In this Perception Paradox episode—brought to you in partnership with Tech Park Kaunas—host Zivile sits down with Victorija Trimble, investor at Co-Invest Capital, to break down Lithuania’s evolving startup scene. From hackathon-born ventures to cap tables, profit sharing, and investor dynamics, they unpack what it takes to build and fund successful startups in Europe.

🔹 How do investors evaluate early-stage teams?🔹 Why do cap tables make or break a startup?🔹 What unique challenges does the European VC ecosystem face?

Tune in for sharp insights on investment strategies, founder resilience, and the art of navigating feedback in the startup world.

About Viktorija Trimbel:

Managing Director at Coinvest Capital. Seasoned practitioner in the Lithuanian and regional capital markets with an excellent track record in M&A, fund raising and corporate governance, dedicated to support founders and co-investors and promote Lithuanian startup ecosystem.

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Viktorija is also a member of the Lithuanian Capital Markets Board, Board Member at Lithuanian Business Angel Association, and the Head of Governance Policy Group for Lithuania at the Baltic Institute of Corporate Governance.

Connect with Viktorija: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viktorijatrimbel/

🎙️ Hosted by Zivile Einikyte:

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:13 Victoria Trimble's Role and Insights

06:53 Investment Strategies and Challenges

13:37 The Importance of Team Dynamics

15:07 The European Startup Ecosystem

21:03 The Role of Hackathons in Innovation

25:34 Final Thoughts and Advice for Entrepreneurs