
Movens Capital
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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