FIRSTPICK is a high-speed VC fund and an accelerator for tech startups in the Baltics.

We are investing in Fintech, SaaS, Deeptech and Consumer marketplaces, but are not limited to those. Our initial ticket is €50-€250K, but we can invest up to €1M into a single company through follow-on rounds. Idea stage startups can use our equity free grants to get started.

Founders access our bulletproof combo of investment and know-how through our pre-acceleration and acceleration programs. While founders train for the marathon, we are like coaches running by their side and supporting them from the idea to the growth stage. Our portfolio startups receive precious early market access, impactful partnerships, and deep expertise of the early stage.

Waiting for Startups with: Idea, Team, MVP/Product, Initial traction
Fields of interest: Generalist, Fintech, SaaS, Deeptech, Consumer marketplaces, B2B
Benefits for Startups: Pre-accelerator and grants, Accelerator and investment
Fund range per team: Grants - €5K grants per team member, Investment - initial ticket starts at €50-€250K EUR
Investment conditions: Equity and convertible
Market focus: Baltics

Agmis startup development programme is aimed at startup founders ready to make the next step in their journey. During a product crash course, they will help to turn your idea into a workable product. A team of product specialists and developers will be dedicated to you and your product, ensuring that a product prototype will reach the market with your graduation.


Who can apply: entrepreneur, teams across the EU with ideas of how to solve business problems.

Fields of interest (preferentially): health, sustainability, enterprise software, food, AI, robotics, retail, education, transportation, security, real estate, travel, jobs recruitment, legal, telecom, IoT, fintech, deep tech, sports, marketing construction.

Benefits for startups: workspace, mentoring, investment, administration, valuable contacts, prototyping, building product, legal advice.

Fund range per team: from 20 000 to 200 000 Eur.

Investment conditions: to be agreed.

Scale sustainable B2B solutions with top industry companies

Rockit Impact Accelerator is an intensive startup 4 months programme focused on growing sustainable startups that create impactful B2B solutions for local and international enterprises. We aim to scale these solutions to the leading business community in Lithuania and grow a positive impact on society, environment, and financials. Together with top mentors and experts, we will match you with potential clients - the leading business community in the Baltics - so you can scale your positive impact while doing good business.

Fields of interest: energy, transportation, food, real estate, telecom, impact and sustainability.

Waiting for startups with first income.

Acceleration conditions: non-equity accelerator.

Markets of interest: Europe.

What is the intended size of the batch? 6 startups

Benefits for startups: mentoring, community, networking, working space, b2b partners as first customers and pilots.

Startup Wise Guys is one of the most active accelerator funds in Europe and Africa, with 400+ investments in early-stage B2B startups in SaaS, Fintech, Cybersecurity, XR, Sustainability, Web3, and Proptech verticals in more than 60 countries. Startup Wise Guys manages vertical-focused accelerator programs from offices in Tallinn, Milan, Bilbao, and Malaga, with strong representation in countries such as Denmark, Romania, Turkey, Baltics, and others. With a significant additional presence in the Nordics, Spain, Poland, Ukraine, Africa, and the Balkans, Startup Wise Guys aims to become the go-to accelerator program and investor for any B2B startup looking to scale globally. Startup Wise Guys was named Hottest Accelerator at the 2021 Europas Startup Awards and received the Best Accelerator prize in Global Startup Awards 2023.

Fields of interest: Fintech, Proptech, XR, Cybersecurity, SaaS, Web3, Sustainability, AI, Edtech, Logistics, Human Resources, Legal, IoT, Robotics, and others.

Waiting for startups with: MVP, team, initial traction.

Benefits for startups: mentoring, investment, community, and networking. 

Fund range per team: initial investment up to 150 000 Eur, follow-on investment up to 300 000 Eur.

Investment conditions: equity-based or convertible investments. 

The Startup Wise Guys acceleration program will provide an optimized approach that delivers tailored guidance and support from world-class mentors and experts. Our accelerator program will help you navigate the bumps in the company-building road, revolutionize your go-to-market strategy, and encourage you to bring your A game. 

