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Movens Capital

Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw

Description

Movens Capital is a Warsaw, Poland-based venture capital fund dedicated to supporting Central European technology companies with global ambitions. The firm primarily focuses on early-stage investments, typically from Seed to Series A, targeting startups poised for expansion into European and US markets. Their core investment sectors include Artificial Intelligence (AI), FinTech, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and marketplaces, reflecting a strategic interest in scalable, technology-driven business models.

The fund distinguishes itself through its hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic and operational support to its portfolio companies. Movens Capital typically writes initial checks ranging from €100,000 to €1,000,000, with the capacity for significant follow-on investments, potentially up to €4,000,000 to €5,000,000 per company. This flexible investment strategy allows them to support companies through various growth stages. In 2022, Movens Capital launched its second fund, Movens Capital II, with a target size of €50,000,000, significantly expanding their capacity compared to their initial €12,000,000 fund.

Beyond capital, Movens Capital leverages its extensive network to facilitate market entry and growth for its portfolio. They assist companies with go-to-market strategies, talent acquisition, and connecting with strategic partners and follow-on investors, particularly in Western Europe and the United States. Their team comprises experienced entrepreneurs and investors who provide mentorship and operational guidance, aiming to accelerate the development and internationalization of promising Central European tech ventures. This comprehensive support system underscores their commitment to fostering the next generation of global tech leaders from the region.

Investor Profile

Movens Capital has backed more than 32 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 44% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Poland, United States, Lithuania.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Health Care.
  • Typical check size: $108K – $1.1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (50%)
  • Pre Seed (28%)
  • Series A (19%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)

Country Focus

  • Poland (63%)
  • United States (13%)
  • Lithuania (6%)
  • Germany (6%)
  • Czech Republic (6%)
  • United Kingdom (6%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Health Care
  • Machine Learning
  • E-commerce
  • E-commerce Platforms
  • Retail
  • Saas
  • Apps
  • Natural Language Processing
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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 Movens Capital frequently co-invest with?

KV
Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw
Co-Investments: 2
ff Venture Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Open Circle Capital
Europe, Vilniaus Apskritis, Lithuania, Vilnius
Co-Investments: 2
RST Ventures For Earth
Europe, Dolnoslaskie, Poland, Wroclaw
Co-Investments: 2
Creandum
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 1
HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Bonn
Co-Investments: 2
SMOK Ventures
Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw
Co-Investments: 3
LT Capital
Europe, Malopolskie, Poland, Krakow
Co-Investments: 4
CofounderZone
Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw
Co-Investments: 2
FundingBox Deep Tech Fund
Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Movens Capital often collaborate with?

CM
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Shared Deals: 1
PS
Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Copenhagen
Shared Deals: 1
EY
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
CB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
MB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
BM
Europe, Dolnoslaskie, Poland, Wroclaw
Shared Deals: 1
JS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
HZ
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
TK
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Movens Capital?

ForActive

Poland, Indiana, United States

ForActive is the App for Sport & Wellness Service Providers.

AppsHealth CareWellness
Pre SeedApr 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,600,000
ForActive

Poland, Indiana, United States

ForActive is the App for Sport & Wellness Service Providers.

AppsHealth CareWellness
Pre SeedJan 23, 2024
SKY ENGINE AI

London, England, United Kingdom

SKY ENGINE AI is a Synthetic Data Cloud for Deep Learning in Vision AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMachine LearningRoboticsSoftwareVirtual Reality
Series AJan 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Gotiva

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

Apps powered by human creativity!

Digital EntertainmentMedia and Entertainment
SeedDec 8, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,212,023
Certifier

Krakow, Malopolskie, Poland

Professional Certificate Maker - create and send certificates

AccountingAnalyticsCustomer ServiceInformation TechnologyInternetOnline Portals
SeedOct 4, 2023
Amount Raised: $700,000
DevSkiller

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

The industry-proven platform to assess and grow tech talent

EmploymentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyRecruitingSkill Assessment
Series UnknownAug 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,211,984
Epinote

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

Epinote is Warsaw-based annotation boutique that provides high quality data annotation and collection services.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Image RecognitionMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSpeech RecognitionText Analytics
Pre SeedMar 21, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,508,247
Demoboost

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

Demo experience that sells. Easily create, share and track your product demos.

Software
Pre SeedOct 6, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,664,180
Woltair

Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic

Integrator of Buildings Decarbonisation supported by Saas for Craftsmen

AppsRenewable EnergySolar
Series ASep 26, 2022
Amount Raised: $15,622,284
Trusted Twin

Gdansk, Pomorskie, Poland

The Data Collaboration platform. Empowering the creation of digital products based on data collaboration.

Data IntegrationDeveloper APIsDeveloper PlatformInformation and Communications Technology (ICT)Information TechnologyPaaSSoftware
SeedSep 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $836,286