SquareOne is a venture capital firm focused on pre-seed and seed investments in B2B technology. Typically the first institutional investor on the cap table, SquareOne provides a unique first-customers-guarantee to all its portfolio companies, acting as an entrepreneurial sparring partner and hands-on supporter from day one. With its network of leading executives, tech entrepreneurs, and investors, SquareOne builds the foundation for large and profitable category leaders in B2B software and deep tech businesses across Europe and counts companies like Stripe, Pipedrive, Carbon One, and Wandelbots as part of its portfolio. The Berlin-based VC, formerly known as Paua Ventures, was founded in 2010.

SquareOne Venture Capital

Experior Venture Fund is the leading early and growth stage venture capital investor in Poland.   EVF invests between EUR 500k and EUR 3m in high-growth innovative companies that are driving transformative change in their industries.   The firm has a dedicated team of professionals who support entrepreneurs in delivering success. Support of the Experior Venture Fund is tailored towards the specific needs of each portfolio company, the Fund provides a unique combination of both capital and operational know-how driving value creation of portfolio companies.

Experior Venture Fund

Daftcode is a Polish venture builder. We create enterprises from scratch, transforming bold ideas into fast-growing products and businesses. We use our expertise and resources to create cutting-edge technologies that influence or disrupt established business models with new ideas, creating future revenue streams. We go beyond investing in tech companies. We actually establish them. And our ventures have a clear advantage over startups that are developed in other ways. Our portfolio of ventures includes i.e.: – Nethone – the global leader in AI-powered KYU (Know Your Users), providing top-class fraud prevention and customer intelligence solutions; – Straal – an everything-payments one-stop-shop for online and omnichannel merchants of any size; – Skriware – a comprehensive educational ecosystem that uses 3D printing to teach interdisciplinary STEAM skills; – Indoorway – a smart, outstandingly accurate indoor positioning and traffic analysis solution; – Cateringoo – an online marketplace that connects catering companies with B2B clients We work in multidisciplinary and autonomous teams that organize their work themselves. We believe this makes everyone equally important and engaged in the project and able to individually develop their skills, without obeying rules graven in stone. While working on particular projects, we don’t forget about supporting each other and sharing our experience.

Daftcode

G+J Digital Ventures is a venture fund investing in early-stage digital startups. The firm makes return-oriented investments in collaboration with its partners. To achieve maximum corporate value growth, they individually adapt the investments to the needs of their ventures. Additionally, they also open doors to both Gruner + Jahr and Bertelsmann, which are both typically difficult for start-ups to access. At the same time, as a legally independent fund company, it enjoys a large measure of trust from their shareholders and the freedom that comes with it. Its investments focus on scalable, early-stage digital companies that have already provided an initial proof of market and now want to reach the next level of growth. They prefer to cooperate with other investors in syndicate, not aiming for the role of lead investor. The firm was founded in Berlin, Berlin in 2015.

G+J Digital Ventures

TDJ Pitango invests using the smart money formula and supports the best founders in scaling their startups globally. The fund concentrates on early and growth phases, investing $1-5m per round into startups with strong technology, operating on large or quickly growing markets. Drawing on over 25 years of successful VC investment experience, TDJ Pitango employs deep knowledge and understanding of what it takes for an organization to become a truly global company and how to build impressive value. The fund actively supports its portfolio startups in the value-building journey by providing them with access to networks and by attracting the best experienced senior talent to the startups. The fund helps in fundraising for the next financing rounds and actively supports the exiting process. TDJ Pitango also brings expertise related to strategy and business development, HR and growing pains challenges as well as legal and finance. The fund is Founders-friendly, invests in minority stakes, and very much likes to co-invest with other, smart investors, who bring value to the table.

TDJ Pitango Ventures

Pitango VC is a venture capital firm focused on health-tech (Pitango Health-tech) and growth (Pitango Growth) investments in startups around the world in domains such as vertical SaaS, digital health, deep tech, fintech and insurance technology, devops, generative AI, Web3, and food tech. With two offices in Israel, Pitango currently manages several venture funds totaling over $2.8 billion in committed capital. It has invested in more than 250 companies.

