Carlson ASI EVIG Alfa VC Fund

Overview

Carlson ASI EVIG Alfa VC Fund is a venture capital firm based in Poznan, Poland, established in partnership with Carlson Ventures International Ltd. The fund focuses on early-stage technology projects with research and development characteristics and global commercialization potential. It emphasizes key industries for the modern knowledge-based economy, particularly those involving artificial intelligence (AI) in sectors such as FinTech, MedTech, IoT, and CleanTech. The fund's investment strategy targets projects originating from the Polish academic environment, aiming for global commercialization. It invests in R&D projects at the Proof of Concept (PoC) and Proof of Product (PoP) stages, corresponding to Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 1-5. The typical investment size ranges from PLN 1 million to PLN 1.1 million, with an investment horizon of 4-5 years. The fund's formal requirements include allocating at least 80% of its funds to R&D, ensuring projects are innovative and align with its areas of interest, and that the technological readiness does not exceed TRL 5. Additionally, the companies must be registered and conducting R&D activities in Poland. Carlson ASI EVIG Alfa VC Fund is financed by contributions from private investors and public funds from the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR), under the BRIdge Alfa programme. The fund is part of the Carlson group, which includes entities such as Carlson Ventures International Ltd., Carlson Investments S.A., and EVIG Alfa sp. z o.o. The fund's portfolio includes investments in sectors like AI, IoT, MedTech, and CleanTech, reflecting its commitment to supporting innovative projects with high growth potential.