Startup Wise Guys, founded in 2012 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, is a prominent startup accelerator focused on early-stage investments in the CEE region and Nordics. The accelerator has supported over 300 startups, specializing in sectors such as B2B, software as a service, fintech, cybersecurity, and sustainability. With an intensive program lasting up to five months, Startup Wise Guys helps founders validate, develop, and market their products to business customers, leveraging the expertise of more than 200 international and local mentors. The program prepares startups for investor engagement, culminating in Demo Days and appearances at major tech events to showcase their innovations to potential investors. The organization boasts a high startup survival rate exceeding 80% and has facilitated 11 significant exits. Upon completion of the program, startups join a network of over 300 alumni across more than 40 countries, gaining access to exclusive events focused on business development and fundraising.

Superangel is an angel group based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 2018 by experienced tech entrepreneurs. The organization focuses on investing in early-stage companies that are developing transformative technologies in the Baltics and Nordics. Superangel primarily targets sectors such as artificial intelligence, robotics, mobility, logistics, fintech, and software-as-a-service. With a strong track record of backing successful startups like Bolt, Pipedrive, Grabcad, and Veriff, Superangel benefits from the insights and support of the founders it has previously invested in. This collaborative approach reinforces its commitment to nurturing the next generation of innovative companies in the region.

Metaplanet Holdings is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 and based in Tallinn, Estonia. The company focuses on early-stage investments across a variety of sectors, including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, cryptocurrency, healthcare, transportation, and technology. Metaplanet Holdings aims to support innovative and evidence-based projects that have the potential to generate significant returns while benefiting humanity. By concentrating on diverse industries, the firm seeks to leverage emerging trends and technologies to foster growth and development in its portfolio companies.

Change Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2016 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. The firm specializes in pre-seed stage investments, primarily targeting ambitious technology startups, with a focus on B2B and SaaS businesses in Eastern Europe, particularly in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Change Ventures aims to support founders by providing investments ranging from €100,000 to €500,000, along with a straightforward and efficient investment process that facilitates quick decision-making. Beyond financial backing, the firm assists entrepreneurs in achieving product-market fit, securing additional funding, and scaling their businesses by leveraging an extensive network of follow-on investors and partners.

Karma Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 2016. The firm specializes in late seed and Series A investments, focusing on Europe’s most promising deep tech startups. Karma Ventures backs companies that demonstrate strong ideas coupled with unique technology, customer traction, and a global vision. The firm provides support to entrepreneurs in navigating their growth paths across various dimensions, including commercial, strategic, and technical aspects. By concentrating on deep-tech software companies, Karma Ventures aims to foster innovation and drive advancement in the European tech landscape.

Founded in 2016, Icebreaker has invested in over 50 fast-growing tech startups built by domain expert founders from companies like Rovio, Nordea, Pipedrive, Eniram, IBM and BCG. In addition to the fund, Icebreaker also runs a community of more than 1000 founders and pre-founders with 5+ years of relevant industry experience and the will to start, build or join strong tech companies. With the initial ticket sizes of €150k - 800K Icebreaker provides enough funding for companies to get to a position of strength and avoid post-accelerator limbo without having to resort to disreputable sources of capital and unfriendly deal terms.

Tera Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Tallinn, Estonia, established in 2016. The firm focuses on investing in exceptional digital startups from the Baltics, Scandinavia, and Central and Eastern Europe, aiming to support founders with ambitious visions. Tera Ventures targets companies at the pre-seed and seed stages, offering expertise and hands-on support to help them scale and achieve global leadership. With a presence in Estonia, Finland, and California, the firm builds networks in key markets such as the UK, the US, and Asia to facilitate the expansion of its portfolio companies. Tera Ventures emphasizes a non-controlling investment approach, believing that management should remain motivated by their shareholding in the company.

BaltCap is an independent private equity firm established in 1995 and based in Tallinn, Estonia. It specializes in buyout and growth investments primarily in small to mid-sized unlisted companies across the Baltic States. With a strong local presence and a team of 16 professionals, BaltCap focuses on various sectors, including business and financial services, healthcare, technology, media, telecommunications, consumer products, renewable energy, and logistics. The firm has managed multiple private equity and venture capital funds, accumulating over EUR 260 million in total capital and completing more than 60 investments. BaltCap is a member of various regional private equity associations and has been a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment since 2008, underscoring its commitment to responsible investment practices.

