Helping exceptional founders build innovative technologies that have an impact on business and society
Our
Purpose
We guide technology innovators with a future-forward vision to become exceptional entrepreneurs.
We seek out founders who continuously strike a balance between tech capabilities and market demands.
We provide more than advice, access to global networks, and pre-seed capital. We understand firsthand the unique founder life challenges that lie ahead in scaling a successful business.
Our process is grounded in weaving positive, sustainable habits of physical wellness, mindfulness and human connection to nurture innovation, promote founder wellbeing, create support community to ensure sustainable growth.
Our investment focus
- Stage: pre-seed
- Theme: disruptive AI and other future-focused tech in product DNA
b2b SaaS, vertical agnostic
b2b, b2c and b2b2C travel, hospitality and wellness technologies - Target geographies: US, UK, DACH, Benelux, CEE
- Investment strategy: angel investments up to $20k, SPVs or alongside VC’s
Who
We Are
Agnies Cynkowska
Operator, entrepreneur and angel investor.
Austin, Texas / Paris FR, Berlin DE, Warsaw PL
Agnies most recently led corporate innovation initiatives at Expedia incubating core platform capabilities as B2B SaaS products.
She has deep experience across Finance and Tech sectors, leading business transformations, integrations, global expansion & growth programs. As a side-hustle, Agnies bootstrapped a media production company and produced 2 indie films.
With Computer Science BS and McCombs/HEC MBA, Agnies is deeply passionate about technology and its massive impact on business and society as a whole.
Ben Manwaring
Operator, entrepreneur and angel investor.
Amsterdam, NL / Eugene, Oregon
Ben is an experienced operating advisory, board member, and revenue leader with a track record of scaling fast-growing tech companies.
Most recently, he served as CRO at IncQuery, building the go-to-market team from scratch and scaling the company to $20M+ in ARR.
Ben’s deep expertise spans go-to-market strategy, team development, and inclusive leadership. Previously, he held roles at Vista Equity Partners and Dell, delivering transformative results across SaaS and consumer technology.
In his advisory practice, advivses companies ranging in stage from pre-seed to the largest tech companies in the world. In his spare time, Ben enjoys specialty coffee, time in nature, and mentoring startups.
Our
Process
Guide product innovation
- foster innovation & creativity
- business case
- commercial evaluation & forecasting
- product-market fit & customer validation
- GTM strategies
- forecasting
Advise growth strategies
- building a team & scaling operations
- sales strategy / customer acquisition
- international expansion
- marketing & branding
- leadership & organizational effectiveness (EQ)
- managing finances
navigating legal aspects & compliance
Unlock capital
- invest in innovative tech solutions that have an impact on business (b2b) and/or society (b2b2c / b2c)
- provide pre-seed runway
- partner with angel investors creating special purpose vehicles.
- partner with VC funds to unlock institutional capital & bridge investment
Nurture our builders
- life-hacking coaching for founders
- community for emotional support and accountability
- establish healthy habits
- physical wellness and mindfulness
- feedback for valuable insights
