Raya Yunakova leads early-stage investments at LAUNCHub Ventures, one of Central and Eastern Europe's leading venture capital funds focused on AI, SaaS, fintech, automation, and cybersecurity companies.
Raya Yunakova brings operational expertise from her journey as a software developer, technology evangelist at Microsoft, and co-founder of Nimero, a pioneering SaaS EdTech startup in Bulgaria. Her experience includes managing pre-seed investments at Pi Labs in London, Europe's first VC platform dedicated to early-stage proptech ventures.
At LAUNCHub Ventures, Raya Yunakova actively invests in breakthrough companies including Colossyan (AI video), Neurolabs (computer vision), AMPECO (EV charging), and Kriptomat (crypto platform), often serving as board observer and strategic advisor. Yunakova is known for her rigorous market research approach, her use of AI in evaluating investment opportunities, and her commitment to fostering diversity and resilience in tech. She holds an MSc in Computer Science from the University of Leicester and advocates for increasing female representation in technology and venture capital.
You'll benefit from Raya Yunakova's insights into early-stage investing, founder-market fit evaluation, and the evolving opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe's startup ecosystem. Yunakova will share actionable advice on fundraising strategies, building resilient startups, and navigating scaling challenges in competitive markets. How do you build a company that attracts investment while maintaining the resilience to iterate and adapt in changing markets?
Join Raya Yunakova at How to Web Conference 2025 to learn how to attract investment and build companies that launch, grow, and lead in emerging markets.
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