Top 50 Kraków Startups to Watch in 2026
Kraków has become a notable center for technology startups in Poland. The city's companies often focus on software, artificial intelligence, and health technology.
Among its leading companies is the learning platform Brainly, which has raised €148.5M. Other major players include the AI company Synerise, with €50.7M in funding.
Below is our list of 50 Kraków startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Synerise builds a behavioral AI platform that allows businesses to collect and analyze vast amounts of customer data in real time. The company's infrastructure uses machine learning for predictive analytics and marketing automation to help create personalized customer experiences.
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Jaroslaw Krolewski, Krzysztof Kochmański, Miłosz Baluś |
| Funding Amount | €50.7M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | VTEX, SATUS, Marcin Zukowski, Techni Ventures, Carpathian Partners |
SATIM develops an AI platform for automated object detection using satellite imagery. Their technology specializes in analyzing Synthetic Aperture Radar data to provide critical surveillance insights for the defense and maritime industries.
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Jacek Strzelczyk, Stanisława Porzycka-Strzelczyk |
| Funding Amount | €3.2M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Techstars, Hustle Fund, Everywhere Ventures, Cultivation Capital, Unpopular Ventures |
Intelliseq develops a cloud platform that automates the analysis and interpretation of next-generation sequencing data. Their IntelliseqFlow system enables diagnostic labs and researchers to quickly convert raw genetic data into clinical reports.
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Klaudia Szklarczyk-Smolana, Marcin Piechota, Michal Korostynski, Slawomir Golda |
| Funding Amount | PLN28.5M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Google for Startups, Unfold.vc, Cobin Angels, YouNick Mint, Vinci |
Software Mind builds custom software solutions and provides engineering teams to help companies scale their technology products. The firm specializes in extending clients' development capabilities and delivering end-to-end product development.
| Year Founded | 1999 |
| Founders | Grzegorz Młynarczyk, Rafal Styczen |
| Funding Amount | €25M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Enterprise Investors |
Airly builds a system of sensors and software to deliver real-time, hyperlocal air quality data. The company's platform provides detailed pollution analytics that help governments and businesses create healthier communities.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Aleksander Konior, Michal Misiek, Wiktor Warchałowski |
| Funding Amount | €11.9M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Giant Ventures, Pi Labs, Firstminute Capital, AENU, Expa |
SALESmanago builds an AI-powered commerce growth platform designed for mid-market and enterprise e-commerce companies. The platform integrates a customer data platform, omnichannel marketing automation, and analytics to help businesses deliver personalized customer experiences.
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Grzegorz Blazewicz, Konrad Pawlus |
| Funding Amount | €7.7M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | 3TS Capital Partners, Perwyn, SilverTree Equity, Rafał Brzoska |
Brainly built a web-based learning platform where students and parents seek homework and study assistance from peers and professionals. Their community-driven model allows users to collaborate on academic subjects through a simple question-and-answer format.
| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Founders | Lukasz Haluch, Michał Borkowski, Tomasz Kraus |
| Funding Amount | €148.5M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | General Catalyst, Prosus, Prosus Ventures, Learn Capital, Point Nine |
Coraz Zdrowiej built Cora, an AI-powered assistant that transcribes doctor-patient visits into structured medical documentation. The tool streamlines workflows for healthcare professionals by automating note-taking and integrating with electronic health records.
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Hubert Zielinski |
| Funding Amount | €3M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Pre-Seed |
| Top Investors | Małopolska Centre for Entrepreneurship |
Solidstudio develops custom software for the eMobility sector, creating solutions to manage electric vehicle charging and fleets. Their team builds specialized platforms for charge point operators, eMobility service providers, and fleet operators.
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Paweł Głogowski, Paweł Małkowiak, Piotr Majcher |
| Funding Amount | PLN20M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | bValue Fund |
FindAir creates intelligent add-on devices for asthma and COPD inhalers that help patients better monitor their condition. The platform collects data on medication usage and environmental factors, offering valuable insights to both patients and their doctors.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Jacek Mikosz, Michal Czyz, Tomasz Mikosz |
| Funding Amount | €3.8M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | 4growth VC, NCBR Investment Fund ASI S.A., Narodowe Centrum Badan i Rozwoju, Startupbootcamp Digital Health Berlin, BLDG Venture |
40 Additional Kraków Startups Worth Following
The top ten offer a glimpse into the city's energy, but the story doesn't end there. Founders are building companies across many fields, from AI and manufacturing to fintech, and have raised over €140 million together.
Some of these startups are just getting started, while others are well on their way. Here’s a look at the other companies shaping Kraków’s startup ecosystem.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Secfense | Security | 2018 | €2.9M | Seed |
 Sinterit | Manufacturing | 2014 | €5.6M | Venture Round |
 WIDMO Spectral Technologies (formerly SGPR.TECH) | Manufacturing | 2018 | €9.1M | Seed |
 WEARFITS | AI | 2019 | €1.5M | Grant |
 Beit | Hardware | 2016 | €1.4M | Seed |
 Upacjenta | Healthcare | 2017 | PLN21M | Seed |
 Ongeno | Biotech | 2017 | €3.5M | Undisclosed |
 Kodano Group | Fashion | 2004 | €9.3M | Venture Round |
 Certifier | Fintech | 2020 | €760k | Seed |
 Talent Alpha | Enterprise | 2018 | €5M | Seed |
 Comarch | Fintech | 1993 | — | — |
 Lekta | AI | 2016 | PLN5.5M | Series A |
 Elmodis | Energy | 2015 | €5.2M | Seed |
 S-LABS | Analytics | 2015 | PLN16.5M | Grant |
 PerfOps | Analytics | 2017 | €1.3M | Seed |
 AILIS Breast Cancer Prediction Technology | AI | 2016 | €3.4M | Grant |
 Minte.ai | AI | 2020 | €872k | Pre-Seed |
 Reakto | Enterprise | 2020 | PLN5M | Seed |
 intoDNA | Biotech | 2017 | €500k | Seed |
 Solvbot | SaaS | 2019 | €500k | Seed |
 Simpl.rent | Real Estate | 2019 | PLN1.5M | Seed |
 CyberHeaven | Security | 2019 | €1.4M | Pre-Seed |
 FlatHub | Analytics | 2022 | PLN1.9M | Seed |
 Adalytica | Data | 2022 | €350k | Seed |
 Closer | Infrastructure | 2016 | PLN2M | Series A |
 Selmo | Retail | 2021 | PLN1M | Pre-Seed |
 Therapify | Enterprise | 2019 | €770k | Seed |
 Mobilis Robotics | AI | 2018 | €1.1M | Seed |
 Rebread | Food | 2021 | €387.1k | Grant |
 MetalMaker 3D | Manufacturing | 2019 | €670k | Pre-Seed |
 Mobiltek | Hardware | 2002 | PLN112M | Venture Round |
 Droplabs | Media | 2017 | €750k | Pre-Seed |
 Bisonte | Manufacturing | 2015 | €2M | Seed |
 Metrosoft | Fintech | 1991 | €1.8M | Grant |
 CleverClaim | Enterprise | 2019 | €150k | Pre-Seed |
 Hydropolis | AgTech | 2020 | €531.1k | Seed |
 Planetary Metaverse | Media | 2020 | PLN10M | Corporate Round |
 Wisla Krakow | Sports | 1906 | €54M | Equity Crowdfunding |
 Onteon Tech | Infrastructure | 2015 | €650k | Seed |
 SilkPLM | Enterprise | 2022 | €600k | Seed |
