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BADideas.fund

Europe, Riga, Latvia, Riga

Description

BADideas.fund is a distinctive early-stage angel syndicate based in Riga, Latvia, specifically targeting the vibrant startup ecosystems of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), the Baltics, and the Nordics. Established by a collective of over 10 seasoned founders, the syndicate leverages the deep operational experience and extensive networks of its members to support promising pre-seed and seed-stage companies. Their investment model focuses on providing initial capital ranging from approximately $54,000 to $108,000, aiming to be the first institutional money into a startup.

Investor Profile

BADideas.fund has backed more than 24 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 13% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Undisclosed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Estonia, Lithuania, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Marketplace.
  • Led 3 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $54K – $108K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (50%)
  • Pre Seed (42%)
  • Undisclosed (4%)
  • Grant (4%)

Country Focus

  • Estonia (25%)
  • Lithuania (21%)
  • United States (17%)
  • Latvia (8%)
  • Ukraine (4%)
  • Indonesia (4%)
  • Switzerland (4%)
  • Country not foundSlovakia (Slovak Republic) (4%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Marketplace
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Fashion
  • Retail Technology
  • Fintech
  • Saas
  • Business Intelligence
  • Manufacturing
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does BADideas.fund frequently co-invest with?

HEARTFELT
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2
Startup Wise Guys
Europe, Harjumaa, Estonia, Tallinn
Co-Investments: 2
JALE Beteiligungs GmbH
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Gräfelfing
Co-Investments: 2
FIRSTPICK
Europe, Vilniaus Apskritis, Lithuania, Vilnius
Co-Investments: 5
Practica Capital
Europe, Vilniaus Apskritis, Lithuania, Vilnius
Co-Investments: 2
ZAKA VC
Europe, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic, Prague
Co-Investments: 3
Change Ventures
Europe, Harjumaa, Estonia, Tallinn
Co-Investments: 2
StratMinds
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Inventure
Europe, Southern Finland, Finland, Helsinki
Co-Investments: 2
Specialist VC
Europe, Harjumaa, Estonia, Tallinn
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does BADideas.fund often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
LV
Europe, Belgium
Shared Deals: 1
NE
Europe, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona
Shared Deals: 2
JK
Europe, Tartumaa, Estonia, Tartu
Shared Deals: 1
TM
Europe, Riga, Latvia, Riga
Shared Deals: 1
MZ
Europe, Dolnoslaskie, Poland, Wroclaw
Shared Deals: 1
MK
Europe, Estonia
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by BADideas.fund?

Traxlo

Vilnius, Vilniaus Apskritis, Lithuania

Labor infrastructure for the age of AI. Flexible pay-per-task labor for grocery, warehouses and brands via tasku.app.

MarketplaceRetailRetail TechnologySoftware
SeedJun 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,833,878

https://hopted.com -- automated data movement between Google Sheets and business apps

Data IntegrationData ManagementInformation TechnologySoftware
Pre SeedApr 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $465,415

The World's 1st Plug & Play Business Context Management Platform for SMEs

ChatbotGenerative AIInformation TechnologyKnowledge ManagementSoftware
GrantFeb 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $361,621
Supliful

Denver, Colorado, United States

Supliful.com - helps entrepreneurs to build & scale CPG brands through access to sustainable sourcing, production, and distribution.

Consumer GoodsE-Commerce PlatformsInternetMarketplace
UndisclosedDec 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $800,000
Qminder

London, England, United Kingdom

Qminder is an IT firm offering cloud based queue management system services for Data Flow Management.

Business IntelligenceCloud Data ServicesCRMInformation TechnologyMobile AppsSaaS
SeedNov 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,184,991
Miros

Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia

Miros utilizes AI technology to analyze shopper behaviors, identifying key interactions like scrolls and clicks to enhance user experience.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)E-CommerceFashionProduct SearchRetail TechnologySearch Engine
SeedNov 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,560,410
Tiings

Vilnius, Vilniaus Apskritis, Lithuania

Tiings is a zero-effort fashion repairs marketplace for busy people & brands.

Fashion
Pre SeedJul 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $536,835
AM Craft

Riga, Riga, Latvia

AM Craft designs, manufactures, and delivers 3D-printed, small-batch airplane interior components.

AerospaceManufacturing
Pre SeedMay 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $653,301
Liledu

Vilnius, Vilniaus Apskritis, Lithuania

LILEDU: Monthly eco-friendly toy swaps for endless learning, less clutter, and teaching sustainability. Fun, green, and smart play for kids!

EducationService IndustryToys
SeedMay 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $539,605
Salesforge

Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia

Salesforge is an all-in-one sales execution super app that gives every sales team the highest probability to hit their target.

SalesSales AutomationSoftware
Pre SeedApr 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $500,000