Startup Wise Guys, founded in 2012 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, is a prominent early-stage investor and accelerator in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region and the Nordics. The organization has accelerated over 165 startups, primarily in B2B SaaS, fintech, and cybersecurity, achieving a startup survival and success rate exceeding 77%. Its intensive three-month accelerator program focuses on product validation, development, and sales to business customers, supported by a network of over 200 international and local mentors. The program culminates in Demo Days and major tech events where startups present their ventures to potential investors. Additionally, participants gain access to an alumni community of more than 145 startups across 40 countries and exclusive alumni events centered on business development and fundraising. Startup Wise Guys also manages dedicated funds targeting various sectors, including an Africa Fund that invests in fintech, health tech, and digital SaaS, among others.

Superangel OÜ is a venture capital firm established in 2018, headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, with an additional office in Palo Alto, California. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on pre-seed and seed funding for startups. It adopts a sector-agnostic approach, primarily investing in information technology sectors such as fintech, mobile applications, software-as-a-service, the sharing economy, blockchain, and augmented/virtual reality. Superangel typically invests between €0.05 million and €2 million, including follow-on investments. The firm targets companies based in Europe that are looking to enter global markets, as well as U.S.-based firms aiming to penetrate European and emerging markets. In addition to financial backing, Superangel provides portfolio companies with expertise in areas like customer and business development, team-building, sales and marketing, and product development, along with mentorship sessions and thematic workshops tailored to help startups achieve their next milestones.

Trind Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm located in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 1999. The firm specializes in investing in start-ups across Northern and Central Europe, focusing on various sectors, including information and communication technology, business-to-business, business-to-consumer, and marketplaces. Trind Ventures aims to support companies from seed rounds through to sustainability, leveraging its expertise to foster growth in innovative enterprises. The team comprises experienced partners, including Joel Aasmäe, Ivar Siimar, Kimmo Irpola, and Taavi Lepmets.

Practica Capital UAB is a venture capital firm based in Vilnius, Lithuania, founded in 2011. It specializes in investments across various stages, including incubation, seed, early venture, and growth capital, primarily targeting technology-driven micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. The firm invests in companies located in the Baltic region—Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia—as well as in Nordic countries and select European markets. Practica Capital typically invests between €0.003 million and €3 million, focusing on equity and quasi-equity instruments while aiming for a minority stake in its portfolio companies. The firm actively engages with its investments by offering guidance and often taking board seats. Practica Capital seeks to exit its investments within two to five years through various means, including trade sales, IPOs, or refinancing. Currently managing €50 million across multiple funds, it has made over 50 investments and continues to be a prominent player in the Baltic venture capital landscape.

Astrec Invest is a venture capital firm founded in 2005, with offices in Stockholm, Sweden, and Estonia. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology and life sciences startups, providing financial support as well as valuable resources such as time, expertise, and a robust network. Astrec Invest prioritizes collaboration with entrepreneurs to enhance the potential for success in their portfolio companies. The firm adopts a hands-on approach, working closely with management teams to leverage their experience and advisory connections, which they believe significantly contribute to the growth and development of the businesses they invest in.

Tera Ventures OÜ is a venture capital firm headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, established in 2016. The firm specializes in seed and startup stage investments, primarily focusing on digital startups across Central and Eastern Europe, including countries such as Estonia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and the Czech Republic. Tera Ventures typically invests between €0.2 million and €1.5 million per company, with the potential for significant follow-on funding for select investments. The firm emphasizes supporting exceptional founders and building networks that facilitate expansion into key markets like the UK, US, and Asia. Tera Ventures maintains a non-controlling stake in its portfolio companies, allowing founders to retain motivation and influence over their businesses. With additional offices in Burbank, California, and Helsinki, Finland, Tera Ventures is backed by a global advisory network that provides expertise and hands-on support to help companies grow from seed stage to successful exits.

