Black Pearls VC S.A.

About The Fund

Black Pearls VC S.A. is a venture capital firm headquartered in Gdansk, Poland, specializing in seed and early-stage investments. They focus on investing in leading tech startups, providing equity financing to support ambitious entrepreneurs in building companies with a global reach. As a sector-agnostic fund, Black Pearls VC has a broad investment scope, targeting a variety of industries including IT, Education, FinTech, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Logistics, and Hardware Manufacturing. They are particularly interested in B2B companies and have a successful track record of backing ventures in areas such as Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Future of Work, and Deep Tech. With a deep tech focus, they support startups that develop novel and ambitious technologies, often being one of the first investors in a company. Black Pearls VC invests mainly in the Northern and Central Europe region, with a specific concentration on the Baltic Sea Region, including countries like Poland and the Baltic States. Their initial investment tickets range between €100k to €1m, and they are equipped to make follow-on investments in later rounds. They position themselves as either a lead investor or as a part of larger investment syndicates. As of December 31, 2023, the firm has transitioned to a new identity called Balnord but retains its core mission and investment strategy. Besides financial support, they leverage their team's background as entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and more, to help their portfolio companies navigate challenges. Their global network of business angels, academics, and advisors plays a pivotal role in providing necessary support. Black Pearls VC is part of the Kauffman Fellows, a global network of leading VCs. They emphasize a long-term partnership with their portfolio companies, understanding that significant visions are realized through consistent execution and hard work.