Why 8Foundry Was Founded: Sharing Risk with Our Clients
Global expansion is a challenge that demands not only courage but deep knowledge, experience, and flexible business models. 8Foundry was created to meet these needs. Our founders — Rafał Magryś, Piotr Mierzwiński, and Martyna Lewandowska — combine unique expertise gained over years across technology, business, and strategic communication. This experience allows us to build partnerships based on real results, not just analyses.
Why focus on Europe, Asia, and Africa?
These regions are today strategic development directions, especially in the context of global economic and geopolitical shifts:
- Central and Eastern Europe is undergoing intense digital transformation, with a focus on GovTech and energy innovations, creating fertile ground for technology development and new business models. According to McKinsey Global Institute (2024), investment in digital economy and GovTech is growing annually by 12–15%, driving GDP growth of 2-3% per year — faster than many developed European economies.
- Asia, understood as Taiwan, the Pacific Asia region, and countries such as Georgia and Uzbekistan, is the epicenter of production and innovation, with investments exceeding $150 billion annually in technology and industry sectors (OECD, 2025). Local ecosystems of startups and corporates are growing at rates above 20% annually, offering unparalleled opportunities for foreign firms ready to leverage lower barriers to entry and dynamic markets. Mainland China, Russia, and UAE are intentionally excluded from this focus.
- Africa is gaining prominence as a market with the world’s fastest population growth (~2.7% per year) and rising demand for modern technologies and stable supply chains — a true blue ocean for investors. The World Bank (2025) reports investments exceeding $50 billion annually in innovation and tech sectors, with economic growth rates of 5–7% in key sectors such as digital agriculture, renewable energy, and digital health.
Non-mainstream markets consistently exhibit growth dynamics 10–20% higher in specific sectors than the main global economic powers, according to the International Development Law Organization (IDLO, 2025).
Supply chain diversification and long-term business resilience
Amid global tensions and supply chain disruptions, diversification has become essential. 8Foundry supports companies in building resilient business models that include new, less obvious markets and their specifics. Our local partner network ensures investment stability and security.
Success fee model and comprehensive operational support
Our hallmark is the success fee model — payment only for real results — but we also offer hybrid cooperation models. Beyond consultancy, we provide sales support, execute strategic and marketing tasks, and build effective distribution channels.
ICT and support for industrial and innovative sectors
While ICT remains our core domain, we also support energy, industrial, agricultural, and R&D projects, delivering assistance where innovation meets local specificity.
Local partners and transparent collaboration
We operate only in markets where we have proven local partners, guaranteeing reliability and efficiency. Openness and honesty in communication are cornerstones of our business relations. When something is beyond our capabilities, we say it clearly, building lasting and authentic partnerships with clients.
Sources:
- McKinsey Global Institute, “Central and Eastern Europe Digital Transformation,” 2024
- OECD, “Investment Trends in Asia-Pacific Emerging Markets,” 2025
- World Bank, “African Innovation and Growth Report,” 2025
- International Development Law Organization (IDLO), “Emerging Markets Growth Patterns,” 2025
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