In recent years we can observe a significant transformation in the business landscape, as more and more powerful women worldwide rise to prominent positions. This shift is steering us toward a more gender-inclusive and equitable business environment. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that the startup and venture capital landscape remains significantly influenced by gender biases, with a predominant bias favoring men. Harvard Business Review reports that women-led startups receive less than 3% of all venture capital investments. This statistic underscores the urgent need for change - many leaders are advocating for more women's involvement in the VC space, putting forth institutions that can enable them to break the glass ceiling and secure those GP and LP positions, historically and unfortunately often reserved for men. Contrary to popular beliefs associating rationality strictly with men and emotional decision-making with women, recent McKinsey research challenges these stereotypes. The study reveals that businesses led by women, individuals from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups, or both are more likely to perform better, meeting or exceeding organizational expectations.
The Women in VC report further supports the case for increased gender diversity in VC leadership. It highlights that venture capital funds with women in senior management teams consistently outperform those without female representation. Moreover, funds managed by mixed-gender teams exhibit a higher annual internal rate of return. This positive perspective suggests promising developments in the near future, with almost half of European venture capital firms anticipating a rise in the number of female GPs over the next five years.
Turning our focus to the Central and Eastern European region, we are witnessing rapid development in both the internal capital markets of various countries as well as the rise of the unifying efforts by multiple institutions in the VC landscape. Notably, initiatives led by Vestbee contribute to making knowledge about the CEE region more accessible.
In this article, we proudly present the top 100 most prominent women shaping the VC landscape in our region, aiming to amplify these women's voices and bring forward their inspiring activities and achievements.
So, without further ado, let's delve into the profiles of the top 100 women in VC in the CEE region.
Aija Perta
CFO and Partner, Rubylight
Aija Perta is a senior executive with extensive experience in building companies and achieving business goals in start-up and rapidly changing environments. Currently, she is a CFO and a Partner at Rubylight, a growth technology investment fund focused on fast-developing startups. She specializes in financial management, operations management, and team building.
Aleksandra Laska
Partner, Redalpine
Aleksandra Laska is a partner at a well-known VC fund Redalpine, focusing on Seed and Series A venture investments across sectors and European geographies. With a background as a founder and entrepreneur, including roles at Improbable and Auterion, she brings operational experience to help startup teams.
Ana Wolsztajn
Investor
Ana Wolsztajn is an experienced investor and a startup mentor, supporting tech companies across Europe. She held a position of an Investor and a CMO at Kaya VC, and currently is working on her new ideas as a Founder of Stealth Startup.
Andrea Ferancová Bartoňová
Founding Partner, ESPIRA Investments
Andrea Ferancová Bartoňová is a highly experienced investor and businesswoman with over 20 years of international finance and emerging markets expertise. She is the Chair of the Board and Founding Partner at ESPIRA Investments.
Andrea Lauren
General Partner, Rockaway Capital
Andrea Lauren is a General Partner at Rockaway Capital, a venture capital firm, focused on investments in the e-commerce, e-travel, media, fintech, and blockchain verticals across DACH, CEE, and Balkans regions.
Anna Dymowska
Partner and COO, FundingBox.com
Anna Dymowska is a partner and COO at FundingBox.com, as well as a Partner at FundingBox Deep Tech Fund. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, she is passionate about entrepreneurship, project management, and supporting SMEs.
Anna Magiera
Partner, ICLUB Global
Anna Magiera is a highly experienced professional with over 15 years of expertise in corporate, venture, and startup environments. She has held key roles in renowned organizations such as ICLUB Global and GrowthUP Accelerator & Venture Fund, where she successfully managed investments, supported portfolio companies, and facilitated fund cooperation with Silicon Valley and European VCs.
Anna Palickova
Investment Manager, MITON
Since 2019, Anna Palickova has held the role of Investment Manager at MITON, a venture capital fund dedicated to investing in innovative technology businesses, primarily in the B2C sector.
Anna Podkowinska-Tretyn
Business Angel, Advisor, LP
Anna Podkowinska-Tretyn is a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience in digital transformation and business development. Currently serving as the Chief Business Officer at Everli, she has also held leadership positions at Szopi.pl and Burda International Poland and is an active chairwoman and member of various supervisory boards.
