DiscoverThe Pursuit of Scrappiness196. Marija Rucevska on How the New Outlast Fund Aims to Bridge the Funding Gap, What Kind of Founders Early-Stage Investors Are Looking to Back, and Why You Don’t Need Unicorn Potential to Attract Investors
196. Marija Rucevska on How the New Outlast Fund Aims to Bridge the Funding Gap, What Kind of Founders Early-Stage Investors Are Looking to Back, and Why You Don’t Need Unicorn Potential to Attract Investors

196. Marija Rucevska on How the New Outlast Fund Aims to Bridge the Funding Gap, What Kind of Founders Early-Stage Investors Are Looking to Back, and Why You Don’t Need Unicorn Potential to Attract Investors

Update: 2025-03-11
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Marija Rucevska is the founding partner of Outlast Fund, a newly launched venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in the Baltics and Nordics. With over a decade of experience in the startup ecosystem, Marija has played a key role in shaping the regional tech landscape, contributing with brands like TechChill, Practica, Helve, Techhub and others. 

On this episode we talk about:

  • The Rise of Early-Stage VC in the Baltics 
  • Outlast Fund’s Investment Philosophy
  • The Future of Fundraising in the Region
  • Building High-Growth Startups in a Competitive Landscape
  • Defense Tech and Its Investment Potential

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196. Marija Rucevska on How the New Outlast Fund Aims to Bridge the Funding Gap, What Kind of Founders Early-Stage Investors Are Looking to Back, and Why You Don’t Need Unicorn Potential to Attract Investors

196. Marija Rucevska on How the New Outlast Fund Aims to Bridge the Funding Gap, What Kind of Founders Early-Stage Investors Are Looking to Back, and Why You Don’t Need Unicorn Potential to Attract Investors