Innovation Nest

Innovation Nest is a venture capital firm based in Kraków, Poland. It invests in early-stage B2B SaaS startups across Europe and helps them scale from local to global by leveraging its network and in-house expertise, supporting portfolio companies in expanding internationally, including establishing a presence in Silicon Valley to accelerate growth and reach new markets.
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Dominik Długosz

CFO

Sebastian Karas

Investment Manager

Marcin Szelag

Partner

Marcin Szeląg

Partner

Past deals in Poland

Estimote

Series A in 2017
Estimote Inc., established in 2012, specializes in developing sensor-based analytics platforms. Headquartered in New York with offices in San Francisco and Krakow, the company manufactures small wireless sensors called Estimote Beacons and Stickers, which utilize Bluetooth low energy to detect nearby smartphones and facilitate indoor location tracking. These sensors are primarily supplied to brick-and-mortar retail stores across the United States and Europe, enabling retailers to deliver targeted mobile advertising based on customers' in-store locations.

Perfect Gym

Series A in 2017
Perfect Gym Solutions S.A., established in 2015 and headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, specializes in developing fitness club management software. Their flagship product, PerfectGym, caters to both domestic and international fitness clubs, offering a comprehensive suite of features to streamline operations. These include member billing, class scheduling, staff management, and advanced reporting tools. The software also facilitates real-time class booking, member data management, and point-of-sale services. With over 1,000,000 clients across 1,000 clubs in 50 countries, Perfect Gym is a leading provider in its field.

Estimote

Series A in 2017
Estimote Inc., established in 2012, specializes in developing sensor-based analytics platforms. Headquartered in New York with offices in San Francisco and Krakow, the company manufactures small wireless sensors called Estimote Beacons and Stickers, which utilize Bluetooth low energy to detect nearby smartphones and facilitate indoor location tracking. These sensors are primarily supplied to brick-and-mortar retail stores across the United States and Europe, enabling retailers to deliver targeted mobile advertising based on customers' in-store locations.

Silvair

Series A in 2017
Silvair, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Krakow, Poland. It specializes in providing software solutions for the Internet of Things, particularly in the smart lighting sector, primarily targeting markets in North America and Western Europe. The company develops Bluetooth-based interoperable wireless solutions designed for lighting manufacturers and intelligent building management systems. Silvair's product offerings include firmware for smart lighting components produced by third-party manufacturers, as well as tools for configuring, controlling, and managing lighting infrastructure. Additionally, the company provides analytics tools that utilize data collected from sensors integrated into lighting systems, enhancing the overall lighting experience for users.

Wayman

Seed Round in 2016
Wayman Ltd., established in 2011 and based in Gdansk, Poland, specializes in developing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software tailored to the unique needs of engineering and design firms. The company, founded by professionals with backgrounds in management, design, and programming, offers a modern, user-friendly interface integrated with a comprehensive company management system. Wayman's software is designed and continually updated by its team to meet the evolving requirements of its client base.

Posbistro

Venture Round in 2016
POSbistro Sp. z o.o., founded in 2012 and based in Krakow, Poland, specializes in developing mobile point-of-sale software tailored for the hospitality industry, including restaurants, bars, cafes, and food trucks. The company's application enhances sales mobility and customer service by utilizing tablets for efficient order management. It provides real-time analytics and warehouse control, enabling users to access data stored in the cloud and ensuring secure transactions. POSbistro aims to simplify business operations for its clients, making them more efficient and financially viable.

Perfect Gym

Seed Round in 2016
Perfect Gym Solutions S.A., established in 2015 and headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, specializes in developing fitness club management software. Their flagship product, PerfectGym, caters to both domestic and international fitness clubs, offering a comprehensive suite of features to streamline operations. These include member billing, class scheduling, staff management, and advanced reporting tools. The software also facilitates real-time class booking, member data management, and point-of-sale services. With over 1,000,000 clients across 1,000 clubs in 50 countries, Perfect Gym is a leading provider in its field.

Wayman

Venture Round in 2016
Wayman Ltd., established in 2011 and based in Gdansk, Poland, specializes in developing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software tailored to the unique needs of engineering and design firms. The company, founded by professionals with backgrounds in management, design, and programming, offers a modern, user-friendly interface integrated with a comprehensive company management system. Wayman's software is designed and continually updated by its team to meet the evolving requirements of its client base.

Picodi.com

Seed Round in 2015
Picodi.com S.A. is an international e-commerce company based in Krakow, Poland, that specializes in providing discount coupons and rebate codes for online stores. Established in 2010, the platform operates in 41 countries, offering users a free and accessible way to save money on their online purchases. The company's commitment to facilitating cost-effective shopping experiences has positioned it as a notable player in the online coupon industry.