Change Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2016 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. It is the first pre-seed and seed fund actively investing in all three Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—and also supports Baltic diaspora entrepreneurs globally. The firm focuses on technology startups, particularly in the B2B and SaaS sectors, making initial investments between €100,000 and €750,000, with opportunities for follow-on funding in later rounds. Change Ventures adopts a founder-friendly investment approach, aiming to expedite decision-making processes and assist entrepreneurs in achieving product-market fit, raising additional capital, and scaling their businesses, all while leveraging a strong network of investors and partners.

70 Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and located in Vilnius, Lithuania. The firm specializes in supporting promising B2B entrepreneurs by assisting them in building effective, data-driven sales teams that can generate predictable revenue. It focuses on investment opportunities within the B2B, software, and commercial products and services sectors. 70 Ventures provides funding across various stages of development, from pre-seed to Series A, contingent upon achieving specific revenue milestones.

Icebreaker is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Helsinki, Finland, specializing in investments within the software sector. The fund focuses on financing unique software-driven companies at the idea, angel, and seed stages, typically investing between EUR 40,000 and EUR 350,000. As part of its operations, Icebreaker manages a community that connects hundreds of members, providing access to a network of potential team members, clients, and advisors. The fund's goal is to support the growth of innovative tech companies in Finland.

The Lithuanian Business Angel Network (LitBAN), established in 2018 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania, aims to promote and enhance business angel activity in the region. It focuses on educating potential investors, facilitating connections, and organizing events to encourage collaboration and deal syndication. LitBAN seeks to create a supportive environment for angel investing, not only within Lithuania but also across Nordic countries, thereby fostering a vibrant ecosystem for startups and investors alike.

Open Circle Capital is a venture capital investment firm established in 2017 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania. The firm focuses on investing in technology companies within the fields of information and communications technology, robotics, and high-tech, primarily targeting firms in Northern Europe. Open Circle Capital prefers to partner with teams led by serial entrepreneurs who possess experience in growth, fundraising, or successful exits. The firm is particularly interested in companies that have achieved initial revenue and demonstrate high growth potential, as well as the capability to expand into international markets. Open Circle Capital's investment process begins with an initial conversation to understand the founders' ambitions, followed by a series of meetings to evaluate the opportunity, discuss terms, and conduct due diligence before formalizing the investment.

Pontos is a family-owned private equity and real estate investment company based in Helsinki, Finland. Established in 2001, it operates in Finland, the Baltic States, and Portugal. The firm focuses on a diverse range of investments, including commercial real estate, property development projects, and real estate development companies. Additionally, Pontos invests in property technology, listed shares, fixed-income investments, and private equity funds, reflecting a broad investment strategy aimed at various sectors within the real estate and financial markets.

Imprimatur Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2003, with headquarters in London and additional offices in Latvia and various regions including Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, primarily in technology and energy sectors. It focuses on high-growth potential companies that leverage innovative intellectual property, particularly in areas such as the Internet of Things, energy efficiency, cybersecurity, big data, gaming technology, digital health, and robotics. Imprimatur Capital typically invests up to €0.4 million per company and may take board seats to support its portfolio. The firm sources investment opportunities globally, with a notable emphasis on the Asian market, as well as regions such as the Baltic, Nordic, and Russia.

Iron Wolf Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and located in Vilnius, Lithuania. It focuses on early-stage investments in sectors such as information technology, fintech, marketplaces, the internet of things, SaaS, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep tech. The firm seeks to invest between EUR 0.2 million and 2.0 million and emphasizes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in its investment decisions. With a team that combines entrepreneurial and financial expertise, Iron Wolf Capital aims to support innovative individuals with global aspirations, leveraging its extensive networks and hands-on experience to address the challenges of building international businesses. The firm has a strong presence in the Baltics and London, reflecting its commitment to fostering growth in the region.

