VCLink

VCLink is a Warsaw-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments across various innovative sectors. The firm focuses on projects with high growth potential in areas such as physics, material engineering, chemistry, electrical engineering, industrial automation, informatics, mechanics, and electronics. VCLink applies its research and development efforts to practical applications in diverse industries including automotive, medical, plastics, energetics, and architecture. The firm is a participant in the BRIdge Alfa Program, which is managed by the National Center for Research and Development as part of the Smart Growth Operational Programme 2014-2020, receiving co-funding from the European Regional Development Fund amounting to 40 million PLN.

VCLink invests up to €250,000 in groundbreaking technologies, driving R&D and business growth. They provide hands-on support to secure further funding and focus on revolutionary innovations, creating and enhancing markets. Through the Bridge Alfa investment vehicle, VCLink backs highly innovative solutions, offering non-returnable financing to mitigate early-stage risks. They can invest up to 1 million PLN in selected companies, aiding in strategy, operations, and product commercialization, leveraging their extensive experience in R&D and entrepreneurship to link business with innovation.

VCLink's portfolio includes investments in sectors such as 3D technology, manufacturing, 3D printing, industrial manufacturing, and industrial engineering. Their investment approach emphasizes deep tech, B2B/enterprise solutions, energy, hardware, and robotics, with a typical check size of €275,000. The firm has made a total of seven investments, with an average round size of €222,000, and conducts approximately 3.5 rounds per year. Their peak activity year was 2021, with a focus on Poland as the primary investment region.

VCLink's investment strategy is centered on supporting innovative startups with high growth potential, particularly in the fields of technology and industrial applications. By leveraging their expertise in research and development, they aim to foster the commercialization of cutting-edge solutions and contribute to the advancement of various industries. Their participation in government-backed programs like BRIdge Alfa underscores their commitment to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship within Poland's startup ecosystem.