WE ARE THE CATALYSTS FOR THE NEW ECONOMY
We support entrepreneurs in growing their businesses and equip organizations to thrive in the future.
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The numbers speak for themselves:

1,200+
Startups accelerated through our programs
1.3BN+
EUR raised by startups we've worked with
30+
Corporate clients

OUR STORY

We are a group of committed doers across geographies who help companies and organizations get unstuck, be it early-stage tech companies or corporate behemoths. Our experience is based on decades of work with some of the most promising entrepreneurs, world-class research organizations, corporates and governments.

We have supported over 1,000 startups through our programs and helped companies design meaningful innovation programs, scout for technologies, upskill people and come up with new products.

We are backed by Civitta, an Estonia-based innovation & management advisory group present across 20 countries.

VALUES WE RESPECT

We are a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming traditional ideas into innovative solutions, guided by these core values:
Venture and adventure
We push boundaries, pioneer innovations, explore the unknown, and enjoy the journey all the way.
Impact and integrity
We deliver meaningful changes for our clients. And if we can't help, we are straightforward about it.
Words from founderS
In a landscape dominated by convention, we challenge the status quo. We founded Challenger to catalyze new businesses and reinvent the old ones.

We can help corporates because we have worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, assisting them on their growth journeys.

We can help startups because we understand their customers and know what it takes to create products that solve real market needs.

Challenger was founded out of a passion for tackling tough problems.

Core Members

Peter Kolesar
Slovakia
Eva Simekova
Slovakia
Harri Tallinn
Estonia
Iurii Volodymyr Blavt
Ukraine
Sander van der Molen
Lithuania
Riivo Anton
Estonia

Meet the team

Martin Vesely
Slovakia
Michal Laco
Slovakia
Lenka Supolikova
Slovakia
Olena Shershun
Ukraine
Alyona Kara
Ukraine
Karina Tsymbalenko
Ukraine
Mariia Romanova
Ukraine
Elo Meier
Estonia
Erik Ehasoo
Estonia
Jurga Mečinskienė
Lithuania
Martyna Krasauskaite
Lithuania
Inga Baltaseviciute
Lithuania
Justina Ivanova
Lithuania
Manuk Hergnyan
Armenia
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