Completion of another acceleration in 2021 as part of Startup Heroes
At the end of April 2021, the Brave Venture Capital team completed work on another six-month acceleration of startups as part of the Startup Heroes project. The program was attended by 22 startups that worked intensively for many months with Brava mentors and project partners, i.e. companies providing specialized services such as technological, tax, IP and marketing services.
Congratulations to all startups on completing the program and we keep our fingers crossed in the next stage of their development đ
Brave looked after startups: Car.AI, Marchandar, Furniture Tech Solution, Zielona Grupa, Medmetrix, UpThermo and Imaginer VR.
We already encourage startups to apply for the next edition. The recruitment for startup Heroes is already underway
Together with the leading business environment institutions in the Warmian-Masurian region, we had the opportunity to participate in the next edition of the project entitled: “Warmia and Mazury STARTUP INCUBATOR” is implemented under the co-financing agreement no. Under priority axis 1- “Intelligent Economy of Warmia and Mazury”, action 1.3 – “Entrepreneurship (Support for entrepreneurship)”, sub-measure 1.3.1 – “Incubating enterprises” of the Regional Operational Program of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship for 2014-2020 co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund. The project is implemented in partnership by 4 centers that deal with business support on a daily basis:
– Olsztyn Science and Technology Park (Project leader)
– EĆk Science and Technology Park (Partner)
– Business Incubator in Biskupiec (Partner)
– Warmia and Mazury Regional Development Agency S.A. (Partner)
Congratulations to Patrycja Czebatul, EHS Solutions, BIKE & LOCK, StoryPlanetGo, EcoTronric, MediaPark, Grean Heat, Meteoap and your successes so far and we keep our fingers crossed for your further dynamic development đ
We are bursting with pride !! As many as 4 projects of our portfolio companies will receive support from Kujawsko Pomorska Agencja Innowacji Sp. z o.o. as part of the Research Voucher (https://lnkd.in/eWVf-Sy) to carry out your innovative research and development projects. Co-financing was received by Artigiano & Co (https://lnkd.in/ejcGPVW) for the implementation of projects entitled “Design of an innovative switchgear / electrical cabinet made of a polymer composite with a reduced flammability halogen base with an IOT microprocessor” and “Non-flammable polymer composite with increased flexibility and extended service life cross-linked with colloidal nanoparticle” and AZIMUTHE (http://azimuthe.pl/) for the implementation of projects Mon “R&D works in the field of developing a technologically advanced head that allows identification of goods based on the EAN code and simultaneous scanning of product data from product packaging” and the project entitled “R&D works in the field of developing a technologically advanced mechanism for precise control of the working area in order to scan product data from product packaging with a stationary head”.
Congratulations to the management boards of portfolio companies and project teams. We wish you continued success !! #startup #startups
On April 20, 2021, Brave VC participated in the “TIME OF HEROES” event organized by the Olsztyn Science and Technology Park and the Science and Technology Park in EĆk. “TIME OF HEROES” is implemented as part of the “START-UP HEORES – start-up platform for new ideas” project co-financed by the European Union under the Operational Program Eastern Poland 2014-2020, Priority Axis I: Entrepreneurial Eastern Poland, Measure 1.1 Start-up platforms for new ideas, Sub-measures 1.1.1. Start-up platforms for new ideas, co-financed by the ERDF (OP EP). The aim of the project is to prepare and implement a Project consisting in creating a comprehensive support program in the macroregion of Eastern Poland, which will enable the creation of conditions conducive to the emergence and development of innovative startups.
Congratulations to all companies participating in “TIME OF HEROS”, ie SC Engine, Radium Energy, Helio Tile, Hydrum, Marchandar, Techboard, European Carbon Farmers, Biolife Technologies, Smartrobotics, Fizjo Hub, for their excellent performances. We are convinced that soon a wider audience will hear about your innovative products and services.
