Maži bet stiprūs

What Maži bet stiprūs does

Maži bet stiprūs (legally VšĮ Maži bet Stiprūs, "Small but Strong") is a Lithuanian non-profit public institution (Viešoji įstaiga) founded in February 2022 at the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, registered and headquartered in Vilnius. The organization specializes in the procurement, preparation, and delivery of FPV (First-Person View) attack drones, antidrone systems, and soldier survival equipment to Ukrainian Armed Forces units. Its technical work extends into co-development: it contributes battery production, modifications, and logistics for the TORO kamikaze FPV drone (a Spanish-origin platform jointly enhanced by Lithuanian and Ukrainian engineers, reported at up to 80% target hit rate on Ukrainian frontlines), and is developing the ARAS Lithuanian domestic drone, a reusable FPV attack drone, and an in-house Savo/Svetimas (Friend-or-Foe) identification system. It also leverages 3D printing for both functional drone parts (Lithuania and Ukraine) and branded souvenir replicas sold for fundraising.

The organization is funded entirely through charitable contributions. Revenue streams include individual donations (Swedbank bank transfer, Paysera, PayPal, FoxPay QR codes), Lithuania's 1.2% GPM income tax designation program (yielding €16,184 from 188 supporters in 2025), branded merchandise and 3D-printed souvenir sales (€10–€200 per unit), and corporate sponsorship and in-kind donations from 50+ Lithuanian companies across dairy, IT, telecommunications, media, legal, logistics, and other sectors. Time-bound themed campaigns—#DroneSongs (raised €183K, July–August 2023), #DuokimIlgą (€137K, 2025), #Pergalėsžaisliukas (€115K, December 2023), among others—drive donor engagement through Lithuanian musicians, public figures, and viral challenge mechanics. The organization holds official NGO/Paramos gavėjo status (granted 2022-03-04) and has received formal approval from the Seimas (Parliament) of Lithuania for its activities supporting Ukraine. Operations run with a 5-person core team supplemented by an extensive volunteer network; no commercial products are sold for profit, and pricing tiers represent suggested minimum donations tied to receiving specific souvenirs or benefits.

Name

Maži bet stiprūs

Legal name

VšĮ Maži bet Stiprūs

Website

https://mazibetstiprus.lt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maži bet stiprūs is a Lithuanian non-profit founded in 2022 that procures, prepares, and delivers FPV attack drones, antidrone systems, and soldier survival equipment to Ukrainian Armed Forces units, funded by individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and 1.2% income tax designations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Aid / Tactical Drone Procurement (Non-profit)

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms (IMABAMAC)

Keywords

• FPV drone procurement
• Counter-UAS systems
• Military aid logistics
• Drone R&D and 3D printing
• Nonprofit donations

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Donations (Individual): One-time and recurring monetary donations from individuals via bank transfer (Swedbank IBAN LT17 7300 0101 7147 4216), Paysera, PayPal, and FoxPay QR codes. Donation tiers ranging from €10 to €600 for specific drone components or full drones.
2. 1.2% Income Tax Designation (GPM): Lithuanian residents designate 1.2% of their paid income tax to the organization via the EDS tax authority system (FR0512 v.5 form). In 2025, received €16,184 from 188 supporters. No cost to donor.
3. Merchandise Sales (Souvenirs): Sale of branded merchandise (t-shirts, patches, keychains, Christmas ornaments, postcards, stamps, e-thank-you notes) where purchase price functions as a donation. Products priced €10–€200 with delivery via Paysera and LP Express.
4. Corporate Sponsorship and In-Kind Donations: Companies sponsor campaigns or donate services/products in kind (media advertising, logistics, legal services, printing, etc.). Listed sponsors include ~50+ Lithuanian companies across dairy, IT, telecommunications, media, and other sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Maži bet stiprūs is a Lithuanian non-profit organization that raises donations to procure, co-develop, and deliver tactical unmanned systems and military equipment to Ukrainian defenders. Its product line centers on FPV strike drones (notably the TORO and ARAS models), an anti-drone detection system branded Savo/Svetimas, and supporting accessories, combining field procurement with lightweight in-house R&D and 3D printing.

