Balnord, a high-conviction first check investor focused on founders from Poland and Baltics, is happy to announce that Gabrielė Poteliūnaitė has joined the investment team. This strategic hire reinforces Balnord's commitment to supporting deep tech and data-driven software companies in the region and beyond.

‍“There is nothing more exciting than working with truly exceptional, brave and brilliant founders redefining the most complex industries and shaping the world in the most impactful and (for most) unimaginable ways. That’s what makes the mission of Balnord, backing a select few deep tech founders in Europe, resonate with me. I believe founders working on revolutionary tech need huge checks and big commitment from their investors”

Gabrielė Poteliūnaitė, Investor, Balnord

Gabrielė joins Balnord from Heartfelt_ (APX) in Berlin, where she served as Principal and led investments in 20+ companies as a first check investor across Europe. Previously, she was a Senior Associate at Change Ventures, one of the leading Baltic-focused venture capital funds, where she sourced and executed investments across the Baltic ecosystem. Over the past years, she has been based and invested out of Vilnius, Tallinn, Amsterdam, Berlin and beyond. 

‍“Gabrielė's appointment represents a significant step in our mission to build the leading investment company in the region. Her roots in the Baltic ecosystem and her experience in the tech scene will be invaluable as we continue to bridge the region with Western European markets.”

Aleksander Dobrzyniecki, General Partner, Balnord

‍“Building a multi-generational investment firm requires exceptional talent that shares our vision for the region's technological future. Gabrielė represents the kind of investor we want to have by our side: someone who combines deep technical understanding with proven investment experience, and most importantly, shares our high-conviction approach to supporting founders from day one. Her addition to the team reflects our commitment to building an investment firm, not just a fund."

Marcin P. Kowalik, General Partner, Balnord

Gabrielė brings a unique perspective to venture investing, combining a scientific background in neuroscience with expertise in artificial intelligence, having earned her Master's degree in AI from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She has been an active voice in the European tech ecosystem, serving as an Ambassador for Female Founders and supporting various initiatives to increase diversity in tech and venture capital.

At Balnord, Gabrielė will play a key role in our investment team, with an strong expertise in healthcare and biotechnology. Operating between Berlin’s thriving tech hub and Vilnius, she will strengthen our mission of connecting tech founders from Poland and Baltics with Western European ecosystems, while aligning with the firm's thesis of backing transformative technologies.

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