Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA network of private investors associated with NOT (Federation of Engineering Associations), supporting early-stage high-growth companies. AINOT runs a structured support program from idea scouting and pre-incubation to equity investment (up to €200k) and follow-ons. Notable focus: deep innovation and engineering-heavy startups, leveraging NOT’s technical expertise to vet and mentor projects.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedEngineeringHardwareDeep Tech
Szczecin, Poland · Angel InvestorA network grown by the Polish Entrepreneurship Foundation in Szczecin, uniting ~50 investors from across Poland. Amber invests in projects that at least have a prototype or beta, focusing on those with high potential and market access. Notable focus: early post-prototype startups requiring angel funding to commercialize (diverse sectors, strong emphasis on the West Pomerania region).
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedGeneralistTechnology
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA serial entrepreneur and community builder, Andrzej founded the PROIDEA foundation which runs major tech conferences. He has been investing as an angel in Polish startups for years and was an early backer of Estimote (IoT beacons), Intelclinic (wearables), and JIVR (e-bikes). Andrzej’s broad network and experience organizing startup events make him a valued mentor-investor. Associated startups: Estimote, Intelclinic, JIVR, Znika (eco-packaging), among others.
Angel InvestorSeedIoTHardwareMobility
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorCo-founder of coworking space TechHub Warsaw and active community figure, Anna has invested in and mentored startups especially led by women. She is known for early involvement in the Warsaw startup ecosystem and provides seed funding to startups emerging from co-working communities. Associated startups: Examples include involvement with Campus Warsaw alumni startups and various civic-tech projects.
Angel InvestorPre-SeedCommunityCivic Tech
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA deep-tech and hardware focused co-investment network founded in 2014 under the APER Ventures fund. APER Angels connects private angel investors with VC funds to pool capital for high-tech startups. They typically invest PLN 250k–5M in early-stage companies, and have backed over 24 startups with ~PLN 50M total. Notable focus: hardware, IoT, and deep-tech startups (often syndicating with APER Ventures).
Angel InvestorSeed to Series AHardwareIoTDeep Tech
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA Greek serial entrepreneur and investor, Apostolos frequently co-invests in Poland, especially in marketplaces. He has at least two Polish marketplace startups in his portfolio, one being Packhelp (custom packaging). He brings experience from the Southeastern European startup scene into Poland. Associated startups: Packhelp, e-food (expanded to Poland), and other e-commerce platforms.
Angel InvestorSeedMarketplacesE-commerce
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorOne of Poland’s first startup bloggers and influencers, Artur has also become an angel investor. He leverages his audience and industry knowledge to promote and invest in Polish startups, often focusing on edtech and gaming. Associated startups: Trafi (mobility) and ThinkCube (edutainment) are a couple of ventures he’s been publicly associated with as an investor.
Angel InvestorPre-SeedEdTechGaming
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorRenowned Silicon Valley investor and ex-Coinbase CTO, Balaji made a notable investment in Polish crypto startup Aleph Zero. His involvement gave international credibility to Poland’s blockchain scene. Balaji often highlights Poland as a source of strong cryptography talent. Associated startups: Aleph Zero, and advocacy for Polish crypto developers globally.
Angel InvestorSeedCryptoBlockchain
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorFormer Chief Marketing Officer of telecom Play, Bartosz took his strategic acumen to the startup scene. He has invested in cybersecurity startup Secfense (passwordless authentication) and other tech companies. Bartosz often advises on go-to-market strategy while investing, bridging corporate and startup worlds. Associated startups: Secfense, Booste (revenue-based financing), and a handful of ICT startups.
Angel InvestorSeed to Series ACybersecuritySoftware
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA longtime PwC executive and innovation consultant, Beata received the 2022 Ecosystem Award for her role in mentoring startups. She is not a traditional high-volume investor, but her contributions in connecting and guiding founders have led her to take angel stakes in a few innovation-driven companies. Associated startups: Select advisory-driven investments (innovation ecosystem support, e.g. via PwC Collider).