Anna Wnuk
Director, Polish Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (PSIK)
Anna Wnuk has recently joined the Polish Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (PSIK), where she assumes the role of Director. Her past, professional experience includes positions like Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Fuero Games and Investor Relations Manager at Experior Venture Fund.
Agnieszka Syguła
Chairwoman, European Venture Fund Investors Network (EVFIN)
Currently, Agnieszka Syguła holds the position of chairwoman at the European Venture Fund Investors Network (EVFIN). This organization serves as a platform fostering dialogue between institutions investing in venture capital funds and European Union bodies. What is more, she is a Head of Legal at PFR Ventures.
Barbara Ming
Partner, Impact Ventures
Currently, Barbara Ming serves as a Partner at Impact Ventures, a venture capital fund dedicated to investing in socially-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises in Europe that exhibit growth potential.
Barbara Nowakowska
Managing Director, Polish Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (PSIK)
Barbara Nowakowska is a Managing Director at the Polish Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (PSIK), where she has been actively involved in the private equity and venture capital industry for over 20 years. She is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the field and has also served as a Member of the Governing Board at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology.
Barbara Sobowska
Founder, MOST Partners
Barbara Sobowska is a VC specialist and a lawyer with extensive experience in the capital markets and M&A. She is the founder of MOST Partners and serves as a Member of the Supervisory Board at The Heart.
Beata Turlejska
Managing Partner, Leonarto
Beata Turlejska is a Managing Partner at Leonarto, a seed venture capital VC fund focused on R&D and innovation. She is a highly skilled and innovative business leader with expertise in marketing, sales, and management.
Boguslawa Cimoszko- Skowronski
Partner, FounderPartners
Boguslawa Cimoszko Skowronski is a founder, investor, and builder with a passion for helping young, promising tech founders scale internationally. With a background in mergers and fundraising, she is currently a partner at FounderPartners, a financial services platform dedicated to empowering the success of technology startups. What is more, she serves on the board of the Harvard Club of Poland and MIT Enterprise Forum Poland.
Dagmara Nickel
CEO, YouNickMint
Dagmara Nickel is a CEO at YouNickMint, an operational investment fund that invests in innovative projects in the early stages of development and supports them with expertise. What is more, she is the CEO of YouNick Technology Park.
Daiva Rakauskaite
Fund Manager, Business Angels Fund
Daiva Rakauskaite boasts over 12 years of experience investing in the growth of small businesses. Presently, she serves as a Partner and Fund Manager at Business Angel Fund II, focusing on investments in innovative and export-oriented companies in Lithuania.
Daniela Aldescu
Managing Partner, VERTIK Group, Smart Impact Capital
Daniela Aldescu is an entrepreneur and investor with expertise in investor relations, strategy, innovation, and start-ups. She is a Managing Partner of VERTIK Group, a Co-founder and a Partner at Smart Impact Capital and an Executive Director of the Romanian Investor Relations Association. She is also actively involved in supporting clean mobility start-ups and accelerating the international expansion of European mobility start-ups as an angel investor.
Daniela Serban
Managing Partner, VERTIK Group
Daniela Serban is an Investor Relations Adviser, MP of the VERTIK Group, Co-Founder and president of the Romanian Investor Relations Association, and an experienced speaker in the field of capital markets. With over 17 years of experience, she has made significant contributions to the finance industry and is recognized for her expertise in investor relations and strategic communications.
Desislava Gospodinova
Founding Partner & CEO, AlfaStar Ventures
Desislava Gospodinova is currently a Founding Partner and the CEO of AlfaStar Ventures, focused on financing pre-seed, seed and early-growth stage startups. What is more, she is a General Partner at AlfaStar CAPITAL and a Member of the Global Women in VC.
Diana Elena Ciobanete
Partner, Smart Impact Capital
Diana Elena Ciobanete is a startup consultant, Partner at Smart Impact Capital and co-founder of Utopia Pitch, specializing in building pitch decks for entrepreneurs seeking funding. With many years of experience and recognition as a Forbes 30 under 30, Diana has worked with entrepreneurs, helping them secure investments and navigate the startup ecosystem.
