Carlson EVIG Alfa VC Fund

09/08/2023

🤔💭The Timeqube is an innovative device that helps manage time and concentration. Here are some interesting facts about Timeqube:

🧊 Time cube: It comes in the form of a small, colorful cube. It can be kept on your desk or anywhere else you are able to see it.
🧊 Time Management Aid: Helps you manage your time by using a method called "timeboxing." This allows you to divide your time into specific intervals, making it easier to focus on a task and avoid distractions.
🧊Visual time indicators: Uses a bright, colored light to indicate the remaining time in a given interval. For example, if you set an interval at 25 minutes, the cube will gradually dim over the course of that time to signal that the interval is coming to an end.
🧊Wireless technology: It runs on a battery and is equipped with wireless technology for easy charging and operation.
🧊Productivity support: This device can be used for a variety of purposes, such as helping you work, study or meditate, by creating set timed intervals for action.
🧊Versatile design: It's designed to fit into a variety of styles and workplaces. It is simple, elegant and compact.
🧊Improved focus: Using a visual time indicator, Timeqube helps improve focus and productivity as it eliminates the need to check your watch or smartphone.
🧊Resistant to interference: It works independently and does not require a connection to a computer or smartphone, making it immune to interference and interruption.

These are just a few interesting facts about Timeqube. This innovative device can be of great help in organizing time and improving efficiency in various areas of life. 🧊💻👤
Team: Mikołaj Skubina, Andy Dobrucki
Website: https://timeqube.pl/

08/08/2023

🦋📰Discover the dedication and vision of Dr. Urszula Herman, contributing to the success of PelviCoach GmbH in transforming the approach to sexuality among Polish people.
Learn how the fusion of innovative business approaches and openness to important topics influences success in both personal and professional spheres. This article holds the potential to provide inspiring insights and reflections on the evolving society and business landscape.
🔗More: https://mycompanypolska.pl/artykul/polacy-otwieraja-sie-na-seksualnosc/12512

W naszym kraju tworzenie ambitnego startupu związanego ze zdrowiem i życiem seksualnym to wciąż duże wyzwanie – mówi dr Urszula Herman, twórczyni PelviFly.

24/07/2023

📊Welcome to another edition of our newsletter, where we take a look at the latest technology articles. Here is a brief summary:

🚁1. "Advanced drone technology on Discord!"
The unbelievable possibilities of using drones in the Discord service. UAVLAS, a leader in drones, talks about their innovative solutions. Find out how drone technology is changing the modern world of communication. 🔗Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dg6mgPVX

💰2. "Success for Braight Technologies - Details in the comments!"
Braight Technologies is happy to announce their latest achievement! What exactly was the reason for their joy? Details can be found in the comments of this exciting post.
🔗Review the article here:https://lnkd.in/dHhYDAaZ

🛒3. "Autonomous Shop - The Race for Profitability!"
ATS Technology analyzes the ongoing race among autonomous stores to reach full profitability. Are machine stores the future of retail?
🔗Read the article for more details on this topic here: https://lnkd.in/dfsxMywm

🗣️4. "DigitalTwinsCompany enters the market with Walksee !"
Krzysztof Wegner introduces DigitalTwinsCompany's latest project, Walksee What is it and what applications does it have?
🔗Learn more about it in the article here: https://lnkd.in/dMw3ur7f

This is all the most interesting information related to the latest technological developments of our companies . We hope you found something interesting. See you in the next issue!😄📰

03/07/2023

💼 Financial decisions in business are crucial for achieving goals and increasing company value. That's why having an operational budget is essential for effective financial management. Unfortunately, many startups underestimate the importance of budgeting, resulting in a lack of control over financial needs and cash flow.

🔗 Ireneusz Wieczorek has prepared an article advising on how to effectively manage finances in a startup. The article is available on our blog: https://lnkd.in/dcztvczZ

📚 We invite you to check out its articles and join the discussion about the challenges related to making financial decisions. How do you handle this issue in your own business?

03/07/2023

We invite you to explore the highlights from the CARLSON EVIG Alfa VC Fund fund family of companies.