Thorgate is a product development studio specializing in the design and development of complex web and mobile applications. Founded in 2011 and based in Tallinn, London, and Oslo, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services including product consulting, product design, and software development using technologies such as Python, Django, React.js, and PostgreSQL. Thorgate focuses on creating scalable B2B solutions and aims to leverage technology to improve the world. Additionally, it operates Thorgate Ventures, its seed stage venture capital arm, which makes up to four hands-on investments annually in teams that exhibit a strong balance of culture, passion, and execution capabilities. Thorgate seeks to partner with talented teams to build impactful businesses.

BaltCap is an independent private equity firm established in 1995, based in Tallinn, Estonia, specializing in small and midmarket buyout and expansion capital investments across the Baltic States. With a team of 16 experienced professionals and local offices in all three Baltic countries, BaltCap has managed several private equity and venture capital funds, amassing over EUR 260 million in total capital and executing more than 60 investments. The firm targets established companies with growth potential, focusing on sectors such as business and financial services, healthcare, technology, media, telecommunications, consumer goods, renewable energy, and logistics. Additionally, BaltCap manages specific funds, including an infrastructure fund aimed at energy and clean technology projects. The firm is a member of various private equity associations and has been a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment since 2008.

Expansion Capital is a Latvian investment firm based in Riga, established in 2013. It manages a mezzanine fund that focuses on financing promising ideas, projects, and companies primarily in Latvia. The fund targets various sectors, including wood products, information technology, metals, minerals and mining, commercial transportation, healthcare, containers and packaging, and manufacturing. Investments typically range from EUR 150,000 to EUR 2,730,000. Expansion Capital aims to participate in initiatives organized by the Latvian state-owned development finance institution ALTUM, furthering its commitment to support the growth of innovative local enterprises.

Contrarian Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Vilnius, Lithuania, with additional offices in London and Amsterdam. Established in 2017, the firm specializes in early-stage investments, predominantly in the energy sector and e-mobility. Its investment focus includes innovative areas such as smart grid technology, energy efficiency, big data and analytics, energy storage solutions, e-car infrastructure, smart homes, and renewable energy solutions. The firm aims to support the sustainable energy transition, primarily targeting companies in Europe and Israel.

Overkill Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Riga, Latvia, founded in 2017. The firm specializes in investing in business-to-business technology startups primarily in the Baltics, Nordics, Central and Eastern Europe, and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Overkill acts as an angel investor, providing early-stage funding while leveraging its resources, expertise, and network to assist startups in achieving product-market fit and scaling their operations effectively.

FlyCap is a venture capital firm based in Riga, Latvia, founded in 2013. It specializes in providing growth capital to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through equity and mezzanine investments. The firm focuses on sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, and B2B services, with a preference for environmentally friendly companies and projects that reduce CO2 emissions. FlyCap avoids investments in industries considered immoral, such as alcohol, tobacco, and weapons, as well as sectors like fisheries and financial intermediation. It typically invests in companies with a minimum sales value of 1 million euros and limits its investment to a maximum of 1.5 million euros per entity. For startups, initial investments range from 50,000 to 200,000 euros, with the potential for follow-on funding. The firm prioritizes taking advisory roles and aims to exit its investments within four to six years through various means, including sales to management or strategic investors.

Spring Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2008 and located in Tallinn, Estonia. Specializing in seed-stage investments, the firm focuses primarily on technology companies within the Baltics and Scandinavia. It typically invests between EUR 50,000 and EUR 200,000 in equity per transaction, aiming for a minority stake in the companies. In addition to technology startups, Spring Capital also seeks opportunities in traditional sectors, targeting small to medium-sized enterprises with a proven track record and clear growth plans. For these investments, the firm may provide funding ranging from EUR 300,000 to EUR 700,000. The firm utilizes personal capital from its management team to support its investment activities.

ZGI Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Riga, Latvia, founded in 2005. The firm specializes in investments in seed and startup stages, as well as in early to late venture and growth capital opportunities, primarily focusing on the Fintech sector. ZGI Capital aims to support entrepreneurs who lack start-up capital, managing a total of €7.4 million in assets, which, when combined with bank financing, can support investment projects totaling up to €30 million. The firm typically invests between €0.5 million and €1 million, with potential investments reaching up to €5.7 million depending on the project. ZGI Capital generally prefers equity investments and acts as a minority shareholder, holding a maximum of 49% of equity. Investment terms range from three to six years, with exits achieved through the sale of stakes to other investors. The firm focuses its investments in the Baltics and CIS countries, while deliberately avoiding sectors such as synthetic fiber manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics.