Angel InvestorPre-SeedEnterpriseInnovation
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorFounder of Filmaster and co-founder of VC fund SMOK Ventures, Borys also spearheads the SMOK Angels network. A former coder turned investor, he has nurtured dozens of early-stage Polish startups. Borys is known for community building (e.g. Reaktor Warsaw) and has invested in startups across AI, gaming, and software. He co-leads an angel fund, so he straddles angel and VC roles. Associated startups: Included via SMOK portfolio (e.g. Spin.ai, Incentive Games) and through SMOK Angels network.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to Series ASoftwareGamingAI
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA well-known UK tech entrepreneur (Lastminute.com) and investor, Brent has a footprint in Poland via his fund Firstminute and personally. He’s invested in Polish AI ventures and often speaks highly of Poland’s tech scene. Associated startups: Cosmose AI, Digital Pharmacy (examples of Polish startups he’s supported).
Angel InvestorSeed to Series AAIData
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorCo-founder/CTO of Slack, Cal (based in the US) made a rare Polish investment by backing Nomagic (AI robotics from Warsaw). His involvement provides Silicon Valley validation. Cal’s interest in Poland came through seeing its engineering talent in AI and automation. Associated startups: Nomagic (warehouse robotics), and anecdotally, he has advised Polish dev communities.
Angel InvestorSeedAIRobotics
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorFormer co-founder of mBank and private equity executive, Cezary transitioned into venture investing with a fintech focus. He co-founded Private Equity Managers and Alior’s corporate venture, and as an angel he’s taken stakes in AI and fintech startups. He is often noted among top AI-sector angels in Poland. Associated startups: Fintech and AI companies (e.g. he has been linked to AI startups through the MIT Enterprise Forum and as an angel advisor).
Angel InvestorSeed to Series AFintechAI
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA notable independent angel, Dawid has invested in dozens of Polish startups. He often partners with celebrities (e.g. he co-invested with Robert Lewandowski in AI startup Samurai Labs). Dawid was named Business Angel of the Year 2018 (Poland) for his prolific activity. He looks for creative, innovative businesses across sectors. Associated startups: Samurai Labs, InPost (early stage), various creative industry startups.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedAIConsumerCreative
London, United Kingdom · Angel InvestorTech veteran and angel building founder communities through Passion Capital and individual bets.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to Series AFintechSoftware
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorCo-founder of Coinbase, Fred has a venture fund (Paradigm) but also personally invested in at least one Polish crypto project. He reportedly joined a round for Ramp as an angel, underscoring Poland’s emergence in the crypto infrastructure space. Associated startups: Ramp, possibly others in Web3.
Angel InvestorSeed to Series AWeb3Crypto
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorCo-founder of Uber and StumbleUpon, Garrett has occasionally invested in Poland from Silicon Valley. He was part of the angel group that funded Airly (Kraków-based air quality sensor network). His investment in Polish cleantech is a testament to the global reach of top Polish startups. Associated startups: Airly (environmental IoT).
Angel InvestorSeedCleantechIoT
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorAn early-stage “angel fund” that invests in tech and communication startups, specializing in marketplaces, e-commerce, B2B, and IoT. It operates like an angel syndicate, with a portfolio including companies like Allani, Evenea, and Preply. Notable focus: seed-stage online platforms – Hedgehog provides capital plus hands-on involvement to spur growth (many of its investments later raised VC funding).
Angel InvestorSeedMarketplacesE-commerceB2B
Poznan, Poland · Angel InvestorAnother Netguru co-founder, Kuba is now a notable angel investor. He co-invested alongside Wiktor Schmidt in startups like Estimote and ColibriTool, and has made several other early-stage investments on his own. He brings product insight and network connections from building one of Poland’s top software companies. Associated startups: Estimote, ColibriTool, and other Polish SaaS startups.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedSaaSDeveloper Tools
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorCo-creator of fashion marketplace Showroom.pl, Jan became an angel investor after Showroom’s success. He has a keen eye for consumer and lifestyle startups and was nominated among top angels in 2018. Associated startups: Showroom.pl (co-founder), plus investments in fashion-tech and consumer platforms.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedFashion TechConsumer
Krakow, Poland · Angel InvestorCEO of AI startup Synerise and also known for involvement with Wisła Kraków football club, Jarosław sometimes acts as an angel for other AI and sports-tech ventures. He was highlighted in 2022 for significant startup investments. He often reinvests his earnings into deep-tech projects and advocates for AI innovation in Poland. Associated startups: Synerise (his company), plus angel investments in AI analytics and sports-tech startups.
