Montis VC launches a new fund to back early-stage startups in energy, industrial tech and AI, supporting scalable solutions that strengthen Europe’s productivity and economic competitiveness.
Montis VC has launched a new venture capital fund, securing €50 million at first close. The fund is backed by the European Investment Fund through the REPowerEU programme, the Polish Development Fund, and a group of family offices and private investors from across Central and Eastern Europe.
The fund will focus on early-stage startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, targeting around 20–25 companies developing technologies across energy, industrial transformation, and artificial intelligence. Its strategy reflects broader shifts in the European economy, where demand is growing for solutions that improve productivity, support industrial innovation, and contribute to the energy transition.
Montis VC aims to invest in scalable companies with the potential to compete globally, particularly in areas where AI can accelerate development and enhance real-world impact.
We invest in founders who want to build the future of the European economy through technology and energy efficiency, particularly in areas such as the energy and industrial transition, where AI can drive innovation and scale,
said Michał Gawęda, Partner at Montis VC.
The fund builds on the track record of the team behind Montis Capital, which has invested in companies operating at the intersection of technology and industry since 2019. With the new fund, Montis VC plans to increase both the size of its investments and its level of involvement, with initial tickets ranging from €0.5 million to €2 million and additional capital reserved for follow-on rounds.
Led by an international team with experience in venture investing, industry, and entrepreneurship, Montis VC is supported by a network of venture partners who will contribute to deal sourcing and help portfolio companies expand into global markets.
The fund will take an active approach in working with founders, supporting strategy, international expansion, and preparation for future funding rounds, as it continues its fundraising process.