Marcin P. Kowalik

General Partner at Balnord | Baltic Sea Region | Frontier Tech & Dual-use | @KauffmanFellow | Vice President PSIK, the Polish Private Equity & Venture Capital Association

📍 Gdańsk, Pomorskie, Poland🔄 Updated September 2026💼 20 investments📅 12 years investing🗓 Last invested Dec 2025𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Dec 2025
Avenue Biosciences is a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating the discovery and development of protein biologics, so that no life-saving therapy goes unrealized because of production barriers. Headquartered in San Francisco, USA, and with laboratory operations in Helsinki, Finland, Avenue Biosciences has developed a protein engineering platform that combines organic biology and machine learning to boost protein production. The proprietary method is based on years of scientific research from the University of Helsinki, Finland. Our goal is to drive significant progress in biotechnology by providing turnkey solutions that streamline production, improve quality, and unlock new therapeutic possibilities.
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Oct 2025
At Skycore Semiconductors, we provide advanced semiconductor microchips for power conversion. Our proprietary technology enhances energy efficiency in AI servers, BESS, and other high-power applications, addressing the global shift towards renewable energy and electrification. By integrating key components within a microchip, we deliver cost-effective, efficient, and scalable power solutions, driving sustainable energy use for a better future.
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Sep 2025
Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace company that is revolutionizing In-Orbit Services with innovative spacecrafts powered by its Rendez Vous solution, an advanced autonomous vision-based navigation software. We design, own and operate ‘Servicers’ to provide innovative in-orbit services to satellite operators in geostationary orbit.
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Aug 2025
VitVio uses computer vision and ambient sensing to digitize operating rooms in 3D in real-time, providing clarity on who is doing what, when, and why during surgery. Our system then deploys AI agents to handle routine tasks—like automatically logging surgical phases, coordinating staff, and preparing op-notes. The aim is to improve hospital ROI by increasing the OR utilization rate, improving billing accuracy, and reducing administrative burden on medical teams. Get staff focused on the patient, well handle the rest. Developed by a team with deep expertise in computer vision, AI, and healthcare, looking to embrace the future of healthcare technology.
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Jun 2025
Microamp is a leading tech innovator designing and delivering super-fast and ultra-low latency 5G mmWave networks based on purpose-built radios. The company merges deep-tech know-how and a broad portfolio of technology partners, empowering industries, system integrators, MNOs, DSPs, governments, and research institutions with new dimensions of wireless connectivity. Microamps cutting-edge networks enable the implementation of the most bandwidth-hungry use cases, such as live 8K/IR video streaming and analytics, industrial VR/AR, remote controlling, fixed wireless access, or metaverse applications. For more information, email hello@microamp-solutions.com or visit www.microamp-solutions.com.
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Apr 2025
Astrolight is on a mission to bridge the connectivity gap between space and Earth with advanced laser communication systems. Founded in 2019, the company aims to provide end-to-end connectivity solutions by building complete and self-contained hardware for ground and space operational domains. Astrolight produces energy-efficient optical technologies for LEO-to-Earth links, ship-to-ship communication, and ground-based systems in secure defense and commercial applications.
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Sep 2024
ATMOS Space Cargo designs and manufactures space capsules to return any cargo – from below 100 kg to multiple tons – from space. Our technology will offer microgravity on demand, ranging from only 3 hours to 3 months in orbit. ATMOS will enter the market with a first demonstration mission in 2025.
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Jun 2024
Port is a vertically integrated ecosystem that transforms underutilized city spaces into intelligent microhubs. By combining proprietary software, electric fleet and physical infrastructure, we are orchestrating the future of zero-emission last-mile logistics.
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Jun 2023
Wordware is a web-hosted IDE where non-technical domain experts work with AI Engineers to build task-specific AI agents. We approach prompting as a new programming language rather than low/no-code blocks.
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May 2022
Ondato is a Tech company streamlining KYC, Age Verification, and AML-related processes using cutting-edge AI solutions that cover the full spectrum of compliance challenges, from new client onboarding to a comprehensive database for ongoing client monitoring. As a global leader, Ondato provides the fastest digital ID and age verification services to next-generation businesses, ensuring compliance with AML and age-related regulations across various sectors.
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Jun 2019
Since 2014, we upskill and provide business with plug&play digital healthcare platform including modules like telemedicine, automated triage, Artificial Intelligence, medical devices monitoring and API integrations. We take into account the expectations of our customers and the specificities of local markets. We combine multicultural expertise with the power of technology. Our solutions are used by an ever-growing number of patients across the world. Taking into account the expectations of our business customers and the specificities of local markets, we offer innovative telemedicine solutions, their implementation, and high-quality services of remote doctor consultations. Our solutions are used by an ever-growing number of patients across the world.
