
Protos Venture Capital
Description
Protos Venture Capital is a prominent venture capital firm based in Warsaw, Poland, with a dedicated focus on internet businesses within the Polish market. Established in 2008, the firm has positioned itself as a key early-stage investor in the burgeoning Central and Eastern European tech ecosystem. Their investment strategy is centered on identifying and backing companies that have developed a working product, demonstrated initial market traction, and are poised for significant scalability.
Protos Venture Capital primarily targets companies at the Seed to Series A stages of development. They are known for their hands-on approach, often providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to their portfolio companies. Their typical first cheque size ranges from approximately $125,000 to $750,000, indicating a commitment to providing substantial early-stage funding that can fuel initial growth and market expansion.
The firm boasts an impressive portfolio of over 20 companies, many of which have grown into well-recognized names within the global tech landscape. Notable investments include Brainly, a leading online learning platform; DocPlanner (now known as Booksy in some markets), a global healthcare booking platform; and Shoplo, an e-commerce platform. This track record underscores Protos Venture Capital's ability to identify high-potential ventures and contribute to their long-term success, solidifying their reputation as a significant player in the Polish venture capital scene.
Investor Profile
Protos Venture Capital has backed more than 21 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 14% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Poland, Turkey, France.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Mobile Apps, Marketplace.
- Typical check size: $125K – $750K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (52%)
- Series Unknown (24%)
- Series A (19%)
- Pre Seed (5%)
Country Focus
- Poland (81%)
- Turkey (10%)
- France (5%)
- Germany (5%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Mobile Apps
- Marketplace
- E-commerce
- Internet
- Lifestyle
- Marketing
- Shopping
- Saas
- Beauty
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