Diana Koziarska
Founding Partner, Smok Ventures
Diana Koziarska is a Founding Partner at SMOK Ventures, a VC firm specializing in early-stage investments in software and game development companies across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). What is more, she co-founded ReaktorX, a pre-acceleration program designed for novice entrepreneurs.
Diana Lace Davidova
Angel Investor, BADideas fund
Diana Lace Davidova currently is the Head of People at Whimsical, where she ensures that remote work is successful and enjoyable for all. With her expertise in venture scouting and early-stage investing, she also contributes to the growth of startup ecosystems. She is an angel investor at BADideas fund and a Venture Partner at Superangel.
Egita Polanska
Investor Relations Advisor, Data Against Data
Egita Polanska is an experienced startup accelerator professional with a passion for cybersecurity and early-stage startups. Currently, she is an Investor Relations Advisor at Data Against Data, but she has held other various positions in the startup ecosystem with companies such as Startup Wise Guys and Latvian Startup Association.
Ekaterina Velkova
Partner, Morningside Hill
At present, Ekaterina Velkova serves as a Partner at Morningside Hill Capital Management, a venture capital fund headquartered in Sofia. The fund specializes in investments in both liquid securities and private companies, particularly those in the post-seed stage.
Ela Madej
Co-Founder, Fifty Years
Ela Madej is a tech entrepreneur and investor, known for her work as a Founding Partner at Fifty Years, an early-stage VC firm. With a focus on backing companies that tackle global challenges, Ela is passionate about using technology to make a positive impact on the world.
Elena Mazhuha
Investment Director, Flyer One Ventures
Elena Mazhuha is an Investment Director at Flyer One Ventures. This early-stage venture capital fund focuses its investments on European and North American startups in B2B SaaS, Enterprise SaaS, and Consumer sectors.
Elena Salamandîc-Alijošienė
Partner, Katalista Ventures
Elena Salamandîc-Alijošienė is a Partner at Katalista Ventures. Previously, she served as the Global Marketing Manager at Adform and played a key role in co-founding Planet Positive, a company dedicated to helping businesses minimize their carbon footprint and achieve carbon neutrality.
Elina Halatcheva
Managing Partner, Bright Cap VC.
Elina Halatcheva has great expertise as an investor, mentor, and startup supporter. Currently, she is a Managing Partner at Bright Cap VC, an early-stage VC fund. What is more, she is a Visionary Council Member at Bulgarian Expansion Bridge, a Bulgarian non-profit organization empowering Bulgarian business growth. Elina is also a Founding Member of European Women in VC.
Eliza Kruczkowska
Chief Innovation Officer, Polish Development Fund
Eliza Kruczkowska is a director of Innovation Development at the Polish Development Fund and a supervisory board member at OChK. With over 15 years of international experience in business management and startup advisory, she is a startup and innovation expert focused on driving digital transformation and fostering entrepreneurship. Some of her past and present engagements include Łukasiewicz Research Network, European Commision, Central Technology Hub, and more.
Ella Kalnina
Partner, Commercialization Reactor Fund
Ella Kalnina serves as a Partner at Commercialization Reactor Fund, contributing to the pre-seed and seed Investment committee. Previously, Ella played a key role in designing and leading five acceleration programs for the Commercialization Reactor.
Elżbieta Obrębowska
Marketing and Operations Manager, Market One Capital
Elżbieta Obrębowska is an experienced manager with a proven track record in investor relations, marketing, and office administration. With an extensive knowledge of the startup ecosystem, she is currently serving as the Marketing and Operations Manager at Market One Capital, where she is responsible for communication, marketing, and the organization of community-related events. Previously, she worked as the Community and Event Manager for European Women in VC and Experior Venture Fund.
Emilia Mamajova
Founding Partner, ESPIRA Investments
Emilia Mamjova has over 16 years of experience in the venture capital industry. She is a Board Member of the Czech Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (CVCA) and a Founding Partner at ESPIRA Investments, a private equity firm focused on backing small and medium companies in Central Europe.