Angel InvestorSeedAISports Tech
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA German investor (ex-TechStars London) who launched Angel Invest (a micro-fund), Jens was awarded Poland’s 2022 “Best Foreign Investor” for actively investing in Polish startups. He has made quick, small angel investments in Polish SaaS and deep-tech companies, often as one of the first foreign checks in. Associated startups: Satellite imaging startup KP Labs, various B2B SaaS in Poland.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedSaaSDeep Tech
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA British entrepreneur-turned-investor (co-founder of Notion Capital), Jos has angel-invested in Poland’s enterprise software space. He took part in early funding of Helpshift’s Polish office and has been scouting enterprise SaaS startups in Central Europe. Associated startups: Possibly NetworkedAssets (Polish-German IT firm) and other SaaS ventures.
Angel InvestorSeed to Series AEnterpriseSoftware
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorAn American angel (co-founder of Lookout), Kevin has shown interest in frontier tech startups from Poland. He’s invested in Polish space/mining startup Karman+ and AI safety startup Knostic (both with Polish founders). With multiple Poland-related investments, Kevin is a gateway to Silicon Valley for those teams. Associated startups: Karman+ (asteroid mining), Knostic (AI safety).
Angel InvestorSeedAISecurity
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorEx-CEO of Deutsche Bank Poland, Krzysztof brings finance industry gravitas to the startup world. After decades in banking, he now invests in fintech and regtech startups as an angel. His deep understanding of banking regulation makes him an ideal mentor for fintech founders. Associated startups: Early-stage fintech and compliance tech startups (leveraging his banking network).
Angel InvestorSeedFintechRegTech
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorAn angel network operating under the Lewiatan Confederation (a major business organization in Poland). They look for startups across industries that have innovative solutions and strong teams. Lewiatan BA often connects corporate executives with startup founders. Notable focus: multi-industry, emphasis on competitive advantage and innovation in the business model.
Angel InvestorSeedGeneralistIndustry
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorComing from the family that founded TVN and Onet, Łukasz launched his own investment firm Dirlango. As a business angel, he’s injected capital into Polish tech successes like Booksy (booking app) and PizzaPortal (food delivery). He focuses on consumer internet and mobile, often co-investing alongside global funds. Associated startups: Booksy, iTaxi, Plum Research, and others via Dirlango.
Angel InvestorSeedConsumerMobile
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA former corporate executive (ex-Dell, Oriflame) turned technology investor and podcast host, Maciej brings 20+ years of business experience to his angel investing. He mentors startups and has personally invested in ventures spanning IoT, medtech, and marketplaces. Associated startups: Business Angel of the Year 2018 nominee; investments include hardware and consumer startups (often kept private).
Angel InvestorSeedIoTMedTechMarketplaces
Wroclaw, Poland · Angel InvestorFounder of interior design marketplace Pixers, Maciej now actively mentors and funds young startups. Drawing on his e-commerce background, he has invested in projects like PCdoc and ScreenSHU, among others, to help new founders scale their services. Associated startups: PCdoc.pl, ScreenSHU, and various e-commerce/marketplace startups.
Angel InvestorSeedE-commerceMarketplaces
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorCo-founder of Grupa Pracuj (Poland’s leading HRtech firm) and partner at Pracuj Ventures, Maciej invests personally in early-stage companies. He has notably funded HR and fintech startups such as Symmetrical.ai, Therapify, and Tomorrow Medical. His corporate scaling experience in HR technology makes him a valuable mentor-investor for startups. Associated startups: Symmetrical.ai, Therapify, Tomorrow Medical.
Angel InvestorSeed to Series AHR TechFintechDigital Health
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorFounder of Coders Lab (one of the first Polish coding bootcamps), Marcin has since become an angel, especially in edtech and health startups. He has invested in companies like Tomorrow Medical and Listny Cud, while also serving as a mentor in programs like PFR School of Pioneers. Associated startups: Tomorrow Medical, Listny Cud (Leafy Miracle), and other edtech/healthtech startups.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedEdTechHealthTech
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorAn early dot-com entrepreneur (co-founded Gadu-Gadu), Marcin made angel investments in startups like DocPlanner and UXPin before co-founding the VC fund Market One Capital. His angel portfolio included many Polish marketplaces and SaaS companies, leveraging his extensive network from the 2000s startup wave. Associated startups: DocPlanner, UXPin, and numerous marketplace platforms (early investor).