Pitango VC

Evli Growth Partners is a European VC that invests in companies across sectors. The fund is truly entrepreneurial, backed by 5 serial entrepreneurs with hands-on experience in building and scaling several market leaders in their respective fields. With experience from +150 companies as founders, executives, or investors and an aggregate exit value in several billions of euros, EGP's team is equipped with unique expertise in building sustainable businesses.

Evli Growth Partners

Tylko

Tylko offers uncompromising quality at a fair price, while perfectly fitted to your space & easily ordered online.

Tylko is a Polish digital-first furniture company founded in 2015 that specializes in providing modern, personalized storage solutions. The company has developed a unique "furniture as software" technology that allows customers to customize their furniture designs using 3D augmented reality visualization. Tylko's proprietary software then automates the manufacturing process for production partners, creating a highly scalable business model. The company focuses on producing bespoke shelving units made from responsibly sourced materials, which are manufactured locally in Poland. As of 2023, Tylko had served around 140,000 customers globally. The company employs over 200 experts and aims to make online furniture shopping seamless, personal and sustainable. In October 2023, Tylko received a EUR 7.5 million loan from the European Investment Bank to support its research and development capabilities in innovative product development, strengthen its competitiveness, and expand globally.

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Prezydent: pamiętamy, że przed 1989 rokiem tylko świnie chodziły na wybory

Technology to customize and procure furniture

Furniture Tech

Polish company Tylko gets €7.5M in financing from the European Investment Bank

Tylko is a Polish digital-first furniture company founded in 2015 that specializes in providing modern, personalized storage solutions. The company has developed a unique "furniture as software" technology that allows customers to customize their furniture designs using 3D augmented reality visualization. Tylko's proprietary software then automates the manufacturing process for production partners, creating a highly scalable business model. The company focuses on producing bespoke shelving units made from responsibly sourced materials, which are manufactured locally in Poland. As of 2023, Tylko had served around 140,000 customers globally. The company employs over 200 experts and aims to make online furniture shopping seamless, personal and sustainable. In October 2023, Tylko received a EUR 7.5 million loan from the European Investment Bank to support its research and development capabilities in innovative product development, strengthen its competitiveness, and expand globally.

Casper Sleep Inc. is an award-winning sleep company known for its design-driven products, unparalleled customer support, and seamless shopping experience. The company has revolutionized the mattress industry by offering a direct-to-consumer model, allowing customers to purchase affordable, high-quality mattresses online and have them delivered in a compact box.
Casper's mattresses are designed with three core principles in mind: cooling, support, and comfort. The company's research and development arm, Casper Labs, obsessively engineers its sleep offerings, including mattresses, pillows, bedding, and furniture. In January 2024, Casper unveiled a new line of mattresses reflecting the most up-to-date needs of customers, set to launch in February 2024.
Casper operates on a subscription-based model, where customers can purchase products directly from their ecommerce platform or through authorized retail partners. The company offers a 100-night risk-free trial, allowing customers to return the mattress if unsatisfied, and has it donated to charity or recycled. As of October 2019, Casper served over 1 million customers across eight countries and generated USD 439 million in revenue for the year.

Casper

MADE is a pioneering, family-founded British business dedicated to designing and manufacturing high-end, contemporary furniture. Their pieces are meticulously crafted from sustainable materials like solid wood sourced from European managed forests and estates with proper certifications. MADE embraces innovative technologies and continuously refines its practices to minimize environmental impact, aiming for low resource consumption, reduced emissions, and minimal waste disposal.
The company utilizes its own timber and sawdust waste to heat its factory, offers reupholstery services to extend furniture lifespan, and uses recyclable packaging materials. By producing furniture made-to-order, MADE ensures a respectful approach to resource utilization. With an internal Environmental Management system and ISO14001 accreditation, the brand maintains ethical working practices and a commitment to reducing harm to the environment, achieving the highest 'A' level rating on its Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

MADE

Simba Sleep is a British company that manufactures mattresses, mattress toppers, and other bedding products. Its flagship product is the Simba mattress, designed using data from over 10 million sleepers and featuring 2,500 conical pocket springs combined with responsive memory foam. Simba utilizes advanced technologies like open-cell foam structures and graphite-infused cooling layers to enhance breathability and temperature regulation.
The company sources materials from local UK suppliers and manufactures its products in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Simba emphasizes environmental sustainability by using eco-friendly materials and processes. Its mattresses are designed to adapt to different body types and sleeping positions, providing optimal comfort and support.
As of 2024, Simba has achieved sales of over 750,000 sleep products worldwide and has amassed over 200,000 reviews with an average rating of 4.76 stars. The company offers a 200-night trial period and a 10-year warranty on its mattresses.