Eva Arh
Partner, 3VC
Eva Arh is a Partner at 3VC, a European VC fund, that supports technology startups aiming at global success. What is more, serves as a Board member at several companies, including Creatopy, Pactum AI, and Lokalise.
Ewa Chronowska
General Partner, Next Road Ventures
Ewa is a General Partner at Next Road Ventures, an early-stage VC fund, the founder and CEO at Vestbee, one of the leading platforms for startups and investors, and the organizer of the flagship regional event, the CEE VC Summit.
Ewa Karolewska
Project Manager on Startup Support, EIT Food
Ewa Karolewska is a Project Manager on Startup Support at EIT Food, a food innovation community, supporting startups that work on innovations to build a future-fit food system producing sustainable food for all.
Ewa Jurczak
Vice President, OTB Ventures
Ewa Jurczak has several years of experience in the financial sector, as well as in investment funds and structured finance transactions. At present, she holds the position of Vice President at OTB Ventures.
Gaia Montelatici
Co-Founder, Studio X Ventures
Gaia Montelatici is a Co-Founder at Studio X Ventures, a VC fund supporting startups originating from the Western Balkans. Beyond her role at Studio X Ventures, Gaia is recognized as an expert and mentor. She is also a Co-Founder of Impact Hub Belgrade.
Gerda Sakalauskaite
Managing Director, Lithuanian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association
Gerda Sakalauskaite serves as the Managing Director of the Lithuanian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. This organization brings together key participants in the private equity and venture capital market in Lithuania.
Greta Monstavičė
Co-Founder & CEO, Katalista Ventures
Greta Monstavičė is a Co-Founder and CEO of Katalista Ventures, a hybrid startup accelerator and private equity fund, where she has been providing support for high-impact individuals and organizations to achieve sustainable growth.
Heidi Kakko
Chairman of the Supervisory Board, UniTartu Ventures
Heidi Kakko is a prominent figure in the CEE venture capital market. She is an early-stage investor, advisor, and expert. Currently, she is a Chairman of the Supervisory Board at UniTartu Ventures. Heidi is also a Member of the Board of Advisors at Accelerate Estonia and a Key Coach at Tallinn Science Park Tehnopol, where she focuses on advising startups on strategy, investor readiness, and fundraising.
Ibolya Pinter
Manager, Hungarian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association
Ibolya Pinter is an experienced manager, with a long professional career in the telecommunications industry. Ibolya is a Manager at the Hungarian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (HVCA), an association of private equity and venture capital individuals.
Ilinca Paun
Founder, Bravva Angels
Ilinca Paun is a founder, investor, and business consultant who is passionate about supporting women in business. She is an Angel Investor who made multiple investments in regional startups and a founder of Bravva Angels.
Ilona Gulchak
Chairman of the Board, Commercialization Reactor Fund
Ilona Gulchak is a Board Member at Commercialization Reactor Fund, an international platform for science commercialization, supporting tech startups. Illona is also in charge of Investments and partnerships.
Indre Dargyte
Board Member, LitBAN
Presently, Indre Dargyte holds the position of Board Member at the Lithuanian Business Angel Network and also serves as a Board Member at Eika Asset Management, an investment management company.
Irina Dimitrova
Partner, LAUNCHub Ventures
Irina Dimitriva is a Partner at LAUNCHub Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund from South Eastern Europe and Central Eastern Europe. The firm is focused on investing in startups in the Seed and Series A funding stages.
Iwona Cymerman
Managing Partner, FundingBox Deep Tech Fund
Iwona Cymerman serves as the Managing Partner at FundingBox Deep Tech Fund, focused on supporting early-stage European startups developing technological solutions. Throughout her career, she has held positions such as Director of the Impact Poland Acceleration Program at FundingBox and Advisor at Kwiecinski Business Advisory.
Jana Budkovskaja
CEO, Beamline Accelerator
Jana Budkovskaja is an experienced entrepreneur and innovation advocate, dedicated to empowering female founders and gender-balanced teams in the tech industry. As the CEO of Beamline Accelerator and a partner at The Better Fund, she works towards impactful innovation and sustainable investments in the cleantech sector.
