AIP Seed

AIP Seed is a Warsaw-based early-stage venture capital firm, operating as an integral part of Akademickie Inkubatory Przedsiębiorczości (AIP), one of Poland's largest and most established startup incubation networks. Positioned to simplify the initial funding journey for nascent companies, AIP Seed primarily focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage investments. Their strategic location in Poland's capital allows them direct access to a vibrant and growing startup ecosystem, aligning with their mission to support promising ventures from their very first investment round.

The firm's investment thesis centers on identifying innovative startups with strong teams and scalable business models, often demonstrating global potential. While sector-agnostic, their portfolio frequently includes companies leveraging technology in areas such as SaaS, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, fintech, and medtech. AIP Seed typically provides initial cheques ranging from PLN 200,000 to PLN 1,000,000, which translates to approximately USD 50,000 to USD 250,000. This targeted approach allows them to provide crucial capital for product development, market validation, and initial team scaling, often serving as the first institutional investor for many of their portfolio companies.

Beyond capital, AIP Seed leverages the extensive resources and mentorship network of the broader AIP organization. The Akademickie Inkubatory Przedsiębiorczości network has a significant track record, having supported over 15,000 startups throughout its history, providing a rich environment for knowledge sharing and collaboration. AIP Seed manages the "AIP Seed FIZ" fund, which was established with a capital of PLN 30 million (approximately USD 7.5 million), underscoring their commitment to deploying substantial resources into the Polish startup landscape. Their model emphasizes active support and a hands-on approach, aiming to guide entrepreneurs through the complexities of early-stage growth and prepare them for subsequent funding rounds.