Brave Venture Capital, together with an academic partner from Bydgoszcz – the University of Economy and the Pomeranian University in SĆupsk, assessed the applications submitted by innovators from Kujawy and Pomerania under the program called “Innovation Incubator 4.0”. “Incubator of Innovation 4.0” is the next edition of the program of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the purpose of which is to support the process of managing the results of scientific research and development works, in particular in terms of their commercialization. The measure is to contribute to the promotion of scientific achievements, increase their impact on the development of innovation and strengthen the cooperation of the scientific community with the economic environment. Thanks to the opportunity to participate in the panel of experts, Brave Venture Capital gained the opportunity to learn about many innovative ventures. The first investment entries are coming soonâŠ.
People interested in participating in the next rounds of the “Innovation Incubator” program are encouraged to follow the news on:
We are proud to inform that BRAVE SEED FUND Kujawsko-Pomorski Fundusz KapitaĆowy portfolio company received EU suport amounting +100k EUR for internationalization of innovative products with flame retardant properties. Funds for internationalization come from the Regional Program of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship for 2014-2020 https://funduszeksportowy.tarr.org.pl/ The subject of the competition was the selection of projects submitted by entrepreneurs offering products with export potential, who will receive funding for participation in international fairs and exhibitions, as well as consulting services in the field of starting and developing export activities.
We would like to thank everyone involved in preparing the application for funding, in particular Tomasz Urbanowicz & http://teuri.pl/
Are you willing to find out more about Artigiano & Co activities â visit company web site https://artigiano-and-co.com
We are pleased to announce that two portfolio companies from the BRAVE SEED FUND received co-financing from the regional Program of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship in the scope of supporting the process of internationalization of enterprises – EXPORT FUND. YouArtGift received a subsidy in the amount of PLN 394 000 PLN for the internationalization of the DASFORMA brand https://dasforma.com/ on the German and French market. Artigiano & Co https://artigiano-and-co.com received support in the amount of nearly PLN 470 000 PLN for the internationalization of innovative products with flame retardant properties.
Brave VC is one of the largest start-up funds in Poland. In 2020, we were also one of the most active. In 2021, we will maintain the pace, and we are therefore looking for exciting projects and start-ups from the Nordic region, which see the potential in entering the large, dynamic Polish market, which is partly among the fastest growing economies in Europe, partly is the gateway to Eastern Europe.
At Brave VC, we invest broadly, but have special priorities within; Internet, IoT & hardware, RES and Life Science with particular emphasis on: MedTech and BioTechIT. If you have exciting projects in these areas, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We are a very agile organization, and we understand that your time as a startup entrepreneur is important, and therefore we are always quick to judge whether we can invest in your project. If we choose a common path, we are really good at guiding and advising, so that your project gets the best possible growth conditions, and can ensure success for both you and us. Having said that, we invest in people, and that means to us, one of the most important priorities is an entrepreneur with the right mentality and approach. If you have the right project and a dynamic approach, we can also be a good place to enter a larger market, partly because Poland is centrally located in Eastern Europe, partly because we have an interest in our companies – with a Polish base – growing internationally. If you are interested in hearing more, please contact us at: morten@brave.vc
Finansiering og vĂŠkst for dit start-up i Polen
Brave VC er en af de stĂžrste start-up fonde i Polen. I 2020 var vi ogsĂ„ en af de mest aktive. I 2021 vil vi fastholde tempoet, og vi er derfor pĂ„ udkig efter spĂŠndende projekter og start-ups fra Norden, som ser potentialet i at komme ind pĂ„ det store, dynamiske polske marked, der dels er blandt de hurtigst voksende Ăžkonomier i Europa, dels er porten til Ăsteuropa.
