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

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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