We know you’re passionate about what you do and this program will provide you access to a constantly expanding network of like-minded founders, practitioners, and investors and encourage value-driven partnerships with people who see the world just like you do!

Fields of interest: Fintech, Proptech, XR, Cybersecurity, SaaS, Web3, Sustainability, AI, Edtech, Logistics, Human Resources, Legal, IoT, Robotics, and others.

Waiting for startups with: MVP, team, initial traction. 

Benefits for startups: mentoring, investment, community, and networking. 

Fund range per team: initial investment up to 150 000 Eur, follow-on investment up to 300 000 Eur.

Investment conditions: equity-based or convertible investments. 

Hybrid startup accelerator and private equity fund catalyzes the important change by focusing on positive social, environmental and financial impact.

Katalista Ventures is the first hybrid type fund in the Baltics region, focusing on Triple Top Line ventures that have positive social, environmental and financial impact. The fund’s team consists of professionals in sustainability, innovation and startup growth. Katalista Ventures has mentor network which supports them with expertise in marketing, PR, blockchain, leadership and other areas needed to scale startups.

Fields of interest: fintech, marketing, health, enterprise software, education, energy, transportation, food, security, real estate, travel, job recruitment, legal, telecommunication, gaming, IoT, sports, construction, kids, robotics, government, sustainability.

Waiting for startups with: idea, team and MVP.

Benefits for startups: mentoring, investment, community, networking.

Fund range per team: up to 50 000 Eur.

Investment conditions: equity based investment.

This equity-free no strings attached pre-acceleration program has been designed specifically for early-stage startup founders. The 8-week program will empower your startup and ensure that you have all the key components of your business in order. 

Getting a foot in the door can be hard, Startup Wise Guys know that better than anyone. Our mission is to nurture your talent and bring your company up to speed so that you can successfully apply for full-time accelerator programs or first-round investments.

Fields of interest: Fintech, Proptech, XR, Cybersecurity, SaaS, Web3, Sustainability, AI, Edtech, Logistics, Human Resources, Legal, IoT, Robotics, and others.

Waiting for startups with: idea, team.

Benefits for startups: mentoring, community, networking, and a fast track to the acceleration program. 

 

Providing media entrepreneurs with the tools to upscale Breakthrough Media and Aktis Strategy are launching a new initiative to identify, support and accelerate some of the Baltic's most innovative media businesses.The Baltic Media Accelerator will select up to three emerging or established companies and will take them through four month-long acceleration programme to help develop new thinking, innovative ways of engaging multiple language audiences and find new revenue streams for their media businesses.The Baltic Media Accelerator is specifically looking for media companies that can engage with Russian speaking audiences in any of the Balticcountries. Participants will receive up to 10,000 EUR in funding, access to world-class mentors and support from leading tech, legal and finance experts.The program will run from November 2017 till February 2018 and will offer a combination of foundation training, tailored support packages, mentorship sessions and grants to scale up prototypes.The application process will be open to existing media companies and startups who engage Baltic audiences (including Russian speakers) and have a product or service that could be scaled up with the help of industry leaders and bespoke training.The Accelerator will receive applications from September 4th until October 4th. The applications will be reviewed by a panel of international and Baltic experts representing the leading media and academic organisations (including Baltic Centre for Media Excellence and Tallinn University).

Investors Relations Support for Early Stage Eastern European startups. 

The accelerator offers two intensive 8-week programs per year. The program’s primary focuses are business model design and go-to-market strategy development. Selected startups are mentored by experts in their industry as well as potential investors. 

Fields of interest: fintech, SaaS, deep tech. 

Waiting for startups with: team, MVP. 

Benefits for startups: networking, mentoring, access to sandbox. 

StartupHighway is a European start-up accelerator, aspiring to be the best of its kind in the wider CEE region. It is designed for those with the best business startup ideas to provide them with the tools, network and knowledge necessary to get in shape for angel or venture capital funding. The support comes as pre-seed funding, office space and a network of experienced mentors to help your business idea become a successful business, or to prepare your young business for the next round of funding.