Dr. Vladas Lašas
- Country: Lithuania
- Industries: Aerospace, Climate Tech, Education, Healthcare, Industrial Tech, Technology
- Type: Angel Investors & Angel Groups
- Headquarters: Lithuania
Description: Dr. Vladas Lašas is a prominent Lithuanian entrepreneur and angel investor renowned for his contributions to technology, innovation, and sustainable initiatives. He co-founded the Techstars London startup accelerator and the Carbon War Room, a global non-profit focused on market-driven solutions to climate change. Dr. Lašas is also the founder and General Director of "Skubios Siuntos," representing the UPS network in Lithuania, and a co-owner of "Elinta," a leading provider of industrial automation services in the country.
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Stage Focus: Pre-Seed
Geographical Focus: 192
External Info: As an angel investor, Lašas has backed startups like Pixevia (AI for retail), Blackswan Space (satellite autonomy), Walk15 (health & sustainability app), Mindletic (mental health platform), and Vedliai (educational software).
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+4He serves as the Chairman of the Board at the Lithuanian Business Angel Network (LitBAN), fostering early-stage investments and mentoring within the Baltic startup ecosystem.
litban.ltLašas is a strong proponent of Lithuania's participation in the space industry, supporting initiatives like the launch of the country's first nanosatellites and advocating for collaboration with NASA and the European Space Agency.
Invest LithuaniaHe holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Kaunas University of Technology and is recognized for his contributions to science, technology, and entrepreneurship in Lithuania.