I Brave VC investere vi bredt, men har sĂŠrlige prioriteter inden for; Internet, IoT og hardware, RES og life science, med sĂŠrlig fokus pĂ„ Medtech og BiotechIT. Sidder du med spĂŠndende projekter, inden for disse omrĂ„der, sĂ„ hĂžre vi meget gerne fra dig. Vi er en meget agile organisation, og vi forstĂ„r, at din tid som startup entreprenĂžr er vigtig, og derfor er vi altid hurtige til at bedĂžmme, om vi kan investere i dit projekt. VĂŠlger vi en fĂŠlles vej, er vi rigtigt gode til at vejlede og rĂ„dgive, sĂ„ dit projekt fĂ„r de bedst mulig vĂŠkst betingelser, og kan sikre succes fĂ„r dig og os. NĂ„r, alt dette er sagt, sĂ„ investere vi i mennesker, og det betyder for os, at en af de vigtigste prioriteter er entreprenĂžrer med den rigtige mentalitet og tilgang. Sidder du med det rigtige projekt, og en dynamisk tilgang, kan vi ogsĂ„ vĂŠre et godt sted, at komme ud pĂ„ et stĂžrre marked, dels fordi Polen er centralt placeret i Ăsteuropa, dels fordi vi har interesse i at vores virksomheder med et polsk afsĂŠt vokser internationalt. Er du interesseret i at hĂžre mere, sĂ„ kontakt os gerne pĂ„: morten@brave.vc
We are pleased to announce that Brave Venture Capital has established cooperation with the University of Economy in Bydgoszcz on a project cooperation program. The aim of the cooperation is primarily mutual substantive and organizational support in the implementation of research and development projects and initiating activities aimed at effective transfer of knowledge and technology to business. The first result of the cooperation is participation in the project “Interdisciplinary Incubator of Innovation 4.0” co-financed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The aim of the project is to award grants for pre-implementation works for innovative projects and to increase the level of implementation readiness (TRL). Brave Venture Capital experts will have the opportunity to participate in the Investment Council and actively participate in expressing opinions on the submitted applications for pre-implementation grants. The most promising projects will be able to count on investment support from Brave Seed Fund sp.z o.o. Kujawsko – Pomorski Fundusz KapitaĆowy Alternatywna SpĂłĆka Inwestycyjna spĂłĆka komandytowa.
To many of you, “mill” and “forge” may sound like runic shouts. Especially if they were heard from the mouth of the Finns. Meanwhile, The mill and The Forge are the names of acceleration programs offered by Sampo Accelerator located in Espoo, Finland.
The Forge acceleration programme is for early-stage startups, who are about to launch their product. âThe Forgeâ programme name was inspired by a story, in which one of the central characters is a smith, we decided we need a name that would inspire and help people understand what is happening. At the heart of every smith’s workshop is the place where through hard work, they begin to forge their creations into a reality. The Forge aim is to help first-time growth company founders to not have to repeat the most common mistakes. The programme is based on what early-stage tech founders are usually most struggling with and takes place three times a year: Fall, Winter and Spring, Summer, and Fall.
The Mill programme is for more mature companies with around 10 people and a growing customer base. As companies are approaching 10 people or more, there is a significant change in the work that the founders should be performing. The action of the mill helps separate the grain (which is what is the main product) from the husk (not very useful), hence this programme is dedicated to those who are ready to grow and reach the traction. The Mille programme aim is to give founders a chance to pause and think about what will actually make a difference to their company as they are growing and entering a new phase, in which their role will be changing. The Mill takes place twice a year.
Brave Venture Capital is proud to anounce signing a partnership with Sampo Accelerator, Finland. Sampo Accelerator is startup and growth company program that focuses on helping you build a well functioning business, rather than merely closing an investment round. We are sure Brave Venture Capital and Sampo Accelerator vibes, values and unique approach to startupers will bring benefits to all stakeholders.
We are excited to cooperate with Mike Bradshaw, Head Coach, Teodora Berg, COO and dozen of enthusiastic coaches & mentors!
Are you willing to find out more -do not hestitate to visit our Partners` webpage https://www.sampoaccelerator.com/ and follow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/sampoaccelerator/