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).
Warsaw, Poland
Angel Investor
Seed to Series A
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