BSV Ventures

QurieGen just raised €2.2M pre-seed to build what they call a "Google Maps for cells" — helping researchers understand disease and drug effects at the single-cell level. It’s deep tech meets oncology in the best way. The founder, Kinga Matuła, is a cancer survivor and a scientist. She knows this space from both sides — the lab and the hospital. Her mission is clear: better cancer treatments, faster. At BSV Ventures, we backed QurieGen because we believe this kind of tech will reshape how cancer drugs are discovered. It's also a strong example of how personal experiences can drive world-changing innovation. Great to be in this round alongside Tensor Ventures (lead), Lighthouse Ventures, Moondust Ventures, 22 Hor Invest, and Tim Draper. One to watch. https://lnkd.in/dmQ68R27

Every year, EstBAN takes a moment to recognize the individuals and partners who have made outstanding contributions to our business angel network, startup ecosystem, and to the spirit of angel investing. As we're today hosting our Annual General Meeting, we're celebrating a bit. 🌟 Here are the stars of 2024: 🏆 Partner of the Year 2024 – Swedbank Estonia Swedbank has proven to be more than just a financial institution, they are a good partner in supporting early-stage innovation. Through ongoing collaboration and backing of EstBAN initiatives (EBAN - European Business Angel Network Congress, Female Investor Program), Swedbank has strengthened the bridge between traditional finance and angel investing. Thank you Swedbank and Triin Preem. 🤝 🏆 Fund Member of the Year 2024 – BSV Ventures BSV Ventures’ strong engagement in showing up, training new members, taking part our activities, and pushing the deep tech investing has contributed significantly to Estonian startup community. Thank you 🧙♂️ Erik Bhullar and Sandra Golbreich 🤝🤝 🌱 Newcomer of the Year 2024 – Kati Vabi Every network thrives when new energy enters the room - and in 2024, no one embodied that better than Kati. With her presence, good vibe and curiosity in the community was noticed. 🤝 👥 Lead Investors of the Year 2024 – Sven Kotkas & Jan Lätt Leading a syndicate is a responsibility, and in 2024, Sven and Jan led with passion. This award is a nod to their dedication, leadership, and deep belief in the founders they back. Esgrid FleetFox 🤝🤝 👼 Angel Investor of the Year 2024 – Mihkel Karu EstBAN’s Investor of the Year recognition goes to Mihkel Karu, whose commitment, consistency, and active investing brought him the win.angel investing and venture capital community. Krokodilli Kapital 🤝

𝐘𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩? 𝐈𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐨𝐩-𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐲, 𝐲𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐬. 🔥 A huge THANK YOU to our special host 🧙♂️ Erik Bhullar from BSV Ventures for sharing his deep expertise on key topics like: ✅ Dilution & calculating real share value as a startup grows ✅ Strategies - hold or sell? Making the right call at the right time ✅ How to be a truly valuable angel during the growth phase ✅ The importance of due diligence (and how to avoid becoming a devil investor instead of an angel 😉) Big shoutout to Sandra Golbreich and Andrius Milinavicius for making this practical and valuable workshop happen, and Rita Sakus, whose sharp questions helped us dig deeper into the nuances of angel investing with VCs. A big thank you to our partners at Workland Offices for hosting us in such a welcoming and comfortable space for the workshop. And we promise - there will be more of this! 🙌 #AngelInvesting #StartupGrowth #LitBAN #VC

An unforgettable day in Estonia! 🇪🇪🇬🇧 Yesterday, we had the incredible honor of welcoming Prince William in Estonia, where he met with pioneering Estonian Cleantech Association companies – SKYCORP Technologies, Sunly, UP Catalyst, and Roofit.Solar. Our CEO, Marek Alliksoo, had the privilege of introducing SKYCORP Technologies to the Prince of Wales, discussing how the high gravimetric energy density of hydrogen extends our hydrogen drone flight endurance from minutes to hours. This unlocks groundbreaking capabilities for first responders, critical infrastructure inspection, and – drawing from the Prince’s own experience – search and rescue operations. A key theme throughout the discussions and panel talks was the role of renewable energy, innovation, energy security, and the importance of dual-use technology in building greater resilience. A huge thank you to the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Estonia and the Estonian Cleantech Association for organizing such a fantastic event and thanks for the great venue Sunly! 📸 Picture credits: Kensington Palace #hydrogen #hydrogendrones #energysecurity #resilience #dualuse #renewables #renewableenergy #Estonia #ElstreelosttoLudgrove

We are excited to announce the organization of a start-up hall during the IDET, PYROS, ISET Defence Fair, which will take place from May 28 to 30, in collaboration with our partners from BSV Ventures. This will be a fantastic opportunity for #defence #startups to showcase their solutions to military and defence companies. Additionally, it provides a chance for start-ups that do not cater to the defence sector and have products that could be beneficial. On the other hand, defence companies and military representatives will have the opportunity to explore the innovative solutions being offered by these start-ups.   As part of the start-up hall, we will organize a two-day conference titled "Defending Europe Together." This conference is aimed at officials, exhibitors (including start-ups), and investors. Our goal is to facilitate discussions about the future of European defence.   Key topics for discussion will include:   ➡️ How to involve tech companies and drive innovation on a large scale ➡️ The role of start-ups and investors in the defence sector ➡️ Potential exit strategies for investors ➡️ How start-ups can supply products and services to the defence industry   Join us at https://lnkd.in/eshZpbgY