Practica Capital

Hey, Founders! ☀️ 🇪🇪 We, together with Sorainen, invite you to a casual December get-together in beautiful Tallinn to catch up, chat, and see how everyone’s doing. We’ve got your morning essentials covered with coffee, pastries, and tasty breakfast snacks. 🥐☕ 📍 When: December 4, 9:30 AM 📍 Where: Sorainen HQ, Tallinn, Estonia No other agenda than to start the day off with some chats and croissants. See you there? Save your spot: https://lu.ma/gng7pqgu

Wrapping up an incredible Day 2 at Slush! One highlight? An exclusive session with tech media pros Cate Lawrence from Tech.eu and Mimi Billing from Sifted. Big thanks to Cate and Mimi for keeping it real and sharing all the wisdom. We got the lowdown on how to pitch like a pro, actually, build real relationships (not just email spam), and even how to nail a founder photo without looking like a robot. 🙃 Legit walked away with tips we didn’t know we desperately needed. Shoutout to all the amazing founders who joined us and of course, a huge thanks to our friends at Inventure and 3VC for teaming up with us to make it all happen. 🙌 Now, who’s ready to pitch their next big thing? 👀

Hey Founders! 🚀 Next week, we’re heading to Kaunas for an inspiring session hosted by Unicorns Lithuania and Kaunas IN! Our partner, Arvydas Bloze, will be there to share his insights and join an open discussion in a casual setting—perfect for diving deep into practical advice on fundraising and beyond. Let’s tackle questions like: 💡 What are the most common mistakes startup founders make? 💡 What truly matters to investors? Here’s the plan: 📅 When? November 29, 10:00–12:00 📌 Where? TeleSoftas office, Kaunas 🎯 Who’s it for? Startup founders! (Please note: the event will be in Lithuanian.) This is your chance to gain valuable insights, connect with the startup community, and get ready for your next big leap. Don’t miss out! Sign up now and join us: https://lnkd.in/dAgwEyNd

🚀 Next stop: Helsinki! Our team - Donatas Keras, Arvydas Bloze, and Helery Pops - is gearing up for Slush next week, and we can’t wait to connect with Baltic founders and fellow investors. If you’re attending, don’t hesitate to reach out—let’s meet! 🙌 But that’s not all… As in past years, we’re teaming up with Inventure and 3VC to host a networking lunch for founders. This year, we’re thrilled to bring you an exclusive session with top tech journalists Mimi Billing from Sifted and Cate Lawrence from Tech.eu: 🎙️ "How Can Your Startup Effectively Leverage the Press?" Get insider tips on: ✔️ Media best practices ✔️ Common pitfalls to avoid ✔️ What makes a startup story stand out If you're attending Slush and want to join this invaluable session, just drop 'PR' in the comments. See you in Helsinki! 🇫🇮 *Tickets required! As this session is being held within the Slush venue, a valid Slush ticket is required.

🇪🇪 Tere kõigile! We’re thrilled to announce our latest investment in Qminder, an Estonian startup reshaping in-person customer service! We’re proud to have led Qminder’s €3 million seed round, partnering with founders Rauno Rüngas and Siim Raud to scale their vision of efficient, enjoyable service flow. The round also included Metaplanet, BADideas.fund, and strategic angel investors from Toggl, Veriff, Pipedrive, Wise, and Twilio. Qminder is no stranger to sustainable growth – with a decade of profitable bootstrapping, they’re a trusted choice for queue management, already working with industry giants like Hertz, AMEX, and Delta! And now, they’re setting their sights on growth in the U.S., especially with local governments and healthcare, where demand for their intelligent service solutions is soaring. 🌍 This new funding is all about fueling platform innovation and helping them bring smart customer service to even more sectors. With their passionate team and customer-first approach, Qminder’s ROI speaks for itself, with positive reviews from top banks and luxury brands. 💬 We’re here to support Qminder on this journey to redefine service management across industries! Read more via Tech.eu: https://lnkd.in/dyzJ_8YM

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of joining Google Cloud's Founder's Story event at the beautiful Sapiegų rūmai! 🌟 Our partner Tomas Andriuškevičius, CFA took the stage with Rasa Svelnikaite - Pieslike, Andra Bagdonaite, and 🧙♂️ Erik Bhullar for a great conversation around AI, macro-funding trends, and what it really takes to raise capital in today’s market. It was a fantastic turnout, with founders from Vinted, Hostinger, Omnisend, and experts from Google sharing invaluable insights and real-world experiences. It was a great opportunity to connect, share, and learn together – we’re all about growing and supporting each other on this journey! 🚀

🚀 Big congratulations to the Vilnius-Lithuania iGEM team on their incredible achievements at the iGEM competition in France! We are proud to continue our partnership every year with such a talented group of innovators. Their Synhesion project surpassed 400+ teams from 60 countries, securing a spot in the TOP 10 globally and earning several prestigious awards: 🏅 Gold Medal for Excellence in Synthetic Biology 🏆 Best Biomanufacturing Project 💡 Best Software Tool 🔬 Best Part Collection, Undergrad 🌐 Best Wiki, Undergrad Synhesion represents a breakthrough in sustainable adhesive solutions by harnessing bacterial glue in E. coli. It's a leap towards eco-friendly and versatile adhesives - reducing environmental impact while enhancing biocompatibility in medical applications. 🌍 Get to know their project better: https://lnkd.in/dPvegMgn Read more (🇱🇹): https://lnkd.in/dEM7Jn3d

🌱 Exciting news from our portfolio: today in Luxembourg, HeavyFinance and European Investment Fund (EIF) signed a portfolio guarantee of €10.5m to support small and medium-sized farms on their journey to more sustainable agriculture. This strategic collaboration, supported by the InvestEU programme, will help provide around €15M in new debt financing for approximately 550 farmers in Poland and Lithuania, allowing them to adopt more sustainable farming practices and contribute to the EU's green transition goals. 🌱🌍 First-of-its-kind EIF portfolio guarantee marks a crucial step in funding the farmers who fight climate change. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dnMRewjb

Here’s a great chance to get to know Ovoko \ RRR.LT better! 💡 Company founder, Justinas Baranovskis, sat down with PROTO INDUSTRIJA to share the inspiring story behind the company’s journey. From early challenges to industry breakthroughs, this interview gives an inside look at what drives Ovoko’s success. After recently closing a €20M Series B round, Ovoko is ready to take things to the next level! 🚀 Check it out and hear firsthand [🇱🇹]: https://lnkd.in/dSf7FHng

Last week in Riga was a blast! We hosted open office hours together with Latvian Startup Association Startin.LV, where we had the chance to chat with some amazing Latvian founders and dive into their ambitious ideas. 🇱🇻💡 We also hosted a dinner with friends who are shaping the future of the Latvian startup scene. It was an incredible experience to catch up with everyone and hear their stories firsthand! A huge thanks to all who joined us—we’re excited to keep the momentum going and explore what’s next together! 🙌