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Startup funding for bold founders

A community of unicorn builders investing in globally ambitious early-stage CEE startups

Backed by unicorn builders from:

Who is eligible
for funding

BADideas.fund backs startups in the Baltics and CEE. We focus on early-stage teams in B2B and marketplaces. 

Stage

Pre-seed and seed.

Location

Baltic/CEE startups with global ambitions.

Industry

B2B and marketplaces preferred; others welcome to apply.

More than a fund:
a community of builders

Led by founders and operators who have built and scaled successful startups, our community offers hands-on guidance, strategic insights, and a proven track record to help you grow.

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Ruslan Nazarenko
  • Vimeo
  • Bird
  • Growth & GTM
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Suhas Ghante
  • 500 Startups
  • 3x Founder
  • Fundraising School
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Roberts Bernans
  • Nordigen Exit
  • Open Banking
  • B2B Product Growth
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Andrius Baranauskas
  • Shopify
  • $50B GMV
  • Marketplaces
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Simona Andrijauskaite
  • Interactio
  • 12x Growth
  • Enterprise SaaS
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Davis Siksnans
  • Printful
  • $1bn+ Valuation
  • 1,700+ Team
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Lauris Lietavietis
  • Infogram Exit
  • Printify
  • Sales Growth
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Miranda Gottlieb
  • $25M Marketing
  • $0 → Unicorn
  • 7K Employees
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Girts Graudins
  • Twilio 10x Growth
  • Engineering Leader
  • Tech Scalability

Why founders choose BADideas.fund

"All unicorns seemed like bad ideas initially" - Paul Graham

Global network

Tap into a network of founders and operators who’ve scaled startups from $0 to $50M+ ARR, built unicorns, and led successful exits. Our global community provides you with actionable insights, connections, and mentorship to accelerate your journey.

Freedom to build

We believe in empowering founders to focus on growth with no strings attached—standardized investment documents, founder-friendly terms, and the flexibility to execute your vision without interference.

Fast decisions

Time is everything in a startup. We’re biased toward speed, with an application process and decision-making cycle designed to deliver answers—and funding—within weeks, not months.

Our process has no frills

Our no-frills process, with decisions often made within weeks not months, ensures you spend less time fundraising and more time building your startup.

Ready to build
the future?

Whether you’re a founder with a bold vision or an investor looking to back the next big thing, we want to hear from you.

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