SmartCap is an Estonian investment firm based in Tallinn, established in 2012 as an investment arm of KredEx. It specializes in early-stage venture capital investments, primarily targeting venture capital funds that focus on Estonia. With total assets under management amounting to EUR 40 million, SmartCap seeks to build strategic partnerships with leading venture capital fund managers in the region. The firm aims to validate, accelerate, and finance exceptional companies through its investments in private fund management teams.

Lift99 is a platform dedicated to connecting startup founders across borders, enabling them to share insights and expertise on critical topics such as fundraising, market entry, and hiring. Established in 2016 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, Lift99 facilitates collaboration through an invite-only online platform that allows founders to exchange knowledge and support each other throughout their entrepreneurial journey. In addition to the online community, Lift99 operates physical co-working centers in emerging markets in Central and Eastern Europe and organizes events focused on founder development. The platform aims to enhance the startup ecosystem by fostering skill-sharing among founders, ultimately striving to create more successful companies in the region.

2C Ventures is a cleantech venture capital firm based in Tallinn, Estonia, established in 2023. The firm is dedicated to nurturing and promoting the growth of innovative technologies aimed at advancing sustainability. It collaborates with visionary entrepreneurs, startups, and research pioneers who are committed to developing solutions for a greener future. 2C Ventures primarily focuses its investments on cleantech companies within the Northern Europe region, supporting initiatives that align with its mission to foster environmental responsibility and technological advancement.

Lemonade Stand is a venture capital firm based in Estonia that specializes in early-stage investments. The firm concentrates on the technology sector, particularly targeting B2B ventures led by founders from the Baltic and East European regions, regardless of their headquarters' location. Lemonade Stand typically invests between €25,000 and €300,000 in promising teams, innovative technologies, or businesses demonstrating traction. The firm aims to support and nurture emerging companies in the technology landscape, fostering growth and development in the region.

Swedbank AB is a prominent Nordic-Baltic banking group that provides a wide range of services, including retail banking and asset management. Established through the merger of savings and union banks in Sweden during the early 1990s, Swedbank has deep roots in the Swedish savings bank tradition. The bank primarily generates its income from its operations in Sweden, where it remains one of the oldest financial institutions. Additionally, Swedbank holds a significant market presence in the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, boasting a market share in retail banking that ranges from 20% to 55%. The bank collaborates closely with independent savings banks in Sweden, utilizing shared IT systems and development costs to enhance its product distribution channels.

The European Investment Bank (EIB), established in 1958 and headquartered in Luxembourg, serves as the lending arm of the European Union, primarily focusing on supporting European integration and social cohesion. It offers a range of financial services, including project loans for both public and private sectors, loans to banks and intermediaries, and structured finance products. EIB also provides guarantees, securitization instruments, and equity investments, particularly in infrastructure and environmental projects. The bank plays a crucial role in financing microfinance and risk-sharing initiatives for research and innovation, alongside offering technical expertise for sustainable energy projects. Its advisory services encompass urban development and infrastructure, and it actively supports public-private partnerships and small to medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, including transportation, energy, health, education, and agriculture.

Spring Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 and based in Tallinn, Estonia. The firm specializes in seed investments, primarily targeting technology-driven startups in the Baltics and Scandinavia. Spring Capital typically invests between EUR 0.1 million and EUR 0.3 million in equity per transaction, aiming for minority stakes in the companies it supports. The firm seeks to partner with exceptional founders and is particularly focused on scalable startups that have the potential for significant growth. In addition to seed investments, Spring Capital also engages with growth companies that are close to, or already achieving, positive EBITDA, making larger investments of EUR 300,000 to EUR 700,000 for minority shareholdings. The firm invests personal capital from its management team, emphasizing a hands-on approach to nurturing its portfolio companies.

Thorgate is a product development studio that specializes in the design and development of complex web and mobile applications. Founded in 2011 and based in Tallinn, London, and Oslo, Thorgate offers a comprehensive range of services, including product consulting, product design, and software development using technologies such as Python, Django, React.js, and PostgreSQL. The company focuses on creating scalable B2B solutions and provides support throughout the entire product development process, from business strategy to design and implementation. Thorgate seeks to leverage technology to improve the world, fostering teams that embody a blend of culture, passion, rationality, and execution capabilities.