Simba Sleep

Havenly is an online interior design service that provides professional design assistance to customers across the US. It connects customers with vetted interior designers who create customized design plans based on the customer's style preferences, space, and budget. The service offers two main packages - the Havenly Mini (USD 79) for a room refresh, and the Havenly Full (USD 129) for a complete room redesign.
The design process begins with a style quiz to determine the customer's design aesthetic. Customers are then matched with a designer based on their preferences, and they collaborate through an online platform. The designer shares initial concept boards, which the customer can provide feedback on, leading to a final design with a layout plan, 3D renderings (for the Full package), and a curated shopping list for purchasing furniture and decor.
Havenly's strength lies in its ecommerce integration, allowing customers to conveniently purchase the recommended products directly through the platform. The company partners with over 200 retailers to offer a wide range of furniture and decor options across various styles and price points. In February 2022, Havenly acquired The Inside, a direct-to-consumer home furnishings brand offering customizable furniture, expanding its product offerings.
In May 2022, Havenly introduced in-person design services in select US markets, combining virtual tools like 3D renderings with hands-on consultations and styling by designers. This expansion aligned with the company's mission to make interior design more accessible and personalized.

Havenly

GAIA is a leading Mexican furniture manufacturer renowned for its commitment to sustainability and environmental protection. The company is the first in Mexico to develop furniture using certified wood sourced from sustainable forests, steering clear of materials like MDF. GAIA's product line encompasses a diverse range, including sofas, chairs, dining sets, tables, beds, wardrobes, and more, catering to residential and commercial spaces alike.
The brand prides itself on offering high-quality, natural designs that prioritize functionality and durability. GAIA's philosophy revolves around creating innovative, eco-friendly products that can be recycled, thereby minimizing their environmental impact. In addition to its nine branches across Mexico, the company has forged partnerships with local NGOs, further solidifying its dedication to sustainability.
GAIA has pioneered a new concept of modularity for its bathroom furniture line, enabling customers to customize and compose their desired solutions from various components. This approach allows for tailored aesthetics by selecting from nine distinct front panel designs, including Simple, Natura, Twist, Robin, Orizzonte, Auto, Wave, Domino, and Garden. Customers can independently create and price their ideal furnishing solutions, ensuring a personalized experience.
The company's recent catalogue expansion introduced a range of vanity unit configurations, with options for drawer modules, door modules, open compartments, and side modules. GAIA offers a versatile selection of countertop materials, including polished or matte white ceramic, crystal glass, matte resin, marble, and wood, catering to diverse design preferences.
In February 2021, GAIA unveiled its flagship store in Mexico City's Colonia Roma area, a vibrant cultural and commercial hub. The store's façade features a striking design with hand-made black concrete panels and steel beams, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow.

GAIA

Includes companies that offer furniture for a monthly rental, offered on a subscription basis or rent-to-own basis

Companies that develop customized furniture based on specifications (material, color, design, etc.) selected on the website by the customer

Companies that develop IoT-enabled furniture, usually controlled via a mobile app (e.g., an app-controlled bed that allows users to customize bed settings, create lighting scenarios, open safe drawers, etc.)

Companies that provide an online marketplace for P2P and B2B2C buying and selling for both used and new furniture

Companies that offer ready-made furniture sold directly through the website

Companies that offer virtual interior design solutions to design spaces, including furniture. These companies also typically offer furniture sourcing, installation, and coordination activities

Companies that develop lego-like and modular furniture systems that are easy to assemble and disassemble. Also includes space-saving expandable furniture systems

Customized furniture based on specifications selected on the website by the customer or virtual designs

IoT-connected furniture typically with the option of control through a mobile app

Furniture rental platforms that offer furniture on subscription basis or rent-to-own basis

Some companies offer IoT-connected furniture with the option of control through a mobile app

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