On 14 January 2026, the Lithuanian Business Angel Network (LitBAN) hosted its
monthly Pitch Event in Vilnius. The event was supported by the atTRACTION project:
Connecting Deep-Tech Innovation Ecosystems, with Tech-Park Kaunas acting as the
regional partner in Lithuania. The gathering brought together investors, founders, and
ecosystem stakeholders to exchange practical insights and real-life experiences related to
startup investment.
Objectives of the Event
The main objectives of the event were to:
– Share real investment experiences from scaleup leaders actively investing in startups
– Provide founders with practical insights into investor expectations and evaluation
criteria
– Strengthen connections between startups, scaleups, and the business angel community
– Promote knowledge exchange within the regional and national innovation ecosystem
Panel Discussion
The core of the evening was the panel discussion titled “Scaleups Investing in Startups:
Tech Leaders’ Perspectives”, held in a hybrid format and powered by the atTRACTION
project. The panel featured Milda Jasaitė (Vinted), Vytautas Sabalys (Tesonet), and
Mohamed Youssef (Kilo), and was moderated by Roberta Rudokienė (LitBAN).
Panelists openly shared how scaleups approach startup investments, what criteria they
apply when evaluating early-stage teams, and how founders can be better prepared for
further conversations with potential investors.
Key Discussion Topics
Key topics addressed during the discussion included:
– Strategic motivations behind scaleup investments in startups;
– Evaluation of founding teams and long-term growth potential;
– Practical advice for early-stage founders engaging with investors;

– Differences between scaleup-led investments and traditional venture capital
approaches.
Startup Pitch Session
Alongside the panel discussion, the event featured a startup pitch session. Among the
pitching startups was BrainPredict, an active participant in Tech-Park Kaunas initiatives,
with experience in incubation and acceleration programs and continuous involvement in
ecosystem activities. “BrainPredict” team was also recognized during the Kaunas Startup
Awards 2025.
Outcomes and Impact
Insights shared during the discussion were valuable not only for on-site participants but
also for a wider founder and investor audience following the event online. The hybrid
format enabled broader reach and effective knowledge sharing across regional and
national ecosystems.
Conclusion
For the atTRACTION project, supporting investor-led and hybrid knowledge-sharing
formats is essential for bringing real investment experience to a wider audience. Such
events contribute to strengthening collaboration between regional and national innovation
ecosystems and increasing startups’ opportunities to attract investment.