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.
Warsaw, Poland
Angel Investor
Pre-Seed to Seed
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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).
Chainalysis was co-founded in 2014 by Danish entrepreneur Michael Gronager to bring transparency to crypto markets. The company builds blockchain analytics software used by exchanges, regulators, and law enforcement to trace illicit activity and manage compliance risk. Chainalysis grew into a global leader in crypto intelligence, raised major rounds, and built offices worldwide while keeping a Danish engineering footprint. It is one of the most valuable companies with Danish founding roots in the blockchain sector.
Founded 2018. Growth-stage investor backing enterprise software and fintech scale-ups from Central Europe.
Organizer of the Crypto Finance Conference in St. Moritz.
Investor-focused blockchain and digital assets conference held in the Swiss Alps.
Raiffeisen Bank International's venture unit investing in fintech and banking innovation across CEE.