LONDON: From Pitches to Pints 🍻 with WALLESS x Piton Capital x FIRSTPICK x Iron Wolf Capital
​Keep the startup conversations going - this time over a pint.
​After the startup reception at the Lithuanian Embassy, join Vilnius Founders for an open networking afternoon at a nearby London pub for investor insights, drinks, and new connections.
​This event is free to attend. If you are interested in participating in other Lithuania–UK Business Forum 2026 events on Oct 22 & 23, get your ticket here.
​We're bringing Lithuania's next wave of startups together with UK investors, founders, and tech leaders for two short conversations, plus plenty of time to meet the people in the room.
​📅 21 October 2026 · 15:30–18:00 BST
đź“Ť Venue announced soon
​🎤 Fireside chat: Andrin Bachmann, Piton Capital
​A 20–30 minute fireside chat with Andrin Bachmann, Co-founder & Partner at Piton Capital, the fund that backed Ovoko's €14m Series A. Piton also backed Leonardo.ai, the generative AI startup acquired by Canva in 2024, and AUTO1 Group, which went public in Frankfurt in 2021 at an IPO valuation of approximately €7.9 billion.
​We'll explore what catches an investor's attention, how founders build businesses with powerful network effects, and what it takes to turn early traction into a company with international ambitions. Bring your questions.
​⚡ Short panel: Small Country, Big Ambitions
​A quick discussion on where Lithuania's next breakout startups could come from, how to make UK partnerships and funding work, and how European companies can compete better globally.
​Kasparas Jurgelionis — Founding Partner, Iron Wolf Capital. Iron Wolf has backed 30+ startups since 2019, including an early investment in UFORCE, a Ukrainian-British defense unicorn.
​Marijus Andrijauskas — General Partner, FIRSTPICK. FIRSTPICK's portfolio spans 100+ startups with 250+ founders, backing Baltic teams from their earliest stages.
​Andrius Ivanauskas — Partner at WALLESS. WALLESS is a leading Baltic law firm with a strong track record in venture capital, startup financing, and M&A.
​Moderated by Edmundas Balčikonis, Founder of Vilnius Founders and Such Much AI.
​🤝 The rest? Networking.
​Grab a drink, enjoy some light bites, and pick up the conversation you started at the Embassy. We're inviting all Embassy reception participants, including the pitching startups, speakers, and fund representatives.
​Whether you're raising a round, looking for your next investment, or exploring a partnership, connect with the right people in a fun, informal environment.
​Bring your curiosity. We'll help break the ice.
​🙌 Our Partners
​WALLESS
​Big thanks to WALLESS, our main partner and sponsor, for supporting the event and connecting the Baltic startup ecosystem with the UK investment community.
​WALLESS is a leading Baltic law firm with a strong track record in venture capital, startup financing, and M&A. Working on both sides of the table, with founders and investors, the team advises on everything from setting up VC funds and raising capital to cross-border transactions and exits. With hands-on experience in the Baltic tech and investment ecosystem, WALLESS brings legal expertise, commercial thinking and a deal-making mindset to businesses with global ambitions.
​Piton Capital
​Founded in 2010, Piton Capital is a venture capital and growth equity firm headquartered in London and investing in businesses with network effects. Piton invests from €200k to €20m and, since inception, has backed over 50 businesses, primarily in Europe. Learn more about Piton's portfolio companies here.
​FIRSTPICK
​FIRSTPICK is a first-check VC fund backing Baltic founders at inception and pre-seed. Portfolio companies gain access to a platform of a 250+ founder community, experienced operators, and battle-tested early-stage know-how. FIRSTPICK invests in AI-first software companies and other verticals.
​Iron Wolf Capital
​Iron Wolf Capital is a venture capital firm focused on backing companies at the forefront of deep tech, AI, and defense. The firm supports mission-driven founders in the Baltic Sea region and diaspora who are developing next-generation technologies in areas such as cybersecurity, space technology, photonics, autonomy, and more.
​Lithuania-UK Business Forum 2026
This gathering follows the LCCUK and Embassy program during the Lithuania–UK Business Forum 2026. If you are interested in participating in other Lithuania–UK Business Forum events on Oct 21-23, get your tickets here.
​Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce in the UK
​Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce in the UK (LCCUK) is a non-profit organization founded in 2007 to empower Lithuanian and UK-based businesses by providing visibility, knowledge, and access to high-value networks.
Vilnius Founders
​Vilnius Founders connects 4,000+ founders, investors, and technology professionals in Lithuania, the Baltic region, and beyond.