betacluster Ventures has launched betacluster Poland.One, a new early-stage fund under the PFR Starter program. With a target capitalisation of €19 million (PLN 81.25 million), the fund will invest in technology startups primarily from Poland that are developing solutions for the Smart Data Economy, where intelligent data systems, AI and automation transform how industries operate, compete and scale.
The fund’s investor base includes PFR Ventures as the public anchor LP, alongside private investors from Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Poland, reflecting the growing recognition among Western European investors of Poland’s strength in engineering talent and deep-tech innovation.
betacluster Ventures operates on the thesis that competitive advantage will belong to companies able to collect, secure and analyse data, train AI models and turn insights into scalable products.
The fund will build a portfolio of early-stage companies with strong international potential, with individual investments of up to €1 million (PLN 5 million) to help validate technology, enter new markets or accelerate growth. Most of the capital will be directed toward startups at the earliest stages (teams with solid technical foundations developing their first product and commercial strategy), while also backing companies that have already achieved initial market traction.
betacluster Poland.One will focus on sectors undergoing rapid AI- and data-driven transformation, including manufacturing, logistics and industry, smart health, fintech, smart cities, business productivity, civil security and dual-use technologies.
Florian Steger, General Partner at betacluster Ventures, notes that AI is reshaping industries, but its impact depends on the ability to use data effectively. The fund’s goal is to support founders developing 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 primarily focused on companies registered and operating in Poland, the fund remains open to exceptional teams from across CEE, provided their plans include building significant operations in Poland.
The fund is currently in its second fundraising round, aiming to reach its full €19 million (PLN 81.25 million) target. After an initial close of almost €14 million (nearly PLN 60 million), interest remains strong, with new investor commitments already covering 50 per cent of the capital targeted for the second close planned for January 2026.
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