Welcome to StartUP with Poland – the series that dives deep into the thriving world of Polish startups! 🇵🇱✨
In this episode, host Tessa McIver sits down with Jan Nalbert, Investment Manager at Warsaw Equity Group (WEG), to explore the evolving landscape of growth-stage funding in Poland. 💰 Jan provides insights into WEG’s recently reshaped investment strategy and discusses the types of innovative companies WEG now seeks to support, as well as why they decided to step away from the venture capital model. 🔄
In this episode:
Jan shares an overview of WEG’s new investment strategy, including their focus on specific stages and geographies. 🌍💼
We explore what sets WEG apart from other investors in the Polish and Central Eastern European markets. 🏆
Jan opens up about his journey to becoming an Investment Manager and what personally excites him about working in investment. 🎯💼
He offers predictions for the future of innovation funding, addressing whether the slowdown in tech investments is temporary or the new norm. 📉🔮
Finally, Jan gives valuable advice for growth-stage companies on how to stand out when seeking capital from WEG or any investor. 💡💸
Whether you’re a startup founder, investor, or someone fascinated by Poland’s startup ecosystem, this episode is packed with insights into the trends and strategies driving growth-stage innovation today. 🌐✨
