Specialist VC

Specialist VC is a prominent venture capital firm based in the Baltics, targeting early-stage startups from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Ukraine, and Belarus. With over 45 investments, their portfolio includes standout companies like Bolt, Veriff, and Starship. Specialist VC primarily invests in B2B, SaaS, fintech, software-enabled hardware, Web3, and deep tech sectors, with initial ticket sizes ranging from €250k to €3 million. Geographically focused on the Baltics and extending to Finland, Ukraine, and Belarus, Specialist VC employs a dual strategy fund, blending traditional venture capital with secondary transactions, a first in the region. This approach offers liquidity to founders and early investors, fostering ecosystem growth. Founded by Riivo Anton and Gerri Kodres, Specialist VC values a straightforward, supportive relationship with founders. They review numerous startups but select only a few, focusing on those with extraordinary potential. The team is known for its deep regional network and extensive experience, offering robust support and strategic guidance to their portfolio companies. Specialist VC's leadership includes experienced professionals like Riivo Anton, a serial entrepreneur with over fifty investments, and Gerri Kodres, renowned for his work in early-stage tech investments and recognized as "Investor of the Year" in Estonia. Their comprehensive support ranges from strategy and fundraising to connecting startups with a wide array of industry specialists and investors, ensuring their portfolio companies have the resources to scale successfully.