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📰 Polish media have been buzzing about the acquisition of our portfolio company, Braight Technologies, by the Canadian company Kings Entertainment Group Inc. This topic garnered attention from Duszczyk Michal in Rzeczpospolita and Anna Bełcik in Puls Biznesu.

https://www.rp.pl/biznes/art38654891-swiat-zaczyna-doceniac-polskie-innowacje

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💡 Our blog features a helpful guide for startup founders by Ireneusz Wieczorek, focusing on effective financial management in businesses. It's a recommended read for valuable tips and advice.

https://evigalfa.pl/en/2023/06/29/key-aspects-of-financial-decision-making-and-budgeting-in-the-enterprise/

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🗣️ We suggest checking out an article by Andy Dobrucki, CEO of Meetra AI, on unlocking collective intelligence within organizations through conversation mapping.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/unlocking-organisations-collective-through-mapping-andy-dobrucki%3FtrackingId=RHH9UPP%252Fm2EOsZf0FyAf%252Fg%253D%253D/?trackingId=RHH9UPP%2Fm2EOsZf0FyAf%2Fg%3D%3D

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🚁 UAVLAS presents an engaging practical demonstration of their startup's drone landing technology in action. Discover how their innovative solutions ensure secure landings in their latest video.

https://youtube.com/shorts/hogz1h-txnk?feature=share

That concludes today's update. We wish you a productive and prosperous week ahead! 💪✨

29/05/2023

What was your impression of the Infoshare conference? We really enjoyed this year's event and can't wait for the next edition. However, Infoshare wasn't the only important event for the Carlson EVIG Alfa family last week.

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Vestbee recognized Carlson EVIG as one of the most active VC funds in the CEE region in the first quarter of 2023. Thank you, Konrad Koncerewicz, for highlighting our latest investments. 🚀🔥

Link to the full report: 🔗 https://www.vestbee.com/blog/articles/vc-funding-in-cee-report-1q-2023

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Maria Hahn, CEO of Nutrix, will moderate a panel on patient engagement in the industry during the June edition of the Open Mic Next in Health Series by DayOne - Healthcare Innovation. 🌟💼

Link: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nutrix-tech_register-now-open-mic-next-in-health-series-activity-7067677198421258240-MiNG

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Terrabio proudly announces on their LinkedIn channel another use of their mobile genetic analyzer for food testing purposes for a major agri-food producer. 👏

Link: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/terrabiotech_terralyzer-salmonella-listeria-activity-7067493997119705088-3SB_



Wishing you a successful week!

19/05/2023

🚍 AutonomyNow is one of our portfolio companies dedicated to enhancing traffic safety in public transportation. Their ADAS AutonomyNowTM technology utilizes machine learning, computer vision, and material technology to provide an unprecedented level of safety on buses.

🔎 Want to learn more about AutonomyNow and their cutting-edge technology? Check out the insightful presentations by Michał Wendeker, CEO of startup, from our recent 'Investor Day2' event held on May 10. 🌟 It was a unique opportunity to explore the offerings of 6 startups from CARLSON EVIG Alfa VC Fund portfolios.

📺 Watch the presentations here: https://youtu.be/E7YFV-IbBKc

Event details: May 10, 2023 was Investor Day 2 , where 6 of our portfolio companies had the opportunity to present their innovative solutions and answer inve...

09/05/2023

📣 'Investor Day 2' is happening tomorrow! If you are a VC fund representative, a private investor, or simply interested in learning about the stories of six innovative and cutting-edge Polish startups, then this event is for you. During this online event, six startups will be presenting themselves:

🔸 AutonomyNow is revolutionizing city bus safety with their groundbreaking system
🔹 Playstrict empowers mobile game creators with their cutting-edge self-publishing platform
🔸 BABY.LINK pioneers , enabling immersive 3D visualization of ultrasound exams during pregnancy
🔹 The Woof is redefining pet care with their groundbreaking smart-collar, monitoring dogs' health like never before
🔸 Meetra AI unleashes the potential of online meetings and remote work with their efficient solution
🔹 AI_SELLER supercharges e-commerce sales optimization with their AI-powered tools

⏰ You are cordially invited to attend tomorrow, May 10th, from 11:15 a.m. To join the event, simply follow this link: https://meet.google.com/gbj-wxij-uok

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with these innovative startups and be a part of their exciting journeys! 🌐🚀

