Investors in Retail

We are entrepreneurs dedicated to forging trust, transparency, diversity, and joy. We believe in the power of human connection, crafting experiences that resonate both on social media and in the physical world. As trailblazers, we shape territories and expand access in a new and "re-enchanted" retail realm. Our team is always on the field, valuing savoir-faire, expertise, and unparalleled service. Because in the end, that’s all we’ll remember. That moment, that person, that place. A treatment that released our pain or just appeased us. A scent or a taste. Something that made us more confident and powerful. Someone who made us feel good. Somewhere where the minds meet.a

IDC Ventures is a venture capital fund investing in early and growth-stage Internet and technology-enabled companies.IDC Ventures is an international VC Fund founded in 2019, leading investments in disruptive projects in FinTech, Marketplaces, and Platforms to create better services globally.

Experior Venture Fund is the leading early and growth stage venture capital investor in Poland. EVF invests between EUR 200k and EUR 3m in high-growth innovative companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. The firm has a dedicated team of professionals who support entrepreneurs in delivering success. Support of Experior Venture Fund is tailored towards the specific needs of each portfolio company, the fund provides a combination of both capital/financing and operational know-how driving value creation of portfolio companies.

ValueTech Seed is a Venture Capital fund investing in startups developing energy solutions, with a focus on deep tech startups and early-stage investments.Our contribution will be through comprehensive support at the very early stage of new ventures, providing up to USD 500 K in financing and in-depth advisory to technology entrepreneurs. In our team we combine years of experience in corporate finance, business development, market strategy and operations and we are ready to share our expertise with the portfolio companies to assure rapid scaling up and internationalisation of their activities.

Podlaski Fundusz Kapitałowy is a venture capital fund offering direct equity investments and debt financing. With the ability to invest up to 1,500,000 PLN in a single company, they also arrange additional necessary funding for project implementation. Podlaski Fundusz Kapitałowy is one of the oldest venture capital funds operating in Poland. The fund was established as part of the Polish-British Enterprise Development Program in 1995, at a time when the venture capital industry in Poland was just taking its first steps.

Finadvance is a private equity and venture capital firm that specializes in buyouts and buy-ins, particularly focusing on middle-market and mature companies. They provide strategic investment and operational support to help these companies achieve growth, optimize operations, and capitalize on market opportunities. Finadvance plays a crucial role in fostering the development and expansion of their portfolio companies through targeted financial backing and management expertise.

RKKVC is part of a single-family office. The fund is based in Warsaw, Poland, but invests throughout Europe and the United States. Our main focus is on software companies, mainly deep tech and B2B SaaS, but we are flexible and open to breakthrough companies from other areas. RKKVC is founder-oriented. The investment team actively supports its portfolio companies with its network and previous entrepreneurial experience throughout every stage of the founders' journey.

Assay is an independent investment fund that invests in startups redefining everyday products and services, minimizing risks and maximizing profits through market-driven initiatives.We also provide business consulting services for entities that are interested in optimization and dynamic acceleration. Our goal is to invest in young, promising companies and support their development in a way that allows for maximizing operational competitiveness on the Polish and international market. First and foremost, we are interested in innovative and non-secondary solutions implemented in areas with high growth potential. Thanks to comprehensive and active support of the Portfolio, we strive to achieve rates of return that are rarely seen on the market.

Connected Capital is the partner of choice for B2B SaaS companies based in Europe. Our team has backgrounds in M&A, private equity, law and strategy consulting, as well as years of experience in accelerating growth for scale-ups. Investment is only part of the picture. In addition, we help entrepreneurs to evolve their strategy, overcome any operational hurdles and focus on results.

EuraTechnologies, The Financial Times' number 1 startup/tech hub in France, and top 30 in Europe, stands as one of the largest startup incubators on the continent. Annually, we serve hundreds of startups and enterprises, generating thousands of jobs and facilitating fundraising efforts that have surpassed half a billion Euros for our startups! STARTUP PROGRAMS We have developed 2 programs tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs: - The incubation program to turn ideas into businesses - The acceleration program for startups looking to grow in France, internationally, and considering fundraising Every year, EuraTechnologies supports over 200 startups across 5 sites, each focusing on specialized verticals: - Lille Leblan-Lafont: FinTech, InsurTech, EdTech/RHTech - Roubaix (Blanchemaille): RetailTech, PropTech, Mobility - Lille Wenov (Le Campus Cyber Hauts-de-France Lille Métropole): Cybersecurity - Willems: Agtech/Greentech - Saint-Quentin: Robotics, Industry, Spacetech CORPORATE PROGRAMS Our corporate programs assist large corporations and SMEs in their digital transformation and cybersecurity challenges, including: - Collaborations between startups and companies during Learning Expeditions or hackathons. - Continuous training programs such as the 'Innovation & Entrepreneurship' program in partnership with Stanford University or AI for businesses in partnership with the Catholic University of Lille. OFFICES & COWORKING EuraTechnologies offers coworking spaces and private offices to create shared environments where entrepreneurs can connect and engage with our dynamic and innovative ecosystem. EuraTechnologies is also an ideal venue for organizing and participating in business and tech events.

We invest in rapidly growing European internet, mobile and software companies that address large market opportunities and have over €10 million in annualized revenues. Our capital enables management teams to accelerate growth and build a lasting, valuable business.

212 backs bold, growth-stage tech companies across Turkey, CEE, MENA and the diaspora. Currently, the fund manages €86M of committed capital and 19 active investments. 212’s time-tested strategy is to advance B2B tech solutions with demonstrated traction, a precise product-market fit, and founders who are ready and eager to scale internationally. As a firm believer in investing in teams, 212 has built a diverse and dynamic team over a decade while establishing and utilizing a robust presence in Istanbul, Doha, and San Francisco. ‘Test Local, Go Global’ is 212’s guiding principle. 212 does more than invest in the region and aims higher than going global. It is a personalized venture capital firm with deeply rooted global networks that bring in growth partners to help expand and guide the ecosystem. The forward-thinking initiative ‘212 Growth Partner’ program is one initiative that supports and provides value-add services to portfolio companies. Over two funds, 212 has created +$2B in value investing in early-stage technology startups. Acclaimed winners from Fund I include Iyzico and Insider. Iyzico exited in 2019, returning the fund’s entire invested capital. Insider, a Sequoia-backed company with a female founder, is the first B2B unicorn to come out of Turkey. To date, Fund II has invested in 16 remarkable companies: 123 Form Builder, App Samurai, Artboard Studio, Avatao, Chooch, Fazla, MallIQ, Marti, Meddy, Metrobi, OMMA, SmartMessage, Trio Mobil, Bolt, Wellbees and Socradar.