Angel InvestorSeedMarketplacesSaaS
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA veteran of Poland’s startup scene, Mariusz founded GoldenLine and DocPlanner. Alongside running a unicorn-scale company (DocPlanner), he has been an angel in numerous startups including Preply, Shoplo, Positionly, and Brainly. He often provides both capital and guidance on scaling to international markets. Associated startups: Preply, Shoplo, Positionly, Brainly, Allani, among others.
Angel InvestorSeed to Series AHealthTechMarketplacesSaaS
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorFounder of Bolt (ride-hailing), Markus (from Estonia) has reinvested some of his gains into fellow CEE startups. He joined a funding round for Sunroof (Polish-Swedish solar roof startup) as an angel. He represents the new generation of founders backing each other across borders. Associated startups: Sunroof, Planet42 (has operations in PL).
Angel InvestorSeedMobilityClimate Tech
Wroclaw, Poland · Angel InvestorSerial entrepreneur (co-founder of platforms like ZadajPytanie and later CEO of fashion startup Allani), Mateusz turned to angel investing after successful exits. Notably, he invested early in the edtech unicorn Brainly before fully focusing on growing Allani. His founder perspective in marketplaces and consumer apps guides the startups he now supports. Associated startups: Brainly, Allani, and other consumer internet ventures.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedMarketplacesConsumerEdTech
Wroclaw, Poland · Angel InvestorCo-founder of Woodpecker.co, Mateusz became an active angel after selling a prior web development business. He reinvested proceeds into RightHello, leveraging his entrepreneurial experience to mentor and fund B2B tech companies. Associated startups: RightHello, Woodpecker.co, and various B2B SaaS ventures.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedB2B SaaSSales Tech
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorCo-founder of CD Projekt (the studio behind The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077), Michał is a tech millionaire who has diversified into angel investing. He tends to support deep-tech and science-driven ventures, including wellness startups, with patient capital. Associated startups: Early backer of Polski Bank Komórek Macierzystych and other science-driven projects; also funds meditation and sustainability initiatives.
Angel InvestorSeed to Series ADeep TechGamingWellness
Copenhagen, Denmark · Angel InvestorCollective of Nordic angel investors backing early-stage founders.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedGeneralistTechnology
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorFormer CEO of Ogilvy Poland and a long-time corporate executive, Olga turned to angel investing and mentoring after her corporate career. She was recognized as Business Angel of the Year 2021 in Poland for her contributions. Olga focuses on consumer and marketing startups, applying her branding expertise. Associated startups: Various consumer goods and martech startups (as a mentor/investor through programs like MIT Enterprise Forum).
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedConsumerMarTech
Szczecin, Poland · Angel InvestorA successful e-commerce entrepreneur (founder of IAI/IdoSell platform), Paweł was recognized as Poland’s Business Angel of the Year 2024. After exiting his businesses, he actively reinvests in startups. His portfolio includes e-commerce and software firms like TakeDrop, IMKER, Solvbot, Piesotto, and Milkies. He brings hands-on operational expertise and often co-invests with other angels in the tech scene. Associated startups: IAI/IdoSell (founder), and investor in TakeDrop.pl, IMKER, Solvbot, Piesotto, Milkies, among others.
Angel InvestorSeedE-commerceAutomation
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA veteran CEO (founder of DDB Warsaw marketing agency), Paweł became an active angel in his late career. He won Poland’s Business Angel of the Year 2020 for investing in and mentoring innovative startups. Notably, he was an early backer of retail AI platform Cosmose AI and has supported regtech and cybersecurity startups like ClauseMatch, Nethone, and BotGuard. Associated startups: Cosmose AI, ClauseMatch, Nethone, BotGuard.
