Michal Bas

Michal Bas is a Principal at Venturefriends based in Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland, where he specializes in early-stage technology investments across the European market. Prior to joining the firm in early 2024, he spent five years serving as an Investment Director at Inovo Venture Partners, following earlier financial and consulting roles at PFR Ventures and PwC. Over the course of his venture capital career, he has successfully backed more than 30 early-stage startups, engaging with notable portfolio companies and exits involving regional technology leaders like DocPlanner. He recently led a 2025 investment round in the artificial intelligence startup Sinay and frequently shares industry insights at events like the Wolves Summit. Holding a Master of Business Administration from the University of Warsaw, Bas maintains a primary investment focus on scalable software, financial technology, and climate technology enterprises.