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Jokūbas Vaičiulis

Jokūbas Vaičiulis

Investment analyst and communicator, passionate about entrepreneurship and impactful technology

Vilnius, Lithuania
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Joined January 2026
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Summary

Jokūbas is a driven early-stage venture capital professional, currently an Investment Associate at FIRSTPICK, a high-speed VC fund in the Baltics. He actively seeks out and invests in innovative tech founders, demonstrating a keen eye for market potential, particularly within climate, 'better world,' and gaming startups. firstpick+1
With a strong foundation in economics and business from SSE Riga, Jokūbas combines analytical rigor with practical sales experience. His early career included roles in financial analysis and anti-money laundering, culminating in his entry into the VC ecosystem where he contributes to research on startup trends and funding dynamics. firstpick+3
Jokūbas actively participates in the startup community as a panelist and host, sharing insights on fundraising and the realities of the startup world with students and founders. His engagement extends to mentoring at hackathons like Hack4AI, where he assesses innovative solutions and connects with emerging talent. linkedin+2

Work

Education

Writing

Public procurement corruption drivers in Latvian municipalities

January 1, 2023

An academic paper co-authored by Jokūbas Vaičiulis and Kristers Šavalgins, submitted to the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga in 2023. The paper investigates factors contributing to corruption in public procurement processes within Latvian municipalities.

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Hobbies

Jokūbas is an avid gym-goer, a passion also shared by others at FIRSTPICK. linkedin+1