Jone Vaituleviciute
Managing Partner, FIRSTPICK
Jone Vaituleviciute is a Board Member of the Lithuanian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association and is a Managing Partner at FIRSPICK, a venture capital fund, and accelerator dedicated to nurturing tech startups in the Baltic region, across various sectors, including Fintech, SaaS, Deeptech, and Consumer marketplaces.
Judit Lucz
CFO, Day One Capital Fund Management
Since 2018, Judit Luczk has taken on the role of Chief Financial Officer at Day One Capital, a venture capital fund focusing on early-stage technology investments.
Julia Sohajda
Funding Partner, Vespucci Partners
As Managing Partner at Vespucci Partners, Julia Sohajda actively seeks seed and Series A startups in Central Europe with disruptive products poised for success in the global market. Additionally, Julia serves as a Board Member at Transcend, further contributing to her engagement in the entrepreneurial landscape.
Kaari Kink
Investor, Superangel
Kaari Kink is an investor at Superangel, an early-stage VC fund in Estonia. She is passionate about supporting builders of industry-changing technology in the Nordics and Baltics.
Kadri Lindpere
Managing Director, EstVCA
Kadri Lindpere is a Managing Director at the Estonian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EstVCA), an organization gathering the representative body for participants in the private equity and venture capital industry. She plays a key role in collaborating closely with the Management Board to implement the association's strategy on both local and global fronts.
Karolina Kasperova
Chairman of the Board, ZAKA VC
Since 2019, Karolina Kasperova has been actively involved with ZAKA VC, a Slovak VC fund specializing in pre-seed and seed startup investments. Initially serving as a Partner, she advanced to the role of Chairman of the Board after nearly two years.
Karolina Mrozkova
General Partner, Credo Ventures
Karolina Mrozkova is an experienced investor, with a long professional career. Currently, she holds a General Partner position at Credo Ventures, a venture capital company focused on backing early-stage companies in Central Europe with expanding ambitions.
Karolina Wojtas
Venture Partner, Eurazeo
Karolina Wojtas is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in deeptech, venture capital, and strategic development. She is currently serving as the Director of Strategic Development at Everix Optical Filters and as a Venture Partner at Eurazeo, where she focuses on the CEE region and climate tech, smart city, and digital companies.
Kart Siilats
Investor, GP, Cofounder, Mojo.Capital, Superangel
Kart Siilats is a VC Investor and Venture Partner at Superangel, with expertise in private equity, venture capital, and financial due diligence. She has an extensive background in investments, having co-founded Mojo.Capital and Go Beyond Capital fund. She also was a Regional Mandate Officer in the European Investment Fund.
Katarzyna Kazior
Investor
Katarzyna Kazior is an executive, tech founder, and advisor with a diverse range of professional engagements. She has experience as an independent member of the supervisory board at Benefit Systems SA and as a strategic advisor at Onex Group, as well as a PRO Partner at Last Mile experts. She is also an independent investor, having supported a number of various companies from many fields.
Katarzyna Zwolanowska
Partner & COO, OTB Ventures
Katarzyna Zwolanowska is a Partner and the COO at OTB Ventures, a VC fund focused on investing in early-growth startups, developing innovative solutions in the following verticals: SpaceTech, AI & Automation, FinTech, and Cybersecurity.
Kinga Stanisławska
Founder, European Women in VC
Kinga Stanisławska is a Founder of the European Women in VC, a community of VC senior professionals from around Europe. What is more, she is an Investment Committee Member at EIC Fund and a Co-Founder of Experior VC, a VC fund focused on data-driven, ambitious startups from the CEE region.
Kristi Saare
Board Member, EstBAN
Kristi Saare is an investor and passionate advocate for financial education. She is a board member at Tuleva and Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN) and is known for her expertise in the field of finance and entrepreneurship.
Kristine Berzina
Founding Partner, Livonia Partners
Kristine Berzina is a Founding Partner at Livonia Partners, a Pan-Baltic private equity fund, and Chairman of the Board at the Latvian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (LVCA). With over 10 years of experience in private equity and venture capital, she is a highly accomplished professional in the field.
