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Cogito Capital
Cogito Capital backs European growth-stage tech companies. Invests in enterprise software, fintech, healthtech from Warsaw and New York.
Cogito Capital
Cogito Capital operates as an early-growth investor, partnering with European technology companies that have established market traction and global expansion potential. The firm was founded by Vince Gaydarzhiev, who serves as President, alongside CEOs Stan Claes and Richard Davies leading portfolio companies. Its wealth origin is not publicly disclosed. The firm invests primarily in three sectors: enterprise software, fintech, and healthtech. Portfolio companies span development stages from early to growth, with confirmed active holdings including Stan Claes (enterprise software, Antwerp/Wroclaw), Vince Gaydarzhiev (enterprise software, Cupertino/Sofia), and Richard Davies (fintech, London). The firm also lists exited positions such as Piotr Surma's enterprise software company in Warsaw, London, and New York. Geographic footprint covers Europe and North America, with offices in Warsaw, New York, and Luxembourg. Cogito Capital does not publicly disclose AUM, deployment figures, or team size. Its three offices are in Warsaw (Krakowskie Przedmiescie 13), New York (245 W. 107th St), and Luxembourg (17, Boulevard F.W. Raiffeisen). In April 2026, a Cupertino-based startup founded by a former portfolio company executive announced a development, per the firm's news feed. The firm also noted that Allica Bank became Europe's newest unicorn in February 2026 with a $155M Series D, and that Nomagic secured an additional $10M in February 2026. A structural differentiator is Cogito's explicit focus on bridging European and US markets — described on its website as leveraging a transatlantic team to support portfolio companies in US expansion. This cross-continental approach positions it as a conduit for European scale-ups seeking American market entry.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Poland
City
Warsaw
Corporate office
Warsaw, Poland
Additional offices
New York, New York, United States · Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Principals
Vince Gaydarzhiev
Founder, President
Stan Claes
CEO
Richard Davies
CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Cogito Capital?
The firm is led by Vince Gaydarzhiev as Founder and President. The website lists CEOs Stan Claes and Richard Davies leading portfolio companies, but does not name a dedicated CIO or investment committee. The full decision-making structure is not publicly disclosed.
How does Cogito Capital source proprietary deal flow?
Cogito Capital emphasizes a transatlantic team in Warsaw and New York that leverages European market knowledge and US connections. The firm does not publicly describe a proprietary sourcing model or network of scouts.
Is Cogito Capital structured as a family office or a venture capital firm?
Cogito Capital markets itself as an early-growth investor, not a family office. Its website uses language typical of a venture capital or growth equity firm. It does not disclose any family-office affiliation.
What investment stages does Cogito Capital typically target?
The firm says it backs 'early-growth' companies with proven business models and strong market traction. Its portfolio includes both early-stage and growth-stage investments, as well as at least one exited position.
Which sectors does Cogito Capital explicitly avoid?
Cogito Capital does not publicly exclude any sectors. Its website lists enterprise software, fintech, and healthtech as focus areas. No explicit avoidance of other sectors is stated.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Cogito Capital does not disclose the source of its capital. No wealth origin is publicly attached to the firm or its named principals.
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