26/04/2023

Are you a VC fund representative, business angel, or private investor looking to invest in a fast-growing startup? You are cordially invited to attend the second edition of "Investor Day" on May 10th. During this online event, we will showcase six CARLSON EVIG Alfa VC Fund portfolio companies that are ripe for commercialization and scaling their innovations.🧡💙💸😊
During the 7-minute pitches, you will learn more about:
🔸AutonomyNow - a system that supports urban bus safety
🔹Playstrict - a platform for self-publishing mobile games
🔸BABY.LINK - that enables 3D visualizations of ultrasounds during pregnancy
🔹The Woof - a smart collar that monitors the health of dogs
🔸Meetra AI - a solution to improve the efficiency of online meetings and remote work
🔹AI_SELLER - AI tools for optimizing e-commerce sales
🌐For more information on the event and the startups that will be presenting, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dzYEKpAk
You are cordially invited to participate in ‘Investor Day 2’! 🧡💙
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Jesteś przedstawicielem funduszu VC, aniołem biznesu lub inwestorem prywatnym i szukasz szybko rozwijających się startupów, w które mógłbyś zainwestować? Serdecznie zapraszamy do wzięcia udziału 10 maja w drugiej edycji "Investor Day". Podczas tego wydarzenia on-line zaprezentujemy sześć spółek portfelowych CARLSON EVIG Alfa VC Fund, które dojrzały do komercjalizacji i skalowania swoich innowacji.🧡💙💸😊
Podczas 7-minutowych pitchy dowiesz się więcej o:
🔸AutonomyNow – systemie wspomagającym bezpieczeństwo autobusów miejskich
🔹Playstrict – platformie do self-publishingu gier mobilnych
🔸BABY.LINK - , umożliwiającym wizualizację 3D badań USG podczas ciąży
🔹The Woof – smart-obroży monitorującej stan zdrowia psów
🔸Meetra AI – rozwiązaniu poprawiającym efektywność spotkań on-line i pracy zdalnej
🔹 AI_SELLER – narzędziach AI do optymalizacji sprzedaży w e-commerce
🌐Więcej informacji na temat wydarzenia oraz startupów, które na nim będą prezentowane, znajdziesz na stronie: https://evigalfa.pl/investor-day-2/
Serdecznie zapraszamy do udziału w „Investor Day 2”!🧡💙

👤: Konrad Kostrzewa, Konrad Sloniewski, Michał Wendeker, Michal Tokarski, Grzegorz Gracz, Patryk Wroński, Agnieszka Drews, Aleksandra Haddad, Ramez Haddad, Andy Dobrucki, Mikołaj Skubina, Krzysztof Kuczer, Małgorzata Włodarska

17/04/2023

Exciting news to share! Our portfolio company, Nutrix, has successfully closed its second round of financing, raising a total of PLN 8 million (USD 1,8 million)! The funds will be utilized for further business development in international markets, particularly in South America, and for continued research and development in Poland. 📰💸👍🏻😊

An international group of investors took part in the round: the Polish fund Simpact and two Chilean funds, Chile Ventures and ADD Ventures. The round was further supported by a grant from the Swiss innovation agency Innosuisse.

Congratulations to Maria Hahn and the entire Nutrix team on this significant milestone! Carlson EVIG Alfa, as one of Nutrix's shareholders, will continue to support its continued growth and success in international markets.

📰Learn more about Nutrix's second round in the article at MamStartup
🌐Link: https://mamstartup.pl/zarzadzany-przez-polke-startup-walczacy-z-cukrzyca-pozyskal-juz-10-mln-zl/

Na cukrzycę cierpi około 570 milionów ludzi na całym świecie, a szacunkowe roczne koszty leczenia wynoszą już blisko 1 trylion dolarów.

17/04/2023

We're back after a two-week Easter break with exciting news from Carlson EVIG Alfa portfolio companies:

1️⃣. Nutrix has successfully closed its second round of financing, raising PLN 8 million from three VC funds, including Polish Simpact, and a Swiss innovation agency Innosuisse

🌐Link: https://mycompanypolska.pl/artykul/nutrix-pozyskuje-kolejne-finansowanie-medtech-z-polka-na-czele-zapowiada-przelom-w-walce-z-cukrzyca/11711

2️⃣. Rzeczpospolita describes Terrabio innovative product, the Terralyzer genetic analyzer, and highlights that it could become a global tech hit from Poland.

🌐Link: https://cyfrowa.rp.pl/biznes-ludzie-startupy/art38261671-koniec-z-patogenami-w-zywnosci-to-moze-byc-hit-z-polski

3️⃣. Playstrict was named by MyCompany as one of the most interesting gaming startups in Poland. Congratulations!

🌐Link: https://mycompanypolska.pl/artykul/gra-o%C2%A0biznesowy-tron-najlepsze-startupy-gamingowe/11596

4️⃣. We're proud to share that Vestbee report on the performance of the CEE VC market in 2022 lists Carlson EVIG Alfa as one of the most active funds in the region, as noted by MyCompany.

🌐Link: https://mycompanypolska.pl/artykul/rekordowe-inwestycje-vc-w-europie-srodkowo-wschodniej-najwiecej-rund-w-polsce/11694

5️⃣. UAVLAS addresses the extremely important topic of reflections of sunlight for commercial drone owners on its LinkedIn channel.

