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26 June 2025
Selmo Tops the List of Best Polish Startups of 2025
12 June 2025
#startups #venture building Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder Wins Two PSIK Awards Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder has been awarded two PSIK Awards in the categories of Venture Capital Fund of the Year and Venture Capital Deal of the Year (for the exit from Wellbee to Benefit Systems). With these wins, the fund took home two out of the three awards dedicated to the VC industry. 22 April 2025
Beyond Early-Stage. The Rise of Polish Growth-Stage Startups The perception of Poland as merely an early-stage startup hub is rapidly becoming outdated. Its ecosystem is growing up – and fast. With companies like ElevenLabs closing a $180 million Series C round, DocPlanner raising a €80 million Series E, Brainly securing $80 million in Series D funding, and ICEYE closing a $136 million Series D round, the country has entered the scale-up league. 3 March 2025
Founders Connect 4: MVP – What’s Next? Founders, ex-Founders, and future Founders: On April 2, we’re meeting again at Founders Connect! The theme of our fourth edition is “MVP – What’s Next?” Registration is now open: www.foundersconnect.pl. 20 January 2025
Technology Trends for 2025: Maturing AI, Green Programming, Blockchain, and Other Innovations Artificial intelligence, blockchain, and sustainable IT are just some of the trends that could shape the technological landscape in 2025. After a record-breaking surge in AI investments in 2024, will this record be surpassed, and in what areas? What challenges and opportunities lie ahead for startups aiming to lead the tech revolution? 19 December 2024
Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder VC Returns Funds and Generates Profits for Investors Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder VC has completed exits from investments with a total value exceeding the capital invested by investors. It is the first among funds managing resources within the PFR Starter program to return capital exceeding investors' contributions. This means that each subsequent exit will be an additional profit for the fund. The Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder VC portfolio includes more projects with promising growth rates, including industry leaders and global AI solutions. 20 November 2024
Wellbee Acquired by Benefit Systems Wellbee, a psychotherapy and personal development platform, has been acquired by employee benefits market leader Benefit Systems after four years of operation. The company's main investor and co-founder – Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder fund – has exited the investment. Wellbee will continue to develop within Benefit Systems' structures, building its position as a mental health market leader in Poland. 3 October 2024
Founders Connect #3: Founder. Product. AI. coming on October 24 in Warsaw AI is rapidly transforming the world as we know it, offering unprecedented opportunities for the development of startups and products. However, it also presents entirely new challenges for founders. How can one effectively leverage the opportunities presented by the AI revolution? Discover how other startup founders at various stages of development are navigating this landscape. Share your experiences and engage in discussions with investors actively seeking to fund projects beyond just the AI sector. Join us at the event!
12 June 2025
#startups #venture building Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder Wins Two PSIK Awards Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder has been awarded two PSIK Awards in the categories of Venture Capital Fund of the Year and Venture Capital Deal of the Year (for the exit from Wellbee to Benefit Systems). With these wins, the fund took home two out of the three awards dedicated to the VC industry. 22 April 2025
Beyond Early-Stage. The Rise of Polish Growth-Stage Startups The perception of Poland as merely an early-stage startup hub is rapidly becoming outdated. Its ecosystem is growing up – and fast. With companies like ElevenLabs closing a $180 million Series C round, DocPlanner raising a €80 million Series E, Brainly securing $80 million in Series D funding, and ICEYE closing a $136 million Series D round, the country has entered the scale-up league. 3 March 2025
Founders Connect 4: MVP – What’s Next? Founders, ex-Founders, and future Founders: On April 2, we’re meeting again at Founders Connect! The theme of our fourth edition is “MVP – What’s Next?” Registration is now open: www.foundersconnect.pl. 20 January 2025
Technology Trends for 2025: Maturing AI, Green Programming, Blockchain, and Other Innovations Artificial intelligence, blockchain, and sustainable IT are just some of the trends that could shape the technological landscape in 2025. After a record-breaking surge in AI investments in 2024, will this record be surpassed, and in what areas? What challenges and opportunities lie ahead for startups aiming to lead the tech revolution? 19 December 2024
Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder VC Returns Funds and Generates Profits for Investors Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder VC has completed exits from investments with a total value exceeding the capital invested by investors. It is the first among funds managing resources within the PFR Starter program to return capital exceeding investors' contributions. This means that each subsequent exit will be an additional profit for the fund. The Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder VC portfolio includes more projects with promising growth rates, including industry leaders and global AI solutions. 20 November 2024
Wellbee Acquired by Benefit Systems Wellbee, a psychotherapy and personal development platform, has been acquired by employee benefits market leader Benefit Systems after four years of operation. The company's main investor and co-founder – Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder fund – has exited the investment. Wellbee will continue to develop within Benefit Systems' structures, building its position as a mental health market leader in Poland. 3 October 2024
Founders Connect #3: Founder. Product. AI. coming on October 24 in Warsaw AI is rapidly transforming the world as we know it, offering unprecedented opportunities for the development of startups and products. However, it also presents entirely new challenges for founders. How can one effectively leverage the opportunities presented by the AI revolution? Discover how other startup founders at various stages of development are navigating this landscape. Share your experiences and engage in discussions with investors actively seeking to fund projects beyond just the AI sector. Join us at the event!