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RKKVC

Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warszawa

Description

RKKVC is a Polish venture capital fund based in Warsaw, specializing in early-stage investments. The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A startups, demonstrating a clear focus on companies in their formative and early growth phases. Their investment thesis is sector-specific, concentrating on high-potential areas such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), marketplaces, fintech, healthtech, and deeptech. This strategic alignment allows RKKVC to leverage specialized knowledge and networks within these rapidly evolving industries.

A key characteristic of RKKVC's approach is their commitment to providing substantial financial backing alongside operational support. They typically deploy initial cheques ranging from EUR 250,000 to EUR 1.5 million (approximately $270,000 to $1.62 million USD), indicating a readiness to make meaningful first investments in promising ventures. Beyond capital, RKKVC emphasizes a hands-on approach, aiming to actively support their portfolio companies through various growth stages. This includes strategic guidance, access to their network, and assistance with scaling operations.

RKKVC also demonstrates a strong commitment to the long-term success of its portfolio companies through its follow-on investment strategy. The fund is prepared to invest up to EUR 3 million (approximately $3.24 million USD) in subsequent funding rounds, ensuring that successful startups have continued access to capital as they mature and expand. This capacity for follow-on funding is crucial for companies navigating the competitive landscape of the tech industry, providing stability and enabling sustained growth. Their presence in the Polish VC ecosystem contributes to fostering innovation and supporting the development of early-stage technology companies in the region.

Investor Profile

RKKVC has backed more than 20 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Poland, United Kingdom, Switzerland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology.
  • Typical check size: $270K – $1.6M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (55%)
  • Series Unknown (15%)
  • Series B (10%)
  • Pre Seed (10%)
  • Series A (5%)
  • Series C (5%)

Country Focus

  • Poland (35%)
  • United Kingdom (25%)
  • Switzerland (20%)
  • United States (15%)
  • Estonia (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Information Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Machine Learning
  • Robotics
  • Sports
  • Computer Vision
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Logistics
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does RKKVC frequently co-invest with?

BMW i Ventures
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 2
Play Ventures
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2
Emerald Technology Ventures
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 3
Zürcher Kantonal Bank
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 3
ff Venture Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Warner Music Group
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Animoca Brands
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Cyberport
Co-Investments: 2
NT
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 2
Level2 Ventures
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 3
Presto Ventures
Europe, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic, Prague
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does RKKVC often collaborate with?

PH
Europe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Cambridge
Shared Deals: 1
MA
Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw
Shared Deals: 1
VK
Europe, Harjumaa, Estonia, Tallinn
Shared Deals: 1
BD
Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw
Shared Deals: 1
MS
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
JT
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
JS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
TK
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Shared Deals: 1
TR
Europe, Estonia
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by RKKVC?

UNION

Dallas, Texas, United States

The modern energetics prime.

GovernmentIndustrial AutomationManufacturingMilitary
SeedApr 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
DBR77 Robotics Sp. z o.o.

Torun, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland

A B2B Tech Marketplace for Robotization

3D TechnologyMarketplaceRobotics
SeedApr 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,980,344
Embotech

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Embotech is an IT consulting firm that provides autonomous driving solutions for industrial logistics applications.

Autonomous VehiclesIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftware
Series BDec 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $26,344,110
Wingtra

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Wingtra is a manufacturer of professional mapping and surveying drones.

AerospaceDrone ManagementDronesManufacturingRobotics
Series BAug 15, 2024
Bcomp

Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland

Bcomp is a fribourg based startup that specializes in natural fiber composites.

AutomotiveManufacturingSports
Series CApr 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $39,446,781
Sea Machines Robotics

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Sea Machines Robotics builds autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine and boating industries.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMarine TransportationNavigationRobotics
Series UnknownFeb 6, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
move.ai

London, England, United Kingdom

Move.ai provides motion capture platforms and tools to enable augmented and extended reality productions using AI and computer vision.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SeedOct 3, 2023
Amount Raised: $9,903,142
move.ai

London, England, United Kingdom

Move.ai provides motion capture platforms and tools to enable augmented and extended reality productions using AI and computer vision.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Series UnknownNov 28, 2022
Fido Tech

Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Fido Tech provides sturdy and dependable solutions to industry problems through analytical insight and operational engineering experience.

Information ServicesInformation Technology
Series UnknownSep 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $7,083,832
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