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About

Kandzeras Foundation, a growth & impact enterprise, is devoted to empowering entrepreneurship and innovation. With roots reaching back to 2004, our journey has evolved from modest beginnings into a dynamic and ever-evolving organization. We operate with a clearly defined and balanced two-armed approach: one arm strategically focuses on investing in high-potential ventures, while the other arm pursues philanthropic objectives, ensuring a balanced impact on both economic growth and societal development. Through this synergistic approach, we provide substantial financial backing and comprehensive operational support for a diverse array of projects. We inspire individuals and teams to unleash their full entrepreneurial potential while turning ideas into reality.

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Our story

The Foundation traces its roots to 2004, when entrepreneur Martynas Kandzeras co-founded Biuro, which, over the years, became the largest employment company in the Baltics. With a broad network and dedication to quality, Biuro remains a leader in the industry, offering extensive expertise in managing human resources.

 

By 2009, this achievement opened doors for pursuing other entrepreneurial ventures, which were co-piloted through the established investment company Blue Flight. Some of these ventures achieved a certain level of success, while others faced significant setbacks. However, this never diminished the entrepreneurial spirit to seek new opportunities.

By 2019, the focus expanded to nurture social projects that inspire entrepreneurial thinking. This shift led to a two-fold strategy: continuing to invest in promising ventures, while supporting social initiatives in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation.

 

In 2022, C6 Ventures, an early-stage investor, and Manuscript B, a venture builder in the Deeptech sector, were established. These projects are dedicated to strengthening investments in high-growth ventures, reflecting our ongoing commitment to innovation and entrepreneurial development.

 

By 2024, we decided to support research in entrepreneurship and innovation, broadening our impact and reach.

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The world is full of potential opportunities or unspoken ideas which can and want to be turned into living projects. And it doesn't matter if they are huge or the smallest ones. Even in the most challenging realities of this planet, there is always a way to go forward, pull resources together, and bring something new to our world. From chaos to order. From powerless to powerful.

And in all of the whirlwind of events, I wish to share this attitude with more people. Encourage not to be afraid to make first steps, stand firm in the face of uncertainty, and have the courage to move forward.

 

And I believe that through the foundation's efforts, we will inspire and empower many people and teams to act this way!

Martynas Kandzeras

Founder and CEO

People

Discover the inspiring individuals in the organizations we support, build, or invest in, who are integral to our mission of co-creating entrepreneurial societies.

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Rūta Kandzerė

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Chief Integrity Officer at Kandzeras Foundation

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Domantas Meliukšis

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co-CEO at Junicorns

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Andželika Rusteikienė

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Andrius Jurkonis

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Partner at Blue Flight

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Justina Klyvienė

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Partner at Manuscript B

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Orsolya Ihasz, PhD

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Partner at Manuscript B

Contacts

Kandzeras Foundation

Didžioji str. 18, LT-01128, Vilnius, Lithuania

 

​ideas@kandzerasfoundation.org

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