Augere Open Innovation Overview

Augere Open Innovation is a venture capital fund based in Krakow, Poland, focusing on investments in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that implement and develop product and process innovations. The fund operates primarily in sectors such as biotechnology, e-commerce, food processing, industrial automation, industrial manufacturing, and information technology. Augere Open Innovation collaborates with PFR Ventures to support Polish SMEs in enhancing operational efficiency and market competitiveness.

Is Augere Open Innovation the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Augere Open Innovation, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.

Augere Open Innovation

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

  • Central Eastern Europe

Industries / verticals

  • AgriTech / FoodTech
  • BioTech & Life Sciences
  • Consumer Electronics & Smart Home (non-wearable)
  • Digital & Consumer health
  • IT Infrastructure & Cloud
  • Materials Science
  • MedTech & Devices
  • PharmaTech

Investment role

Lead and follow

Stages

Pre-seed, Seed

First ticket size

€100,000 - €1,500,000

How to approach funds like Augere Open Innovation

When reaching out to Augere Open Innovation, founders should highlight how their innovation directly addresses operational challenges or creates measurable efficiencies within their target market. Demonstrating a clear path to commercialization and scalability within Poland or the broader CEE region will resonate, especially if you can show traction or partnerships that validate your solution’s market fit. Emphasize your team’s technical expertise and ability to execute in regulated or complex industries, as this aligns with their hands-on, sector-focused investment style.

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