Triangly

Venture Round in 2014
Triangly is a web-based platform founded in 2012 and based in Cracow, Poland, that facilitates the creation of online portfolios. The platform allows users, particularly designers, illustrators, and architects, to effortlessly manage their portfolios by adding graphic files to their Dropbox folders. By synchronizing with Dropbox, Triangly streamlines the process of portfolio development, making it easier for users to showcase their work in an aesthetically pleasing manner.

Landingi

Seed Round in 2013
Landingi Sp. z o.o. is a Kraków-based company that provides a platform designed for the creation of landing pages tailored to marketing campaigns. Its user-friendly interface allows individuals and businesses to build responsive landing pages without the need for design or coding expertise. The platform features a variety of customizable templates and integrates seamlessly with numerous applications, including email marketing tools, CRM systems, and analytics services. Landingi caters to two primary customer segments: small businesses managing their own e-marketing efforts and digital marketing professionals or agencies seeking efficient solutions to enhance their services. In addition to its landing page builder, the platform includes functionalities such as A/B testing tools and performance statistics, empowering users to achieve goals like lead generation, sales, and increased web traffic.

PressPad

Seed Round in 2013
PressPad is a Polish-based company established in 2012, developing a mobile app and marketing platform for magazine publishers. The platform enables publishers to create and distribute PDF-based magazines and books, offering tools for creating mobile magazine apps, news apps, and digital kiosks. PressPad's unique selling proposition lies in its ease of use and commitment to educating publishers about mobile sales.

Landingi

Seed Round in 2013
Landingi Sp. z o.o. is a Kraków-based company that provides a platform designed for the creation of landing pages tailored to marketing campaigns. Its user-friendly interface allows individuals and businesses to build responsive landing pages without the need for design or coding expertise. The platform features a variety of customizable templates and integrates seamlessly with numerous applications, including email marketing tools, CRM systems, and analytics services. Landingi caters to two primary customer segments: small businesses managing their own e-marketing efforts and digital marketing professionals or agencies seeking efficient solutions to enhance their services. In addition to its landing page builder, the platform includes functionalities such as A/B testing tools and performance statistics, empowering users to achieve goals like lead generation, sales, and increased web traffic.

PressPad

Venture Round in 2012
PressPad is a Polish-based company established in 2012, developing a mobile app and marketing platform for magazine publishers. The platform enables publishers to create and distribute PDF-based magazines and books, offering tools for creating mobile magazine apps, news apps, and digital kiosks. PressPad's unique selling proposition lies in its ease of use and commitment to educating publishers about mobile sales.

Recognize.im

Seed Round in 2012
iTraff Technology Sp. z o.o. was founded in 2010 as an initiative of Arkadiusz Skuza, Wojciech Radomski, Paweł Elbanowski and Marcin Szajek. The company empowers mobile and web developers to utilize the Image Recognition Technology with Recognize.im API. Recognize.im API allows businesses to quickly build image recognition into their own mobile and web applications. The setup is quick: upload your reference pictures to Recognize.im, and use the ready-made code available on the website. In a few minutes your platform will feature a built-in image recognition technology. This type of solution promotes genuine customer engagement and sales carried out via the mobile channel in virtually any consumer-facing industry. Recently, the Recognize.im Team has been focusing on supporting merchandising with image recognition technology by providing a special recognition mode that enables locating products on shop shelves. The idea is to enable real-time monitoring of shelf contents with unparalleled precision, thanks to which it will be possible to obtain various kinds of reports, such as compatibility planograms or comparisons to the competition. In addition to the above, hardware support for the described algorithmic engine is being prototyped in the form of a network of simple, low-cost devices installed on premises, enabling constant monitoring of the products in stores. So far technology developed by iTraff technology has enabled the creation of many applications in the fields of e-commerce, publishing, advertising, or affiliated with major brands. Partnership projects are carried out with companies like Evernote or Facebook. The company has also collected a number of awards for its implementations, including competitions in the United States, Austria, Finland, Greece, Poland and Belgium (including the prize awarded by the European Commission Commissioner for the Digital Agenda, Neelie Kroes).

PressPad

Seed Round in 2011
PressPad is a Polish-based company established in 2012, developing a mobile app and marketing platform for magazine publishers. The platform enables publishers to create and distribute PDF-based magazines and books, offering tools for creating mobile magazine apps, news apps, and digital kiosks. PressPad's unique selling proposition lies in its ease of use and commitment to educating publishers about mobile sales.
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