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Feb 2019
We have got your back(up)! 🚀 Xopero Software is a leading European provider of backup & Disaster Recovery software for physical, virtual, and SaaS environments. Our portfolio consists also of backup appliances and the scalable MSP platform. 🦁 We are the owner of GitProtect.io - DevOps Backup & Disaster Recovery for GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence data. We empower developers, ops, IT leaders, security and compliance professionals to protect source code, eliminate data loss, ensure development and business continuity as well as meet Shared Responsibility and security compliance. Our backup protects over 1,5K customers worldwide, including Orange, T-Mobile, AVIS, RED, NHS, Gladstone Institutes, Zoop, Diebold Nixford, and more. “I worked with other backup products and never felt comfortable that the backup plan was going to work as expected” - The Wharton School about GitProtect.io
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Oct 2018
Wisnio is a talent analytics platform that helps team leaders make better hiring decisions and build winning teams. We work with leading executive search firms, portfolio talent teams of PE/VC investors, and enterprise executive talent acquisition teams to help them - Build a data-driven process for hiring, succession, and team development. - Plan critical hiring decisions considering the profile of the whole team. - Dramatically improve hiring success rates on leadership levels. _______ Solutions: 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 - Differentiate with unique talent analytics. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 - Help portfolio executives build winning teams. 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 - Hire the right people & build a high-performing team. _______ To learn more, visit wisnio.com or contact us directly at wisnio@wisnio.com.
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Apr 2018
Skyrise.tech has been creating custom software solutions since 2008. The company specializes in web & mobile development, system integrations and real-time data processing. In June 2021, we became a part of Etteplan, a rapidly growing Finnish company developing engineering services. The company is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange in Helsinki. Joining forces with a company specializing in engineering, embedded systems and digitalization gives us an opportunity to grow and offer a more comprehensive selection of services. Together with our colleagues from Denmark, Sweden, the USA, China, the Netherlands, and Finland, we are a team of 3,400 specialists ready to add value to your project in almost every direction you need. Our variety of services has grown from software development to: - Embedded Systems - Engineering - Product and Asset Information - Software and Digitalization - Testing and Test Laboratory Skyrise.tech part of Etteplan has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe. Our company was featured in the Forbes Diamonds (in 2019 and 2020) and in The Financial Times 1000 list in 2021. Connect with us to keep up to date with news from Skyrise.tech part of Etteplan and follow the latest trends in our industries.
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Mar 2018
Insly to dostawca technologii dla agentów, OFWCA, brokerów i ubezpieczycieli. W prosty sposób pomagamy zarządzać procesem sprzedaży i obsługi polis. Nasz program to rozwiązanie globalne dostępne dla pośredników ubezpieczeniowych na całym świecie. Insly to nie tylko program dla pośrednika ubezpieczeniowego – to także my! Z ponad dziewiętnastoletnim doświadczeniem w zakresie usług ubezpieczeniowych i rozwoju oprogramowania, jesteśmy naprawdę w swoim żywiole.
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Dec 2025
Avenue Biosciences is a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating the discovery and development of protein biologics, so that no life-saving therapy goes unrealized because of production barriers. Headquartered in San Francisco, USA, and with laboratory operations in Helsinki, Finland, Avenue Biosciences has developed a protein engineering platform that combines organic biology and machine learning to boost protein production. The proprietary method is based on years of scientific research from the University of Helsinki, Finland. Our goal is to drive significant progress in biotechnology by providing turnkey solutions that streamline production, improve quality, and unlock new therapeutic possibilities.
Investor
Oct 2025
At Skycore Semiconductors, we provide advanced semiconductor microchips for power conversion. Our proprietary technology enhances energy efficiency in AI servers, BESS, and other high-power applications, addressing the global shift towards renewable energy and electrification. By integrating key components within a microchip, we deliver cost-effective, efficient, and scalable power solutions, driving sustainable energy use for a better future.
Investor
Sep 2025
Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace company that is revolutionizing In-Orbit Services with innovative spacecrafts powered by its Rendez Vous solution, an advanced autonomous vision-based navigation software. We design, own and operate ‘Servicers’ to provide innovative in-orbit services to satellite operators in geostationary orbit.
Investor
Aug 2025
VitVio uses computer vision and ambient sensing to digitize operating rooms in 3D in real-time, providing clarity on who is doing what, when, and why during surgery. Our system then deploys AI agents to handle routine tasks—like automatically logging surgical phases, coordinating staff, and preparing op-notes. The aim is to improve hospital ROI by increasing the OR utilization rate, improving billing accuracy, and reducing administrative burden on medical teams. Get staff focused on the patient, well handle the rest. Developed by a team with deep expertise in computer vision, AI, and healthcare, looking to embrace the future of healthcare technology.
Investor
Jun 2025
Microamp is a leading tech innovator designing and delivering super-fast and ultra-low latency 5G mmWave networks based on purpose-built radios. The company merges deep-tech know-how and a broad portfolio of technology partners, empowering industries, system integrators, MNOs, DSPs, governments, and research institutions with new dimensions of wireless connectivity. Microamps cutting-edge networks enable the implementation of the most bandwidth-hungry use cases, such as live 8K/IR video streaming and analytics, industrial VR/AR, remote controlling, fixed wireless access, or metaverse applications. For more information, email hello@microamp-solutions.com or visit www.microamp-solutions.com.
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