Maciej Frankowicz

Overview

Hard2beat is a venture capital firm based in Poland, specializing in early-stage investments in deep tech startups. The firm focuses on sectors such as artificial intelligence, manufacturing, machine learning, public safety, and security. Hard2beat typically invests between €130,000 and €800,000 in pre-seed and seed-stage companies. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes supporting Polish startups that have demonstrated early traction or successful proof of concept implementation. Hard2beat aims to be a 'toughest founders’ wingman,' assisting entrepreneurs in building profitable and sustainable businesses. The team seeks founders who understand that building a business is a marathon, not a sprint. Hard2beat was co-founded by Maciej Frankowicz, a seasoned investor with over 40 pre-seed investments, and Maciej Zawadziński, a serial entrepreneur with a tech background who has successfully exited three tech startups. The firm plans to invest in over 20 companies over the next three years, deploying up to €2 million in the first round and increasing capital commitment in the best companies up to €8 million. Hard2beat's portfolio includes investments in companies like Aether Biomedical, AdTonos, Scanye, Sherlock Waste, and Aether Biomedical. The firm is actively seeking new investment opportunities in the deep tech sector within Poland.

Investment Focus

• Early-stage deep tech startups in Poland with demonstrated early traction or successful proof of concept implementation.

Portfolio Companies