Strategic capital to build ventures that scale.
We are a Baltic venture-building platform combining deeptech expertise, operational execution, and international networks to grow companies with real market potential.
How we build
Industry-agnostic.
Execution-driven
Execution-driven
Strategy & market positioning
Clear market direction, positioning, and growth strategy — built for long-term competitiveness.
Product & engineering capability
From concept to scalable solution, we support development with strong technical and execution expertise.
Capital & venture structuring
Capital, deal structuring, and aligned incentives that enable sustainable growth.
International growth & networks
International market access enabled through strategic partnerships and global networks.
Built on execution,
not theory
Many ideas never move forward — not because they lack potential, but because execution is missing. At Brandlead Ventures, we focus on turning direction into action. We work side by side with founders to shape strategy, validate ideas, and build solutions that are ready for real markets.
We don’t operate as passive investors. We get involved — bringing structure, decision-making clarity, and hands-on support across every stage of growth.
From early development to scaling internationally, we help companies move faster, make better decisions, and build with purpose.
We don’t operate as passive investors. We get involved — bringing structure, decision-making clarity, and hands-on support across every stage of growth.
From early development to scaling internationally, we help companies move faster, make better decisions, and build with purpose.
We build companies,
not just ideas
From early-stage ideas to scalable, market-ready companies.
The role goes beyond guidance — defining direction, building the product, structuring the business, and preparing it for real growth.
Capital, execution, and international networks come together to support every critical stage — from concept to market entry and beyond.
The role goes beyond guidance — defining direction, building the product, structuring the business, and preparing it for real growth.
Capital, execution, and international networks come together to support every critical stage — from concept to market entry and beyond.
What happens
when we work together
A fixed formula doesn’t work. Every company is different — but the approach remains hands-on, structured, and focused on real progress. Close collaboration with founders turns uncertainty into clarity, and ideas into execution — step by step.
Understanding the opportunity
Defining the right direction
Building and testing
Structuring and scaling
OUR TEAM
Experienced minds
driving innovation
driving innovation
Nemo Vunk
Fund FounderNemo Vunk is an entrepreneur who has been active for over a decade in both the retail and wholesale sectors. In recent years, he has focused on drone technology, aerial surveillance, and solutions related to aviation equipment. He has founded and developed companies in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland, building a broad international network of partners that includes both large industrial enterprises and smaller technology and manufacturing partners.
Nemo has worked in marketing, e-commerce, import and export, and has been involved in projects in both the civilian and defense industries. Since 2022, he has led large-scale drone solution sales to Ukraine and other international markets. Since 2025, he has also launched manufacturing and product development initiatives.
Nemo has worked in marketing, e-commerce, import and export, and has been involved in projects in both the civilian and defense industries. Since 2022, he has led large-scale drone solution sales to Ukraine and other international markets. Since 2025, he has also launched manufacturing and product development initiatives.
Väino Kaldoja
Investor / PartnerVäino Kaldoja is an Estonian entrepreneur and investor, and the founder of the autonomous vehicle development company Auve Tech. The company develops and manufactures Level-4 autonomous shuttle buses in Estonia, designed primarily for “first-mile / last-mile” transportation solutions in cities. Auve Tech was founded in Tallinn in 2019 and has rapidly grown into an international developer of smart mobility technology. Its autonomous vehicles are currently operating on several continents, including Europe, the United States, the Middle East, and Japan.
The company’s most well-known product is MiCa, an 8-seat electric autonomous vehicle that uses LiDAR, cameras, and artificial intelligence to detect its surroundings and navigate in traffic without a driver.
Auve Tech is one of Estonia’s key developers of autonomous transport technology, and its solutions are used in urban transportation systems and smart mobility projects around the world.
The company’s most well-known product is MiCa, an 8-seat electric autonomous vehicle that uses LiDAR, cameras, and artificial intelligence to detect its surroundings and navigate in traffic without a driver.
Auve Tech is one of Estonia’s key developers of autonomous transport technology, and its solutions are used in urban transportation systems and smart mobility projects around the world.
Raido Kannel
Developments & MarketingRaido Kannel is an entrepreneur and marketing specialist focused on developing digital solutions, websites, and brand strategies. With extensive experience both as a marketing director and a business owner, he helps companies strengthen their digital presence and build meaningful relationships with their customers.
His expertise lies in digital marketing, web development, and brand creation. Raido works closely with startups and established businesses to design professional digital identities, develop high-performing websites, and implement marketing strategies that support long-term growth. Over the years, he has been involved in launching and developing numerous digital projects, combining strategic thinking with practical execution.
His expertise lies in digital marketing, web development, and brand creation. Raido works closely with startups and established businesses to design professional digital identities, develop high-performing websites, and implement marketing strategies that support long-term growth. Over the years, he has been involved in launching and developing numerous digital projects, combining strategic thinking with practical execution.
Uku liive
Entrepreneur, technology partner, and investor.Uku Liive is an Estonian entrepreneur and technology executive involved in the development and leadership of several industrial and technology-focused companies. He graduated from Tallinn University of Technology and has built his career in the fields of technology innovation and industrial solutions.
With a strong background in engineering and business development, Uku focuses on advancing technology-driven enterprises and implementing practical solutions for industrial environments. His work spans company management, development of technical systems and products, and the creation of strategic partnerships across international markets.
Throughout his career, he has been actively engaged in building and scaling companies, guiding organizational growth, and introducing innovative technologies that support efficiency and long-term sustainability in industrial sectors.
With a strong background in engineering and business development, Uku focuses on advancing technology-driven enterprises and implementing practical solutions for industrial environments. His work spans company management, development of technical systems and products, and the creation of strategic partnerships across international markets.
Throughout his career, he has been actively engaged in building and scaling companies, guiding organizational growth, and introducing innovative technologies that support efficiency and long-term sustainability in industrial sectors.