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AIP Seed

Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw

Description

AIP Seed is a Warsaw-based early-stage venture capital firm, operating as an integral part of Akademickie Inkubatory Przedsiębiorczości (AIP), one of Poland's largest and most established startup incubation networks. Positioned to simplify the initial funding journey for nascent companies, AIP Seed primarily focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage investments. Their strategic location in Poland's capital allows them direct access to a vibrant and growing startup ecosystem, aligning with their mission to support promising ventures from their very first investment round.

The firm's investment thesis centers on identifying innovative startups with strong teams and scalable business models, often demonstrating global potential. While sector-agnostic, their portfolio frequently includes companies leveraging technology in areas such as SaaS, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, fintech, and medtech. AIP Seed typically provides initial cheques ranging from PLN 200,000 to PLN 1,000,000, which translates to approximately USD 50,000 to USD 250,000. This targeted approach allows them to provide crucial capital for product development, market validation, and initial team scaling, often serving as the first institutional investor for many of their portfolio companies.

Beyond capital, AIP Seed leverages the extensive resources and mentorship network of the broader AIP organization. The Akademickie Inkubatory Przedsiębiorczości network has a significant track record, having supported over 15,000 startups throughout its history, providing a rich environment for knowledge sharing and collaboration. AIP Seed manages the "AIP Seed FIZ" fund, which was established with a capital of PLN 30 million (approximately USD 7.5 million), underscoring their commitment to deploying substantial resources into the Polish startup landscape. Their model emphasizes active support and a hands-on approach, aiming to guide entrepreneurs through the complexities of early-stage growth and prepare them for subsequent funding rounds.

Investor Profile

AIP Seed has backed more than 27 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 21 rounds, about 78% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Poland, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Software, Information Technology.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $50K – $250K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (78%)
  • Pre Seed (22%)

Country Focus

  • Poland (89%)
  • United States (4%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Saas
  • Advertising
  • Analytics
  • Mobile Apps
  • Customer Service
  • Internet
  • Health Care
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does AIP Seed frequently co-invest with?

Aper Ventures
Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warszawa
Co-Investments: 1
Odin Investments
Africa, Al Jizah, Egypt, Gîza
Co-Investments: 1
AC
Europe, Dolnoslaskie, Poland, Wroclaw
Co-Investments: 1
4growth VC
Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw
Co-Investments: 1
bValue Fund
Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warszawa
Co-Investments: 1
NCBR Investment Fund ASI S.A.
North America, Indiana, United States, Poland
Co-Investments: 1
Montis Capital Group
Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw
Co-Investments: 1
SATUS Starter
Europe, Malopolskie, Poland, Kraków
Co-Investments: 1
Simpact Ventures
Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does AIP Seed often collaborate with?

AS
Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw
Shared Deals: 1
MW
Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw
Shared Deals: 1
PB
Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw
Shared Deals: 1
MZ
North America, California, United States, San Mateo
Shared Deals: 1
KF
Europe, Wielkopolskie, Poland, Poznan
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by AIP Seed?

Foodsi

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

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AppsFood and BeverageFood DeliveryOnline Portals
SeedOct 29, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,298,392
Stimy AI

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

AI Math Tutor for 1.1 billion kids aged 10-18. Stimy AI replicates the most effective tutors at <5% the cost.

EdTechEducationMachine LearningMobile AppsSecondary Education
Pre SeedSep 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $425,000
Revoize

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

Revoize provides noise reduction and speech enhancement technologies.

Information Technology
Pre SeedAug 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $501,547
Maas Loop

Jasionka, Podkarpackie, Poland

Maas Loop is a producing recycling equipment startup

ElectronicsManufacturingRecycling
SeedDec 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,258,171
Plenti

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

Plenti is a rent tech on-demand that offers a fast, easy, and safe access to consumer electronics.

Consumer ElectronicsE-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsMobile AppsSharing Economy
SeedFeb 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,194,219
EduCat

Lublin, Lubelskie, Poland

EduCat is a online platform supporting the application process to foreign university

Education
Pre SeedOct 19, 2022
Foodsi

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

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AppsFood and BeverageFood DeliveryOnline Portals
Pre SeedSep 29, 2021
Amount Raised: $174,022
Plenti

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

Plenti is a rent tech on-demand that offers a fast, easy, and safe access to consumer electronics.

Consumer ElectronicsE-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsMobile AppsSharing Economy
Pre SeedJan 26, 2020
Amount Raised: $170,000
CallPage

Kraków, Malopolskie, Poland

CallPage is an ICT SaaS company that converts website visitors into sales calls.

AdvertisingAnalyticsCustomer ServiceE-CommerceInformation TechnologyInternetSaaSSoftware
SeedJul 10, 2016
Amount Raised: $1,100,000
Power Canvas

Kraków, Malopolskie, Poland

Power Canvas creates beautiful custom sports apparel.

ApparelFitnessSporting GoodsSports
SeedDec 1, 2015