Livonia Partners is a private equity firm founded in 2013 and based in Rīga, Latvia, with additional offices in Tallinn, Estonia, and Vilnius, Lithuania. The firm focuses on buyout and growth capital investments in small to mid-sized companies, primarily in the Baltic region. It targets sectors such as manufacturing, technology, consumer products, healthcare, and financial services. Livonia Partners typically invests between €3 million and €15 million in companies with an enterprise value ranging from €10 million to €100 million, preferring majority ownership but also considering minority stakes. The firm has a strong emphasis on businesses that employ fewer than 500 people and is capable of co-investing in larger transactions of up to €70 million. With assets under management exceeding €100 million, Livonia Partners is supported by a highly experienced team with a broad range of operational expertise across various industries in the Baltic region and beyond.

NordicNinja VC is a venture capital firm established in 2019 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The firm focuses on supporting the growth of early-stage companies in the Nordic and Baltic regions, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as robotics, automation, health technology, artificial intelligence, and mobility. With over 100 million euros in capital, NordicNinja VC aims to facilitate the scale-up of innovative businesses in the New Nordics, fostering development and advancement in these key industries.

Karma Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 2016. It specializes in late seed and Series A investments, primarily targeting the technology sector across Europe. The firm seeks to support promising tech startups that demonstrate strong ideas, unique technology, customer traction, and global ambition. Karma Ventures is dedicated to guiding entrepreneurs through their growth journeys, providing assistance in commercial, strategic, and technical aspects to help them navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities.

J12 Ventures AB is a venture capital firm established in 2019 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and Finland. The firm focuses on pre-seed and early-stage investments, primarily in the Nordic region, including Sweden, Finland, and the Baltics. While J12 Ventures is industry agnostic, it has a preference for technology and software companies. The firm typically invests between €0.1 million and €2 million in equity, targeting innovative companies that demonstrate growth potential.

Gorilla Capital Management Oy is an investment firm focused on early-stage technology companies in the Nordic region, specifically targeting businesses in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Estonia. The firm seeks to identify and support innovative startups with the potential for significant growth in the technology sector. By providing capital and strategic guidance, Gorilla Capital aims to foster the development of promising enterprises that can contribute to the dynamic landscape of the Nordic technology market.

SpeedInvest GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2011. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on technology-related startups across Europe, particularly in sectors such as deep tech, fintech, insurtech, consumer tech, and marketplaces. The firm typically invests between €0.25 million and €3 million in pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, while preferring to acquire minority stakes of up to 20% in its portfolio companies. SpeedInvest aims to be actively involved in the companies it invests in, often taking on operational roles for six months to one year. With additional offices in cities like San Francisco, Berlin, Paris, and London, SpeedInvest leverages a global network to support entrepreneurs in building successful businesses, thus contributing to the development of Europe’s startup ecosystem.

Flyer One Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and based in Warsaw, Poland. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage startups across various sectors, including B2B and B2C markets. With a particular interest in companies that demonstrate high growth potential, Flyer One Ventures aims to support innovative startups by providing not only financial backing but also strategic guidance. The firm leverages its expertise in digital marketing and product development to assist portfolio companies in optimizing their operations and expanding into international markets. By focusing on startups in regions with limited access to early-stage financing, Flyer One Ventures seeks to empower entrepreneurs and help them scale their businesses to achieve global recognition.

Superhero Capital is a venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland, established in 2015. It specializes in seed-stage investments, targeting startups and early-stage companies primarily in the business-to-business software sector. The firm focuses on technology-enabled companies in areas such as healthcare, financial services, and various business services. Superhero Capital aims to make investments ranging from €100,000 to €500,000, concentrating on opportunities within Finland and the Baltic region. The firm is committed to supporting insight-driven startups that demonstrate potential for growth and innovation.

