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Hard2beat

Wrocław, Poland · Invests in Europe · Website

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Thesis

We invest in early-stage Polish deep tech startups with a clear technological edge—solving hard problems through software-driven or hardware-enabled solutions. Defensible technology, early validation, and resilient founders are non-negotiables. A deeptech project without real customers becomes a research project.

Likely not a fit for

No B2C apps, marketplaces, or generic SaaS. Companies must be Poland-based or EU/UK companies deploying capital in Poland.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~1 week
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$22M
Decision process
Investment Committee

Partners & team

6 contacts on file

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Maciej Zawadziński

General PartnerFounding Partner · Primary contact

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m•••@ha•••.vc

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Maciej Frankowicz

General PartnerFounding Partner

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Konrad Trzyna

General PartnerFounding Partner

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Filip Bogdziun

InvestorInvestment Manager

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Sara Takeuchi

AssociateInvestment Analyst

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Michał Lechowski

AssociateInvestment Associate

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Portfolio

Defguard
DefendEyeRobotics Automation

DefendEye specializes in fully autonomous, AI-powered drones designed for military, defense, and emergency response applications. Their drones can be launched in under 10 seconds, require no training to operate, and feature advanced AI for human detection and tracking.

NeuromedicalBiotech Life Sciences

Neuromedical is a research and development company committed to creating groundbreaking solutions to address one of the greatest challenges of modern medicine – Alzheimer’s disease. We specialize in developing innovative methods for treating cognitive impairments, which are a key symptom of the disease and significantly impact the quality of life for patients and their families.

PikralidaBiotech Life Sciences

Pikralida is a fast-growing biotechnology company that combines research and development (R&D) activities with Contract Research Organization (CRO) services, creating a unique hybrid business model. We specialize in discovering and developing innovative therapeutic solutions. Currently, our flagship project is the development of PKL-021, an active inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs).

Ludus AIGaming

Ludus AI is an all-in-one AI toolkit designed for Unreal Engine developers, enabling them to generate C++ code, 3D models, and functional Blueprints, while optimizing their workflow and enhancing productivity.

Melanos CareBiotech Life Sciences

A Deep-Tech biotech platform developing bio-identical ingredients for protection, anti-aging, and natural aesthetics, spun off from Jagiellonian University.

GraftcodeDeveloper Tools Infra

Graftcode is a cross-runtime communication layer that allows developers to connect modules across different programming languages without the need for APIs, queues, or SDKs. It enables seamless method calls as if all modules were part of a single codebase, significantly reducing the time spent on integration tasks.

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Hard2beat Research Investment Thesis Hard2beat is a Wrocław, Poland-based early-stage venture capital fund that invests exclusively in Polish deep tech startups with a clear technological edge. Founded in 2024 and launched publicly in May 2025, the fund backs founders solving hard problems through software-driven or hardware-enabled solutions. The core belief is that defensible technology—somethin

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