Betacluster Ventures Unveils Early-Stage Fund To Back AI-Driven Startups

With a target size of €19 million (PLN 81.25 million), the fund will invest in Polish technology startups developing solutions for the Smart Data Economy, where intelligent data systems, AI and automation reshape how industries operate and scale.

The fund’s investors include PFR Ventures as the public anchor LP, alongside private investors from Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Poland highlighting growing Western European confidence in Poland’s engineering talent and deep-tech ecosystem.

betacluster Ventures is built on the thesis that future competitive advantage will belong to companies able to collect, secure and analyse data, train AI models and turn insights into scalable products.

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The fund aims to build a portfolio of early-stage companies with strong international potential, making investments of up to €1 million (PLN 5 million) to support technology validation, market entry or growth acceleration. Most capital will target the earliest stages teams with strong technical foundations developing their first product and commercial strategy alongside startups that already show initial traction.

betacluster Poland.One will focus on sectors undergoing rapid AI- and data-driven transformation, including manufacturing, logistics, industry, smart health, fintech, smart cities, business productivity, civil security and dual-use technologies.

General Partner Florian Steger notes that while AI is reshaping industries, its impact depends on effective data use. The fund’s mission is to back founders building technologies that make data more intelligent, secure and scalable.

With betacluster Poland.One, we want to help Polish founders turn their engineering excellence into global category-defining companies.

While betacluster Poland.One primarily targets companies registered and operating in Poland, it remains open to exceptional teams from across Central and Eastern Europe, provided they plan to establish significant operations in Poland.

The fund is now in its second fundraising round, seeking to reach its full €19 million (PLN 81.25 million) target. Following an initial close of nearly €14 million (PLN 60 million), investor interest remains strong, with new commitments already covering 50% of the capital expected for the second close in January 2026.

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Betacluster Ventures is an early-stage VC fund focused on transforming engineering talent from Poland and CEE into global leaders. The firm backs founders leveraging intelligent data, AI and automation to redefine industries, supporting ambitious teams with the resources and expertise to scale internationally and achieve category-defining impact.