Passion Capital Investments LLP is a London-based venture capital and incubator firm established in 2011, specializing in early-stage investments in technology companies, particularly within the digital media, mobile, and internet sectors. The firm primarily targets investments in the United Kingdom and Europe, focusing on seed and growth capital for startups. Passion Capital aims to invest between $0.025 million and $0.38 million, often taking either minority or majority stakes in the companies they support. Founded by a team of experienced entrepreneurs, the firm emphasizes the importance of passionate and capable founders as a key factor in a company's success. Passion Capital is also dedicated to fostering a collaborative ecosystem for technology and innovation, exemplified by initiatives such as White Bear Yard, which serves as a hub for entrepreneurial activities.

The Untitled is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 and headquartered in Riga, Latvia, with additional offices in Moscow and London. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, including seed stage and growth capital for startups across diverse sectors, particularly focusing on retail performance, digital technologies, and new media. It primarily targets companies in Eastern Europe, including Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine, while also considering opportunities in Western Europe. The Untitled invests in projects that have a finished product or a working prototype, aiming for operational payback. Investment amounts typically range from $0.15 million to $2 million, depending on the stage and estimated value of the company, with stakes of 15% to 30%. The firm operates several investment programs, such as the Untitled Seed program and the U Growth program, which cater to various funding needs. Overall, The Untitled is committed to fostering innovation and supporting technology-driven enterprises in the region.

GameFounders is an accelerator and pre-seed fund that focuses exclusively on game studios and startups, particularly in mobile, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR). Established in 2012 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, the firm seeks to support teams with two or more members who have launched games, demos, or prototypes. GameFounders invests up to $30,000 and typically takes a 9% equity stake in participating companies. Its three-month program accepts around ten studios at a time, requiring selected teams to relocate for the duration of the accelerator. In 2015, GameFounders expanded its operations by opening a hub in Malaysia to reach the Asian market.

Plural Platform is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2021, with offices in London and Tallinn. The firm focuses on pan-European investments, targeting ambitious founders who are dedicated to leveraging technology to drive meaningful change. Operated by a team of former industry professionals, Plural Platform seeks to support startups that aspire to innovate and transform their respective sectors.

UNIQA Ventures GmbH, established in 2016, is the venture capital arm of UNIQA Insurance Group, a prominent insurance provider in Central and Eastern Europe. Located in Vienna, Austria, the firm focuses on investing in innovative business models led by strong teams with a clear vision. UNIQA Ventures primarily targets sectors such as financial technology, insurance technology, digital health, mobility, and intelligent home solutions. Additionally, the firm is interested in enabling technologies, including the Internet of Things, blockchain, and machine learning/artificial intelligence, aiming to shape the future of these key industries.

HansaMatrix operates as an original design manufacturer (ODM), specializing in the production of electronic systems and components for various sectors including transportation, telecommunications, energy management, the Internet of Things (IoT), medicine, and defense technology. The company focuses on developing customized products and solutions, collaborating closely with clients to meet specific design objectives. HansaMatrix offers a range of manufacturing services, such as prototyping, printed circuit board assembly, and precise mechanical part manufacturing, ensuring that its products adhere to international quality standards. By prioritizing the creation of high-value-added electronics, HansaMatrix aims to achieve premium pricing for its successful product designs.

StartupHighway is a Baltic startup accelerator and early seed stage fund located in Vilnius, Lithuania, established in 2011. The organization specializes in providing tailored support to innovative technology startups, emphasizing value maximization. Its acceleration program typically lasts three months but can be adjusted based on the individual needs of each participating startup. StartupHighway focuses on addressing the specific challenges faced by startups, analyzing their growth potential, and developing customized plans to foster success. Instead of general mentorship, it offers targeted guidance through meetings with elite mentors relevant to each startup's unique circumstances, thereby enhancing networking opportunities and facilitating meaningful connections in the industry.

