Hi! I'm Diana Ciobanete

8+ years working with startups, founders, and investors across Europe and MENA.
Co-founder of Utopia Pitch and Partner at a CEE micro-VC fund, working at the intersection of fundraising, strategy, and early-stage investing.


My experience

Co-founder of Utopia Pitch, helping startups become investor-ready and raise capitalPartner at Smart Impact Capital, a Central & Eastern European micro-VC fundCo-founder & Program director of Commons Accel, a CESA-finalist startup accelerator supporting 200+ startupsVice President at IdEA – The Institute of Excellency in Entrepreneurship, building and leading multiple university accelerators→ Program experience with Founder Institute Romania and mentor at Founder Institute MENA5 years in management consulting, working with Horváth, Deloitte and Mastermind & AssociatesJury member for multiple international startup competitions like Venture Forum

My clients

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1-hour advisory call

For founders facing specific challenges around positioning, fundraising strategy, investor feedback, or strategic blockers.
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Strategic projects

For founders who want deeper, ongoing support on strategy, fundraising, and key decisions, or help with clearly defined strategic initiatives such as pitch decks, financial models, or fundraising strategy.