# Digital Ocean Ventures

> Warsaw-based pre-seed and seed VC backing founders in AI-powered digital transformation and fintech, across Poland and Central Europe. Backed by PFR Ventures as one of the first managers selected for the Starter 2.0 program.

## About the fund

- [About](https://dov.vc/about): Manifesto - why we invest time, not just money. Timeline from 2021 venture builder to the current DOV.VC fund.
- [Team](https://dov.vc/team): Three partners, operators turned investors.
  - [Adam Bartkiewicz](https://dov.vc/team/adam-bartkiewicz): Partner - sourcing, fund comms, technology, and portfolio support.
  - [Piotr Widacki](https://dov.vc/team/piotr-widacki): Partner - banking, digital transformation, fintech. Ex-Alior Bank founding team, BNP Paribas, Corviglia Capital.
  - [Marcin Musiał](https://dov.vc/team/marcin-musial): Partner.

## For investors

- [For investors](https://dov.vc/investors): LP and co-investment opportunities. Emphasis on conviction-driven, operator-led investing. Polish market primary, selective CEE reach.

## For founders

- [Pitch your startup](https://dov.vc/pitch-your-startup): Multi-step submission: contact + origin story + problem + validation + €1M ARR path + pitch deck (PDF).

## Portfolio

- [Portfolio](https://dov.vc/portfolio): Current investments across AI, fintech, MarTech, DevTools, LegalTech, Cybersec, MusicTech.
- [Graftcode](https://dov.vc/portfolio/graftcode): Runtime-bridging developer platform, eliminates integration layer between languages. DevTool, 2026.
- [Replenit](https://dov.vc/portfolio/replenit): AI decision layer for e-commerce marketing. MarTech, 2026.
- [Uniperks](https://dov.vc/portfolio/uniperks): B2B2C platform connecting brands with verified students. MarTech, 2026.
- [Demoboost](https://dov.vc/portfolio/demoboost): Interactive product demo automation. SaaS, 2026.
- [Gaius-Lex](https://dov.vc/portfolio/gaius-lex): AI-powered legal research platform. LegalTech, 2025.
- [1Security](https://dov.vc/portfolio/1security): Enterprise security layer for Microsoft 365 + Copilot. Cybersecurity, 2025.
- [Muzaic](https://dov.vc/portfolio/muzaic): AI music generation platform. MusicTech, 2025.

## Blog

- [Blog](https://dov.vc/blog): "Why we invested" rationale for each portfolio company.
  - [Why we invested in Graftcode](https://dov.vc/blog/why-we-invested-in-graftcode): Apr 2026.
  - [Why we invested in Replenit](https://dov.vc/blog/why-we-invested-in-replenit): Apr 2026.
  - [Why we invested in Uniperks](https://dov.vc/blog/why-we-invested-in-uniperks): Feb 2026.
  - [Why we invested in Demoboost](https://dov.vc/blog/why-we-invested-in-demoboost): Feb 2026.
  - [Why we invested in 1.Security](https://dov.vc/blog/why-we-invested-in-1security): Aug 2025.
  - [Why we invested in Gaius Lex](https://dov.vc/blog/why-we-invested-in-gaius-lex): Aug 2025.

## Jobs

- [Open positions](https://dov.vc/jobs): Live feed of open roles across DOV portfolio companies (Graftcode, Replenit, Uniperks, Demoboost, Gaius-Lex). Also: [Talent pool](https://dov.vc/jobs#talent-pool) for candidates open to matching.

## Contact

Primary contact: office@digitalocean.ventures

## Fund basics (public)

- Stage: pre-seed and seed
- Investment ticket: 1–5 mln PLN (up to 3 mln PLN initial)
- Geography: Poland (primary), selectively across Central Europe
- Sectors: AI-powered digital transformation and fintech
- Business model: B2B / B2B2C
- Backing: PFR Ventures Starter 2.0 (one of the first managers selected)
- Based: Warsaw, Poland. Registered: ul. Chmielna 73, 00-801 Warszawa.

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](https://dov.vc/privacy-policy): GDPR disclosures, data controller (Digital Ocean Ventures Starter sp. z o.o. ASI S.K.A.), cookie policy.
- [Sitemap](https://dov.vc/sitemap.xml): Full URL index.