Thunderclap Labs took home first place at the Rise or Fall Startup Battle, organised by Jaunaragiai — a massive win for us and the work we're doing in autonomous drone defence.
We Won.
We're proud to announce that Thunderclap Labs is the winner of the 💥 Rise or Fall Startup Battle 💥, organised by Jaunaragiai — a Lithuanian initiative dedicated to backing young entrepreneurs with sustainable funding, mentorship, and real growth opportunities.
This is a big deal for us, and we're incredibly grateful for the recognition.
The Event
Last week we stepped into the battle alongside a room full of ambitious founders. What made the event stand out wasn't just the competition — it was the quality of the conversations and the speakers Jaunaragiai brought to the stage.
Two voices from the Nordic region shaped the room:
Jenni Ahtiainen — Finnish designer and founder of DEAFMETAL®, who turned a personal experience with hearing disability into a celebrated inclusive design brand. A reminder that the best products often come from lived necessity.
Rasmus Wiinstedt Tscherning — Founder & Managing Director of Creative Business Network (Denmark), who unpacked how Nordic cultures approach creativity and innovation differently — and why that matters for startups building in deep tech.
Honestly, the insights from both speakers were the highlight of an already great event.
What's Next
A win like this fuels us, but it doesn't slow us down. We're heads-down on active development, and this recognition only sharpens our focus.
Thank you to Jaunaragiai, to the Nordic speakers who made the event genuinely valuable, and to everyone who believes in what we're building.
Onwards and upwards.