Geri Kirilova
InvestorPartner at Laconia
New York, New York, United States
Writes $250K – $1M checks · typically $750K
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About
Geri Kirilova is a Partner at the seed fund Laconia, where she leads investments in B2B software startups. Before Laconia, she worked as a Business Associate at Techstars, supporting program operations and advising ten portfolio companies on customer acquisition, growth, fundraising, business development, and messaging. She started out in venture capital in Central and Eastern Europe, with roles at Launchub Ventures in Sofia and Credo Ventures in Prague.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechCloud ComputingConsumerCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsE-commerceEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkGamingGovTechHealthtechInsurTechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentMedical DevicesPropTechRetail TechSaaSSocial
Experience
- LaconiaPartnercurrent2020 — present
- LaconiaPrincipal2018 — 2020
- LaconiaAssociate2017 — 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
- YuvoBoard Observercurrent2022 — present
- Auxa HealthBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
- MessiumBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
- EnaiaBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
- MuukTestBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
- WavyBoard Membercurrent2022 — present
- PalomaBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
- WethosBoard Member2019 — 2021
- TechstarsBusiness Associate, IoT Program2016 — 2017Greater New York City Area
- Kweller Test Prep and TutoringProgram Manager & Instructor, Manhattan Center2012 — 2016New York City Metropolitan Area
- Laconia Capital GroupVenture Capital Associate Intern2016New York
- LAUNCHubVenture Capital Investments Intern2014 — 2015Sofia, Bulgaria
- EYTechnology Advisory Services Intern2015New York
- Credo VenturesVenture Capital Associate Intern2014Prague, Czechia
- Spoon Sisters, Inc.Marketing and Promotions Intern2010 — 2012
Skills & more
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Market ResearchCustomer AcquisitionBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyPresentation CoachingPublic SpeakingSocial MediaMarketingTeachingPublic RelationsDirecting TeamsSpanishLanguages Bulgarian · Czech · English · Spanish
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Deals · 1
Start HatchingBoard seat
via Laconia · filed Jul 2019 · $4.9M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Investor
MarpipeOcrolusPalomaPromoteIQWethos
Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Geri Kirilova?
- Geri Kirilova is a Partner at the seed fund Laconia, where she leads investments in B2B software startups. Before Laconia, she worked as a Business Associate at Techstars, supporting program operations and advising ten portfolio companies on customer acquisition, growth, fundraising, business development, and messaging. She started out in venture capital in Central and Eastern Europe, with roles at Launchub Ventures in Sofia and Credo Ventures in Prague.
- Where does Geri Kirilova work?
- Geri Kirilova is Partner at Laconia.
- What does Geri Kirilova invest in?
- Geri Kirilova invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Developer Tools, E-commerce, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Future of Work, Gaming, GovTech, Healthtech, InsurTech, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, PropTech, Retail Tech, SaaS, Social.
- What check size does Geri Kirilova write?
- Geri Kirilova typically writes checks of $250K – $1M.
- What boards does Geri Kirilova sit on?
- Geri Kirilova holds tracked board seats at Start Hatching.
- What companies has Geri Kirilova invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Marpipe, Ocrolus, Paloma, PromoteIQ, Wethos.
- Where did Geri Kirilova go to school?
- Geri Kirilova studied at NYU Stern School of Business (Business); University of Navarra (Business Administration and Management, General); Hunter College High School.
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Also attended NYU Stern School of Business691
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Also attended University of Navarra44
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Also attended Hunter College High School18
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Shared employers
Also worked at Wavy1
Also worked at Paloma1
Also worked at Wethos3
Also worked at Techstars745
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