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[m]spark

Warsaw, Poland · Accelerator

Launched 2018. Poland's first MarTech-focused accelerator run by Knowledge Hub and GroupM; targets AI in marketing, adtech, and influencer platforms. Support: workshops, media-industry mentoring, pilot client access, and sales support. Scope: National.

AcceleratorMarTechAdTechAI

Accelpoint

Warsaw, Poland · Accelerator

Active since 2018. Smart-tech accelerator scaling startups across Central and Eastern Europe with programs like AccelStart, AccelBoost, and Green Impact. Support: specialized accelerators, corporate partner network, mentoring. Scope: Regional (CEE).

AcceleratorSmart TechFintechGreenTech

AINOT Business Angels Network

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

Akcelerator Innowacji NOT

Warsaw, Poland · Accelerator

Established 2009 by the Polish Federation of Engineering Associations (NOT). Two-stage program for engineering and hardware startups: incubation with mentoring and business modeling, then seed funding up to EUR 200K. Support: expert consulting, seed capital, office space. Scope: National.

AcceleratorEngineeringHardwareIndustrial

Amber Business Angels Network

Szczecin, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

Andrzej Targosz

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

Anna Walkowska

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Co-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

APER Angels

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

Apostolos Apostolakis

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

Artur Kurasiński

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

One 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

Balaji Srinivasan

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Renowned 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

Bartosz Dobrzyński

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Former 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

Beata Cichocka-Tylman

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

Black Pearls VC

Gdansk, Poland · Accelerator

Founded 2012. Seed and Series A investor in smart technologies across northern Poland.

AcceleratorSeed to Series AIoTAIMaritime Tech

Borys Musielak

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Founder 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

Brent Hoberman

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

Budimex Accel Program

Warsaw, Poland · Accelerator

Accelerator by Budimex for construction-tech startups in green construction, AI, robotics, and site automation. Offers pilots on construction sites, industry mentors, and potential investment or procurement. Scope: Regional (Poland and CEE).

AcceleratorConstructionAIRoboticsGreenTech

Cal Henderson

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Co-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

Cezary Smorszczewski

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Former 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

Cogito Capital

Warsaw, Poland · Accelerator

Founded 2018. Growth-stage investor backing enterprise software and fintech scale-ups from Central Europe.

AcceleratorSeries B+Enterprise SoftwareFintechMobility

Cross-Border Impact (Poland-Ukraine)

Online, Poland · Accelerator

The Cross-Border Impact Venture Accelerator (also known as Unsung Tech’s Poland-Ukraine program) is a fully online accelerator launched in 2022 to support young Ukrainian entrepreneurs in building humanitarian and impact-focused startups amid the ongoing crisis. This unique six-month program was co-founded by Polish and international tech non-profits in response to the war in Ukraine, aiming to empower Ukrainian youth (often refugees or internally displaced) to address challenges faced by their communities. The program provides equity-free stipends to participants (to cover living and working costs), mentorship in business fundamentals and pitching, and connections to NGOs and international partners. Topics emphasized include leadership under adversity, social entrepreneurship, and financial planning in volatile environments. Notably, the accelerator connects startups with NGOs across seven countries to pilot their solutions in real humanitarian contexts. For example, a cohort team developing a mobile app for reconnecting separated families was paired with relief organizations working in Poland and Ukraine to test and deploy the app. Other startup ideas have included portable water purification units, mental health support platforms, and low-cost prosthetics – all direly needed due to war impacts. The accelerator is run online with occasional in-person meetups in safe locations (e.g., at Google for Startups Warsaw), enabling participants dispersed across Ukraine, Poland, and beyond to collaborate. By late 2023, the Cross-Border Impact Accelerator had supported two cohorts (around 20 startups). Successes included one venture securing grant funding from UNICEF to expand a digital education tool for Ukrainian children, and another joining a global humanitarian tech competition. The program is backed by international donors and tech companies’ CSR arms. Its broader significance lies in showing how entrepreneurship can be a tool for resilience: instead of seeing war-affected youth solely as victims, it empowers them as innovators solving problems like displacement, infrastructure damage, and trauma. The name “Unsung Tech” reflects the mission to uplift underrepresented voices and create solutions that might otherwise go unsung. In sum, the Cross-Border Impact Accelerator stands out as a bold initiative turning tragedy into an impetus for social innovation, forging a new generation of Ukrainian impact-driven founders even in the face of adversity.

AcceleratorHumanitarian TechImpactSocial Innovation

Dawid Urban

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

DocPlanner

Warsaw, Poland · Startup

Online healthcare marketplace and practice management SaaS connecting patients with doctors and clinics.

StartupLate StageHealthtechMarketplace

EWA - Empowering Women in Agrifood

Warsaw, Poland · Accelerator

Six-month EIT Food program run by Startup Hub Poland for female agrifood entrepreneurs. Provides EUR 1,000 stipend, training, 1:1 mentorship, and a chance to win up to EUR 10,000 grants. Scope: National with EU-wide network.

AcceleratorAgriFoodWomen FoundersFoodTech

Experior Venture Fund

Warsaw, Poland · Accelerator

Founded 2013. Late seed and Series A fund backing high-growth Polish SMEs.

AcceleratorLate Seed to Series AEnterpriseConsumerSME

Flowtly

Warsaw, Poland · Startup

AI-enabled business management platform combining ERP, HR, finance, and projects for SMBs.