Decacorn Capital is a Singapore-based venture capital firm established in 2016 that focuses on investing in early to growth-stage companies. The firm targets high-impact, technology-driven businesses that are positioned to disrupt substantial market opportunities. Its investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, deep learning, cloud and edge computing, blockchain, digital assets, energy, and genomics. Decacorn Capital curates companies that have demonstrated significant growth potential and are led by resourceful founders. By employing a bar-belled investment approach, the firm balances risk and reward while generating frequent exit opportunities. Over its short history, Decacorn has made approximately two dozen investments and achieved five successful exits, with several of its early-stage investments already reaching unicorn status or poised to do so in upcoming financing rounds.

Creandum is a prominent European venture capital firm founded in 2003 and headquartered in Stockholm, with additional offices in California and Berlin. The firm specializes in early-stage and growth-stage investments, focusing on innovative technology companies within the consumer internet, software, hardware, and emerging sectors such as climate tech, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Over the past decade, Creandum has invested in more than 80 companies, including notable names like Spotify, iZettle, Small Giant Games, Kry, and Depop. The firm aims to support fast-growing companies across Western Europe and North America, leveraging its expertise to foster innovation in the technology and consumer goods industries.

Presto II is an early-stage venture capital fund managed by Presto Ventures, which was founded in 2016 and is based in Prague, Czech Republic. The fund focuses on investing in emerging markets within the Central and Eastern Europe region, including the Baltics, Balkans, and Ukraine. It targets promising business-to-business technology startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, providing investments of up to EUR 3 million. Presto II aims to support around 40 startups, offering not just financial backing but also resources and guidance to help these companies achieve significant growth and success in both local and global markets.

Black Pearls VC is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Gdansk, Poland, founded in 2008. The firm specializes in investing in deep tech and enterprise software, focusing on companies in Northern and Central Europe. With a commitment to supporting ambitious entrepreneurs, Black Pearls VC aims to help these companies scale and achieve global reach. The firm has invested in over 30 companies across Poland and the Baltic Sea region. In addition to being a member of Invest Europe, Black Pearls VC participates in the Kauffman Fellows Program, which further enhances its network and expertise in the venture capital landscape. The firm manages multiple funds, including the Black Pearls Seed Fund, which targets investments in the information technology and TMT sectors across various countries in the region.

Horizon Capital is a private equity firm established in 2006 and headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois. It specializes in buyouts, growth capital, and expansion investments, primarily focusing on later-stage opportunities in small and mid-cap companies. The firm invests in various sectors, including light manufacturing, information technology, financial services, fast-moving consumer goods, and e-commerce, with a particular emphasis on industry leaders and companies with consolidation potential. Horizon Capital manages four funds with assets exceeding $850 million and is backed by over 40 institutional investors. The firm actively seeks to partner with visionary entrepreneurs and aims to generate value through governance and operational improvements. Investments typically range from $5 million to $20 million, with a preference for acquiring control stakes, though minority interests are also considered. Horizon Capital generally seeks to exit its investments within three to five years via trade sales or initial public offerings. With a team that boasts over 75 years of regional investment experience, the firm is committed to integrity, transparency, and successful value creation.

bValue Fund is a venture capital firm based in Warsaw, Poland, focused on investing in pre-seed, seed, and early-stage companies across various sectors. Established in 2016, the firm primarily targets enterprises within the CEE region, particularly in Poland and Ukraine. Its investment strategy emphasizes industries undergoing digital transformation, including hi-tech, engineering, fintech, logistics, healthcare, and e-commerce. bValue Fund typically invests between €0.25 million and €1 million in companies that demonstrate potential for growth, preferably those with recurring revenues or a minimum viable product. The firm seeks minority stakes in its portfolio companies and leverages the extensive experience and networks of its management team and investors to help businesses scale and navigate challenges. With a diversified portfolio, bValue Fund aims to support innovative solutions that have the potential to become global leaders.

