DigitalOcean Ventures

Digital Ocean Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Poland, specializing in investments within the fintech and digital transformation sectors. The firm actively seeks out startups that are leveraging artificial intelligence to innovate and disrupt traditional industries. They are known for their hands-on approach, committing not just capital but also significant time and attention to their portfolio companies, acting as true partners to founders.

The firm's origins trace back to 2021 with the establishment of Digital Ocean Ventures as a venture builder. In 2024, they successfully raised PLN 45 million (approximately €10.6 million) for their new VC fund, DOV.VC, with key backing from PFR Ventures through its Starter 2.0 program and private investors including WP2 Investments. The official investment period for this fund commenced in 2025. The firm was founded by Magda Olczak-Nowicka, Adam Bartkiewicz, Piotr Widacki, and Marcin Musiał.

Digital Ocean Ventures' portfolio includes companies such as Replenit, a MarTech solution, Uniperks, also in MarTech, and Demoboost, a SaaS provider. They have also invested in 1Security, a network management software company, and Muzaic, an AI-powered music generation platform. The firm focuses on B2B/B2B2C business models within Poland and the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region, typically issuing initial investment tickets of up to 3 million PLN, with follow-on investments potentially reaching 5 million PLN.

The team at Digital Ocean Ventures comprises experienced entrepreneurs turned investors, including partners Adam Bartkiewicz, Piotr Widacki, and Marcin Musiał. They bring deep expertise in fintech, e-commerce, and technology, having built and scaled companies themselves. Adam Bartkiewicz, for instance, is responsible for sourcing startups, fund communications, technology, and providing ongoing support to portfolio companies, drawing on his background as a consultant and mentor for various technology companies and startups.