Angel InvestorSeedAIRegTechCybersecurity
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA fintech entrepreneur (ex-CEO of Turbine Analytics), Piotr co-founded Data Ventures and also invests personally in tech startups. He has shown particular interest in blockchain and DeFi startups and is ranked among the top crypto-focused angels in Poland with investments in blockchain companies. Associated startups: Aleph Zero (blockchain platform) and multiple fintech/crypto ventures.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedBlockchainFintechDeFi
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorFounded in 2003, PolBAN is the first business angels club in Poland. It finances innovative projects with strong teams and market potential. As a pioneer, PolBAN helped establish angel investing norms in Poland. Notable focus: a broad range of innovative early-stage companies meeting criteria of innovation and motivated teams.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedGeneralistInnovation
Online, Poland · Angel InvestorThe first U.S.-based network for Polish startups, Polonia Angels unites Polish and Polish-American investors to fund Polish-founded startups at early stages. It acts as a bridge to U.S. capital, sourcing deals via Polish VCs, universities, and founder applications. Notable focus: Polish-founded startups seeking access to U.S. markets and investors, often before approaching traditional U.S. VCs.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedGeneralistCross-Border
Szczecin, Poland · Angel InvestorA venture fund + angel network based in Szczecin, Pomerangels invests alongside business angels and syndicates in post-revenue companies. With a network of 100+ angels, they co-invest up to €4M in innovative SMEs across ICT, autonomous tech, biotech, etc. Notable focus: companies that already have strong angel syndicates; Pomerangels adds capital on top of angel rounds to scale these ventures.
Angel InvestorSeed to Series BICTBiotechAutonomous Tech
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorAn academic (professor at Kozminski University) and CSR expert, Bolesław has become an angel investor focusing on impact-driven startups. He earned a special award in 2022 for contributions to impact investing. Associated startups: Impact and sustainability startups (recognized for championing ethical investment practices).
Angel InvestorPre-SeedImpactSustainability
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA tech entrepreneur and software engineer, Przemek is known in Warsaw’s startup circles as a hands-on angel. He invests in AI and developer-tool startups, often contributing code-level expertise. Associated startups: Stealth AI and developer tool companies (he keeps a low profile, but actively funds tech teams).
Angel InvestorPre-SeedAIDeveloper Tools
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA pioneer of Poland’s dot-com era (founder of Internet Technologies and former head of Google Campus Warsaw), Rafał has a long angel track record. He invested in one of the first Polish unicorns Milestone Systems and supported fintech and media startups. His approach blends early internet industry wisdom with a vast network of contacts. Associated startups: Past investments include travel startup iTaxi and others; as ex-Campus Warsaw head he advised countless startups.
Angel InvestorSeedFintechMedia
Krakow, Poland · Angel InvestorA well-known entrepreneur and rally champion (Dakar Rally winner), Rafał channels his business success into startup investments. He founded Gemini Holding (shopping malls) and now, as an angel, focuses on B2B services and SaaS. For example, he was an early investor in HR platform HCM Deck, helping enterprises manage talent. Associated startups: HCM Deck, Sundose (personalized nutrition), and other SaaS startups.
Angel InvestorSeedB2BSaaS
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorCo-founder of Pipedrive, this Estonian angel frequently invests in the region including Poland. He loves B2B SaaS and edtech; for example, he’s mentored and funded Polish education startup Mentornaut and others. Ragnar’s cross-border investments help integrate Polish startups into the Baltic network. Associated startups: Mentornaut, Lift99 (community spaces bridging to Poland).
Angel InvestorSeedB2B SaaSEdTech
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorCEO of Top Consulting SA, Robert is an example of a traditional industry executive who ventured into startup investing. Nominated as a top angel in 2018, he has provided capital to startups diversifying beyond his consulting business. Associated startups: Involvements kept fairly private; known in investment circles for supporting enterprise software startups.
Angel InvestorSeedEnterpriseSoftware
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorBetter known as a football superstar, Robert has also become an active startup investor in recent years. Through his firm RL9 Investments, he provides funding and global visibility to Polish startups. For instance, he joined Dawid Urban in backing Samurai Labs (AI anti-bullying platform) in 2020. He’s also invested in health tech and games (e.g. Movie Games). Associated startups: Samurai Labs, Movie Games, Zeny (fintech), and Stor9 (marketing) among others.
Angel InvestorSeedHealthGamingAI
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorManaging partner of COBIN Angels, Poland’s largest angel network, Robert is both an investor and a key ecosystem builder. Under his leadership, COBIN Angels grew since 2015 to connect dozens of deals between angels and startups. He personally has invested in multiple ventures via the network and serves on the European Business Angels Network board. Associated startups: Numerous early-stage companies facilitated through COBIN Angels (various sectors from fintech to medtech).
