Founded by serial entrepreneurs and seasoned investors.
We back ambitious software-driven and hardware-enabled startups solving real, challenging problems.
Initial check
Up to 3m PLN
Follow-on
Up to 5m PLN
Stage
Pre to early revenue
Geography
Poland / use funds in Poland
Must have
Ambitious, resourceful, and relentless – truly Hard2beat
We don’t invest in B2C, marketplaces, or generic SaaS.
Neuromedical has developed VGuard, a non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation system (tVNS) that has demonstrated significant improvements in cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients in clinical trials.
Pikralida is developing PKL-021, a rediscovered small-molecule MMP inhibitor to provide acute neuroprotection after stroke and traumatic brain injury and to offer fast, field-ready treatment for venomous snakebites in humans and pets.
Ludus AI is developing a next-generation solution for the 3D game and visualization industry. The company focuses on simplifying the creation of high-quality content in Unreal Engine through the use of artificial intelligence.
We blend firsthand founder experience (scaling businesses to €14M+ ARR, multiple exits) with deep VC expertise (100+ investments). We quickly spot what matters and act fast.
Deep, hands-on advice on global sales, R&D, fundraising, and legal structuring – no fluff, no micromanaging. When things get tough, you’ll want us in your corner.
Access our local and international network of 250+ investors, angels, and industry partners. Whether you’re raising funds, closing deals, or hiring key roles – we connect you fast.
Veteran VC with 40+ pre-seed deals under his belt. Deep expertise in R&D-heavy startups, company-building, and fundraising strategy. Gets technical founders and what they need to thrive.
Former CVC scout connecting startups with corporates. Deep understanding of PoC design, enterprise integration, and tech commercialization. Based in Kraków, always exploring what’s next, especially in deep tech and enterprise.
Startup Neuromedical pozyskał 5,5 mln zł na rozwój nieinwazyjnej terapii choroby Alzheimera. Inwestycji przewodniczył fundusz Hard2beat wraz z grupą aniołów biznesu, m.in. Piotr i Tomasz Karwatkowie (Catch the Tornado), Anna Lankauf, Paweł Lisowski oraz Vladyslav Muzhylivskyi.
While the world was busy with New Year’s resolutions and holiday leftovers, European R&D labs were hard at work. In January, investors backed 74 companies tackling “absurdly hard” challenges – from treating brain tumors with electricity to wirelessly powering artificial hearts and manufacturing quantum computers in smartphone factories.
Czego wciąż brakuje w polskim ekosystemie startupowym? Które branże mają największy potencjał? Na te pytanie odpowiada Maciej Zawadziński.
Ludus AI is developing a next-generation solution for the 3D game and visualization industry. The company focuses on simplifying the creation of high-quality content in Unreal Engine through the use of artificial intelligence.
Fundusz Hard2beat udowadnia, że w obszarze inwestycji w najtrudniejsze projekty deeptechowe i obronne, rzeczywiście „ciężko ich pobić”. Za swoje bezkompromisowe podejście i odwagę w finansowaniu skomplikowanych technologii, fundusz otrzymał tytuł Kreatora 2025/2026 w kategorii Odważny zasiew.
Ludus AI has raised $1.3 million to support its generative AI copilot for Unreal Engine developers. The round includes funding from technology investors, including Hartmann Capital, Artificial Agency, Hard2Beat, and 24Ventures. The funding will support continued development of Ludus AI’s proprietary technology and help lower the technical barriers Unreal Engine