Prototron is a start-up fund that gives money to teams for turning their great ideas into the first working prototype. Founded in 2012 by Swedbank, Tallinn Technical University and Tallinn Science Park Tehnopol. We finance teams with high growth potential in areas of Greentech, Electronics, Mechatronics and ICT. We run 3-4 rounds of financing every year. During last 5 years we've funded 58 startups with over 470'000€ in cash + coaching/incubation services. Our protfolio has generated >4,5 M€ revenue and raised >17'000'000€ capital. These results make Prototron the most productive pre-seed fund in Estonia. Do you want to be part of the success? We seek for: *) New start-up teams who need money for building a prototype. Apply for funding: www.prototron.ee *) Additional partners who want to be part of Estonia's next success stories.

Siena Secondary Fund focuses on providing liquidity to early investors, founders, and employees of high-growth startups. Siena Secondary Fund was founded in 2020 and was headquartered in Tallinn, Harjumaa.

Trind Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 1999. The firm specializes in early-stage investments across Northern and Central Europe, focusing on sectors such as business-to-business, business-to-consumer, marketplaces, and information and communication technology. Trind Ventures provides seed capital starting from €100,000 and follows up with additional investments of up to €3 million per company. The firm's investment strategy includes targeting consumer products and services as well as business solutions, emphasizing sustainable growth and innovation in its portfolio companies.

FJ Labs is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2015 by Fabrice Grinda. The firm is stage-agnostic, primarily focusing on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups across various sectors, including B2B, B2C, financial services, mobile technology, advertisement technology, e-commerce, food technology, gaming, health technology, real estate technology, restaurant technology, ridesharing, software as a service, and virtual reality. FJ Labs typically invests in seed and Series A rounds, with investment amounts ranging from $50,000 to $5,000,000.

Livonia Partners is a private equity firm focused on making buyout and growth capital investments primarily in small to mid-sized companies within the Baltic region, specifically Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Rīga, Latvia, the firm has additional offices in Tallinn and Vilnius. It targets investments in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, services, consumer products, healthcare, and technology. Livonia Partners typically invests between €3 million and €15 million in companies with an enterprise value ranging from €10 million to €100 million, favoring majority ownership but also considering minority stakes. The firm prefers to engage with companies that employ fewer than 500 people and is open to co-investing in larger transactions. With a skilled team that has extensive business experience across Europe and America, Livonia Partners is committed to fostering growth in the Baltic business landscape.

GameFounders is a startup accelerator and pre-seed fund working exclusively with game studios. Established in 2012, GameFounders started its operations in a hub in Europe, Estonia and in 2015 expanded with opening a hub in Malaysia to cover Asia.

Ambient Sound Investments OÜ, founded in 2003 by four engineers from Skype, is a private investment firm based in Tallinn, Estonia. The company specializes in both direct investments and fund of fund investments, focusing on private equity and venture capital across various stages, including incubation, seed/startup, early venture, and growth capital. Ambient Sound Investments targets investments in technology-driven companies, particularly in the fields of information technology, software, web, social media, and research and development, primarily within the United States, Europe, and Asia, including Eastern Europe. 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 take a majority stake in incubators. Additionally, it aims to have a Partner or Advisor on the boards of its investments and is open to co-investments and public equity investments. After selling its shares in Skype to eBay in 2005, the firm has continued to operate as a private investment vehicle.

Project A Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2012. The firm specializes in investing in technology companies across various sectors, including ad tech, e-commerce, fintech, digital health, and more. Project A combines financial backing with extensive operational support, leveraging a team of over 100 experts in areas such as software engineering, business intelligence, marketing, and recruiting. This comprehensive approach enables its portfolio companies to enhance their growth potential and operational efficiency. Notable investments include companies like Trade Republic, sennder, KRY, Catawiki, WorldRemit, Spryker, and Voi. With significant assets under management, Project A Ventures is committed to fostering innovation and success in the European technology landscape.

Estonian Business Angels Network, established in late 2012, is an umbrella organization for business angels and business angel groups seeking investment opportunities in Estonia and its neighbouring regions with an aim to grow the quantity and quality of local seed stage investments. EstBAN is a full member of the European Trade Association for Business Angels, Seed Funds, and other Early Stage Market Players (EBAN) and Estonian Venture Capital Association (EstVCA). EstBAN has close cooperation with Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN), Latvian Business Angels Network (LatBAN) St-Petersburg Business Angels Network (SOBA) and newly formed Nordic Business Angels Network (NordicBAN).