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedGeneralistTechnology
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorCEO of Dapper Labs (Canada) and creator of NBA Top Shot, Roham extended his crypto enthusiasm to Poland by investing in Reality Games (a Kraków-based mobile gaming startup leveraging blockchain). He exemplifies global crypto investors tapping Polish gaming expertise. Associated startups: Reality Games, and advising Polish blockchain game devs.
Angel InvestorSeedGamingBlockchain
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorCEO/co-founder of Klarna, Sebastian has Polish roots and has made angel investments in Poland. He participated in funding for Warsaw-based custom packaging startup Packhelp, among others. His presence brings a bit of Scandinavian fintech savvy to the Polish ecosystem. Associated startups: Packhelp (and likely other Polish e-commerce enablers).
Angel InvestorSeed to Series AFintechE-commerce
Cambridge, United Kingdom · Angel InvestorSherry Coutu CBE is a prominent angel investor and entrepreneur known for championing the UK’s scale-up ecosystem. Originally from Canada, Coutu moved to the UK and in 1994 founded Interactive Investor, an online brokerage, which she led to an IPO in 2000. After exiting that venture, she became a full-time angel in 2000 and has since invested in 50+ tech companies, focusing on consumer internet, education, and fintech startups. Coutu has been an early backer of notable UK startups like Zoopla and LoveFilm, and holds LP stakes in several venture funds. Beyond investing her own capital, Sherry Coutu is famed for her advocacy of “scale-ups” – mid-stage companies poised for high growth. In 2014, she authored the landmark Scale-Up Report for the UK government, highlighting the economic importance of helping startups grow into larger firms. This led her, alongside LinkedIn’s Reid Hoffman, to found the ScaleUp Institute in 2015 – a nonprofit that provides resources, mentorship, and policy advocacy for scaling businesses. Coutu also founded Founders4Schools and Digital Boost, initiatives connecting students and small businesses with experienced entrepreneurs. She remains an active non-executive director on multiple boards – past roles include serving on the boards of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the University of Cambridge Finance Board, and Pearson plc. In the angel community, Sherry Coutu is respected not only for her investments but for her mentorship and network: she often provides board-level guidance and operational mentorship to founders. Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2013 for services to entrepreneurship, Sherry Coutu is a pivotal figure helping UK tech startups navigate the jump from startup to scale-up.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to Series AGeneralistTechnology
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorAn angel network led by Borys Musielak (of SMOK Ventures) focusing on Central & Eastern Europe. With 160+ founders and investors involved, SMOK Angels encourages experienced entrepreneurs to invest in idea and seed-stage startups. They often co-invest alongside SMOK Ventures fund. Notable focus: early-stage tech teams (idea to Series A) in CEE, leveraging its members’ mentorship.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to Series ASoftwareGeneralist
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA former Spotify executive turned prominent angel (and VC at Atomico), Sophia from Sweden has invested in Polish startups, particularly in fintech and healthtech. She was an early angel in Warsaw-based Doctorly and supports female-founded companies in Poland through programs like Lift Women. Associated startups: Doctorly, Village Network (and other Polish startups via Atomico Angel Programme).
Angel InvestorSeed to Series AFintechHealthTech
Tallinn, Estonia · Angel InvestorEstonian operator-angel backing software, marketplaces, and frontier technology.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to Series ASoftwareMarketplace
Krakow, Poland · Angel InvestorAlso known as the Polish Business Angel Network, Sterling Angels is a community of private investors and some VCs who co-invest in early-stage companies. Based in Kraków, Sterling Angels not only provides capital but also mentoring and connections to help startups succeed. Notable focus: Southern Poland’s startup scene – tech startups in need of both funding and business expertise.
Angel InvestorSeedTechnologyGeneralist
Wroclaw, Poland · Angel InvestorChief Marketing Officer at LiveChat, Szymon made a notable angel investment into Brand24 (social media monitoring), a company LiveChat’s founders also built. He has a niche focus on marketing technology and B2B software, where he lends both capital and marketing know-how. Associated startups: Brand24, and mentorship of B2B SaaS startups in marketing automation.
