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SMOK Ventures

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Pre-SeedSeedSeries AGamingB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechHealthcare & BiotechDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthBiotech & Life Sciences

Thesis

CEE founders (Polish, Ukrainian, Romanian, etc.) are building the next generation of global software companies. We partner with experienced operators who combine deep industry expertise with serial entrepreneurship. Geographic arbitrage: exceptional technical talent in CEE with lower burn rates, global ambition. We provide early capital plus connections to Silicon Valley for follow-on funding (80% of portfolio follow-ons from SV/Europe/Asia). Goal: $500M+ exits in 8-10 years.

Likely not a fit for

Non-technical founders. First-time founders without traction. Local/regional markets (no global vision). No CEE connection. Hardware or non-software businesses. Markets smaller than $500M.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 week
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

2 contacts on file

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Diana Koziarska

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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d•••@sm•••.vc

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Tomasz Kościelniak

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t•••@sm•••.vc

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Portfolio

MOS HealthHealthcare Digital

Mōs Health is a preventive health and lifestyle wellness company that provides personalized lifestyle and supplement recommendations through an AI health coach.

intoDNA
Principle
Defguard
No Cap
PstrykClimate Clean Energy

Pstryk is a pioneering energy provider in Poland that offers dynamic pricing for electricity, allowing customers to save on their energy bills by managing their consumption actively. The company provides a mobile application for real-time monitoring of energy costs and promotes transparency in pricing.

LetsData
Gemelo
Slickshift
Slicker
Madcore GamesGaming

Madcore Games is a company focused on developing mid-core action RPG co-op games. They emphasize quality and craftsmanship.

Wonder Legends

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Research briefRead more
SMOK Ventures Research Overview & Strategic Context SMOK Ventures is a US/Polish venture capital fund with a clear geographic and sector thesis: bridging Silicon Valley capital and expertise to Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) and diaspora founders. Founded by accomplished entrepreneurs including Paul Bragiel (who manages $••+ across a global network of funds), Diana Koziarska (former ReaktorX co-…

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