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Aper Ventures
Venture capitalWarsaw · Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Aper Ventures invests in deep tech and hardware companies capable of rapid growth and global scale. It runs a co-investment model requiring a minimum 40% private investor share, partnering with PFR Ventures. The team draws on prior venture capital and angel investing experience in Poland and across Europe, and previously ran Meta Ventures Ingenium Poland. Through Aper Angels, the firm is active in Business Angels Europe and maintains international investor relations across European angel networks. Its aim is to support entrepreneurs with strong vision and ambition to build large, international businesses.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
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What they invest in
from 3 of 13 portfolio companiesHardware ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1Fintech ×1InsurTech ×1Retail Tech ×1Robotics ×1
HQs:Poland×3
Investments · 14 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAper Angels is a venture capital and private equity investment firm focused on identifying and building winning investment opportunities in Polish and foreign markets through co-investing with local and foreign private investors and business angels.
FintechSector AgnosticPoland, PL
BoardJacekIlona
Inuru develops reusable packaging containers with dynamic electronic displays that show different brand information without requiring a return to the original manufacturer, enabling circular use across multiple supply chains in consumer goods.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyConsumerDeep TechHardwareIoTNew MaterialsBerlin, DE
Marcin Ratajczak(Managing Director)inPatrick A. Barkowski(Managing Director)in
Co-investorsTechstars
Maasloop makes a compact reverse vending machine (recyclomat) that compresses returned glass bottles and packaging, reducing their volume by up to 80%, along with the Maas Sync app for monitoring, fleet management, and analytics of collection.
Circular EconomyCleantechHardware
Co-investorsAIP SeedAdams Street Partners
Meta Ventures is an investment firm that backs early-stage startups and holds a portfolio of technology companies.
Vumo develops AI-powered car imaging and inspection technology that automates and standardizes vehicle condition assessment for the automotive sector.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareInsurTechRetail TechRoboticsKrakow, PL
Michał Laska(Co-Founder)Sławek Potasz(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsDipalo VenturesFf Venture CapitalFundingBox Deep Tech FundSpeedUp Venture Capital GroupTechstars
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
555 Bryant StreetCoolomatNorsa PharmaSurge CloudTalent AlphaThe BatteriesWhisbearПройти интервью
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Aper Ventures made?
- Aper Ventures has 13 tracked investments.
- What stage does Aper Ventures invest at?
- Aper Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Aper Ventures's typical check size?
- Aper Ventures typically writes checks of $1.1M – $5.5M.
- What sectors does Aper Ventures focus on?
- Aper Ventures focuses on Deep Tech, Hardware.
- Where is Aper Ventures located?
- Aper Ventures is headquartered in Warsaw, PL.
- Who does Aper Ventures co-invest with?
- Aper Ventures most often shares deals with Array Ventures Management Llc, Ff Venture Capital, New Stack Ventures, among 25 tracked co-investors.
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