Default Global Podcast: Navigating Global Expansion, Remote Teams, and International Talent

From Red Hat to $10.8M in Funding

Vit Koval / Frederic Branczyk Season 1 Episode 123

In this episode of Default Global, I sit down with Frederic Branczyk, the founder and CEO of Polar Signals.

Frederic has an incredible story, he went from leading cutting-edge observability projects at Red Hat to raising $10.8 million for a startup that’s redefining continuous profiling for cloud-native environments.

Key Takeaway:

  • The fundraising strategies that helped him close two successful rounds—and what’s changed in the investment landscape since 2021.
  • How to find the right investors, build strong relationships, and leverage their networks.
  • What it takes to grow a remote-first, global team while keeping your investors in the loop.
  • Adapting to today’s fundraising challenges and navigating the shift from “hype money” to a more cautious market.

If you’re looking to raise your first seed round or prepare for your next big funding push, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real-world advice for today’s founders.

Tune in to learn how to raise funds and build a product that investors and customers can’t resist!

Frederic Branczyk on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/frederic-branczyk-3b88299b
Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BJPG1kVYQKQ

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