Kristýna Machová
Investment Manager, Inven Capital
Kristýna Machová previously served as a Board Observer at Tado GmbH, and she currently holds the position of Investment Manager at Inven Capital. In her current role, her primary focus is on fostering long-term value through active support of companies and their founders.
Lenna Koszarny
Founder & CEO, Horizon Capital
Lenna Koszarny serves as the Founder and CEO of Horizon Capital, a private equity firm managing assets surpassing $1.5 billion. The company is supported by more than 40 institutional investors.
Luiza Nowacka
Investment Manager, Vinci S.A.
Luiza Nowacka is an experienced Founder and VC investor. Currently, she serves as an Investment Manager at Vinci S.A., supporting deep tech startups.
Magdalena Jabłońska
CEO, Foundation for Technology Entrepreneurship
Magdalena Jabłońska is a CEO at Foundation for Technology Entrepreneurship as well as an Advisory Board member at ADMA TranS4MErs and CEO and COO of StartSmart CEE. She has over 15 years of progressive experience in business consulting. She specializes in the optimization of costs, obtaining public funding, innovation strategies, and management of complex innovation and R&D undertakings.
Magdalena Pawłowska
Partner, Level2 Ventures
Magdalena Pawłowska is a strategic marketing and development expert with a focus on creating effective marketing strategies for B2B brands. She is currently a Partner at Level2 Ventures and has previously held positions such as Head of Marketing and Communications at FAMUR GROUP.
Magdalena Pasecka
Partner & CFO, Innova Capital
Magdalena Pasecka is a Partner and a CFO at Innova Capital, a private equity firm, focused on investing in controlling stakes of mid-sized companies in the CEE region. In the past, she also held positions at MCI Capital and KPMG.
Magdalena Pazgan-Wacławek
Co-Owner, KAP HOLDING
Magdalena Pazgan-Wacławek is a co-owner of KAP HOLDING and MAPLE REAL ESTATE as well as a managing director at Konspol Holding, where she worked for 3 years.
Magdaléna Radová
Impact & Investment Manager, Tilia Impact Ventures
Magdalena Radova is an Impact & Investment Manager at Tilia Impact Ventures, a seed-stage Impact VC Fund, supporting companies from the CEE region.
Magdalena Surowiec
Partner, Unfold.vc
Magdalena Surowiec has over two decades of professional experience, mainly in the startup and VC scene in the CEE region. Currently, she is the Partner at Unfold. vc, an early-stage technology VC fund. In the past, she assumed the role of Managing Partner at Leonarto.
Magdalena Trąba
Senior Investment Manager, Pracuj Ventures
Magdalena Trąba is a Senior Investment Manager at Pracuj Ventures, with expertise in strategy development, commercial due diligence, and market reviews. With a background in senior associate roles at PwC Polska and Grupa Pracuj, she brings a wealth of experience in investment and strategic growth management to her activities.
Maja Križan
COO, Business Angels of Slovenia
Maja Križan holds the position of Investment Manager at Business Angels of Slovenia, a business angel network dedicated to supporting startups in the region. In addition to this role, she also serves as an Investment Manager at Alita Capital.
Małgorzata Grostal
Investment Manager, Pracuj Ventures
Małgorzata Grostal is an Investment Manager at Pracuj Ventures, focused on startups working on HR and L&D Tech solutions.
Małgorzata Walczak
Investment Director /Managing PFR NCBR CVC Fund of Funds, PFR Ventures
Małgorzata Walczak serves as the Investment Director at PFR Ventures, a prominent fund manager in Central and Eastern Europe. In this role, she oversees the management of the PFR NCBR CVC Fund of Funds and PFR Green Hub Funds of Funds, contributing to the growth of the regional Venture Capital and Private Equity market. She is a seasoned executive, expert, and investor, supporting startups focused on Climatech and achieving net-zero goals.
Marili Merendi
Portfolio Manager, Ambient Sound Investments
Marili Merendi is a Portfolio Manager at Ambient Sound Investments with a background in venture capital and private equity. Previously she was affiliated with Karma Ventures, Tallinn University of Technology as well as Estonian Business School. She has extensive experience in investing in early-stage deep-tech software startups in Europe.
