Baltic VCA Summit 2026
"No man is an island"

August 27–28, 2026 · Haapsalu, Estonia

About the Summit

The Baltic VCA Summit is the largest regional LP-GP gathering in the Baltics, bringing together Private Equity and Venture Capital industry players for over a decade. In 2026, we return to Haapsalu for two days of programming, conversations and networking.

This year's central thesis:

Capital is becoming geopolitical, regional and strategic
Small, open economies must coordinate or risk being left behind
The Baltics must evolve from separate startup ecosystems into a coordinated capital region
Public capital, pension funds, VC, PE and industrial investors must align from early stage to exit

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Programme — Day 1 (August 27)

Arrivals & Registration
Welcome lunch, badge pickup

11:00-13:00
60 min

Opening — Why This Summit Matters Now

Speakers:
Hosts Tim Vaino, Practica VC and Andra Bagdonaite, Firstpick VC

13:00
10 min

ACT I REALITY

A Fragmenting World: Capital, Security & the End of Globalization
Fireside chat How geopolitics is reshaping capital flows and what it means for Baltic investors and founders.

13:10
30 min

The Rise of the State Investor: Pension Funds & Public Institutions
Panel discussion on venture capital funds' investment readiness for pension funds. We are going to discuss on:
- What structures or models actually unlock pension participation?
- What allocation % actually makes sense at the EU level: 1%, 5%, or 10%?
- What do pension LPs misunderstand about VC?

13:40
30 min

From Baltics to New Nordics: Do Small Markets Need to Merge to Survive?
Debate format. The case for a coordinated Baltic-Nordic capital region. What would it actually take?

14:10
30 min

Networking roundtables

14:40
60 min

ACT II RESPONSE

Family Office vs Fund-of-Funds: Different Paths to Venture Exposure.
A discussion on how different LP types evaluate VC managers, construct portfolios, manage risk, and make allocation decisions in emerging ecosystems.

15:40
35 min

16:15
35 min

PE Meets VC: The Convergence of Private Markets
The blurring line between PE and VC and what it means for founders, LPs and deal structures in the Baltics.

Healthcare PE investment case study

16:50
30 min

ACT III EXECUTION

What Investors Actually Want Now. Lessons learned in small ecosystems.
What business models, sectors and geographies are attracting capital in 2026? Growth of early stage investment opportunities in the region. Public sector initiatives vs private sector accelerators.

17:10
35 min

17:45
30 min

Defence, Industry & Deep Tech: Europe's New Venture Thesis
From Milrem to Iceye the Baltic edge in defence tech. What's the investment thesis and who are the buyers?

Closing Remarks

18:15
30 min

Networking break before dinner. Fun activities and networking. Pre-dinner drinks.

18:30
90 min

Official Dinner Party at Kuursaal
Official Dinner and party with informal conversations.
DJ ULA, DJ pm2theam

20:00
4 hrs

About the Official Dinner Party

Haapsalu Kuursaal is one of Estonia’s most romantic seaside restaurants, set in a historic wooden pavilion on the Haapsalu promenade. As the only building of its kind preserved in its original form, the Kuursaal carries the elegance and atmosphere of a bygone era while offering a warm and memorable dining experience today.

The kitchen at Haapsalu Kuursaal is inspired by the rhythm of the season and the character of the surrounding region. The menu combines fresh local ingredients, classic summer flavours and refined restaurant craftsmanship. Guests can enjoy an à la carte menu, carefully selected wines and refreshing cocktails.

The main artist PM2AM has performed DJ sets at the music festivals throughout the Baltics. He regularly plays DJ sets in nightclubs in Latvia and neighboring countries. He performs annually at Simple Session, one of the most well-known extreme sports competitions in the world. Represents Turntablism duo Skrapneshi, where he produces original songs and remixes. PM2AM scratches can be heard in several songs of popular Latvian hip-hop artists. He is now touring with Ozols, a legendary hip-hop artist from Latvia.