• SeedBlink invites to a webinar on the VC outlook on investments in early-stage startups
• The event will take place online via Zoom
• The guest speakers are Cristian Munteanu of Early Game Ventures and Stoyan Nedin of Vitosha Venture Partners

On November 7th, the well-known Romanian co-investment platform SeedBlink is holding a webinar on the VCs’ perspective on early-stage investments. The participants are SeedBlink’s managing director SEE Angel Hadjiev, Early Game Ventures’ founder and managing partner Cristian Munteanu, and Vitosha Venture Partners’ partner Stoyan Nedin. 

SeedBlink is a crowd investment platform that provides tech startups from Romania, CEE, and beyond, with an opportunity to raise additional funds from smaller investors. The regular ticket size in a SeedBlink campaign is as affordable as EUR 2,500 or EUR 1,000 for Club members, but the campaigning startups have a possibility to customize it further.

Among other advantages, a SeedBlink campaign is a perfect opportunity for a startup to engage its customers as stakeholders.

The platform’s most famous portfolio companies include Dronamics, FlowX.AI, .lumen, and Bright Spaces.

Speakers and Topics

Cristian Munteanu is the founder and managing partner of Early Game Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology startups in Romania and Eastern Europe. With a strong background in both entrepreneurship and investment, Mr Munteanu has extensive experience in supporting startups that leverage technology to create scalable solutions. Before establishing Early Game Ventures, he held leadership roles in various companies and was active as an entrepreneur, giving him firsthand insights into the challenges founders face. His approach emphasizes close partnerships with entrepreneurs, helping them build long-term, sustainable growth strategies. Under his guidance, Early Game Ventures has become known for its hands-on investment philosophy, contributing actively to the startup ecosystem in the region.

Stoyan Nedin is a partner at Vitosha Venture Partners, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups across Bulgaria and Southeastern Europe. With a rich background in entrepreneurship and technology, Mr Nedin has co-founded and led multiple successful ventures, gaining a deep understanding of the startup landscape and the challenges faced by emerging companies. His expertise spans areas like fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS, where he focuses on identifying high-potential startups with innovative solutions. At Vitosha Venture Partners, Mr Nedin plays a key role in guiding portfolio companies toward growth, offering strategic mentorship and operational support. Known for his commitment to fostering local talent, he actively contributes to the development of a sustainable startup ecosystem in Bulgaria.

Angel Hadjiev is the Managing Director for Southeast Europe at SeedBlink. With a strong background in finance and venture capital, Mr Hadjiev has accumulated years of experience in fostering the growth of innovative startups and connecting them with investors. Prior to joining SeedBlink, he held leadership roles in investment firms, gaining extensive expertise in startup funding and growth strategies. At SeedBlink, he is responsible for expanding the platform’s reach in Southeast Europe, working closely with founders and investors to create value and support the regional tech ecosystem. Mr Hadjiev is passionate about democratizing access to venture capital, helping both startups and investors benefit from Europe’s rapidly growing innovation landscape.

They will cover the following topics:

• Key factors early-stage investors prioritize when evaluating a startup;
• Essential preparation steps for approaching a VC and launching an investment round;
• Typical milestones in a funding round, including anticipated timelines;
• Determining valuations and round sizes: how much funding to seek and the right equity to offer;
• Post-investment strategies: what to expect from the partnership with your investor and how to maximize the relationship.

The webinar will feature a live Q&A session. All interested are welcome to join here.

In a Nutshell

• When: November 7th 2024, 15:00 EEST / 14:00 CET
• Where: Online on Zoom
• Registration: here, free
• More information: here