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HardGamma Ventures

Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw

Description

HardGamma Ventures is a prominent venture capital fund based in Warsaw, Poland, established in 2010. The firm primarily focuses on early-stage technology companies with significant global potential, predominantly sourcing opportunities from Poland and the broader Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. HardGamma Ventures positions itself as more than just a capital provider, aiming to offer strategic support and leverage its team's extensive entrepreneurial and investment expertise to help portfolio companies scale.

The fund maintains a broad investment thesis, targeting a diverse range of technology sectors. These include Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Fintech, Deep Tech, Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, Biotechnology, Gaming, E-commerce, and Marketplaces. This wide sectoral focus allows HardGamma Ventures to capture innovation across various high-growth industries, demonstrating a flexible yet strategic approach to identifying promising startups.

HardGamma Ventures typically provides initial cheques ranging from €100,000 to €1 million, with a strong emphasis on supporting portfolio companies through subsequent follow-on rounds as they achieve key milestones. The firm boasts a robust track record, having made over 20 investments in innovative companies. Its portfolio includes notable successes such as Estimote, CallPage, Booksy, Infermedica, and Brainly, several of which have achieved successful exits, underscoring HardGamma Ventures' ability to identify and nurture high-potential ventures.

Investor Profile

HardGamma Ventures has backed more than 37 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 15 rounds, about 41% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, Poland, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, E-Commerce, Analytics.
  • Typical check size: $108K – $1.1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (81%)
  • Pre Seed (8%)
  • Series Unknown (8%)
  • Convertible Note (3%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (38%)
  • Poland (32%)
  • United States (19%)
  • Bulgaria (3%)
  • Israel (3%)
  • The Netherlands (3%)
  • Estonia (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • E-commerce
  • Analytics
  • Enterprise Software
  • Education
  • Apps
  • Mobile
  • Cloud Computing
  • Hardware
  • Marketplace
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does HardGamma Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Conversion Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Ballpark Ventures
Europe, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, Cheltenham
Co-Investments: 3
Springboard
Europe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 2
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 7
Right Side Capital Management
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Eleven Ventures
Europe, Grad Sofiya, Bulgaria, Sofia
Co-Investments: 2
Anthemis
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Finch Capital
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 1
eCoast Marketing
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Rochester
Co-Investments: 1
Playfair Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does HardGamma Ventures often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
BA
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
SR
North America, Colorado, United States, Golden
Shared Deals: 1
JT
Europe, Harjumaa, Estonia, Tallinn
Shared Deals: 1
SH
Europe, Malta, Malta
Shared Deals: 1
PN
Europe, Berlin, Germany
Shared Deals: 1
EC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
WK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
DS
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by HardGamma Ventures?

Proxigroup

Wroclaw, Dolnoslaskie, Poland

ProxiGroup delivers innovative cloud software solutions.

AnalyticsInternet of ThingsRFIDSoftwareTelecommunications
SeedApr 1, 2017
Amount Raised: $53,320
Silverback.ai

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Silverback.ai is an online reputation and reviews solution for sellers on one or more marketplace and eCommerce platform.

E-CommerceMarketplaceReputation
SeedJan 19, 2016
Amount Raised: $1,700,000
Zzish

London, England, United Kingdom

Zzish is a leading gamified formative assessment tool used by 3.3m teachers and students across the globe.

AppsE-LearningEdTechEducation
SeedSep 1, 2015
Amount Raised: $688,707
Carv

London, England, United Kingdom

Carv is the first wearable dedicated to skiing that speaks to you as you ski, serving as a digital ski coach.

Consumer ElectronicsHardwareSoftwareWearables
Convertible NoteSep 1, 2015
Amount Raised: $50,000
Mellow

Burlingame, California, United States

Mellow is a sous-vide machine that takes orders through your smartphone and keeps food cold until it’s the exact time to start cooking.

Consumer ElectronicsE-CommerceHardware
SeedJun 1, 2015
Kamila Dmowska INC

San Francisco, California, United States

We take designers styles from the runway and sell them to women online.

E-CommerceFashion
SeedMay 12, 2015
viciniti by WICASTR

London, England, United Kingdom

PLATFORM TO SIMPLIFY EDGE COMPUTING DEPLOYMENTS

Cloud ComputingHardwareInfrastructureInternet of ThingsMobileSoftwareWireless
SeedDec 23, 2014
Amount Raised: $600,000
Quantemplate

London, England, United Kingdom

Insurance data integration, automation & analytics

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data IntegrationEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechMachine LearningSaaSSoftware
SeedSep 15, 2014
Artspresso

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

Artspresso is the Art and interior design e-commerce.

E-CommerceProduct Design
SeedJun 1, 2014
Beta Scuderia Sp Z O O

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

Beta Scuderia Sp Z O O offers car parking and classic car concierge.

Consumer
SeedJun 1, 2014