Black Swan Fund
End of applications:
continuous recruitmentFor whom:
startups at early and advanced stageIndustry:
FinTech, ICT, e-commerce, marketplace, digital publishing, EdTech, fashion and design, ecologyFinancing amount:
up to PLN 4 milionOwn contribution:
noFinancing type:
investmentWhat should you know?
- Black Swan is a fund operating in the co-investment model with Business Angels – for every zloty invested by the fund 1 zloty is added by Business Angels
- The size of the funds amounts to PLN 25 milion and the investment ticket may reach up to PLN 4 milion (PLN 2 milion from the fund and PLN 2 milion from Business Angels)
- The fund is engaged in promoting entrepreneurship among women and conducts long-term cooperation with Fundacja Przedsiębiorczości Kobiet and Business Angels
What will you gain?
Black Swan is a fund established and run by women with strong position in business. The fund’s strategy is to build investment potential by supporting the activities of Fundacja Przedsiębiorczości Kobiet, such as Biznes w Kobiecych Rękach.
Apart from financial support up to PLN 4 million for innovative projects at various stages of development – from the earliest to mature companies – the fund offers:
- mentoring;
- trainings in the field of professional pitching,
- as well as easier access to the network of contacts of its representatives.
Black Swan may also provide you with support during the whole process of acquiring an investor – from the first contact to the preparation of all necessary documents and the conclusion of a contract. You will also receive assistance in reporting your progress to the investor, PFR Ventures and KNF.
Startups from BSW portfolio can also count on active support in:
- project management and development;
- creating an effective business strategy;
- developing the exit strategy and conducting the disinvestment process.
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What are the requirements?
In order to start cooperation with the fund, you need to fulfil the following requirements:
- your startup must operate in one of the following industries: FinTech, ICT, e-commerce, marketplace, digital publishing, EdTech, fashion and design, ecology and Renewable Energy Sources (RES);
- your project is at a very early, early or mature stage of development;
- you have a strong, well-coordinated team that is fully involved in the project;
- your company has above-average growth potential.
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What are the stages?
In order to start cooperation with the fund, you need to prepare short presentation of the project and send it to k.monkiewicz@blackswanfund.pl
What's next?
After reviewing your presentation, the fund will give you feedback about further cooperation.
If your project meets all investment criteria, you will be asked to send additional information and receive a meeting invitation. The investment of the fund may take two forms: takeover of shares in company in which you develop your product or service, or in the form of share-based loans.
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