Decacorn is a Singapore domiciled cross-border venture capital fund which curates high impact, globally relevant businesses that have rapid adoption curve and use technology as a defensible moat; businesses that have crossed an inflection point and are led by resourceful founders with a mission to disrupt large market opportunities, either existing or newly enabled, with the aim to make our planet shades better than what we inherited from our parents. We invest in tech-led disruptive innovations from key startup destinations, Singapore, Israel, USA, Estonia, etc., enabling us to benchmark best-in-class mix of technologies and proven business models for high-quality curation that generates superior alpha. Decacorn believes that technology investing involves curating companies that harness key technologies of our time, namely: Robotics & Automation, Genomics, Energy & Storage, AI & Deep Learning, Blockchain, and Cloud & Edge Computing. We Invest across the spectrum from bootstrapped to growth stage by executing a carefully crafted bar-belled strategy in order to balance the risk with rewards while generating exit opportunities at frequent intervals. In just over 3 years, Decacorn has made two dozen investments and has clocked 5 exits. Some of Decacorn’s early investments have become unicorns while a few others currently in the mid-stage are expected to join the unicorn club in their next financing round.

Practica Capital UAB is a venture capital firm specializing in incubation, seed, early venture, growth capital , pre-seed & startup. It seeks to invest in established micro, small and medium size businesses. The firm is open to invest in companies from any industry. The firm seeks to invest in companies based in the Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Poland, Germany, Denmark & Baltic region and Baltic-origin ventures in Europe. For seed and startup investments, the firm invests between €0.003 million ($0.00371 million) and €0.2 million ($0.25 million) per project. For later stage investments, the firm invests between €0.05 million ($0.06 million) and €3 million ($3.72 million). The firm prefers to invest in equity via common and preferred stock, and quasi-equity via convertible debt and similar instruments. The firm prefers to have minority stake in companies. It seeks to act as council or take board seat in its portfolio companies. It seeks to exit it’s investments between two and five years. The firm seeks to exit its investments through Trade sale to strategic or financial buyer, management, IPO or refinancing of quasi-equity instruments by banks. Practica Capital UAB was founded in 2011 and is based in Vilnius, Luthuania.

Wiser Financial Advisors OÜ is a venture capital firm based in Tallinn, Estonia, specializing in early-stage and seed investments primarily within the B2B sector. Established in 2011, the firm also expresses interest in companies requiring restructuring or turnaround strategies. Additionally, Wiser Financial Advisors may consider green-field investments on a case-by-case basis, reflecting its adaptable investment approach.

Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) is an international financial institution founded in 1975 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. It primarily provides sustainable, long-term financing to public and private sector clients across its member countries, which include Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden, as well as non-member nations. NIB offers a range of financial products such as corporate loans, sovereign loans, and loans to municipalities, as well as project and structured finance. The bank also invests in green bonds and provides liquidity, collateral, and portfolio management services. NIB's mission is to enhance competitiveness and environmental sustainability in the Nordic and Baltic regions by financing projects in sectors like energy, transport, and infrastructure. By acquiring funds through international capital markets, NIB ensures competitive market terms for its clients, making it a reliable source of long-term financing. All projects undergo sustainability assessments, reinforcing NIB's commitment to financing initiatives that contribute positively to the region's future.

Integer.pl Group is one of the most successful private postal groups in Europe. In only 3 years, the InPost parcel lockers technology can be found in the following countries: Australia, Chile, Great Britain, Italy, Ireland, Iceland, Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine, Estonia, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala. By offering a unique customer experience to its users, as illustrated by an NPS (NET PROMOTER SCORE, as for February 19th) of 89%, Integer.pl Group aims to build a strong global footprint in the global logistics sector. The innovative nature of the InPost parcel locker solution was confirmed by a number of awards that the Group has won, including World Mail Awards 2013, Retail Innovation of the year (2013), Delivery Innovation Excellence UK (2014).

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a no-fee/no-equity organization that delivers an objectives-based mentoring program for massively scalable, pre-seed stage, science- and technology-based companies. Its nine-month program allows founders to learn from experienced entrepreneurs, increasing their likelihood of success. Founded in 2012 by Professor Ajay Agrawal at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, the program has expanded to thirteen sites across seven countries: Seattle, Oxford, Paris, Atlanta, Estonia, Wisconsin, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Berlin, Melbourne and Halifax.

MB Funds is an independent private equity firm based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 1988. The firm specializes in various investment strategies, including buyouts, privatizations, buy-and-build initiatives, and growth capital transactions, primarily targeting middle-market companies. With a focus on enhancing the value of its portfolio, MB Funds leverages its extensive experience to facilitate the development and expansion of its investments.