Angel InvestorSeedMarTechB2B SaaS
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorCo-founder of Ramp Network (a Polish crypto startup), Szymon has recently started angel investing on the side. With Ramp’s success, he backs other Polish crypto and fintech startups, sharing his know-how in scaling a global fintech product. Associated startups: Selected crypto/fintech startups (leveraging experience from Ramp).
Angel InvestorPre-SeedFintechCrypto
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorCo-founder of TransferWise (Wise) and an Estonian tech icon, Taavet is an active angel across Europe, including Poland. He has personally invested in Polish startups (particularly in fintech/crypto); for example, he was an early backer of crypto-fiat ramp Ramp Network. Taavet’s global perspective and success in fintech make him a sought-after international angel. Associated startups: Ramp Network, Paytailor, and other fintech/crypto startups in CEE.
Angel InvestorSeed to Series AFintechCrypto
London, United Kingdom · Angel InvestorTaavet Hinrikus is a prominent European tech entrepreneur-turned-angel investor, best known as the co-founder of Wise (TransferWise). Hinrikus, originally from Estonia, was Skype’s first employee before co-founding TransferWise in London in 2011. Under his leadership (as CEO then Chairman), TransferWise revolutionized cross-border finance and reached a multi-billion valuation. After Wise’s success (it went public in 2021), Taavet Hinrikus shifted focus to investing and supporting other startups. He has become an “operator angel” who backs early-stage European founders, particularly in fintech and software, bringing his experience in scaling a fintech unicorn. In 2022, Hinrikus teamed up with Teleport co-founder Sten Tamkivi to launch a new VC firm called Plural, a €250 million fund “built by founders” to invest in Europe’s next generation of tech companies. As an individual angel, Taavet has made personal investments in startups like Bolt (ride-hailing, Estonia), Mirror (US fintech), Zego (insurance) and many others, often taking advisory roles. He is known for his hands-on mentorship style – for example, he has provided guidance to Wise alumni starting companies and frequently advocates for Baltic and European tech on the global stage. Taavet also serves on various boards (e.g. he was on the board of Nasdaq’s Estonia arm and advisory boards of fintech companies) and was a special adviser to the UK government on fintech. In the Europe Startup Guide, Taavet is described as an angel “investing as an operator-angel in European fintech and software,” focusing on pre-seed to Series A deals. His journey from founding a $10B fintech company to re-investing in the ecosystem has made Hinrikus an influential figure. Not only does he bring capital, but also credibility and connections – helping younger European startups navigate growth and international expansion. In essence, Taavet Hinrikus exemplifies the new wave of successful European founders who “pay it forward” by fueling the next cohort of startups.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to Series AFintechSoftware
Krakow, Poland · Angel InvestorCo-founder and former CTO of Brainly, Tomasz leverages his edtech and product experience as an angel investor. He has backed several Polish startups (including Allani, Positionly, Investio, and Luna Lang) and continues to support tech education initiatives. Associated startups: Allani, Positionly, Investio, Luna Lang.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedEdTechMarketplacesProduct
Poznan, Poland · Angel InvestorAs co-founder and Executive Chairman of Netguru, Wiktor has parlayed his success into multiple angel investments. He has backed Polish startups such as ColibriTool, Estimote, Growbots, UXPin, and Lever, often supporting fellow founders from Poland’s product and SaaS scene. Associated startups: ColibriTool, Estimote, Growbots, UXPin, Lever.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to Series ASaaSProductDesign
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA prominent Polish business leader (ex-CEO of ITI Group and mBank), Wojtek pivoted to fintech entrepreneurship and angel investing. As CEO of blockchain fintech Billon Group, he personally invested in Billon and other tech ventures. He was honored as Business Angel of the Year in 2018 for his consistent support of startups. His angel investments include Billon (DLT payments), Quedex (crypto exchange), and AdEmotion (AI marketing). Associated startups: Billon Group, Quedex, AdEmotion.
Angel InvestorSeed to Series AFintechBlockchainMarTech
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA Swiss-born star designer and entrepreneur, Yves has invested as an angel in design-forward Polish startups. For instance, he joined the funding round of Tylko, a Warsaw-based custom furniture startup, lending his design credibility. His interest in Poland highlights its creative tech talent. Associated startups: Tylko (parametric furniture), and potentially other design/IoT ventures.
Angel InvestorSeedDesignHardwareIoT