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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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)
Dr. Dipanjan “DJ” Nag
Venture Partner
Dr. Dipanjan “DJ” Nag is the President of Innovaito LLC, a Professor of Practice at Rutgers University, and a globally recognized expert in intellectual property strategy. He has once again been named among the IAM Strategy 300: The World's Leading IP Strategists 2026.
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.
Natalia Zvirkovska
Junior Finance Analyst
Finance and investment analyst experienced in accounting with practice in deal screening and portfolio metrics. M.A. in Accounting and Finance at the Warsaw School of Economics.
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
Dr. Dipanjan “DJ” Nag
Venture Partner
Małgorzata Szcześniak
Manager of Operations
Natalia Zvirkovska
Junior Finance Analyst
News

Latest Insights from Radix

Explore key developments, success stories, and news shaping the future of investment and innovation.
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8/10/2026

Bridging Research and Venture Capital: Radix Ventures Shares Deep Tech Commercialization Expertise

On 30 September and 2 October, Dr. DJ Nag, Venture Partner at Radix Ventures, led IP Masterclass workshops for professors from the University of Warsaw as part of the University of Warsaw–Rutgers University IP & Commercialization Program.
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7/10/2026

See the future we’re investing in!

From self-healing tires and technologies that keep fresh produce fresh for longer, to advanced metal powders enabling new materials and software supporting situational awareness in challenging environments - what once sounded futuristic is increasingly becoming reality.
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7/7/2026

Radix Ventures invests €1.2M in HEALANT® to bring self-healing tire technology to market

Punctures remain one of the most persistent and costly failure points in mobility, causing downtime, waste, and safety risks across cycling, automotive, and industrial applications. HEALANT®'s self-healing polymer layer heals punctures automatically, extending tire life and reducing waste: a step toward more durable and sustainable mobility.
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Contact

Get in touch

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