🌐Link: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/uavlas_uavlas-system-and-sunlight-faq-activity-7051497692589367296-kJSS

That's all for today. Stay tuned for next week's update on the latest investment by the Carlson EVIG Alfa fund.📰😊💪🏻✌🏻

05/04/2023

This could be a global technology hit from Poland! Rzeczpospolita, one of the biggest Polish newspapers, has highlighted the business potential of Terralyzer - a mobile genetic analyzer manufactured by our portfolio company - Terrabio. According to the article, Terralyzer delivers test results in less than two hours, which is much faster than the current market standard of about two weeks. This tool is the first such fast food analyzer of its kind in the Polish market.☕📰

Terrabio, a Wroclaw-based startup specializing in rapid diagnostics for plant diseases, water, and food safety, deserves huge kudos for creating cutting-edge solutions for the food industry. The entire company team has worked hard to make this innovation a reality. Marcin Bablias, Bartosz Pencakowski, Marta Stafiniak.🧬📱

🌐To read the full story about Terralyzer and Terrabio, click here: https://cyfrowa.rp.pl/biznes-ludzie-startupy/art38261671-koniec-z-patogenami-w-zywnosci-szybkie-testy-z-wroclawia-wykryja-zagrozenie

Michał Duszczyk, thank you very much for covering Terrabio and Terralyzer technology!

Wrocławski start-up stworzył pierwszy na polskim rynku mobilny analizator genetyczny – umożliwi on producentom spożywczym szybkie wykrycie wirusów, bakterii, gr

27/03/2023

It was a quieter week for us, but still, a lot of things happened. Take a look at our latest review of highlights from EVIG Alfa portfolio companies.☕📰🌞

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🌐Link: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/upidnoida_womenempoweringwomen-startups-design-activity-7036992050046656512-w8Sw

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🌐Link: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hinter-ai_ai-organizacja-efektywnoagjafdorganizacji-activity-7044658635347484672-TMC-

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🌐Link: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/zofia-banaszewska-32a248173_vc-venturecapital-vestbee-activity-7044240133964935168-pNDa

That's all for today. We wish you all a successful week and plenty of sunshine!🌞

20/03/2023

Today is the first day of spring! 🌼On this occasion, we invite you to review the most important news of the past week from the portfolio companies of the CARLSON EVIG Alfa VC Fund: ☕📰😊

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🌐https://www.pb.pl/naukowcy-rozkrecaja-medyczny-biznes-1180316

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🌐https://cyfrowa.rp.pl/biznes-ludzie-startupy/art38109951-polka-poszla-na-wojne-z-cukrzyca-teraz-chce-podbic-ameryke-lacinska

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🌐https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUghQ5LkNjA&t=5s&ab_channel=QualityTime

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🌐https://blog.startupstash.com/poland-100-ai-startups-ecosystem-2286356586c3

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🌐https://www.linkedin.com/posts/terrabiotech_terralyzer-terrabio-terralyzer-activity-7042091684796522497-rghb


Have a great week, and let's get to work!

16/03/2023

Introducing Terralyzer - a cutting-edge mobile genetic analyzer that provides rapid and accurate food safety testing. 🧬📱🎞️

Its manufacturer, Terrabio, is a portfolio company of CARLSON EVIG Alfa VC Fund. Terrabio is a startup based in Wroclaw, Poland that specializes in rapid diagnostics for plant diseases, water, and food safety.📰☕😊

13/03/2023

We understand that everyone is interested in the latest developments at Silicon Valley Bank, but we also encourage you to take a look at the highlights from our portfolio companies and CARLSON EVIG Alfa VC Fund from the past week. 📰😊☕

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🌐Link: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hinter-ai_ai-wspaejagkpraca-organizacja-activity-7039591279218802689-6pRX?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

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🌐Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHFHYHYLhxU&ab_channel=REACH4biznes

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🌐Link: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/baby-link_us%C5%82uga-babylink-w-twoim-gabinecie-pragniemy-activity-7039545274230259713-PlLI

We wish you a successful week and hope for a positive outcome regarding the events surrounding Silicon Valley Bank. 👍🏻🧑🏻‍💻📈

03/03/2023

Should venture capital funds engage in PR? Paulina Wojciechowska believes they definitely should. As a VC fund, it's crucial to not only invest in promising but also to help them grow and succeed. Active engagement in can aid portfolio companies to increase visibility, improve reputation, access media opportunities, and attract investor interest. These advantages can help VC funds' portfolio companies achieve their goals and grow. 📰☕😊

To learn more about the advantages of PR activities for VC funds, please read the blog post available at Carlson EVIG Alfa VC Fund 🌐(https://evigalfa.pl/en/2023/03/03/pr-activities-of-the-investment-fund/)