Product overview

Maži bet Stiprūs (Small but Strong) is a Lithuanian NGO registered as a support organization for Ukraine since March 2022. The organization is not a software product company; its core 'product' is the procurement and delivery of military aid — specifically FPV drones (including the co-produced TORO kamikaze drone), antidrone systems, and related equipment — to Ukrainian soldiers. The organization supports its fundraising through a branded merchandise catalog (Suvenyrų Albumas) featuring 3D-printed ornaments (Gyvybės Žaisliukas, Pergalės Žaisliukas), apparel, patches, postcards, and postal stamps sold as minimum-donation items, as well as e-thank-you certificates (E-padėka) and the 1.2% income tax donation scheme. It also develops in-house technical solutions including the 'Savo/Svetimas' friend-or-foe system and the ARAS Lithuanian drone (in development). Its primary sales channel is the online store integrated with Paysera (payments), LP Express (delivery), and PayPal/FoxPay (donations).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Named FPV drone programs (TORO and ARAS) FPV strike drones developed and co-developed with Ukrainian partners, including optical fiber-tethered variants designed for jamming-resistant operations, delivered to Ukrainian frontline units.
• Savo/Svetimas anti-drone system Anti-drone detection and identification system designed to counter hostile UAVs, intended for Ukrainian frontline and territorial defense units.
• 3D-printed drone components and rapid prototyping In-house 3D printing service used to produce drone parts and small-batch custom components, enabling rapid field iteration and repair support.
• Branded merchandise (donation-funded) Branded merchandise sold via the organization's website and LP Express parcel network, with proceeds directed to support drone and equipment procurement for Ukrainian units.
• Military equipment procurement and delivery to Ukraine End-to-end procurement and delivery of military equipment for Ukrainian defenders, using donated funds to source and ship specified items to frontline units.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% target hit rate for TORO kamikaze FPV drones on Ukrainian frontlines
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

52 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pienas LTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLithuanian dairy company. Listed as sponsor on the organization's supporters page. Provides marketing visibility and potential in-kind support.
• NordisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor on supporters page. Nature of partnership consistent with marketing visibility and campaign sponsorship.
• VilandraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor listed on supporters page and campaign sponsors section of Toy of Victory page.
• Zest (Zest.lt)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as campaign sponsor and supporter. Active in Drone Songs and Toy of Victory campaigns.
• HetlitaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLithuanian company listed as sponsor on supporters page.
• CGIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal IT and business consulting firm. Listed as sponsor, providing international corporate credibility.
• BiteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLithuanian telecommunications company listed as sponsor. Likely provides communications/marketing support.
• Tele2minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLithuanian telecommunications company sponsor.
• TeliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLithuanian telecommunications company sponsor.
• OmnisendminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmail marketing and automation platform. Listed as sponsor. May provide email marketing tools for donor communications.
• HostingerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWeb hosting company. Listed as sponsor, may provide hosting infrastructure for mazibetstiprus.lt.
• KTS BroadcastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBroadcast/media company. Campaign sponsor for Drone Songs.
• Zinių RadijasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLithuanian radio station. Campaign sponsor for Drone Songs relay and other campaigns. Provides media coverage and airtime.
• M-1 / M-1 PliusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLithuanian radio stations. Listed as sponsors. Participated in Drone Songs relay.
• Lietus FMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLithuanian radio station. Listed as sponsor.
• Baltic VoiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor.
• Easy FMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLithuanian radio station. Listed as sponsor.
• Didieji ŽaidimaiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLithuanian company listed as sponsor.
• RonerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor.
• RC (Rytų Carmen)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor. Also featured in Toy of Victory campaign sponsors.
• ENEKAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor. Also appears in Toy of Victory campaign sponsors.
• VitekaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor (appears twice in sponsors page).
• EdonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor.
• ACM / AkmasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor.
• PMC (PMC.LT)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor.
• TCGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor.
• VFA (Verslas.biz)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor.
• VoltasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor.
• Toft InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor.
• 1K FundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor.
• MimetaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor.
• ForitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor.
• AAA LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm. Listed as sponsor. May provide legal counsel.
• MedicataminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor.
• NT ServiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate services. Listed as sponsor.
• AcmegrupeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor.
• LinejaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor.
• PakmarkasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor.
• iAssetManagement / 1AMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAsset management firm. Listed as sponsor.
• 4PackminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor.
• AKU (Autodalys)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAuto parts company. Listed as sponsor.
• W_4 (JDC Prekyba)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor.
• Baldai1minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor.
• VD Karo MuziejusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWar museum (VD Karo muziejus). Listed as sponsor.
• TaupaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor on Toy of Victory page.
• Seso StrimminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor on Toy of Victory page.
• Sofa LoveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor on Toy of Victory page.
• BRGroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor.
• PančiakynasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor on Toy of Victory page.
• TORO Drone Development Partners (Ukrainian)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Ukrainian-Lithuanian drone development project. Ukrainian engineers contribute drone design and combat experience; MBS contributes battery production, technological improvements, and logistics. TORO is a Spanish-origin FPV drone enhanced for kamikaze missions, rated up to 80% hit rate on Ukrainian frontlines.
• Ukrainian Drone Pilot Training SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBS cooperates with one of the drone pilot training schools in Ukraine to ensure proper training for operators receiving donated drones.
• Seimas of the Republic of LithuaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Lithuanian Parliament officially approved MBS activities in gathering support for Ukraine, providing institutional legitimacy and enabling the 1.2% GPM designation program.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Skyeton: Ukrainian manufacturer of reconnaissance UAS used by Ukrainian Armed Forces. Comparable as a Ukraine-focused drone organization, but as a commercial manufacturer rather than a crowdfunding/NGO; potential supplier or partner.