StartupEarly StageEnterprise SoftwareAI

Fred Ehrsam

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Co-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

Garrett Camp

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Co-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

Hedgehog Fund

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

An 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

Innovation Nest

Krakow, Poland · Incubator

Founded 2011. Seed fund focused on B2B SaaS and developer tools.

IncubatorSeedB2B SaaSDeveloper Tools

Inovo Venture Partners

Warsaw, Poland · Accelerator

Founded 2013. Late seed and Series A investor in Polish and CEE tech companies with global traction.

AcceleratorLate Seed to Series ATechnologyCEE

Jakub "Kuba" Filipowski

Poznan, Poland · Angel Investor

Another 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

Jan Stasz

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Co-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

Jarosław Królewski

Krakow, Poland · Angel Investor

CEO 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

Jens Lapinski

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

Jos White

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

Kevin Mahaffey

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

An 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

Krzysztof Kalicki

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Ex-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

Lewiatan Business Angels

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

An 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

Łukasz Wejchert

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Coming 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

Maciej "Mac" Filipkowski

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

Maciej Białek

Wroclaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Founder 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

Maciej Noga

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Co-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

Marcin Tchórzewski

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Founder 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

Marcin Zabielski

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

An 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

Mariusz Gralewski

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

Market One Capital

Warsaw, Poland · Accelerator

Founded 2017. Marketplace-focused fund investing at seed and pre-Series A across Europe.

AcceleratorSeed to Pre-Series AMarketplacesProptechFintech

Markus Villig

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Founder 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

Mateusz Romanowski

Wroclaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Serial 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

Mateusz Tarczyński

Wroclaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Co-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

MCI Capital

Warsaw, Poland · Accelerator

Founded 1999. Growth equity and VC firm investing in digital disruptors across CEE.

AcceleratorGrowthE-commerceFintechMarketplacesClimate Tech

Michał Kiciński

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Co-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

New Label Poland

Warsaw, Poland · Event Organisator

Organizer of the New Label Poland Expo for private-label and FMCG innovation.

Event OrganisatorEventsConsumer Goods

New Label Poland Expo 2026

Warsaw (Nadarzyn), Poland · Event

Private-label and FMCG innovation expo featuring new brands, packaging, and retail tech.

EventEventsConsumer Goods

Olga Sobieraj

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Former 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

Orange Fab Poland

Warsaw, Poland · Accelerator

Corporate accelerator by Orange Polska (est. 2015) focused on 5G, IoT, AI, and customer experience. Provides proof-of-concept projects, telecom mentorship, and access to Orange's global Fab network in 18 countries. Scope: National with global reach.

Accelerator5GIoTAITelecom

OTB Ventures

Warsaw, Poland · Accelerator

Deep tech fund founded 2017 investing in AI, space, and fintech from Central Europe.

AcceleratorSeries AAISpaceFintech

Paweł Fornalski

Szczecin, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

Paweł Kastory

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

Piotr Smoleń

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

PolBAN (Polish Business Angels Network) Club

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Founded 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

Polonia Angels

Online, Poland · Angel Investor

The 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

Pomerangels

Szczecin, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

Prof. Bolesław Rok

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

An 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

Przemysław Kowalczyk

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

Rafał Plutecki

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

Rafał Sonik

Krakow, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

Ragnar Sass

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Co-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

Robert Dziubłowski

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

CEO 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

Robert Lewandowski

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Better 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

Robert Ługowski

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Managing 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

Roham Gharegozlou

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

CEO 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

RTA Ventures

Warsaw, Poland · Accelerator

Founded 2011. Early-stage investor focused on digital health, telemedicine, and SaaS.

AcceleratorSeed to Series ADigital HealthTelemedicineSaaS

Sebastian Siemiatkowski

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

CEO/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

SMOK Angels

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

An 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

SMOK Ventures

Warsaw, Poland · Incubator

Founded 2019. Seed fund focused on gaming, esports, and blockchain startups in CEE.

IncubatorPre-Seed to SeedGamingEsportsBlockchain

Sophia Bendz

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

Startup Booster by Huge Thing

Poznan, Poland · Accelerator

EU-backed, equity-free six-month accelerator supporting 41 SMEs across tracks (Industry Test, Go Global, Sector Agnostic) with tailored plans, workshops, and milestone tracking. Grants up to EUR 80K. Scope: National.

AcceleratorIndustryGo-To-MarketGeneral Tech

Startup Hub Poland - Poland Prize (Gdansk)

Gdansk, Poland · Accelerator

PARP-backed accelerator attracting international startups to Poland, run by Space3ac in Gdansk. Offers up to EUR 65,000 equity-free funding plus soft-landing support (incorporation, legal/tax, accommodation, visas). Focus on smart cities, space, and logistics. Scope: International.

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Sterling Angels

Krakow, Poland · Angel Investor

Also 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.

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Szymon Klimczak

Wroclaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Chief 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

Szymon Sypniewicz

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Co-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).

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Taavet Hinrikus

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

Co-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

Tomasz Kraus

Krakow, Poland · Angel Investor

Co-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

Wiktor Schmidt

Poznan, Poland · Angel Investor

As 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

Wojtek Kostrzewa

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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

Yves Béhar

Warsaw, Poland · Angel Investor

A 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.

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