Career & CV
Investment judgement, cross-border execution and founder development.
My career has moved from company analysis and cross-border fundraising into investment leadership, accelerator delivery and ecosystem development. The common thread is making the relationship between a business and its capital work.
Startup EstoniaHead of Startup Ecosystem Development
Connecting founders, investors, universities and public institutions. Ecosystem initiatives, access to capital, deep tech, commercialisation and international partnerships.
A programme of the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency (EIS), developing Estonia's startup ecosystem and the conditions for startup and deep-tech growth. Organisation ↗
Ugly BabyFounder
Building an investor-readiness platform that turns founder materials into investment memos, due diligence reviews and fundraising roadmaps.
Collektiv ClubFounder
An angel community bringing commercial expertise, go-to-market insight and hands-on support alongside capital.
Investor community connecting members with startup opportunities, shared learning and founder access. Organisation ↗
TenityVenture Partner
Continuing venture involvement following an Investment Manager role leading Nordic and Baltic venture activity; based in Tallinn.
Fintech investment and innovation platform connecting founders, capital and corporate partners. Organisation ↗
Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN)Seed Investor
Part of the network via Tenity, focused on early-stage fintech, insurtech and sustainability in the Baltics and Nordics.
Member-led business angel network supporting early-stage companies through investment, mentoring and syndication. Organisation ↗
TenityInvestment Manager
Spearheaded venture capital activity in the Nordics and Baltics and ran an accelerator from 2023 to 2025, combining investment decisions with hands-on founder development.
Fintech investment and innovation platform combining early-stage venture capital with corporate innovation programmes. Organisation ↗
Blast.ClubInvestment Manager
Worked alongside Anthony Bourbon, the French entrepreneur behind Feed and co-founder of Blast Club. Responsibilities spanned investment analysis, committee presentations, due diligence, founder coaching and negotiations.
Private startup investment club co-founded by Anthony Bourbon and Samuel Guez, built around investment selection and member co-investment. Organisation ↗
FunderbeamLead Investment Manager
Investment team leadership, portfolio oversight, founder support, investor relations and coordination across legal, compliance and finance.
Private-market investment platform combining fundraising infrastructure with secondary trading for private-company shares. Organisation ↗
FunderbeamFunding Manager
Investment offers, cross-border investor coordination, fundraising campaigns and early-stage company advice.
Private-market investment platform combining fundraising infrastructure with secondary trading for private-company shares. Organisation ↗
FunderbeamInvestment Associate
Copenhagen. Investment analysis, due diligence, investment memoranda and Nordic business development.
Private-market investment platform combining fundraising infrastructure with secondary trading for private-company shares. Organisation ↗
FunderbeamInvestment Associate
Barcelona and Europe. Regional development, dealflow, investment evaluation and cross-border partnerships.
Private-market investment platform combining fundraising infrastructure with secondary trading for private-company shares. Organisation ↗
FunderbeamAnalyst
Tallinn. Startup scouting, partner dealflow and European business sourcing.
Private-market investment platform combining fundraising infrastructure with secondary trading for private-company shares. Organisation ↗
Education & professional development
University of Tartu / Johann Skytte Institute
Master's Degree, Democracy & Governance
2016 - 2018
University of Oxford
Cyberspace and the State / Cyberdefense Crisis Management training (non-degree)
2017
University of Tartu
Bachelor of Business Administration
2012 - 2016
Business administration and governance give me complementary ways to approach the work: the economics of a company and the institutions around it. Oxford is listed as professional training, not a degree.