Direct peers

• Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation: Major Ukrainian foundation that crowdfunds for military equipment, including FPV drones, Bayraktar TB2, and other systems. Direct peer in FPV drone procurement and donor-driven military aid model.
• Aerorozvidka: Ukrainian volunteer organization specializing in military drone operations and procurement. Closest technical peer in drone-focused military support, with deep operational experience on Ukrainian frontlines.
• Blue-Yellow (Lietuvos ir Ukrainos fondas): Lithuanian non-profit providing direct military support to Ukraine, including equipment and drone procurement. Most direct peer — operates in the same Lithuanian donor market with similar war-aid mission, parliamentary backing, and corporate sponsor network.
• KOLO (Ukrainian Charity Foundation): Ukrainian foundation providing targeted support to Ukrainian Armed Forces, including drone and equipment procurement. Comparable in scale, mission, and direct engagement with frontline units.
• Stiprūs kartu (Strong Together): Lithuanian crowdfunding initiative supporting Ukraine with military equipment, including drones. Competes for the same Lithuanian donor pool and corporate sponsors; uses similar community-driven campaign mechanics.
• Come Back Alive (Fundacja Polska Wspiera): Polish foundation (one of the largest) that has procured drones, optics, and military equipment for the Ukrainian Armed Forces since 2014. Closest international peer in scope, scale, and approach to military aid crowdfunding.
• Razom for Ukraine: US-based Ukrainian-American non-profit that raises funds for medical, humanitarian, and defense aid to Ukraine, including equipment procurement. Comparable in community-driven fundraising and direct military aid delivery.

Broad incumbents

• UNITED24: Official Ukrainian government platform for raising funds for defense, humanitarian, and reconstruction needs. Much larger in scale; competes for the same donor mindshare on Ukraine-related giving with institutional backing MBS lacks.

Regional players

• Lithuanian Riflemen's Union (Lietuvos šaulių sąjunga): Large Lithuanian paramilitary and civil defense organization that also supports Ukrainian military aid and engages Lithuanian volunteers. Regional peer sharing institutional Lithuanian defense ecosystem and donor base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mazibetstiprus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ma%C5%BEi-bet-stipr%C5%ABs
• Instagraminstagram.com/mazi_bet_stiprus

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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