TLDR:
- Poland is a top country in Eastern Europe for startups, with over 3,000 startups and 210 active VC firms.
- The article highlights 10 lesser-known Polish investors who can back startups and VC funds in various industries.
Poland is an emerging hub for startups in Eastern Europe, with a robust startup scene and a growing number of VC firms. The article focuses on 10 lesser-known Polish investors who have the potential to back startups and VC funds in various sectors:
JR Holding
– Manages a portfolio worth €6M and invests in AI, digital business, energy transformation, deeptech, and more.
Ataraxy Ventures
– An early stage fund investing in HR and EdTech, with an investment ticket of up to €500k.
MKK3
– A family office that invests in Polish companies in photovoltaics, enterprise tech, and e-commerce.
Pucek Capital
– An angel syndicate investing in AI, infrastructure, open source, and deep tech.
RIO ASI
– A family office investing in consumer&retail, services&tech, manufacturing, and real estate.
Kulczyk Investments
– Backs companies in technologies, chemicals, infrastructure, and real estate; founded Manta Ray for direct startup investments.
TDJ
– Invests in CEE climate and industry tech solutions; looking at growth stage investments of €3-6M.
Warsaw Equity Group
– Invests in CEE based B2B companies with a validated product and proven unit economics.
WP2 Investments
– Invests in fintech, biotechnology, green energy, e-commerce, and digitalization/automation.
ZPI Family Office
– Specializes in asset management and investment diversification, collaborating with other family offices and fund management entities.
These lesser-known Polish investors offer a range of opportunities for founders and GPs
