Simpact Ventures

Simpact Ventures is a Warsaw-based venture capital fund with a distinctive focus on impact investing within the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. Established with a commitment to fostering both financial returns and positive societal and environmental change, the firm targets tech-driven startups that demonstrate high business potential alongside a measurable social or environmental impact. Their investment thesis aligns with global trends towards sustainable and responsible innovation, positioning them as a key player in the CEE impact ecosystem.

The fund primarily invests in companies at the Seed and Pre-Series A stages, seeking to be the first institutional investor or to co-invest alongside other reputable funds. Simpact Ventures is sector-agnostic within the broad impact categories, but has a stated interest in areas such as Health & Wellbeing, Sustainable Planet, Future of Work & Education, and Inclusive Society. They look for scalable business models that leverage technology to address pressing global challenges, ensuring that their portfolio companies contribute to a better future while generating strong financial performance.

Simpact Ventures operates with a fund size of approximately €20 million (approximately $21.6 million), enabling them to deploy significant capital into promising early-stage ventures. Their typical initial investment ranges from €250,000 (around $270,000) up to €1 million (approximately $1.08 million). Beyond capital, Simpact Ventures emphasizes providing strategic support, leveraging their network and expertise to help portfolio companies navigate growth challenges, scale operations, and achieve their impact goals. They also reserve capital for follow-on investments to support their most successful companies through subsequent funding rounds.