SHORLTIST GUIDE 2026

GAME-CHANGING INVESTOR

Arnoldas Jonaitis Arnoldas Jonaitis is a capital strategy and execution partner who has helped early- stage startups raise over $40M. He combines investor positioning, structured outreach, and hands-on execution to turn fundraising into a repeatable process. Working primarily with AI, Web3, and B2B SaaS startups, he supports founders from MVP to scale. His approach consistently leads to faster fundraising cycles, stronger investor engagement, and high-quality deal flow. By bridging the gap between founders and capital, Arnoldas plays a key role in enabling startup growth and strengthening the broader venture ecosystem.

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South East Angels South East Angels connects ambitious startups with smart capital from a collective of successful entrepreneurs and accomplished individuals, supporting them at crucial growth milestones. Members are exited founders, business owners, and industry experts who bring more than just capital. The group’s members are deploying £2- 3M each year, focusing on credible founding teams building innovative, scalable businesses – making them one of the UK’s most active and impactful angel syndicates in the South East region. southeastangels.co.uk Fourteen Group Fourteen Group is a founder-first investment and support platform dedicated to building and scaling high-potential recruitment startups. Providing 100% startup funding alongside end-to-end operational, strategic, and creative support, Fourteen Group removes traditional barriers to growth and empowers founders to retain meaningful ownership of their businesses. Its hands-on partnership model delivers expertise across finance, legal, marketing, and operations, enabling startups to launch with strong foundations and scale with confidence. Through this approach, Fourteen Group has helped its portfolio companies achieve rapid growth, industry recognition, and long-term sustainability, shaping the next generation of recruitment industry leaders. fourteen.group

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