What ABAN.VC does

ABAN.VC is a Kraków-based private investment fund management entity that has operated a regulated business angel network since the end of 2014. The firm functions as an Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) registered with the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) under number PLZASI00136, and serves as the general partner (komplementariusz) for a family of eight Alternative Investment Funds (ASI 1–8, plus a dedicated Green Hydrogen ASI), each structured as a Polish spółka komandytowa. ABAN.VC connects growth-stage Polish and European entrepreneurs seeking capital of PLN 5–20M (EUR 1.2–4M) with more than 50 active private investors (business angels) who commit a minimum of PLN 250,000 each, sit on an Investors Committee, and provide hands-on support through advisory and supervisory roles across portfolio companies.

The fund invests across fintech, greentech (including a sector-dedicated hydrogen vehicle), gaming, IT/ICT, life sciences/biotech, robotics, automation, and AI-related themes. The disclosed portfolio comprises nine companies — SentiOne (AI conversational interfaces), Nano Games (simulation gaming), Simpro (VR training simulators), Hynfra P.S.A. (renewable hydrogen), Hynfra Energy Storage (Storage-as-a-Service), IMAGANE.ME (DNA-based personalized healthcare), Pharmdiver (pharmacotherapy databases), Getaway International (travel automation), and Paymento Financial (fintech, exited) — illustrating a sector-diversified early-stage strategy with disclosed ticket sizes of approximately PLN 5M per company. The fund also builds deal flow through institutional partnerships with PSIK, Klaster LifeScience Kraków, RARR, and NIFASI.

ABAN.VC earns revenue through two streams: low recurring management fees on committed investor capital and a success bonus (carried interest) tied to the IRR of deployed funds, with multi-year subscription contracts. Go-to-market is sales-led and community-led, relying on direct outreach, pitch deck submissions via dedicated email channels ([email protected] and [email protected]), and referral flow from the existing investor base. The management entity is small (1–10 employees) and led by Founder, CEO, and Managing Partner Piotr Kupczak, supported by an Investors Committee and Fund Experts drawn from senior banking, FMCG, pharma, aviation, real estate, and academic backgrounds.

Name

ABAN.VC

Legal name

ABAN Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://aban.vc

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ABAN.VC is a Kraków-based, KNF-regulated investment fund manager operating a business angel network of 50+ private investors across eight Alternative Investment Funds, deploying PLN 5–20M tickets in Polish and European early-stage technology, greentech, and life science startups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Venture Capital and Private Equity Fund Management

NAICS

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Micro-VC & Angel Funds (FSANAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Private Markets (Impact PE/VC, Private Credit, Infrastructure) (FSAAALAG), Renewables & Energy Transition Funds (Solar, Wind, Hydrogen, CCUS) (FSANAEAD)

Keywords

• Venture capital fund
• Business angel network
• Private equity investments
• Alternative investment fund
• Startup funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Kraków

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Management Fees: Low management fees charged to investors for fund administration and operations
2. Carried Interest / Success Bonus: Success bonus dependent on the return on invested funds (IRR), paid when investments generate positive returns

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ABAN.VC is a Polish investment fund management entity operating since end of 2014 that manages eight Alternative Investment Funds (ASI 1-8 plus a dedicated Green Hydrogen ASI) backed by 50+ active private investors. The fund makes equity investments of PLN 5-20 million (EUR 1.2-4 million) per deal in early-stage companies operating in fintech, greentech, gaming, IT/ICT, robotics, automation, and AI sectors. The fund operates as an Alternative Investment Fund Manager registered with the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) under number PLZASI00136.

