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Hopefully, our upcoming #ScaleupGathering is already on your radar ?? — and now you can also hear about it directly from Tomek Plata in his podcast Biznes bez Lukru, where we will be featured in upcoming episodes! ?? We’re just two weeks away, so if you haven’t already — now’s the perfect time to RSVP and secure your spot: ? https://lnkd.in/gNfe9Fjm #WEGMasterclass #WEG #PartnersForGrowth #CEEStartups

A productive and strategic week at WEG — we’re spending it with our Founding Partners, Jacek Giedroj? and Witold Grzesiak, wrapping up 2024 and setting a clear course for the months ahead. ???? With our sights set on becoming the ??????????-???????????? ???????????? ???????????????? ???? ??????, we’re digging deep into how we intend to provide systematic, hands-on support for scaleups across the region — going beyond capital to help ambitious founders navigate both growth and the challenges that come with it. Plenty of work ahead, but also plenty of excitement for what’s coming! And who knows — maybe we’ll share a bit more in the next edition of #WEGMagazine. Stay tuned in the coming days! #WEG #PartnersForGrowth #CEEStartups #GrowthFocused

Growth isn’t just about your business—it’s about you ??. Even the best products fail 80% of the time when scaling. Why? Because what gets you started isn’t what takes you to the next level. Many founders excel at launching and gaining early traction, but leading a growing company requires a different mindset, strategy, and decision-making process. ?? Research shows that only 50% of startup founders remain CEOs after three years, and just 25% lead their company to IPO. The reality is that scaling a company means scaling yourself first. That’s why we’re dedicating our next #ScaleupGathering to this critical transition, and Tomek Plata (co-founder of Autenti) will share first-hand insights on: ? Scaling Yourself – How do you shift from founder to leader? How do you make the right leadership moves at the right time? ? Scaling Your Business – What key inflection points define your company’s ability to grow? What leadership crises emerge as you scale? This session will go beyond theories and stories—you'll leave with practical frameworks, real use cases, and actionable tools that you should implement immediately. ?? March 20, 17:30 CET | Venture Café Warsaw Foundation ?? Details & RSVP — link in comments ? ??????’?? ???????? ???? ??????????No problem—still RSVP to receive the recording and exclusive follow-up materials, #WEG #WEGMasterclass #ScaleupGathering #CEEGrowthPlatform #GrowthMindset #Scaling #Growth

Growth isn’t just learned—it’s built through real experience, hands-on learning, and battle-tested strategies that actually move the needle. ?? That’s why we kick off #ScaleupGatherings, a key part of our WEG Masterclass efforts, connecting growth-stage tech founders from CEE with those who’ve successfully built and scaled companies. This March, we’re tackling one of the toughest challenges in scaling: leveling up the founder while scaling the organization. From the shift from #founder to #leader to navigating key inflection points, we’ll dive deep into hard-earned lessons from the trenches—guided by Tomek Plata (VP & Co-Founder, Autenti & host of Biznes bez Lukru). Let’s grow, challenge, and scale—together. Who's in? See you there! ??

Big milestone for our portfolio company: Amazon has officially ranked Nethansa among the top marketplace agencies in Europe, awarding them the highest possible recognition—Platinum Partner status. ?? This achievement validates Nethansa’s expertise in marketplace growth, allowing seamless scaling and operational excellence for sellers across European Amazon stores. Congrats Jakub Pietraszek and the team! #Nethansa #AmazonPartner #WEG #WEGPortfolio #PartnersForGrowth

UP Catalyst is heading to Paris for the Hello Tomorrow Challenge! ???? Selected as one of just 7 finalists (out of thousands!) in the Environment & Biodiversity track, supported by L'Oréal, they continue to gain well-deserved recognition for transforming CO? emissions into high-quality, climate-neutral graphite and carbon materials. If you're attending the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit (March 13-14), don’t miss the chance to meet CFO Rait Maasikas. Congrats to the team! #UPCatalyst #CleanTech #HelloTomorrow #Sustainability #WarsawEquityGroup #WEG #PartnersForGrowth

?? Big news in #circular economy! Contec S.A., our portfolio company, has just partnered with an American firm, Orion S.A., to drive sustainability in the chemical and rubber industries. Congrats ???? — Krzysztof, Dominik, Dominika, Przemyslaw, Patryk. Under this partnership, Contec will supply its ConPyro? TPO, a pyrolysis oil derived from end-of-life tires, to Orion for the production of circular carbon black—a crucial material for the tire and rubber sectors. ?? Why is this a game changer? ? It’s the only industrial-scale process for producing high-quality, circular carbon black. ? Orion is the first company to prove that 100% TPO-based carbon black can replace conventional alternatives. ? This partnership accelerates the transition toward a closed-loop economy, making tire recycling a reality today—not just a vision for the future. As investors in Contec, we’re thrilled to see them set new industry standards alongside Orion. Sustainable innovation at scale is happening now! You can read about this partnership in, among others, Puls Biznesu (in Polish), Business Insider, Financial Times and many more. Full article in the first comment. ? #CircularEconomy #CleanTech #Sustainability #GrowthFocused #WarsawEquityGroup #PartnersForGrowth

Cybersecurity continues to gain traction with investors, and it’s no surprise why. ???? Jan Szumada, our Investment Manager, recently shared his thoughts on the cybersecurity investment market, highlighting two key drivers: ? The rising number of cyberattacks (doubling in Poland last year!) ? New regulations like the NIS2 directive, expanding the need for robust cybersecurity standards. At WEG, when evaluating growth-stage companies in this space, we focus on: 1?? A solution's potential for scaling revenues, including international expansion. 2?? The reliability and quality of their solutions—because in cybersecurity, errors can lead to serious financial and reputational risks. For Polish speakers, here's the full text: https://lnkd.in/dNa-b__b #WarsawEquityGroup #WEG #PartnersForGrowth #Cybersecurity #Cybersec bValue Fund Fudo

In around sixty cultures, the number 7?? is a symbol of good fortune — and last year, #WEG was mentioned 7 times in the PFR Ventures #Prasówka, one of the top VC newsletters (our pick for #2, right after the #WEGMagazine ??). What’s equally exciting? Oxla, our portfolio company, was featured frequently too, gaining well-deserved recognition for its revolutionary work in data analytics. A big shoutout to PFR Ventures (Maciej and the team!) for keeping the ecosystem connected — don’t miss their 2024 recap here ?

As we officially close the books on 2024, we’re excited to share a peek into our journey and what’s coming next for #WEG. ???? In a recent conversation with MamStartup, Jan Nalbert, our Investment Manager, shared candid reflections on the year’s highlights and what drives our vision for the future. From the founders we proudly back to our goal of building the leading growth-focused ecosystem in CEE by 2030, we’re committed to empowering innovation and shaping industries. This past year has taught us so much, and as we look ahead, we’re even more inspired to scale impact and connect ideas that matter. Want to know more about our insights and plans? ??? Read the full interview here (in Polish): https://lnkd.in/d-gYJYHJ