Lithuanian Business Angel Network LitBAN

Are you thinking about raising funds for your startup? 🚀 Wondering if it’s the right move — or feeling stuck trying to make it happen? We’ve got an event designed just for YOU. We are calling all early-stage startup founders and dreamers to event "Investments – Do You Really Need It and What to Expect?" 💡 Event details: 📅 Date & Time: January 16th, 5 PM 📍 Venue: Workland Flow, Lvivo str. 21A, Vilnius ✅ Register now: https://lnkd.in/dgFq7UMB Join us for an honest, practical talk with three of the sharpest minds in the startup ecosystem: 🌟 Roberta Rudokiene (Managing Director, Lithuanian Business Angel Network LitBAN) 🌟 Gytenis Galkis (Partner, Superhero Capital) 🌟 Marijus Andrijauskas (Entrepreneur & Partner, FIRSTPICK) Here’s what’s in it for you: 👉 Understand if external funding is really what your startup needs. 👉 Hear directly from Gytenis, Marijus and Roberta about what their organizations look for in startups and what they expect from founders. 👉 Get insights from all three speakers on the fundraising journey—timelines, processes, and challenges. Whether you’re just starting to think about investments or need a fresh perspective to move forward, this event will help you navigate your next steps like a pro. Don’t miss this chance to learn from those who’ve been there, done that, and are ready to share what they know. The event is part of Connect2Scale project activities. #Startup #Investments #LitBAN #SuperheroCapital #Firstpick

🎉 Ending 2024 on a high note! PIXEVIA, the AI-driven retail innovator, closes the year with a €340K investment round. Lithuanian Business Angel Network LitBAN angels Vladas Lašas, Rita Sakus, Coinvest Capital and other investors joined forces to support the company’s ambitious plans. These funds will power Pixevia’s deployment in Taiwan, Belgium, Italy, and Poland, advancing its mission to revolutionize retail through AI. CEO Mindaugas Eglinskas: "This is another step toward a smarter, more efficient future for retail." Congrats to the team and investors! 👏 Bring on 2025! 🥂 #AI #angelinvestment, #startups

To all the visionaries, dreamers, and risk-takers — thank you for lighting the way for startup founders. Your support, investments, and belief in bold ideas make all the difference 📈 💪 Here’s to a New Year filled with: - More profit 💰 - Successful exits 🏆 - Maybe even a little relief in Euribor (we can dream, right?)📉 😉 Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2025! Let’s keep the startup spirit alive and thriving next year! 🚀 #MerryChristmas #Startups #Angels

Did you catch Lithuanian Business Angel Network LitBAN CEO Roberta Rudokiene on the LNK TV show "Investicija" alongside Jekaterina Govina and Justinas Pasys? Guests of the show broke down in simple terms angel investments — because let’s face it, the world of startup investment can seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/dY3uAVV3 At LitBAN, we clarify and explain the process of angel investment, share our expertise, and bring together people who are curious about investing in startups. Want to learn more? Join Lithuanian Business Angel Network LitBAN, where knowledge meets amazing community vibe, and every investment is an opportunity to grow. #startups, #angelinvestment, #businessangel, #investment

Today we witnessed the top 5 #CyberUp program startups pitching their ideas, showcasing innovation and ambition. Thank you for inviting Lithuanian Business Angel Network LitBAN to the #CyberUp Demo Day and for the honor of having our COO Sigita Zuloniene join the jury panel! A special thanks to Gediminas Rumšas, Vilniaus universitetas / Vilnius University, National Cyber Security Centre (NKSC/CERT-LT), and the Innovation Agency Lithuania | Global for organizing the program and supporting the growth of the #cybersecurity ecosystem. Keep up the fantastic work!

Freya Cultivation Systems 🌱 , a deep-tech AgriTech startup, just nailed it with a €500,000 investment for their Aeroframe 3D plant cultivation system to advance to new milestones 🚀🌍 This investment came together thanks to Coinvest Capital, BSV Ventures, and private investors like Lithuanian Business Angel Network LitBAN angel Paulius Vilemas, along with Marko Lehtovaara, Sofigama and Zunami Oy. 🎉 We’re extra proud at LitBAN — Freya pitched at our LitBAN Pitch Event in October, and seeing them soar is what it’s all about. 💡 👏 Hats off to Freya's founding team Lukas Bartusevicius, Vilmantas Raštutis, Gediminas Kudirka and Ignas Andriulevičius and all the investors who believed in their vision. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dZ-sBbhA #LitBAN #angelinvesting #startup #investment

Lithuanian Business Angel Network LitBAN is excited to join Lietuvos Junior Achievement event #KosminėsKalėdos for young passionate entrepreneurs and celebrates the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs! 👏 It’s incredible to see so many participants and amazing number of inspiring businesses. What started small has grown into a breathtaking event empowering future founders today. 🌟 We’re happy to meet so many Lithuanian startup ecosystem players, including LitBAN Board Members Vladas Lašas and Martynas Kandzeras, supporting this initiative. Our COO, Sigita Zuloniene, is also here to share the business angel perspective with the teams. 💡 To all the young visionaries - you are the future of entrepreneurship. Dream big! 🙌 #JuniorAchievement, #entrepreneurship, #innovation, #startups

🌟 Driving Change for a Thriving Startup Ecosystem 🌟 Today, LitBAN Managing Director Roberta Rudokiene, Board Members Vladas Lašas and Rita Sakus, and dr. Mindaugas Lukas, Partner at WALLESS, engaged in an important discussion with representatives from the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania and Valstybinė mokesčių inspekcija. We’re grateful to viceminister Ruta Bilkštyte and representatives from the Ministry and VMI for a constructive and forward-thinking conversation. Together, we explored ways to address double taxation on business angel syndicates, incentivize angel investments, and enhance the investment landscape for Lithuanian startups. At LitBAN, we're proud to contribute to these discussions that aim to remove barriers, support angel investors, and empower startups. These efforts are a step forward in creating a more vibrant and competitive startup ecosystem for Lithuania. Every conversation brings us closer to fostering innovation, growth, and success for the entrepreneurial community. 🚀 #Startup #BusinessAngels #LitBAN #investments #syndicate

Our last Pitch Event of 2024 was packed with energy, insights, and that unbeatable Lithuanian Business Angel Network LitBAN vibe! 💥 We kicked things off with Lithuania’s startup ecosystem leaders Gintare Verbickaite Unicorns Lithuania, Karolina Urbonaitė Startup Lithuania and Roberta Rudokiene sharing what 2024 taught us and what exciting things 2025 has in store. 🚀 🔥 The highlight? isLucid story. Their bumpy journey showed just how much business angels do beyond investing — smart money, real support, and showing up when it counts. 💡  Traditional 5 inspiring startup pitches that had everyone buzzing with ideas and excitement.  💬 The networking? Simply unmatched! So many chats, smiles, and connections in the festive atmosphere that remind us why this community is so special. Here’s to even bigger things in 2025. Cheers, everyone! #LitBAN #Startups #BusinessAngels #Networking #StartupEcosystem