Andrus Oks, investment expert

Andrus Oks works for the Development Fund´s investment division, dealing with different questions related to investments and advises the Estonian start-up companies on professional questions.

Andrus has practical experience in initiating, managing and financing a technology company. He used to work as the executive director of OÜ Müomeetria (currently he is still a member of the board), leading the innovative medical device Myoton´s commercialisation in 2003-2008. 

Andrus compiled and implemented a development programme as a result of which a new medical device was brought to the market. In order to do that, he created a multi-disciplinary team, developed a cooperation network consisting of international resellers and research institutions and included venture capital and support from the governmental measures.

Andrus also compiled a next-generation Myoton development project, targeted at the market of mass consumer which financing was approved by pan-European program EUROSTARS.

In addition, he achieved a partnership in the 7^th European Framework project MyoAge.

Andrus started his university studies at the University of Tartu and gained a bachelor and master´s degree in economics with focus on finance and foreign economy. After that he continued his studies at Clark University (USA) and got a Master´s degree. He is currently in the process of writing the doctoral thesis is in the process. Andrus worked at both universities as a lecturer and researcher. He speaks fluent English and can speak Russian as well.

In free time, Andrus spends time with his family and friends, likes sports and social discussions. Andrus is regularly engaged in athletics and promotes a healthy lifestyle.