In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley welcomes Viktorija Trimbel, Managing Director of Coinvest Capital and a pioneering force in European venture capital. With over three decades of experience in strategic management and finance, Viktorija has shaped a unique approach to investment that blends innovation, fairness, and long-term ecosystem building.

Under her leadership, Coinvest Capital has redefined what it means to co-invest by introducing a groundbreaking profit-sharing model that caps the fund’s internal rate of return and passes surplus gains to private investors. This bold model has helped the fund achieve extraordinary recognition: #1 in Lithuania in 2023 and 2024 (Dealroom), #3 in Central & Eastern Europe in 2024 (Pitchbook), and #7 in Europe in Q2 2025 (Sifted). With 49 startups co-invested and 6 successful exits, the fund has already deployed more than €53 million in partnership with private investors.

Alicia and Viktorija dive into the philosophy behind this model and why it challenges traditional VC practices. Viktorija explains how aligning investor incentives not only makes venture capital more inclusive but also strengthens the overall entrepreneurial ecosystem. They discuss the role of collective intelligence and flux networks in shaping the future of business and society, and why she believes collaboration and shared success are essential for building wealth at scale.

The conversation also touches on Viktorija’s broader journey as a leader. From being recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Tech in Europe (2012) to making history as the first Lithuanian woman to serve as Governor of Rotary International District 1462, her story reflects both resilience and vision. She shares insights into Lithuania’s growing startup ecosystem, what makes it unique, and the lessons it can offer to other markets worldwide.

This is an inspiring and forward-looking dialogue about capital, community, and the future of wealth creation — one that highlights how innovative thinking and purposeful leadership can transform not just portfolios, but entire societies.

Connect with Viktorija: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viktorijatrimbel/

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