SMOK Ventures Overview
SMOK Ventures is a US-Polish venture capital fund that invests between $100,000 and $1 million in early-stage software startups from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and its diaspora. The firm focuses on sectors such as software development tools, game development, and artificial intelligence. SMOK Ventures is managed by experienced entrepreneurs and investors, including Paul Bragiel, Diana Koziarska, and Borys Musielak. The fund aims to support globally ambitious teams and often assists them in raising follow-on rounds from top-tier funds in Silicon Valley and Europe.
Is SMOK Ventures 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 SMOK Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
SMOK Ventures
Investment focus
Invest in
- Central Eastern Europe
Product type
- Software
Industries / verticals
- AI Infrastructure & AI Model Development
- Developer Tools & Platforms
- Gaming
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
First ticket size
US$100,000 - US$1,000,000
Contact information
Founding Partner
Diana Koziarska
Founding Partner
Borys Musielak
Principal
Oleksandr Yatsenko
How to approach funds like SMOK Ventures
When reaching out to SMOK Ventures, founders should highlight their global ambitions and readiness to scale beyond the CEE region. Emphasize traction or unique insights in software, gaming, or AI, and be prepared to discuss how your team’s background and network can leverage cross-border opportunities. Demonstrating a clear path to follow-on funding and articulating how your startup fits into a broader international context will resonate with their hands-on, globally connected approach.
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