Karol Szubstarski specializes in Series A funding for breakthrough deep tech companies at OTB Ventures, a leading pan-European fund managing over €300 million in assets across SpaceTech, Enterprise Automation & AI, FinTech Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity sectors.
With more than a decade in venture capital and corporate investment, Szubstarski has developed expertise in identifying startups that pioneer technologies with global scaling potential. His strategic vision helps capital-intensive deep tech companies navigate complex growth challenges.
Before OTB Ventures, Karol Szubstarski spent five years at Intel Capital identifying and supporting investment opportunities across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Szubstarski actively supports portfolio companies including Iceye, Hydrosat, Clearspace, and Kurs Orbital, helping them expand market reach and scale breakthrough technologies. His background combines market research and financial analysis with deep understanding of both technical innovation and business fundamentals in deep tech sectors.
You'll gain valuable insights from Karol Szubstarski's extensive experience in deep tech investing and learn about the nuances of scaling capital-intensive startups in competitive European markets. Szubstarski will share what it takes to attract Series A funding, how to position deep tech ventures for success, and strategies for building companies that can scale breakthrough technologies globally.
Connect with Karol Szubstarski at How to Web Conference 2025 to discover the investment strategies that shape the future of European deep tech innovation.
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