TMT Investments PLC, founded in 2010 and based in Saint Helier, United Kingdom, is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage technology companies. The firm specializes in several key sectors, including technology, media and telecommunications, big data, cloud solutions, e-commerce, advertising technology, software as a service, and marketplaces. With a notable portfolio that includes a significant number of investments in Silicon Valley, TMT has invested in over 45 companies to date and reports net assets of approximately US$82 million. The company's primary objective is to deliver an attractive return for its shareholders, mainly through capital appreciation. TMT Investments is publicly traded on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

Ambient Sound Investments OÜ is a private investment firm based in Tallinn, Estonia, established in 2003 by four founding engineers of Skype. Initially created to hold a minority stake in Skype, the firm has since evolved into a family office specializing in direct and fund of fund investments. It focuses on private equity and venture capital across various stages, including incubation, seed/startup, and growth capital, while also investing in private equity and real estate funds. Ambient Sound Investments targets technology-driven companies in sectors such as information technology, software, and social media, primarily in the United States, Europe, and Asia, with a particular interest in Eastern European markets like Russia and the Nordic countries. The firm typically invests between €0.5 million and €2 million, preferring to maintain a minority stake of around 25 percent in its portfolio companies, although it may pursue a majority stake in incubators. Additionally, Ambient Sound Investments engages in co-investments and has begun investing in public equity.

Krokodilli Kapital is a venture capital firm established in 2021 and located in Tallinn, Estonia. The firm focuses on early-stage startups that address challenges within complex value chains and prioritize sustainable solutions. Krokodilli Kapital has a particular interest in areas such as fintech, proptech, clean energy, and digital healthcare, identifying opportunities in embedded finance and marketplace models. The firm is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life while minimizing environmental impact, and it aims to empower passionate entrepreneurs in their journey to develop innovative products. In addition to providing financial support, Krokodilli Kapital actively assists its portfolio companies by offering strategic advice and guidance in product development, technology, and operations to foster both personal and professional growth among founders.

Lift99 OÜ, established in 2016 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, operates a co-working space designed to foster connections among startup founders. This facility offers various amenities, including 24/7 access, cleaning services, coffee, ergonomic furniture, and advanced tech for presentations. In addition to the co-working space, Lift99 has developed a skill-sharing platform that facilitates networking among founders, providing resources such as community events, access to investors and advisors, and valuable feedback on business challenges like fundraising and market entry. The platform and physical spaces are aimed at supporting founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey, with a focus on enhancing opportunities in emerging markets, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe.

Siena Secondary Fund is a venture capital firm based in Tallinn, Estonia, that was established in 2021. The firm specializes in providing liquidity to early investors, founders, and employees of high-growth startups. Siena Secondary Fund primarily invests in companies that are in the growth phase, focusing on post-series A funding rounds. By facilitating liquidity, the firm aims to support the financial needs of stakeholders involved in successful startups.

Invalda INVL is an asset management company based in the Baltics, established in 1991. The company manages a diverse range of financial instruments, including pension and mutual funds, alternative investments such as private equity and private debt, and individual portfolios. With over 200,000 clients in Lithuania and Latvia, as well as international investors, Invalda INVL oversees assets exceeding 850 million euros. Its operations are divided into two main segments: investment management and investment activities. The investment management segment focuses on managing various funds and providing services like financial brokerage and land administration. The investment activity segment encompasses the group's investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries, associates, and financial assets, covering sectors such as agriculture, life insurance, facility management, real estate, and banking.

Goldfish Fund is a venture capital firm established in 2001 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage startups within Frontier Markets, seeking opportunities that demonstrate strong potential for growth. Goldfish Fund focuses on a diverse array of sectors, including e-commerce, security, retail, food, restaurant chains, beauty, entertainment, robotics, travel technology, mobile applications, marketplaces, and internet technology. The firm aims to support companies with exceptional products and talented teams that aspire to develop into world-class enterprises.