Earlier this week, the EstBAN Annual General Meeting (AGM) approved one new board member and voted back in three previous board members whose terms had otherwise ended. We announced the investing results from 2025 and approved the action plan for 2026, and also awarded the most remarkable members whose angel investing activities stood out according to the Annual Questionnaire and feedback from the community.
EstBAN Board Members for 2026-2028 are Lauri Antalainen, Jan Lätt, Martin Goroško, and Peeter P. Mõtsküla. Jana Budkovskaja, Olga Luštšik and Aleksander Tõnnisson were elected into board in 2025 and serve for at least another year. EstBAN board members are set to serve in the board for two consecutive years and half of the the board changes each year to allow new ideas and views to emerge.
We also recognised outstanding members and partners:
- Law Firm of the Year – Hedman
- Ecosystem Partner of the Year – Estonian Founders Society
- Fund Partner of the Year – Specialist VC
- Newcomer Angel of the Year – Ozan Sönmez
- Lead Investor of the Year – Jana Budkovskaja
- Angel Investor of the Year – Tuomas Pahlman
- Master of Exits – Kristjan Raude
A strong network is built on active people. Thank you to everyone who continues to strengthen Estonia’s startup ecosystem.
Photos: Edmond Mäll
Take a closer look
See EstBAN Annual Review of 2025
See EstBAN Awards throughout the years
