Empowering Radical Innovators

Established in 2024 by experienced entrepreneurs and tech investors we are on the mission to empower deep tech innovators across Europe.

Vision

We aim to be the VC of choice for deep tech start-ups in CEE

Our goal is to foster a safer and more sustainable future by supporting startups transforming industries through scientific breakthroughs. Inspired by the Latin word "radix," meaning "root" or "source," our name reflects our mission to spark foundational innovation. It represents our bold vision to nurture groundbreaking technologies that drive meaningful change.
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Approach

Driving success for deep tech visionaries

We understand how challenging it is for a deep tech startup to bring its technology to market and we are to help.
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Geographic and Technology Focus

We prioritize investments in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and selectively in other EU or EU candidate countries, targeting companies at advanced stages of development (Technology Readiness Levels 7–9) or earlier stages with clear commercialization potential.
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Ownership

Our investment strategy emphasizes flexibility, aiming for 10% ownership in core investments with tickets €0.5–2.5M, while prioritizing equity as our standard approach and maintaining disciplined valuation criteria.
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Strategic Support

We assist deep tech startups in developing robust IP strategies and executing pilot implementations, ensuring their technologies are market-ready and impactful.
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Revenue Growth

Our team helps startups identify revenue opportunities, refine business models, and establish scalable strategies to drive sustainable growth.
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Funding Connections

Through our extensive network, we connect startups with investors who share their vision, enabling the financial backing necessary for growth and development.
Scope

We focus on transformation through deep tech

By supporting transformative projects, we aim to drive the implementation of new scientific advancements, ensuring that industries evolve to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
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Energy
Investing in renewable energy, storage, smart grids, and hydrogen tech for a sustainable future.
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Manufacturing
Funding startups in automation, robotics, AI, IoT, and 3D printing to revolutionize production.
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Transport
Supporting smart logistics, electrification, and autonomous vehicles to reshape mobility.
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Space Tech
Investing in reusable rockets, in-orbit manufacturing, and satellite miniaturization to expand space applications.
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Dual Use
Backing AI, cybersecurity, aerospace, and quantum computing innovations for civilian and defense uses.
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Next generation computing
Supporting quantum computing, AI, and edge technologies driving the next wave of transformation.
Team

Meet our team

A group of experienced professionals passionate about driving innovation and supporting breakthrough technologies
Paweł Bochniarz
Partner
Serial entrepreneur turned into tech investor. Former founder and chairman of MIT Enterprise Forum Poland and Managing Partner at Valuetech – the 1st deep tech accelerators and deep tech seed funds in Poland. M.Sc in Economics, University of Warsaw.
Wojciech Ratymirski
Partner
20+ years in corporate finance, M&A and investments. Former Investment Director at Newberg and Valuetech. Led multiple IPOs and exits (ML System, Sat Revolution, T-Bull). M.Sc in Law and Political Science. Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Controlling.
Michał Urbanowski
Partner/CFO
Two times CFO for a VC fund (Nomad VC, Valuetech), 20 years experiences in financial DD and M&As. Several exits, incl Booksy (currently valued at $640M) M.Sc. Eng, Warsaw University of Technology
Michał Olszacki
CTO
Ph.D. in Microelectronics, over 5 years in post-doc research at INSA Toulouse. Former Managing Partner at a leading Polish deep tech VC - PIBIR.
Marton Szoke
Venture Partner
Leading Hungarian tech investor with 20+ years experience and multiple successful exits to strategic investors (inc. Tresorit, Index Tools). Former Head of Yahoo! Labs.
Serhii Sokolenko
Venture Partner
17 years in product development at Google, Microsoft, AWS and Snowflake, bringing extensive tech expertise to Radix. Experienced angel investor and key figure in Ukraine's growing startup ecosystem.
Alex Mihailciuc
Venture Partner
Vice President at UiPath - one of CEE's most valuable tech companies listed on NASDAQ. Helped transform a Bucharest apartment startup into a global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Małgorzata Szcześniak
Manager of Operations
Seasoned operations and business development leader with over two decades of experience driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence. M.Sc. in Economics and postgraduate in Digital Transformation from Koźmiński University, Warsaw.
Paweł Bochniarz
Partner
Wojciech Ratymirski
Partner
Michał Urbanowski
Partner/CFO
Michał Olszacki
CTO
Marton Szoke
Venture Partner
Serhii Sokolenko
Venture Partner
Alex Mihailciuc
Venture Partner
Małgorzata Szcześniak
Manager of Operations
News

Latest Insights from Radix

Explore key developments, success stories, and news shaping the future of investment and innovation.
News
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15/1/2025

Radix Ventures Invests €1.5 Million in Naco Technologies to propel Green Energy Innovations

The investment will accelerate Naco's international growth and support the establishment of a high-capacity production facility in Poland.
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Insights
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26/11/2024

Challenges in Modern Hydrogen Production: A Path to Sustainable Energy

As the world strives to meet the climate goals set for 2050, the next three decades will be crucial for developing new technologies to achieve these targets.
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Insights
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26/11/2024

The Future of Functional Packaging: Trends and Innovations

Functional packaging is rapidly transforming industries with innovative solutions that meet consumer demands for sustainability, convenience, and performance.
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Contact

Get in touch

Interested in exploring partnership opportunities or learning more about how we can support your vision? Let’s work together to turn your ambitions into success. Email us at: