GO4RACE are developing a Virtual Mechanic & AI Instructor for Sim Racing and Motorsports. The team use Artificial Intelligence to improve driver performance, so they can achieve the fastest possible lap time on the race track.
Turning Deep Tech Visions into Reality
We invest up to $1M to Deep Tech, Hardware & IoT startups in Poland and Europe, giving groundbreaking innovations the boost they need to succeed.
On top of capital, we support early-stage teams with over a decade of first-hand experience in business and product development, and a global network that reaches from Silicon Valley to China’s Greater Bay area.
Our fund was co-created with the PFR Starter FIZ program from PFR Ventures.
About Arkley
As an Accelerator VC, Arkley was a pioneer for hardware investements in Europe. The fund focused on early-stage startups, helping them grow from prototype to IPO. We enabled our portfolio to validate their products, connected them with distributors, and introduced them to our partners in Silicon Valley. In the past we invested into 5 startups; all of them successfully raised follow-on rounds in 2017. We supported many more companies via our Arkley Launchpad accelerator platform.
12 projects
6 exits
3 IPOs
About Brinc
Our key partner, Brinc, is an investor and accelerator that empowers game changers to help solve some of the world's biggest challenges. Specialising in Connected Hardware, Drones & Robotics, Food Tech Energy, Industrial IoT and more, Brinc runs programs in Hong Kong, China, Spain, Bahrain, Poland and India. Their unique value add is a strong partner network in China, enabling Brinc to provide the best manufacturing, sales & distribution channels for its startups. Brinc's current portfolio includes over 150 startups with teams from 40 countries. Startups receive from $50,000 to $150,000.
150+ investments
40 countries
17 accelerators
Featured Investments
War Bear Games are using a data-driven approach to create innovative mobile games with haptic feedback, interweaving real and virtual worlds. They focus on emerging trends, such as hybrid-casual games, in a super fast growing market.
Dr PetCare has developed a new line of premium pet food and supplements for the Polish market, offering better nutrition for dogs and cats.
Funding
Arkley Brinc VC is part of the PFR Starter FIZ fund from PFR Ventures, created to support innovative early- to seed-stage companies in Poland. We provide capital and support for the development of your product and business, as well as connecting you to additional sources of follow on funding.
Fund
15M USD
Ticket size:
Up to $1M
The Ecosystem
Product Development
We provide access to prototyping and design services across the CEE region, which can take your product from concept to reality.+ 10 partners
Manufacturing
We provide access to manufacturers from Shenzhen and Guangzhou, moving your product to the Chinese hothouse of innovations.+ 10 partners
Sales & Distribution
Whether it is B2C or B2B, we help our portfolio companies reach their customers and set up sales channels with retailers and distributors worldwide.+ 20 partners
Follow-on Rounds
We help to organize the next investment round with strategic investors. We are also experienced with crowdfunding to launch new products.+ 30 VCs
Deep China Expertise
We provide a deep insight into the global hub of hardware & IoT innovations: the Greater Bay area in China.
Partners
Partners
Partners
What's New
October 6, 2021
We're on the lookout for exceptional startups to join our portfolio. Areas of interest include AgriTech, MedTech, FoodTech, Industrial IoT, Energy Tech / Clean Energy, Sustainable / Environmental tech, Connected hardware, Mobility, Smart Cities, IoT, Robotics and Consumer electronics. If you're seeking investment to develop your MVP, for DFM, manufacturing, to go to market or to scale your product, get in touch!