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ElevenLabs alum launches new VC to back Polish tech talent

ElevenLabs founder Mati Staniszewski will advise the new firm, Vastpoint

Freya Pratty

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Vastpoint, a new VC firm set up to back the next wave of Polish tech talent, has reached a $22m first close on its fund.

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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