Black Pearls VcS.A.

iGRID investment

Black Pearls VC invests PLN 3m (€ 720k) in iGRID – a startup using industrial internet of things (IIOT) and fog computing technologies for the needs of the energy industry. In 2017, iGRID tested its solutions on the network infrastructure of Tauron Distribution, as part of the ScaleUP Pilot Maker program. Thanks to the promising effects of the pilot, TAURON and iGRID signed an agreement to continue cooperation in 2018 at the end of last year. iGRID is a company that creates IIOT solutions dedica

Black Pearls VC announces successful investment exit from PHK

After nearly two and a half years, Black Pearls VC completed the investment in PHK, a company working – under Hem Poland brand – in the field of industrial hemp cultivation and processing. As the result of the sales of PHK shares, Black Pearls VC received several times return on invested capital. Owned by PHK, HemPoland has been the first private entity in Poland to obtain a license and commence cultivation and processing of hemp. The company produces hemp extracts of exceptional quality in te

Brain drain vs brain circulation. Poland catching up with the Nordics, Germany and the UK

Marcin Zagórski‘s Q&A on how should Poland catch up with the Nordics, Germany and the UK in terms of innovative economy Check out his medium post.

Working with Autenti on one-click e-signature

Autenti, a platform for approving documents and signing contracts online, will use Blockchain technology for additional security of data and operations credibility level increase. In introduction of technology of distributed ledger, as well as dynamic development of the company in areas of sales and marketing, Autenti will be supported with PLN 6.3 million (EUR 1.5M) funding by Black Pearls VC and Innovation Nest. Autenti is a platform for approving documents and signing contracts online. The un

Satellite data is the “new oil”. 5 reasons why

Our downstream space sector expert Wojciech Drewczyński has blogged lately about satellite data industry, stating that satellite data is the “new oil”. Check out why

Supporting FindAir in their intelligent asthma monitoring solution development

Black Pearls VC will help FindAir team develop their intelligent solutions for asthma monitoring and control. The preliminary stage of cooperation includes preparation of the research and development project and analysis necessary for its implementation. – Support at this stage will allow us to fine-tune the key elements of the project and to summarize the work to date – says Tomasz Mikosz, Business Head, FindAir. – This partnership is an important step forward that will help us prepare launchin