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Geri Kirilova

Geri Kirilova

B2B seed lead investor building a more equitable future with an 'anti-chaos' VC approach

New York, NY
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Zurich, Switzerland
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Joined February 2025
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Geri Kirilova is a prominent Partner at Laconia, a New York City-based venture capital firm, where she specializes in pre-seed and seed investments in B2B software companies. Her 'anti-chaos' investment strategy emphasizes systematic order and genuine human partnership. She has been instrumental in sourcing over ten investments and boasts significant portfolio successes, including Ocrolus, AutoFi, and PromoteIQ. laconiacapitalgroup+4
With a strong background in venture capital, Geri started her career with internships at Credo Ventures in Prague and LAUNCHub in Sofia, exposing her to the Central and Eastern European startup ecosystem. Her early experiences also include a Business Associate role at Techstars' IoT program in NYC, providing a solid foundation in accelerator operations and startup development. swisspreneur+3
Geri is an active board member and observer for several companies, including Yuvo, Wavy, Paloma, and Wethos, reflecting her commitment to supporting early-stage ventures beyond direct investment. She uses these roles to provide strategic guidance and leverage her expertise in B2B software. nfx
A prolific writer and thought leader in the VC space, Geri has authored several notable pieces such as 'All Our VC Friends Are Dead', 'First-time Fundraising Guide for Founders', 'Two Worlds of Venture', and 'Enmeshment in Venture'. These writings offer insightful perspectives on fundraising strategies, market dynamics, and the evolving landscape of venture capital. nitter+3
Originally from Bulgaria, Geri's diverse geographic experience, spanning Eastern Europe, New York City, and now Zurich, enriches her perspective on global investment opportunities. She combines a 'deep skepticism' with a 'strong sense of agency', enabling her to critically evaluate assumptions while driving tangible results in the venture ecosystem. therecursive+1

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All Our VC Friends Are Dead

November 1, 2025

A reflection on the state of venture capital, following up on her previous writings 'Two Worlds in Venture' and 'Enmeshment in Venture'. This piece discusses the bifurcation of venture capital and the evolving market landscape.

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First-time Fundraising Guide for Founders

September 1, 2022

A detailed guide on fundraising for first-time founders, covering aspects like deciding if VC is the right path, running a competitive process, and building a compelling deck.

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Enmeshment in Venture

January 1, 2022

A follow-up article to 'Two Worlds of Venture', further exploring the dynamics within the venture capital industry.

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Two Worlds of Venture

January 1, 2021

An article discussing the splitting of venture capital into two distinct worlds.

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