Wrocław-based VC fund supports young tech companies with PLN 7.5 million
Investing in unique ideas
Hard2beat focuses on companies with a real chance of achieving global success – particularly those developing unique technologies that cannot be easily replicated.
“We invest in teams building something truly unique. These are solutions that cannot be easily copied. Such an advantage is key to becoming part of our portfolio.”
Konrad Trzyna
“We want to finance projects that combine ambitious science with practical application and have a clear path to global scale.”
Maciej Zawadziński
Who received support?
Neuromedical is a Polish-Israeli medical project. The company has developed VGuard – a small device for vagus nerve stimulation. In studies, it has helped patients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia improve memory and concentration. With the funding, the company will complete clinical trials and seek regulatory approval in Europe and the U.S.
Defguard is developing an open-source cybersecurity platform that enables secure access to IT infrastructure. Its innovation is the first solution to implement mandatory multi-factor authentication at the VPN protocol level – significantly enhancing data security.
DefendEye is working on an autonomous drone system for both civilian and military applications. The set consists of a drone, launcher, and cloud-based system – all designed for rapid response in emergency situations. The company has raised nearly PLN 5 million, which will allow it to conduct testing and begin pilot production.
Ambitious plans ahead
The Hard2beat team has no intention of slowing down.
“We have more companies in our sights and are in advanced talks with two of them. We’ll finalize at least five new investments by the end of the year.”
Maciej Frankowicz
Hard2beat also plans to continue supporting its portfolio companies – through both capital injections and strategic advisory. This is great news for innovative teams from Wrocław and across Poland seeking early-stage support.
Wrocław on the VC map
According to Paulina Muszyńska, Head of Startup Wrocław, the presence of Hard2beat in the city confirms that Wrocław is firmly on the map of Poland’s key VC centers.