Inwido AB is a prominent European supplier of windows and doors, headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, and founded in 1811. The company develops, manufactures, and sells a diverse range of products, including wood, aluminum, glass, and PVC windows, as well as doors and associated accessories. Inwido operates primarily through direct sales, retailers, and construction companies, and it also utilizes e-commerce channels to reach consumers. The company has a strong presence in Scandinavia and several other European countries, including Denmark, Finland, Norway, Estonia, Germany, Lithuania, Ireland, Poland, the UK, and Austria. Inwido markets a portfolio of approximately 20 local brands, such as Elitfönster and Tiivi, and offers innovative products like smart windows equipped with antibacterial glass and mobile app-controlled locks. A significant portion of Inwido's revenue is generated from the Swedish market.

Blockpact Capital is an investment firm that focuses on digital assets, fintech, and cutting-edge decentralized technologies. Blockpact Capital was founded in 2021 and was headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia.

Fitek is a financial process automation solutions and services provider for enterprises and public sector. The company operates in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Slovakia. Fitek is founded in 1995. The company's services cover most of financial process, from purchase invoice management and document workflow to complex sales invoice solutions. Fitek lowers the costs of customers by optimizing and accelerating the financial processes. The company serves more than 1000 customers in Baltic states, Nordic, and Central European countries. The customers are leading banks and telecoms, public sector institutions, and companies from other industries. There are more than 130 qualified professionals working in Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and Bratislava sites. Its solutions help customers to save up to 5 times of the resources dedicated to the financial processes.

Olympic Entertainment Group AS with its subsidiaries (hereinafter the “Group”) is the leading provider of gaming services in the Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) and operates casinos in Slovakia, Italy and Malta. Olympic Entertainment Group AS is the Group’s ultimate holding company, organising the strategic management and financing of the Group. The operations of local casinos are controlled by local subsidiaries.

Adven is a provider of industrial and commercial energy and water services in Finland, Sweden, and Estonia. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, the company specializes in building, owning, and operating energy infrastructure, including plants that produce process steam, heat, and cold for its clients. Adven offers district heating, space heating, and cooling through geothermal solutions, as well as a gas distribution and resale business. The company develops customized energy solutions tailored to meet the specific requirements of its clients, ensuring reliable and cost-efficient delivery of energy products while minimizing environmental impacts. With a focus on sustainable practices, Adven serves a diverse range of industries and real estate sectors across the Nordic and Baltic regions.

Equity United is a private equity firm established in 2017 and located in Tallinn, Estonia. The firm focuses on investing in small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as growth companies within the Baltic region. Equity United aims to enhance the value of its portfolio companies by providing clear strategic, operational, and financial guidance to their management teams.

Highgoal Capital is a technology focused investment firm with a track record of identifying and backing some of the most successful founders and companies in Europe, Middle East and Africa and supporting them on their mission of building great companies on global scale. We have offices in London, UK and Tallinn, Estonia and are registered with Estonian Financial Supervision Authority (Finantsinspektsioon) as a small alternative fund manager (Reg. 14982716).

Orkla is a prominent supplier of branded consumer goods and concept solutions, primarily serving the grocery sector, out-of-home sector, and bakeries, with a strong presence in the Nordic and Baltic regions, as well as selected markets in Central Europe and India. The company operates through four main business areas: Orkla Foods, Orkla Confectionery & Snacks, Orkla Home & Personal, and Orkla Food Ingredients. Orkla Foods encompasses various food businesses across the Nordics, Baltics, Austria, the Czech Republic, and India, including brands such as Orkla Foods Norge and MTR Foods. In addition to its consumer goods operations, Orkla engages in investments related to hydro power, real estate, and financial assets. Founded in 1918 and headquartered in Oslo, Orkla employs approximately 13,000 people and had a turnover of NOK 30 billion in 2014. The company has been focused on optimizing its manufacturing structure and sales functions to enhance efficiency and strengthen its partnerships within the retail sector.

DOMiNO Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2021 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The firm specializes in investing in high-tech and digital startups from Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Turkey, with a mission to foster innovative solutions for modern challenges. DOMiNO Ventures focuses on a variety of sectors, including artificial intelligence, deep tech, cleantech, health tech, fintech, hr tech, edtech, game tech, cybersecurity, and life science. Operating globally, the firm has offices in several countries including Turkey, Estonia, Poland, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, and is dedicated to supporting founders who aim to create a positive impact through their ventures.

