Funding The report reveals a decline in investor interest in startups. Globally, venture capital funding dropped by 18% in Q2 2023, reaching USD 65 billion, and the first half of the year saw a 51% decline compared to 2022. The AI sector contributed significantly to the total funding, preventing a more severe downturn. In Poland,…
Polish Startup – The Preferred Business Model The Startup Poland Foundation’s survey reveals that Polish startups predominantly adopt business-to-business (B2B) models, with 33% targeting large companies and 24% focusing on small businesses. Only 16% of startups employ a business-to-consumer (B2C) model, and 12% operate in a marketplace model. The survey also explores the target customer…
Mobile Trends Conference, a meeting of mobile technology enthusiasts – 2 days, 50 lectures, endless inspiration The date of the Polish celebration of mobile technologies is approaching. On March 21 and 22, a conference and gala with the most prestigious awards in the industry await us. In the Multikino in Krakow, hundreds of specialists from…
The report discusses Poland’s status as a developed country benefiting from European Union membership but acknowledges a significant gap compared to leading European economies. Emphasizing the importance of supporting domestic potential for economic independence, the authors cite disruptions in supply chains due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Drawing inspiration…
In an exciting development, Kraków-based edrone, a leading developer and marketer of Marketing Automation and CRM systems designed for e-commerce, has successfully secured $5 million in venture capital funds. This round of funding was led by INventures, along with participation from Mueller Medien, Atmos, and PortfoLion. The total investment of PLN 20 million ($5M) reflects…
Upcoming Hangout Hangout is a monthly event bring #innovations, #startups, #technology and #IT people from Krakow together. It’s a space to talk about plans, common initiatives and trends in IT industry segments in an informal & casual surrounding of top Krakow bars and pubs. When & where Thursday, 29th February, 6:30 PMedrone’s office, Lekarska 1,…
Upcoming Hangout Hangout is a monthly event bring #innovations, #startups, #technology and #IT people from Krakow together. It’s a space to talk about plans, common initiatives and trends in IT industry segments in an informal & casual surrounding of top Krakow bars and pubs. When & where Thursday, 25th January, 6:30 PMMAK Bread & Coffee,…
Another year has passed, and we’ve completed several milestones in our ongoing mission of creating a world-class innovation ecosystem in Krakow. 2023 was a special year for us. We not only celebrated our 10th anniversary of OMGKRK community creation, but also conducted 15 events and initiatives for over 1,100 participants. We established many important partnerships and…