All Iron Ventures
Bilbao, Spain · AcceleratorFounded 2017. Seed-stage investor focused on marketplaces, e-commerce, and travel tech.
AcceleratorSeed to Series AMarketplacesE-commerceTravel Tech
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Marketplaces startup ecosystem
Founders, investors, and support organizations active in Marketplaces.
Apostolos Apostolakis
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
Boost Heroes
Milan, Italy · IncubatorFounded 2015. Early-stage micro-VC and syndicate investing high-volume seed tickets in consumer internet and impact-driven startups.
IncubatorSeedConsumer InternetImpactMarketplaces
EQT Ventures
Stockholm, Sweden · AcceleratorLaunched 2016. Early to growth-stage VC investing in AI, fintech, mobility, and marketplaces.
AcceleratorEarly to GrowthAIFintechMobilityMarketplaces
Ewa Chronowska
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorCEO of Vestbee and general partner at Next Road Ventures, Ewa is one of the most connected ecosystem operators in CEE. Through startup-VC matching at scale, she has developed broad deal flow and fundraising pattern insight across European early-stage markets. Her investing and mentoring focus includes SaaS, marketplaces, AI, and high-impact teams including female-led startups.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to Series ASaaSMarketplacesAI
Hedgehog Fund
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
Indico Capital Partners
Lisbon, Portugal · AcceleratorFounded 2019 by an ex-Caixa Capital team. Independent VC investing in Iberian tech startups across fintech, AI, and marketplaces.
AcceleratorSeed to Series AFintechAIMarketplacesSoftware
K Fund
Madrid, Spain · AcceleratorFounded 2016. Entrepreneur-friendly fund backing product-led Spanish tech startups.
AcceleratorSeed to Series ASaaSMarketplacesConsumer
Luminar Ventures
Stockholm, Sweden · IncubatorLaunched 2018. Seed-stage fund backing Swedish digital startups.
IncubatorSeedFintechMarketplacesDigital
LVenture Group
Rome, Italy · IncubatorPublicly listed VC and accelerator operator (LUISS EnLabs) focused on pre-seed and seed digital startups in Italy.
IncubatorPre-Seed to SeedSaaSMarketplacesDigital Media
Maciej Białek
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
Maciej Noga
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorCo-founder of Grupa Pracuj and managing partner at Pracuj Ventures, Maciej is one of the most active HR-tech focused investors in Poland with a portfolio spanning 40+ companies. He is known for scaling marketplace and B2B software models, and remains a key shareholder in Grupa Pracuj following its Warsaw Stock Exchange IPO. Notable startup involvements include Symmetrical.ai, Jutro Medical, and SonarHome.
Angel InvestorSeed to Series AHR TechB2B SaaSMarketplaces
Marcin Zabielski
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
Mariusz Gralewski
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
Market One Capital
Warsaw, Poland · AcceleratorFounded 2017. Marketplace-focused fund investing at seed and pre-Series A across Europe.
AcceleratorSeed to Pre-Series AMarketplacesProptechFintech
Mateusz Romanowski
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
Peak Capital
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AcceleratorFounded 2007. Early-stage fund focused on marketplaces, platforms, and subscription software.
AcceleratorSeed to Series AMarketplacesPlatformsSaaS
Przemysław Gacek
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorFounder of Grupa Pracuj and investor associated with Market One Capital (MOC), Przemysław focuses on marketplace models and network-effect businesses. He invests both personally and through fund activity, bringing strategic support in category creation, scaling, and international expansion. Notable portfolio references include Tier Mobility, Packhelp, and DocPlanner.
Angel InvestorSeed to Series BMarketplacesMobilityHealthTech
Samaipata
Madrid, Spain · IncubatorFounded 2016. Seed fund focused on marketplace and platform businesses with network effects.
IncubatorSeedMarketplacesPlatformsSaaS
Speedinvest
Vienna, Austria · IncubatorFounded 2011. Seed fund with more than EUR 600M under management across sector-focused micro-funds and a pan-European footprint.
IncubatorPre-Seed to SeedFintechDeep TechMarketplacesIndustrial Tech
Tomasz Danis
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorManaging partner at MCI Capital (Internet Ventures), Tomasz is one of the most experienced digital growth investors in Central Europe. His background includes strategy and international operating exposure, and he has led investments across e-commerce, digital health, and online marketplaces. Portfolio and exit references include Frisco.pl, SiDLY, and Morele.net.
Angel InvestorGrowth to Late StageE-commerceHealthTechMarketplaces
Tomasz Kraus
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