VC in the CEE

Hi! My name is Adrian and this is VC in the CEE. Podcast about the venture capital ecosystem in Central and Eastern Europe. Just 10 years ago venture capital almost did not exist in the CEE region and now it is one of the most common ways of funding startups and technology companies. This podcast is about people who help startup founders turn their ideas and projects into real-live products and solutions. You'll hear here about their investment strategies, opinions about startup ecosystems as well as how they evaluate potential investment opportunities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VC in the CEE is a business podcast hosted by Adrian Kondrat, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Adrian Kondrat hosts VC in the CEE, a business show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  ZAS Ventures Founder, Andrew Zinchuk on Raising a Fund During Wartime, Why the Ukrainian Startup Ecosystem Is Stronger Than You Think & His Goal of 30 unicorns by 2034

  Sep 23, 202541 minS1

  <p>In this episode, we sit down with Andrew, a venture capitalist navigating one of the world's most resilient yet misunderstood startup ecosystems. From his unexpected journey into VC to building ZAS Ventures during wartime, Andrew shares the untold story of Ukrainian innovation — and why the numbers don't tell the whole picture.</p><p>We explore how a nation under siege is redefining what it means to build resilient businesses, the hidden strengths that global reports often miss, and the delicate balance between opportunity and reputation in emerging markets.</p><br><p>🔍 Episode Highlights:</p><p>🎯 The Unconventional VC Path: Andrew's...

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  Ep 15 - Gytenis Galkis - Superhero Capital

  Apr 21, 202541 minS1

  <p>In this episode, we venture into the heart of the New Nordic startup scene with Gytenis Galkis, Partner at Superhero Capital — an early-stage VC firm backing bold founders across Finland and the Baltics. From founding startups to shaping Lithuania’s angel investor ecosystem, Gytenis brings a rare blend of founder empathy and investor insight to the table.</p><p>We dive deep into the economic and cultural currents shaping the region’s startup landscape — and how understanding them can make or break your go-to-market strategy.</p><br><p>🔍 Episode Highlights:</p><p>🌍 The New Nordic Perspective: How regional differences between Finlan...

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  Ep 14 - Michał Chabowski - Rubicon Partners

  Apr 8, 202543 minS1

  <p>In this episode, we explore venture building, technical risk, and investor psychology with Michal Chabowski, Managing Partner at Rubicon Partners — a firm blending venture funding with transaction advisory services in high-impact sectors like deep tech, energy, and new materials.</p><p>Michal brings a refreshing lens to startup investing, challenging conventional wisdom and offering deep insight into what really matters when backing early-stage companies.</p><br><p>🔍 Episode Highlights:</p><p>⚙️ Technical Risk vs. Market Risk: Why Rubicon Partners embraces complexity in product development — but avoids untested markets.</p><p>🚫 The First-Mover Myth: Michal explains why being early isn’t always being r...

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  Ep13 - Alexandru Agatinei - How To Web

  Feb 26, 202544 minS1

  <p>In this episode, we sit down with Alex Agatinei, CEO of How to Web, the premier startup and technology conference in Eastern Europe. But How to Web is more than just an event—it’s a driving force behind the region’s innovation ecosystem, publishing influential reports on venture deals and startup growth trends. Their latest report just dropped last week, and Alex gives us an exclusive look at what’s inside.</p><br><p>🔍 Episode Highlights:</p><br><p>📈 Evolution of Eastern Europe’s Startup Ecosystem: Alex shares how the How to Web report has evolved over the years to become...

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  Ep 12 - Jonė Vaitulevičiūtė - FIRSTPICK

  Dec 15, 202447 minS1

  <p>In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of venture capital in the Baltic region with Jonė Vaitulevičiūtė, Partner at FIRSTPICK, a leading early-stage VC firm that’s reshaping the startup ecosystem in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Jonė shares her experience driving investment efficiency and fostering innovation across the region’s thriving startup landscape.</p><br><p>🔍 Episode Highlights:</p><p>💼 Evaluating 1,000 Startups Annually: Discover how FIRSTPICK maintains incredible deal-flow efficiency, making investments almost every month in 2024.</p><p>🌍 Baltic Founders’ Global Mindset: Why startups in the Baltic region are uniquely positioned for global success from day one.</p><p>📊 202...

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