Mateja Lavrič
Managing Director, Kolektor Ventures
Since 2016, Mateja Lavrič has served as the Managing Director at Kolektor Ventures, a corporate venture capital fund dedicated to early-stage companies specializing in innovation within the industrial segment. What is more, she is a Managing Director at QLECTOR, creating AI-driven solutions tailored for manufacturing, logistics, and various other industries.
Merve Zabci
Managing Partner, Metis Ventures
Merve Zabci is a highly influential female market player. She greatly contributes to the development of the VC and startup ecosystem in the CEE region. She is an Investor, expert, and startup mentor. Merve is a Managing Partner at Metis Ventures, where she focuses on backing early-stage startups from CEE, Baltic, and Türkiye.
Mirna Marovic
Managing Director, VentureXchange
Mirna Marovic is the Managing Director of Croatian boutique advisory firm VentureXchange and President of three organizations - INSEAD Alumni Association Croatia & Slovenia, TMA Croatia, and Croatian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. She has more than 25 years of experience in finance, specializing in private equity, venture capital, ESG, and sustainable finance. She is passionate about driving sustainable investments and promoting responsible business practices.
Monika Borowiecka
Founding Partner, Tangent Line Ventures
Monika Borowiecka is an experienced female entrepreneur and Investor. Presently, she assumes the role of the Founding Partner at Tangent Line Ventures, a VC fund focused on high-tech startups.
Monika Morali-Majkut
Chairwomen of the Investment Committee, PFR Ventures
Monika Morali-Majkut is an experienced private equity investor, Chairman, and Non-Executive Director. She is currently serving as the Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board at ATLAS WARD POLSKA, the Chairwoman of the Investment Committee at PFR Ventures as well as Deputy Chairwoman of the Investment Committee at Krajowy Fundusz Kapitałowy.
Monika Synoradzka
Managing Partner, SpeedUp Venture Capital
Monika serves as the Managing Partner at SpeedUp Venture Capital Group, where her focus lies in nurturing early-stage, dynamically evolving startups in the realm of new technologies with a global outlook. Additionally, she is a Co-Founder of Huge Thing, one of the first acceleration programs in Poland.
Nataliia Berezovska
Co-Founder and CEO, Detonate Ventures
Nataliia Berezovska is an entrepreneur and angel investor, with a background in founding and managing mass media and communication holdings. She is a co-founder and CEO of Detonate Ventures, a Co-founder and partner at Newsfront PR Agency, and used to be a board member at Ukrainian Business Angels Network.
Nina Dremelj
Managing Partner, Vesna Venture Capital
Nina Dremelj is a Managing Partner at Vesna Venture Capital, a deep tech vc fund focused on Climate, Advanced Materials, and AI/ICT verticals. Additionally, Nina holds the role of President at Business Angels of Slovenia, a club facilitating connections between startups and investors involved in angel investment.
Orsolya Csetri
Investment Director, OXO Holding
Orsolya Csetri serves as the Investment Director at OXO Holding, an investment firm specializing in supporting technology startups across Europe. The firm boasts a comprehensive network comprising business angels, along with diverse financial and strategic investors who function as equity partners.
Paulina Mazurek
Partner & CEO, Bitspiration Booster VC
Paulina Mazurek assumes the roles of CEO and Partner at Bitspiration Booster, a venture capital fund specializing in the investment of early-stage science and technology startups based in CEE. In addition to these responsibilities, she serves as the CEO of BEIT, a company actively engaged in the quantum computing industry.
Petra Hudeček Končelíková
Founder & Partner, Nation 1 VC
Petra Hudeček Končelíková is a Founder and Partner in Nation 1 VC, which is both a VC fund and accelerator, supporting pre-seed and seed stage companies with global ambitions. What is more, she is a Founder of Universal Startup Centre.
Petra Sokolová
Investment Manager, Inven Capital
Petra Sokolová holds the position of Investment Manager at Inven Capital, a firm with a focus on investing in innovative and rapidly growing cleantech startups in both Europe and Israel.
