Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Payments • DeepTech |
Stages | Seed, Series A, Pre-seed |
Investing | United States • Estonia |
Investment Range | $250,000 - $3,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,600,000 |
Specialist VC is a venture capital fund that invests in innovative technology startups in various sectors, including software (e.g., web marketplaces, SaaS), business solutions, FinTech, hardware and manufacturing, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, web security and privacy, payments, and deep tech. With a focus on Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, and Ukraine, the fund targets investments in stages ranging from pre-seed to Series A, and is willing to consider secondary investments in A+ rounds. Their typical investment range starts at €250,000 and can go up to €3,000,000, with a sweet spot of €1,600,000 for investments. Specialist VC has backed over 45 companies, fostering long-term partnerships with their portfolio companies and supporting them through multiple funding rounds when needed. They bring more than capital to the table, providing access to a network of experienced regional players, including founders or early employees of fast-growing tech companies, or specialists across various relevant fields. These limited partners (LPs) contribute not only funds but also expertise and resources to help startups scale and reach new heights. Specialist VC emphasizes straightforward interactions and commitment to supporting founders even in challenging times. Their approach to investment prioritizes customer obsession, resilience, and speed as the hallmarks of successful early-stage teams. They have assembled a diverse team with a broad range of experiences and skills to actively support founders in strategy, fundraising, and other key areas to build successful, fulfilling businesses. Being driven to contribute to impactful scientific discoveries, they employ a scientific advisor for deep tech companies, aiming to develop innovative ideas that can reshape the future.