Vastpoint Launches €18M Polish Fund Led by Former ElevenLabs And Y Combinator Entrepreneurs

The inaugural fund, vastpoint I, is backed by PFR Ventures under the European Funds for Smart Economy programme.

"We are building vastpoint to be the partner we wish we’d had," said Founding partner Aleksandra Pedraszewska. "We’ve all lived the journey of building something from nothing. Capital is key, but a true understanding of the chaos of the early days is our real differentiator."

The firm is led by three founding partners Aleksandra Pedraszewska, Karolina Kukiełka, and Zuzanna Brzosko Polish entrepreneurs with operational and investment experience from top global institutions and scale-ups, including ElevenLabs, Y Combinator, and leading European VC firms.

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Poland’s rise into the world’s top 20 economies highlights its status as a European powerhouse. This growth has fostered top-tier technical talent, producing global leaders like ElevenLabs, Iceye, and Booksy. Yet, Vastpoint sees a key gap in linking local innovation to international markets.

Vastpoint aims to bridge this gap, partnering with Polish founders to build global-ready businesses from day one. The firm focuses on Seed-stage investments in AI, B2B SaaS, and HealthTech.

"Central and Eastern European (CEE) Founders have proven they can build world-class products but they often struggle to access the right global networks and secure scale-up funding," said Karolina Kukiełka. "Operating from Warsaw and New York, our role is to be that bridge, offering a direct gateway to the commercial partners and top-tier VCs needed to compete on the global stage."

"Building a category-defining company requires relentless grit and it’s easier with guidance from those who have done it before," added Zuzanna Brzosko. "Our network includes unicorn Founders like Mati Staniszewski of ElevenLabs and Thomas Clozel of Owkin, and we’re excited to bring this calibre mentorship to Poland’s boldest Founders."

To accelerate Poland’s tech ecosystem, Vastpoint will co-invest with top US and European VC firms, providing a trusted local partner to help de-risk opportunities in the CEE region.

About Vastpoint

Vastpoint is an early-stage fund backing Poland’s most ambitious tech founders. From breakthrough technologies to industry-disrupting ideas and exceptional teams, they invest in your unique edge and help transform bold visions into global successes.