FIRSTPICK, a Lithuanian early-stage VC fund and accelerator, continues to expand its footprint in the Baltic startup ecosystem with Accelerator Batch 4.
Starting on June 5 and running until September 13, 2024, this 16-week program brings together seven promising early-stage startups building practical, scalable solutions across SaaS, AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, and marketplaces.
Based in Vilnius, Lithuania, FIRSTPICK invests in pre-seed and seed-stage startups across the Baltics. Each batch helps founders gain traction, validate products, and connect with investors and industry mentors across Europe.
After reviewing hundreds of applications, we selected teams already demonstrating product clarity, customer traction, and strong founder-market fit. The program supports them with capital, mentorship, and deep connections in the Baltic and European tech ecosystem.
Meet the Selected Startups from the Baltics
1️⃣ Cyber Upgrade (SaaS) – Cybersecurity-as-a-Service for traditional businesses, software owners, and tech companies.
2️⃣ Whitebridge.ai (SaaS) – An AI-powered people research platform delivering deep personal and behavioral insights.
3️⃣ Tiings (Consumer marketplaces) – A zero-effort fashion repair marketplace helping brands and busy individuals extend clothing life sustainably.
4️⃣ Cyber Alert (SaaS) – A cybersecurity platform that makes threat detection and management simple and efficient for SMEs.
5️⃣ ANA (Other) – A news assistant that scans and digests daily media to deliver only the most relevant insights.
6️⃣ Certific (SaaS) – Streamlining communication in family practices and reducing admin work to improve patient care.
7️⃣ Algori (SaaS) – An AI-enabled analytics platform helping FMCG companies use consumer data more effectively.
About the FIRSTPICK Accelerator in Lithuania
Each selected startup receives an investment between €50K and €250K, plus access to FIRSTPICK’s network of investors, operators, and corporate partners.
Beyond capital, the program provides:
- Mentorship from experienced founders, operators, and domain experts
- 1-on-1 support on product, pricing, and go-to-market strategy
- Help with hiring and team growth
- Introductions to potential partners, clients, and investors
- The chance to qualify for follow-on funding of up to €1M
The accelerator helps founders scale faster, validate their business model, and build long-term growth foundations in the Baltic and wider European market.
Mentors Joining FIRSTPICK Accelerator Batch 4
Batch 4 is supported by a diverse group of mentors across AI, fintech, SaaS, analytics, cybersecurity, and B2B growth, including founders and investors from Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and beyond.
- Alex Galkin, Founder & CEO at Competera
- Alyona Mysko, Founder & CEO at Fuelfinance
- Andrej Vistorskij, Co-Founder & CTO at Ondato
- Andrius Olechnovičius, Startup Sales Coach at Valuemakers
- Apolinaras Sinkevičius, Principal at Scalability Ventures
- Dmitriy Shchehrykovich, Head of Analytics at Wargaming.net
- Domas Urniežius, Co-Founder & CEO at GrowTech
- Edvin Vosylius, Founder & CEO at HEMES
- Egidijus Ambražas, Co-Founder & CTO at Furnisystems
- Gytenis Galkis, Partner at Superhero Capital
- Jonas Urbonas, ex-Product Owner at Kilo Health
- Julija Jegorova, Founder at Black Unicorn
- Kate Vasylenko, Managing Partner at 42DM
- Kristijonas Burkša
- Laimonas Noreika, Founder at InSoil
- Natan Avidan, Co-Founder at Kernolab
- Nick Lahoika, Co-Founder & CEO at Vocal Image
- Regimantas Urbanas, CMO at Surfshark
- Vainius Glinskis, Senior FP&A Manager at Savvy
These mentors represent some of the most active founders, investors, and operators in the Baltic venture ecosystem, helping each startup refine strategy, strengthen positioning, and scale globally.
Apply Anytime
FIRSTPICK invests throughout the year, not just during accelerator seasons.
If you’re building an early-stage startup in the Baltics and want to accelerate your growth, apply anytime.
👉 Apply here, we reply within 48 hours.
You can also connect with us at leading Baltic startup events such as TechChill (Riga), Latitude59 (Tallinn), and Startup Fair (Vilnius), or follow FIRSTPICK on LinkedIn for founder stories, portfolio news, and open calls.