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.
Warsaw, Poland
Angel Investor
Seed to Series A
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