Family Offices in Poland

Firlej Kastory Family Office is a family investment firm and venture capital entity based in Warsaw, Poland. The firm is dedicated to making both direct and indirect investments in private technology companies across the globe. Their investment strategy encompasses a broad spectrum of the technology ecosystem, ranging from emerging and established fund managers to growth-stage and pre-IPO technology enterprises. Firlej Kastory actively seeks opportunities within diverse sectors, including energy, risk governance, climate, financial services, and healthcare, demonstrating a commitment to impact investing.The firm was established in 2019, co-founded by Stanisław Kastory and Mikołaj Firlej. Its inception aligns with the broader trend in Poland of family offices emerging as a result of wealth generated since 1989, with subsequent generations strategically reinvesting capital into new ventures and startups to foster continued growth and innovation.A notable investment by Firlej Kastory includes Molecule.one, a company operating within the Healthcare Technology Systems industry. This investment was made on May 4, 2021, highlighting the firm's interest in innovative solutions within the healthcare sector.The team at Firlej Kastory brings a blend of investment acumen and specialized expertise. Mikołaj Firlej, a co-founder and general partner, is recognized as an investor, philosopher, and academic lawyer. His background includes a focus on breakthrough technologies and their associated policy and regulatory challenges, with particular interests in AI safety and security, data privacy, the application of AI and autonomy in the defense sector, and global affairs. He is also involved with Expeditions Fund, a specialized dual-use venture capital fund, and holds academic positions as a Lecturer in AI and Regulation at the Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI and a Research Affiliate at the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford.

RKKVC is a private and independent early-stage Venture Capital fund that primarily invests in seed and Series A stage companies. The firm focuses on technologies that aim to benefit people and the planet, with a particular interest in post-MVP projects. RKKVC emphasizes a founder-centric approach, offering not just capital but also strategic support, industry knowledge, and access to their extensive network to help entrepreneurs navigate critical challenges during the early years of their startups.Founded in 2020, RKKVC operates as part of a single-family office, managing capital across various asset classes. While the firm has a presence in both Warsaw, Poland, and Nicosia, Cyprus, it actively invests across Europe and the United States. RKKVC is known for its transparent investment practices, preferring co-investments and being flexible in its role as a lead, co-lead, or minor investor.RKKVC's diverse portfolio reflects its broad technological focus, including investments in companies like Sea Machines, which is revolutionizing ocean mobility with autonomy and connectivity, and Move AI, a developer of marker-less motion capture technology powered by computer vision and deep learning. Other notable investments include Fido Tech, specializing in AI-driven leak detection for water systems, and Tenyks, an MLOps platform for computer vision data. The firm also has interests in aerospace, cybersecurity, and various B2B software solutions.The team at RKKVC, including Managing Director Ewa Knyszewska, brings entrepreneurial experience and a strong network to actively support portfolio companies. They engage regularly with founders to solve problems, share expertise, and ensure companies are not left alone with their challenges, embodying a 'smart money' investment philosophy.