Renata Brkic
Managing Partner, Feelsgood Capital
Renata Brkic serves as a Managing Partner at Feelsgood Capital, a social impact investment fund. Her passion lies in impact investing, and she is deeply committed to supporting innovative solutions with a social impact.
Rozalia Urbanek
Investment Director, PFR Ventures
Rozalia gathered her experience by assuming roles at EY, PineBridge Investments, and ForeVest Capital Partners. Since 2017 Rozalia has been working for PFR Ventures, starting as an Investment Manager, and currently, as an Investment Director.
Rita Sakus
Board Member, EBAN
Rita Sakus is an experienced angel investor and startup supporter. Currently, she is a Board Member at EBAN, the European Business Angel Network.
Ruxandra Muys-Stoian
Co-Founder, WIT Angels Club
Ruxandra Muys-Stoian is a co-founder of WIT Angels Club and an angel investor focused on tech startups at Bay Angels and Hustle Fund. With over 20 years of experience at PwC and her involvement in various angel investment organizations, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the tech ecosystem.
Sandra Golbreich
General Partner, Baltic Sandbox Ventures
Sandra Golbreich holds the role of General Partner at Baltic Sandbox Ventures, concentrating on investments in early-stage individuals and teams engaged in R&D, tackling intricate technical challenges with significant potential for commercial application.
Silke Horakova
Co-Founder & Partner, Tilia Impact Ventures
Silke Horakova held the CEO position at Czech Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (CVCA), and in 2017 she co-founded Tilia Impact Ventures, a Venture Capital firm with a focus on seed-stage, impactful, startups, where she also serves as a Partner.
Sille Pettai, SmartCap
Estonian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association
Sillie Pettai is a Fund Manager & a Member of the Management Board at SmartCap, a venture capital fund focused on Allocating funds to venture capital investments to support the growth of innovative Estonian businesses. What is more, Sille is a Member of the Management Board at Estonian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (EstVCA).
Silvana Jirotkova
CEO, CzechInvest
Silvana Jirotkova is a CEO of CzechInvest, a state contributory organization operating under the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. Her focus within the organization revolves around attracting foreign investment and fostering the development of Czech companies.
Tanya Ilieva
Investment Manager, Innovation Capital
Tanya Ilieva currently serves as an Investment Manager at Innovation Capital, a venture capital firm based in Bulgaria that concentrates on supporting innovative pre-seed and seed-stage startups.
Tatjana Zabasu Mikuž
Managing Partner, South Central Ventures
Tatjana Zabasu Mikuž is a very active entrepreneur supporting the growth of the VC ecosystem around Europe. As the Partner at South Central Ventures, she focuses on backing early-stage, ambitious companies from South Eastern Europe.
Veronika Pistyur
General Partner, Oktogon Ventures
Veronika Pistyur is a very active figure on the European business scene with a varied and diverse resume. She is a General Partner at Oktogon Ventures, where she focuses on supporting high-growth tech startups from the CEE region. What is more, she is a Board Member at Startup Hungary, an organization launched to boost the growth of the startup ecosystem in Hungary.
Viktorija Vaitkevičienė
Private Debt Fund Executive Partner, INVL
Viktorija Vaitkevičienė is a Private Debt Fund Executive Partner at INVL, a Baltic investment management and life insurance group. What is more, she is an expereinced investor. In the past, she assumed a Board Member at Lithuanian Business Angel Network and Managing Director at CoInvest Capital roles.
Viktoriya Tigipko
Founder & Managing Partner, TA Ventures
Viktoriya Tigipko is a Founder and Managing Partner of TA Ventures, a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage technology startups across Europe and North America, playing a pivotal role in shaping the industries of tomorrow.TA Ventures stands as a significant player in the global early-stage VC landscape having more than 10 unicorns in their portfolio.
Zlatolina Mukova
Managing Partner, New Vision 3 Fund, NEVEQ Capital Partners
Zlatolina Mukova is a Managing Partner at New Vision 3 Fund, a venture capital firm investing in technology-driven startups at their early stages. Additionally, Zlatolina is a Managing Partner at NEVEQ Capital Partners.
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