
BADideas.fund
Description
BADideas.fund is a distinctive early-stage angel syndicate based in Riga, Latvia, specifically targeting the vibrant startup ecosystems of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), the Baltics, and the Nordics. Established by a collective of over 10 seasoned founders, the syndicate leverages the deep operational experience and extensive networks of its members to support promising pre-seed and seed-stage companies. Their investment model focuses on providing initial capital ranging from approximately $54,000 to $108,000, aiming to be the first institutional money into a startup.
Investor Profile
BADideas.fund has backed more than 24 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 13% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Undisclosed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Estonia, Lithuania, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Marketplace.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $54K – $108K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (50%)
- Pre Seed (42%)
- Undisclosed (4%)
- Grant (4%)
Country Focus
- Estonia (25%)
- Lithuania (21%)
- United States (17%)
- Latvia (8%)
- Ukraine (4%)
- Indonesia (4%)
- Switzerland (4%)
- Country not foundSlovakia (Slovak Republic) (4%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Marketplace
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Fashion
- Retail Technology
- Fintech
- Saas
- Business Intelligence
- Manufacturing
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