Beamline is a cleantech accelerator founded in 2021 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, with a focus on fostering innovation in various cleantech sectors, including energy, sustainability, green tech, agriculture, and climate technology. The organization has supported startups through multiple cohorts, providing initial investments totaling 1.8 million euros across 30 teams. Beamline has contributed to the growth of its portfolio companies, which collectively generated 2.2 million euros in revenue in 2023 and successfully raised 43.6 million euros by the third quarter of 2024. By promoting advancements in areas such as smart cities, waste collection, carbon capture, and ESG report validation, Beamline plays a pivotal role in driving sustainable solutions on an international scale.

WeFund Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on promising projects across biotech and internet sectors. The firm also operates an acceleration fund that provides financing on very early stages. It has an efficient syndicate funding structure that allows to mobilize substantial funds thus keeping great flexibility and speed. Founded in 2017, WeFund Ventures is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia.

Yolo Investments is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and based in Tallinn, Estonia. The company focuses on seed- and early-stage investment opportunities, primarily in the sectors of gaming, fintech, and web3. Yolo Investments aims to support innovative entrepreneurs who are dedicated to disrupting traditional markets through technology. Since its inception, the firm has cultivated a diverse portfolio that includes ventures in fintech, gambling, media, software development, and blockchain-related industries. By targeting promising startups across Europe, Asia, and Africa, Yolo Investments seeks to foster a thriving ecosystem that nurtures groundbreaking ideas and technologies.

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ.) is a prominent financial institution based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 1856. The bank provides a diverse range of services, including corporate, retail, investment, and private banking. Its Large Corporates & Financial Institutions division caters to significant corporate and institutional clients in the Nordic region, Germany, and the United Kingdom, offering services such as equity and debt capital market transactions, financing, and macroeconomic analysis. The Corporate & Private Customers division serves individual clients and smaller businesses, providing everyday banking and private banking services. Additionally, the Baltic division focuses on banking services for private individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The bank also offers life insurance solutions and asset management services tailored for institutional and retail clients across the Nordic and Baltic countries. SEB emphasizes customized products for small and medium-sized enterprises, developed in collaboration with larger corporate clients, reinforcing its position as a leading corporate and investment bank in the region.

CEED Tech is a consortium of five startup accelerators, operating in Central and Eastern Europe. Its members are StartupYard in Prague, Digital Factory in Budapest, The Spot in Bratislava, Startup Wise Guys in Tallinn, and Open Coffee Club Vilnius. Since 2011, we have launched 94 technology companies, and helped them to raise over €5M in seed and venture capital. Our passion is to help young companies build viable products, launch them quickly and successfully raise capital. Our five 3-6 months acceleration programs are based in vibrant technology hubs in Estonia, Lithuania, Slovakia, The Czech Republic and Hungary. We carefully design our acceleration processes around the specific needs of our participants, while employing best practices established by larger, world-leading technology accelerators like Y-Combinator, Seedcamp and Techstars. The acceleration process is broken down into 4 phases. The first 3 phases take place in-house, at our accelerators, for 3 to 6 months, depending on location. Each team accepted to the accelerator will receive initial seed financing in the form of a grant in total of up to €30,000. In addition, promising companies with highest potential business ideas, who have proved the viability and market potential of their product idea, as well as capabilities of the project team, will receive follow-up funding of €30,000 - 250,000 after the programme. CEED Tech is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013). All investments made are co-financed by private angels and venture investors with proven track records of cooperation with our accelerators.The private investment will be made in return for 5% to 15% of equity stake in the startup

Fund Fellow Founders is an angel investor. Our angel community invests and collectively advises founders from the Baltics & the Nordics. Supported by VNTRS and Estonian Founders Society.

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.

Atomico is an international investment firm established in 2006 and headquartered in London, England. The firm specializes in partnering with disruptive technology companies, primarily in Europe, to facilitate their global scaling. Atomico focuses on investing at various stages, including seed, startup, Series A, and beyond, drawing on the extensive operational experience of its team, which includes founders and leaders from notable companies like Skype, Google, and Twitter. The firm invests across various sectors, including business products, consumer services, energy, financial services, and information technology. With offices in Paris, Berlin, and Stockholm, Atomico aims to leverage its expertise to enhance the growth and market reach of its portfolio companies.

Citigroup is a global financial services holding company that offers a wide range of financial products and services through two primary segments: Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment provides traditional banking services to retail customers, including retail and commercial banking, as well as Citi-branded cards and retail services. The ICG segment caters to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients, offering services such as corporate lending, investment banking, advisory services, and various wholesale banking products. With a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, Citigroup invests in initiatives that foster economic progress. The company has a global presence, with offices in major financial centers worldwide, enabling it to support clients through innovative solutions and expertise.