Product overview

ABAN.VC is a Polish investment fund management entity operating since end of 2014, managing a family of 8 Alternative Investment Funds (ASI 1-8 plus Green Hydrogen ASI) with over 40-50 active private investors. The fund makes equity investments ranging from EUR 1.2M to 4M (PLN 5-20M) across key sectors: greentech/hydrogen technologies, life science/biotech, fintech, robotics/automation, and ICT/AI. The portfolio includes 9 companies including SentiOne (AI conversational interfaces), Nano Games (simulation gaming), Simpro (VR training simulators), Hynfra companies (hydrogen/energy storage), IMAGANE.ME (DNA-based healthcare), Pharmdiver (pharmacotherapy databases), Getaway (travel automation), and Paymento Financial (fintech) - exited.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABAN Alternatywna Spółka Inwestycyjna (ASI 1) Core Alternative Investment Fund (PLASI000158) investing in fintech, greentech, gaming, and IT/ICT sectors with a capital engagement range of PLN 5-20 million per investment. Available to qualified business angels committing a minimum of PLN 250,000.
• ABAN Green Hydrogen ASI

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• Polskie Stowarzyszenie Inwestorów Kapitałowych (PSIK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish Private Equity Association representing the interests of private equity and venture capital investors in Poland. ABAN.VC partners with PSIK as part of the broader investment ecosystem.
• Klaster LifeScience KrakówcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife Science Cluster in Krakow supporting innovation in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical technology sectors. Strategic partner for deal flow in life sciences sector.
• Rzeszowska Agencja Rozwoju Regionalnego (RARR)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Development Agency supporting economic development in the Rzeszów region. Partnership extends ABAN.VC's reach into southeastern Poland.
• NIFASIregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting innovation and business development initiatives.
• Kancelaria Prawna Jutrzenka Trzebiatowski (Seroka)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal advisory firm providing legal services for investment documentation, contracts, and regulatory compliance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Market One Capital: Poland and Czech Republic-focused pre-seed and seed VC backing European tech founders. Directly comparable to ABAN.VC as a regional Central European early-stage investor with similar ticket sizes and stage focus.
• Black Pearls VC: Polish early-stage venture capital fund investing in deeptech and science-based startups. Directly comparable to ABAN.VC as a domestic Polish micro-VC operating with similar ticket sizes and thesis around technology-driven portfolio companies.
• Polishangels (Polish Business Angels Network): National Polish business angel network connecting private investors with early-stage startups. Directly comparable to ABAN.VC's angel-network model, pooling individual investors for collective investment in Polish startups.
• SpeedUp Venture Capital Group: Polish venture capital group operating multiple early-stage funds. Highly comparable to ABAN.VC's multi-fund ASI structure with similar Polish geographic focus and early-stage tech investment thesis.
• Experior Venture Fund: Polish VC fund backing early-stage technology companies with operational support from corporate partners. Comparable as a Polish early-stage VC with similar focus on innovative technology and operational value-add to portfolio companies.
• bValue: Polish venture capital fund investing in early and growth-stage technology companies. Comparable to ABAN.VC as a domestic Polish VC with similar early-stage tech focus, though typically at slightly larger ticket sizes.
• Inovo Venture Partners: One of the most active early-stage VCs in Poland, investing in B2B SaaS, marketplace, and consumer startups. Comparable to ABAN.VC as a Polish early-stage fund with similar geographic mandate and ticket size range, though typically focused on software rather than deeptech.
• AlfaBeats / Alfabeat: Polish B2B SaaS-focused pre-seed and seed fund. Comparable to ABAN.VC as a Polish early-stage VC, though with a narrower SaaS focus versus ABAN's broader sector mandate.

Broad incumbents

• PFR Ventures: Polish fund-of-funds investing in domestic VC and PE funds. Comparable as a critical capital provider to the Polish VC ecosystem; though operating as LP rather than direct investor, it shapes the competitive landscape in which ABAN.VC raises capital.

Others

• NCBR Investment Fund (National Centre for Research and Development): Polish governmental R&D funding body that co-invests alongside private VCs in deeptech and innovative startups. Comparable as a thematic capital partner overlapping with ABAN.VC's deeptech/greentech/biotech portfolio companies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments6 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about ABAN.VC