Movens Capital is a Warsaw-based venture capital firm investing across pre-seed to growth stages in Central and Eastern Europe. Founded with the goal of supporting ambitious founders from the region, the firm focuses on startups building scalable global solutions with deep technology and sector-specific expertise. Movens combines regional knowledge with hands-on support and access to an extensive network of founders, operators, and institutions.
Movens Capital invests in:
The firm has also sharpened its focus on AI-enabled companies, particularly those emerging from Central and Eastern Europe or led by diaspora founders operating globally. Its geographic scope includes:
In June 2025, Movens Capital launched its second fund, totaling €60 million.
Backed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), PFR Ventures, and over 80 regional founders and tech operators, Fund 2 is structured to support startups across pre-seed, seed, Series A, and growth stages.
The firm plans to write checks ranging from €250,000 to €3 million, leading most of its deals and allocating capital evenly across early and growth phases.
Fund 2 aims to make around 30 investments, focusing on startups with scalable business models and global aspirations. Movens places particular emphasis on cross-border readiness, supporting founders navigating international expansion or operating from outside the region.
Leadership
Movens Capital is led by Managing Partner Artur Banach, a seasoned investor and operator in the CEE tech ecosystem. The fund’s leadership includes a team with backgrounds in entrepreneurship, venture building, and deep tech, with strong ties to institutional capital and founder networks throughout Central and Eastern Europe.
Investment Strategy
Movens combines capital with active post-investment support, helping portfolio companies grow through access to customers, follow-on capital, and regional partnerships.
The firm is founder-first, often working closely with diaspora entrepreneurs who maintain strong ties to Central and Eastern Europe.
With a broad thematic scope, ranging from B2B SaaS to digital health and AI, Movens seeks startups with strong technical teams, early product traction, and the potential to scale internationally.
Notable Investments
Movens Capital has backed a range of high-growth companies including:
Notable Exits
The firm has realized exits with Packhelp and Fenige, both of which were acquired after gaining significant traction in their respective markets.
Other
Movens Capital is uniquely positioned as one of the most founder-aligned VC firms in Central and Eastern Europe, with more than 80 entrepreneurs among its LPs. Founders can expect a hands-on approach, strong local support, and an active focus on global scaling. Movens is especially supportive of AI startups and sector-specific innovation addressing real-world problems with scalable technology.
