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Jarek Pilarczyk

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Partner at Balnord Sp. z o.o.

Katowice, Śląskie, Poland

Kauffman Fellow · Class 31

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About

Jarek Pilarczyk is a Partner at Balnord, where he invests in founders applying software, data, and AI to critical industries, with a focus on computer vision, machine learning, industrial automation, robotics, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and cybersecurity. He previously founded and led two technology companies to exits: TA Group, acquired by Norwegian tolling operator BT Signaal, and Skyrise.tech, acquired by Nasdaq-listed Etteplan. His operating background includes leading over 20 technology and R&D projects for clients in Scandinavia, DACH, and the United States across sectors such as intelligent transportation systems, logistics, mobility, cybersecurity, and healthtech.

Experience

  1. BalnordPartnercurrent2024 — present
  2. Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow Class 31 - KF 31current2026 — present
  3. Sapient PerceptionInvestorcurrent2026 — present
  4. Avenue BiosciencesInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  5. Skycore SemiconductorsInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  6. Infinite OrbitsInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  7. VitVioInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  8. MicroampInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  9. AstrolightInvestor/Board Membercurrent2025 — present
  10. ATMOS Space CargoInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  11. SATIMInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  12. Port.appInvestorcurrent2024 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  13. EtteplanService Solutions Director, Software and Embedded Solutions2022 — 2023Katowice Metropolitan Area
  14. EtteplanDirector CEE Area, Cloud and Applications2022Katowice Metropolitan Area
  15. Skyrise.tech part of EtteplanCo-founder and CEO2013 — 2023Katowice, Śląskie, Poland
  16. BT Signaal Poland (formerly TA Group)CEO2012 — 2017Katowice, Śląskie, Poland
  17. Black PearlsAdvisor2014 — 2015Gdańsk, Pomorskie, Poland
  18. EverytapChairman of Supervisory Board2014 — 2015Gdańsk, Pomorskie, Poland
  19. TA Group Sp. z o.o.Co-Owner & CEO2009 — 2012
  20. ReverseLogicOwner2006 — 2009

Skills & more

Entrepreneurship8Strategic Planning7Intelligent Transportation Systems6Business Strategy5Management6Software Project Management26Agile Project Management23Scrum21Business Intelligence17Software Development14Cloud Computing12Agile Methodologies9
+8 moreTest Driven DevelopmentConsultingDesign PatternsWeb DevelopmentSoftware DesignProject ManagementEarly-stage StartupsStrategy
  • Strategyzer Masterclass | Understand customers, design better value propositions, and find the right business models. — Strategyzer
  • Kanban Coaching Professional Masterclass — LeanKanban University
  • Professional Scrum Master I — Scrum.org

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Colleagues at Balnord Sp. z o.o.

Aleksander Dobrzyniecki
General Partner at Balnord Sp. z o.o.
Andrew A. Michta
Advisor at Balnord Sp. z o.o.
David Gardner
Founding Partner at Cofounders Capital
Davis Siksnans
Founders Board member at Balnord Sp. z o.o.
Gabrielė Poteliūnaitė
Principal at Balnord Sp. z o.o.
Hubert Szczołek
Partner & CFO at Balnord Sp. z o.o.
Maciej Skórkiewicz
Legacy Portfolio Investment Director at Balnord Sp. z o.o.
Marcin P. Kowalik
General Partner at Balnord Sp. z o.o.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jarek Pilarczyk?
Jarek Pilarczyk is a Partner at Balnord, where he invests in founders applying software, data, and AI to critical industries, with a focus on computer vision, machine learning, industrial automation, robotics, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and cybersecurity. He previously founded and led two technology companies to exits: TA Group, acquired by Norwegian tolling operator BT Signaal, and Skyrise.tech, acquired by Nasdaq-listed Etteplan. His operating background includes leading over 20 technology and R&D projects for clients in Scandinavia, DACH, and the United States across sectors such as intelligent transportation systems, logistics, mobility, cybersecurity, and healthtech.
Where does Jarek Pilarczyk work?
Jarek Pilarczyk is Partner at Balnord Sp. z o.o..
Where did Jarek Pilarczyk go to school?
Jarek Pilarczyk studied at The Silesian University of Technology; Center for Leadership (CL) (Advanced Leadership).

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