such as deep tech, fintech, insurtech, consumer tech, and marketplaces. The firm typically invests between €0.25 million and €3 million in pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, while preferring to acquire minority stakes of up to 20% in its portfolio companies. SpeedInvest aims to be actively involved in the companies it invests in, often taking on operational roles for six months to one year. With additional offices in cities like San Francisco, Berlin, Paris, and London, SpeedInvest leverages a global network to support entrepreneurs in building successful businesses, thus contributing to the development of Europe’s startup ecosystem.
Made 9 investments in Poland

NCBR Investment Fund

NCBR Investment Fund is a co-investment venture capital fund based in Warsaw, Poland, associated with the National Center for Research and Development, an executive agency of the Ministry of Education and Science. The fund focuses on investing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are in their growth or expansion phases and are commercializing the results of their research and development efforts. With an estimated investment budget of PLN 700 million, NCBR Investment Fund typically makes investments ranging from PLN 3 million to PLN 64 million, supporting the development and scaling of innovative businesses across the country.
Made 1 investments in Poland

Satus

Satus is a Poland-based investment firm established in 2005, focusing on financial and investment management services. The firm targets investments in commercial properties and technology companies within Poland. Satus specializes in venture capital, with an emphasis on sectors such as artificial intelligence, big data, software as a service (SaaS), augmented and virtual reality, Industry 4.0, cybersecurity, and marketplace platforms. Based in Krakow, Satus aims to support innovative ventures and contribute to the growth of the technology landscape in the region.
Made 15 investments in Poland

Enterprise Investors

Enterprise Investors, founded in 1990 and based in Warsaw, Poland, is the oldest and one of the largest private equity firms in Central and Eastern Europe. The firm specializes in mid-market succession-driven buyout transactions and provides expansion financing to high-growth companies across various sectors, including consumer goods, retail, financial services, IT, industrial products, business process outsourcing, and healthcare. With a total capital exceeding EUR 2 billion, Enterprise Investors has raised eight funds and has invested EUR 1.7 billion in 137 companies. The firm's focus on medium-sized enterprises positions it as a key player in the region's private equity landscape.
Made 17 investments in Poland

ValueTech Seed

ValueTech Seed is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Warsaw, Poland, established in 2015. The firm focuses on investing in innovative technologies within the Energy and Industrial Manufacturing sectors. It seeks to partner with dedicated teams developing breakthrough solutions that can be implemented within a 2-5 year timeframe. Key areas of interest include Industry 4.0, renewable energy, cleantech, energy storage, smart grid and smart home technologies, as well as AI and IoT applications. ValueTech Seed aims to support advancements that can significantly impact these industries.
Made 11 investments in Poland

CVI Dom Maklerski

Credit Value Investments is an independent asset manager established in 2012 and based in Warsaw, Poland that provides non-bank debt financing for small and medium enterprises operating in Poland or Central and Eastern Europe. The firm provides financing in the form of senior debt, junior debt, unitranche, mezzanine, distressed debt, convertible debt, and private equity solutions. CVI supports the company's growth through financing acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, and management buy-ins.

Credo stage I

Credo Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Prague, Czech Republic, founded in 2010. It specializes in early-stage investments, primarily targeting companies in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The firm focuses on sectors including information technology, software, internet, mobile, and healthcare. Within these sectors, it invests in various areas such as SaaS, business intelligence, media, social networking, diagnostics, and medical devices. Credo Ventures typically invests between €0.1 million and €2.7 million in its portfolio companies and seeks to support high-growth potential businesses with international aspirations. The firm's mission includes aiding these companies in their growth plans and facilitating their expansion into global markets.
Made 6 investments in Poland

Protos Venture Capital

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.
Made 18 investments in Poland

CobinAngels

CobinAngels is an angel network based in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 2015. The organization focuses on investing in early-stage companies, providing both financial support and transaction advisory services to help these businesses grow and succeed. By connecting entrepreneurs with investors, CobinAngels aims to foster innovation and development within the startup ecosystem.
Made 11 investments in Poland

Experior Venture Fund

Experior Venture Fund, established in 2013 and based in Warsaw, Poland, is a venture capital firm focused on early and growth stage investments in small and medium-sized enterprises. The firm primarily invests in innovative technology and software-driven companies that are launching new products or services, expanding their operations, or enhancing their market presence. Experior typically provides equity investments ranging from EUR 500,000 to EUR 3 million, aiming for both majority and minority stakes while emphasizing medium-term investment horizons of three to five years. The fund's investment strategy is centered on sectors such as enterprise software, healthcare, IoT, and mobile technologies, supporting entrepreneurs with tailored capital and operational expertise to foster value creation.
Made 18 investments in Poland

European Bank for Reconstruction & Development

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.
Made 7 investments in Poland

Avallon

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.
Made 17 investments in Poland

Nunatak Capital

Nunatak Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 and based in Warsaw, Poland. It focuses on emerging growth stage investments, primarily targeting companies in the data science and technology sectors across Central and Eastern Europe. The firm aims to support innovative businesses in these regions, leveraging the potential of the local markets to drive growth and development in the technology landscape.
Made 4 investments in Poland

Alfabeat

Alfabeat is a venture capital firm based in Gdansk, Poland, with an additional office in Warsaw. Founded in 2015, the firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments in B2B enterprise software start-ups, primarily targeting companies in Central and Eastern Europe. Alfabeat aims to tap into the region's emerging technology hubs and engineering talent, addressing the challenges of limited capital and connections within the global ecosystem. By supporting startup founders, Alfabeat seeks to foster the development of companies with the potential to achieve global success and create significant market impact.
Made 9 investments in Poland

Warsaw Equity Group

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.
Made 9 investments in Poland

Czysta3.vc

Czysta3.vc is a venture capital firm based in Sleza, Poland, founded in 2017. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in a variety of technology sectors, including software, proptech, martech, e-commerce, cloud technology, fintech, and HRtech. Czysta3.vc typically invests around PLN 1 million in each company, seeking to support businesses with not only financial backing but also through the development of sales and marketing strategies. The firm has a history of collaborating with startups and has aimed to expand its portfolio beyond Poland, working with companies that operate in rapidly evolving technological landscapes.
Made 4 investments in Poland

Pracuj Ventures

Pracuj Ventures Sp. z o.o. is a venture capital firm established in 2019 and headquartered in Warsaw, Poland. It specializes in early-stage investments in technology startups within the human resources and educational technology sectors, primarily targeting companies based in Poland and Ukraine. The firm typically invests between zł0.5 million and zł2 million over a period of three to seven years, often seeking co-investment opportunities. Pracuj Ventures aims to take an active role in its portfolio companies by requiring a seat on the board, whether as an executive, non-executive, advisor, or observer. The firm was founded by Maciej Artur Noga, Paweł Leks, and Przemyslaw Gacek and serves as the corporate venture arm of Grupa Pracuj.
Made 3 investments in Poland

Pomerangels

Pomerangels is a venture capital fund established in 2018 in Szczecin, Poland. The fund specializes in co-investment opportunities, partnering with business angels and syndicates to invest in high-potential businesses. Its investment focus includes information and communication technology (ICT), autonomous technologies, fintech, electronics, new materials, biotechnology, and innovative service delivery models. By collaborating with a strong network of private angel investors, Pomerangels aims to facilitate meaningful commercial investments that support the growth and development of emerging companies.
Made 4 investments in Poland