FIRSTPICK | News, Hiring, Layoffs, Competitors, CEO, Fundraising Insights
FIRSTPICK is a high-speed VC fund and an accelerator for tech startups in the Baltics, focusing on early-stage investments in sectors...
FIRSTPICK is a high-speed VC fund and an accelerator for tech startups in the Baltics, focusing on early-stage investments in sectors such as Fintech, SaaS, deeptech, and marketplaces. The company provides funding ranging from €50K to €1M and offers equity-free grants for idea stage startups. FIRSTPICK supports founders through pre-acceleration and acceleration programs, facilitating early market access and impactful partnerships.
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Headquarters
Vilnius, Vilniaus
Size
1-10 employees
Industry
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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- FIRSTPICK has helped MBito expand from an idea to selling in 95% of the world's countries, with plans to enter the US market next.
- On November 7, Marijus Andrijauskas, Partner at FIRSTPICK, will participate in a fireside chat at Klaipeda LightHouse Hub.
- FIRSTPICK is recognized as a key player in Lithuania's startup scene in the Baltic Impact Ecosystem Overview 2024, with its portfolio company Tingit featured in the Impact Spotlight section.
- FIRSTPICK won three awards at the Annual Lithuanian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Christmas Celebration, including Pre-Seed Dealmaker of the Year, Collaborator Extraordinaire, and Most Diverse Fund.
- FIRSTPICK introduced Europe's first AI Engineering and Acceleration Program in collaboration with Turing College to help developers build AI skills and solutions.
- FIRSTPICK hosted an event called FIRSTPICK DAY featuring speakers from companies like Google, Mangrove Capital Partners, and Speedinvest.
- FIRSTPICK is accepting applications for its accelerator program starting in January, with an application deadline of December 9th.
- MBito, a participant in the FIRSTPICK accelerator, is expanding into the US market after achieving sales in 95% of the world's countries, with a focus on streamlining workflows to manage scaling challenges.
👔 FIRSTPICK CEO, Management and Leadership Team
⚔️ FIRSTPICK Alternatives and Competitors
💼 FIRSTPICK Hiring and Layoffs
- Silvija Kisieliute has joined FIRSTPICK as Compliance and Finance Manager in Lithuania, previously serving as Junior Risk Officer at Pervesk.
- FIRSTPICK held a team offsite to reflect on 2024 and plan for 2025.
- FIRSTPICK is hiring a Compliance & Finance Manager to manage LP relationships and streamline fund operations.
- Tadas Gudauskas has joined FIRSTPICK as an Intern in Lithuania, previously holding a position as an Intern.
🤖 FIRSTPICK Developer, Integration and Automation News
- FIRSTPICK is partnering with TV3 Group Lithuania to help select startups for the Lithuanian version of Shark Tank, featuring investor Tadas Burgaila.
📈 FIRSTPICK Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News
- Lithuania AI-driven cybersecurity solutions provider Cyber Upgrade has raised €2.5 million in a seed funding round by Superhero Capital, Specialist VC, FIRSTPICK, NGL Ventures, and angel investors.
- Indonesian lending-as-a-service platform Finfra raised US$2.5 million in a funding round led by Cento Ventures with participation from an existing investor FIRSTPICK, to expand its embedded lending solutions for SMEs in partnership with Tyme Group.
- FIRSTPICK is offering up to €100K to a standout startup at TechChill's Fifty Founders Battle 2025, contributing to a total €300K investment opportunity.