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Defguard

Open-source cybersecurity platform for zero-trust access, self-hosted VPN management, and identity controls. Defguard is known for integrating multi-factor authentication at WireGuard protocol level to support enterprise-grade security and privacy requirements.

PolandWarsawEarly StageCybersecurityZero TrustOpen Source

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Warsaw, Poland

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Hard2beat VC

Wroclaw, Poland · Venture Capital

Operator-led Polish deep-tech VC fund with a target size of EUR 20M (about PLN 80M), investing at pre-seed and seed. Founded by Maciej Zawadzinski, Maciej Frankowicz, and Konrad Trzyna, the fund focuses on robotics, photonics, cybersecurity, biotech, space tech, and hardware-enabled software. Typical initial checks are up to PLN 3M with follow-on capacity up to PLN 8M for top portfolio companies.

Venture CapitalPre-Seed to SeedDeep TechRoboticsCybersecurityBiotechSpace TechHardware

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