We are a relationship-first fund investing in early stage startups.

Starting at (pre)seed, we can back you until exit.

  • B2B(2C) AI/ML software: cybersecurity - fintech - infrastructure - synthetic media - data-heavy technologies

  • Founders from the CIS, Baltics and CEE building global software platforms.

  • $200k to $1.25m initial investment at (pre)seed preferably in a lead investor role. Follow-on rounds A,B,C…

  • We built businesses ourselves, led over 150 developers on SaaS and large-scale AI/ML projects, scaled a SaaS company, and invested across regions and cultures.

    We roll up our sleeves when needed and focus most on founder coaching.

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Our portfolio companies

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and some 70+ pre-fund investments like Miro, Harver & ReadyPlayerMe.

Meet the Team

  • joachimlaqueur

    Joachim Laqueur

    Partner - Finance/Funding

    Member Ukrainian VC Association

  • mikereiner

    Mike Reiner

    Partner - GTM/Scaling

  • ramonvigdor

    Ramon Vigdor

    Partner - AI/ML/SaaS

  • basgodska

    Bas Godska

    Partner - Marketing
    Co-founder Netherlands For Ukraine Foundation | NL4UA.ORG

What more can we tell you now?

  • Transparency is key

    We embark on journeys with our founders that span the better part of a decade. Let’s start it right.

  • Level the playing field

    We make sure you understand the rules of the game before you play. Don’t be afraid to ask us why, why, why.

  • We have your back

    Our investors range from angels, to captains of industry, uni/decacorn tech founders, to some of the largest strategic investors in the world.