Red Rooster Dispatch #13
Lucky 13: looking back, moving forward
Hello readers!
Who said 13 has to be unlucky? This edition of Red Rooster Dispatch proves the opposite: packed with fresh news, bold ideas and opportunities to kick off the season with the right energy. If this is bad luck, we’re happy to have more of it!
Inside you’ll find our latest podcast episode, interesting events worth visiting and celebration of FEYENALLY’s big success with Techstars US. We’ll also continue our team introductions and point you to fresh career opportunities on our updated job board. Scroll down, get inspired, and join us this season.
🎙️Red Rooster Podcast Episode #5 is out!
🚀 From Idea to Impact: how does a passion evolve into a company with global reach? In this episode, Aurélien, founder of Webellian and active member of La French Tech Warsaw, looks back at his path from receiving his first computer in 1983 to building a business that brings together engineering, creativity and vision. He reflects on the challenges of entrepreneurship and over a decade of growth. He also talks about his commitment to strengthening the Franco-Polish innovation ecosystem and how this journey led to Webellian’s successful expansion into Asia, including new projects in Uzbekistan.
🥐 A morning full of innovation at 42 Warsaw!
What a great way to start October! La French Tech Warsaw teamed up once again with 42 Warsaw for a Breakfast & Startup Pitches event – and it was a real success. The energy in the room was all about innovation, collaboration, and community.
Startups took the stage to present their ideas in front of students, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem players, sparking meaningful conversations and new connections. From inspiring pitches to coffee-fueled networking. A big thank you to the 42 Warsaw team, to all the startups who pitched, and to everyone who joined us for this inspiring morning.
Stay in touch on LinkedIn – a new event is coming very soon!
🌟 Celebrating FEYENALLY’s success!
Recently on our social media we shared some fantastic news! FEYENALLY, one of the winners of the La French Tech Warsaw Awards, has been selected by Techstars US! 🚀
This is a remarkable achievement: before FEYENALLY, only two Polish startups had ever received investment from Techstars US. Even more, this year’s program is powered by Kaiser Permanente – Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG), now among the investors supporting FEYENALLY.
With just 1-2% of applicants admitted and alumni such as Uber, Twilio, SendGrid and DigitalOcean, Techstars is a proven launchpad to scale globally. For FEYENALLY, this means a door wide open to US market entry, strategic partnerships and international growth. We’re proud to see such milestones achieved within our ecosystem and we celebrate this success as if it were our own. ✨
📅 October Thursday Gathering – jump in twice!
Thursday Gathering #242
🗓 9 October 2025
🕒 18:00–21:00
📍 CIC, Varso Place, Warsaw
A dynamic evening with innovators, entrepreneurs and community members. Walk in, connect, and discover ideas that spark change.
Thursday Gathering #243
🗓 30 October 2025
🕒 18:00–21:00
📍 CIC, Varso Place, Warsaw
Wrap up October with bold conversations, creative collisions and the vibrant Thursday atmosphere.
💰 Fresh VC capital on the Polish market
PFR Ventures announced three new VC funds under the FENG programme, adding over PLN 410M in growth capital. Momentum Capital Partners, Navivo Capital and Vastpoint will support Polish startups with funding and international expertise.
Recent rounds include Doctor.One (PLN 17M), GigaSell.AI, SafeMe, TenderPRO, and Microamp, backed by leading investors such as YZR Capital, Impact Ventures, Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder, Balnord and ffVC. Abroad, OTB Ventures and Partech co-led a ~PLN 32M round for Plumerai, further strengthening ties between Polish and global innovation.
💡Forvis Mazars XFactory 2025/2026 kicks off in Poland!
The Forvis Mazars XFactory acceleration program, designed to support innovative startups in scaling their businesses and expanding internationally, has just kicked off in Poland. Among the selected participants are Migam.org, WasteTracker, and FEYENALLY (yes, once again today!).
The Warsaw kick-off brought together inspiring talks and startup pitches including insights from Walid Barsali, who shared his experience from the previous edition. Each startup will now continue to grow with the guidance of mentors from Forvis Mazars Poland, drawing on their expertise, experience, and global network.
👥 Meet our team on our social media – part two!
Over the past weeks, we’ve introduced more of the people shaping La French Tech Warsaw across our social media channels. It’s been a great chance to get to know the faces and stories driving our community forward and we haven’t said the last word yet✨ Follow us on:
🔍 Time for something new? Start here!
We’ve just refreshed our job board with brand-new roles, opportunities, and V.I.E. offers: check them out!
