Lost Astronaut is a self-funded experiment in backing relentless builders. We’ve built and broken enough things to know the magic usually starts where the playbook ends.

We invest our own capital - €25K to €250K - and make decisions in 24 hours. No committees. No gatekeeping. No pretending to be more professional than we are. Just velocity, curiosity, and a little bit of beautiful madness.

Sometimes it flies. Sometimes it explodes. Either way, we learn, build again, and keep moving.

Waiting for Startups with: team, MVP, first income
Fields of interest: Generalist – open to opportunities across all sectors
Benefits for Startups: fast, founder-first investment and hands-on mentoring
Fund range per team: from 25 000 to over 250 000 Eur
Investment conditions: equity-based investment
Market focus: Europe-focused, with a global outlook

Health Founders is an international, fully online early-stage Health Technology accelerator, based in Estonia. We connect teams with clinical partners, financing opportunities and get teams investment ready.

For the next generation of innovators in recommerce

We’re investing in the next generation of innovators. Vinted began as a startup that made second-hand a significant part of how millions of people shop. Now, we’re enabling more businesses to shape the future of consumption.

We support technology companies who tackle challenges in recommerce. Whether you’re building a marketplace, developing cutting-edge solutions in logistics and payments, or changing the way people consume – we want to hear from you. Bold visions need strong foundations: we back Series A, B, and C companies around the world that demonstrate strong potential for growth and results.

What we offer:

Funding growth

Focus on your long-term growth with our financial support. Our goal is to empower you on your mission with funding ranging from €0.5M–€10M.

Expert advisory

Get access to insights from experienced executives at Vinted. They can offer personalised guidance and practical expertise to help you navigate challenges and opportunities.

🦄 Jaunaragiai - Backing Lithuania’s youngest founders with capital, opportunities, and network Jaunaragiai is a philanthropy-powered startup fund that supports youth (16–29 y.o.) with their first capital, network, and growth opportunities. Whether you're still in school/university or fresh out, we believe your startup idea deserves a chance - no matter your background. We invest in very early and early-stage, youth-led teams with small tickets, co-investment support, mentorship, and programs that help turn ideas into businesses. We're especially excited to support Junior Achievement alumni! What we can help with: • Early-Stage Investment – €10K–40K from Jaunaragiai, plus intros to VC funds and angels • Pre-Accelerator – programs to help you build & validate (first edition launched, more coming soon) • Hackathons/Bootcamps – our annual startup event for young creators • Mentorship – from experienced founders & operators • Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs – up to 6 months abroad with EU funding • Equity-free grants – coming soon Waiting for Startups with: Idea, Prototype, MVP, or First traction stage – led by youth (aged 16–29). Fund range per team: • Investment – €10K–40K per team • Co-investment support – up to €500K rounds with partners • Grants – coming soon Investment conditions: Equity (standard or convertible), often co-investing with angels/VCs Support from our board: • Martynas Kandzeras (Entrepreneur, Investor) • Vladas Lašas (Investor, UPS Lithuania Founder) • Milda Mitkutė (investor, Vinted Co-Founder) • Greta Monstavičė (Katalista Ventures Co-Founder) • Tomas Moška (Turing College Co-Founder) • Andželika Rusteikienė (LJA CEO) • Marijus Andrijauskas (FIRSTPICK Partner)
The Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a nonprofit organisation that offers a nine-month objective-based program to help deep-tech startups rapidly scale their businesses. CDL organises a series of full-day sessions (every eight weeks) and provides mentorship from world-class experienced entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, etc. The focus on setting three objectives for the next 8 weeks and experienced mentors volunteer to help startups achieve these goals. CDL-Estonia is a part of the CDL program 13 locations globally and presents the Digital Society stream. Focus is on data-driven startups of digital society, cybersecurity, and genomics & digital health. CDL-Estonia is located at the University of Tartu. Three sessions occur in Tartu or Tallinn during the program, and one is online. The program is free to startups (no equity, not fees). Applications can be submitted at the CDL-Estonia website. CDL is in the TOP 10 active startup accelerators globally according to the CB Insights report (October 2023).

Dual-Use Tech VC Fund & Accelerator with one of a kind in the region dual use pre-accelerator and accelerator programs. The programs identify technologies aligned with NATO emerging and disruptive technologies (EDTs) and provide pathways toward strategic partnerships, technology development, and funding opportunities, with access to both markets and networks in Europe and the United States.

We concentrate on supporting pre-seed and seed-stage dual-use startups led by pioneering individuals and teams. Our primary interest lies in backing those committed to research and development, aiming to tackle intricate technical issues that have substantial prospects for commercial deployment in the defense and security sectors. These startups are characterized by their ambitious drive for rapid growth and their dedication to resolving critical challenges in these crucial areas.

Waiting for Startups with: Various stages
Fields of interest: Dual Use
Benefits for Startups: Investment, one of a kind in the region dual use incubation and acceleration programs with partners from US, NATO and EU, mentorship, community, networking
Fund range per team: 50K - 1M Eur
Investment conditions: Equity
Market focus: Lithuania and other NATO countries

Orion Ventures is a Lithuanian corporate venture capital fund investing in early stage startups. It was established as an employee fund by investment banking firm Orion Securities in 2021. When evaluating start-ups, the team of Orion Ventures draws on their experience in corporate finance and investing, which has accumulated over nearly 30 years of operations. The experienced team thoroughly evaluates all financial indicators and takes the time to analyse the market and dig deep into the start-up’s plans. They are looking for ambitious teams and companies with strong background in technology to invest in and work with.

Waiting for Startups with: MVP
Fields of interest: Sector agnostic
Benefits for Startups: Help with M&A and capital raising
Fund range per team: 20000-50000
Investment conditions: Equity, convertible note
Market focus: Agnostic

VNTRS (Ventures) is a digital consulting and pre-seed investment company that bridges the gap between digital product development and technology investments. We specialize in supporting early-stage tech companies, particularly those in the pre-seed and seed stages, by offering expertise in tech, growth, design, and business development. VNTRS is distinct for reinvesting parts of their fee for equity in selected companies, becoming shareholders and long-term partners, and currently boasts a diverse investment portfolio of over 30 early-stage tech companies.

Waiting for Startups with: MVP, first income, growth
Fields of interest: SaaS and tech
Benefits for Startups: Access to senior talent, growth, networks
Fund range per team: 30-300K
Investment conditions: Sweat Equity 1-5%
Market focus: New Nordics

Baltic Sandbox Ventures is an early-stage VC dedicated to developing the Deep Tech and Life Science ecosystem in the Baltic region. Our focus is on early-stage individuals and teams that are engaged in research and development and are seeking to address complex technical challenges with significant potential for commercial applications.

Fields of interest: DeepTech, Life Science, Software++ 

Waiting for startups with: “Scientific minds” who are doing R&D on the specific solutions/technologies (minimal viable team); founders with a proven scientific background; strong innovation component

Benefits for startups: Investment, incubation and acceleration programs, mentorship, community, networking

Funding range per team: 5000 EUR grants per team member and up to 15K per team, investment – from 25 to 400K EUR, depending on the stage

Investment conditions: Grants - non-equity, investment - equity

Gamedev Fund is an early-stage investment fund aiming to help talented teams in shipping their games by providing knowledge, contacts, and funds. We invest in premium indie games for PC/consoles with a playable demo on hand.

Fields of interest: Premium indie videogames

Waiting for startups with: Playable demo

Benefits for startups: Investment, mentorship, network.

Funding range per team: 100k-500k Eur

Investment conditions: Revenue sharing, equity, etc.