Fil Rouge Capital (FRC)

Fil Rouge Capital (FRC) specializes in investing in early-stage businesses, focusing on angel investments, seed funding, venture capital, and Series A rounds through a mix of equity and debt structures. The firm aims to enhance its investments by leveraging the skills and experiences of its Founders, who possess expertise in technology and services, as well as a strong entrepreneurial background. Based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, FRC has a primary focus on Central and Eastern Europe, Austria, and Southern Germany, while remaining open to opportunities across Europe and the United States. The Founders maintain robust connections with accelerators in Central Europe and Silicon Valley, which further supports their investment strategy.

Roger Blott

Partner

Ana Bognar

Operations Director at Fil Rouge Capital

Julien Coustaury

Managing Partner

Stevica Kuharski

Principal

Past deals in Former Yugoslavia

StoringCargo

Seed Round in 2021
StoringCargo is an online platform founded in 2019 by David Benedik, based in Kranj, Slovenia, that specializes in connecting individuals and businesses with available warehouse spaces globally. The company facilitates the search for and reservation of warehousing services, streamlining the process for clients seeking storage solutions. By linking warehouse seekers with logistics companies and various businesses that have surplus storage capacity, StoringCargo enables users to secure storage space efficiently and without complications.

StoringCargo

Seed Round in 2021
StoringCargo is an online platform founded in 2019 by David Benedik, based in Kranj, Slovenia, that specializes in connecting individuals and businesses with available warehouse spaces globally. The company facilitates the search for and reservation of warehousing services, streamlining the process for clients seeking storage solutions. By linking warehouse seekers with logistics companies and various businesses that have surplus storage capacity, StoringCargo enables users to secure storage space efficiently and without complications.

Spiritus

Seed Round in 2021
Did you know that 99% of people that ever existed are forgotten? That's why we're making Spiritus. Spiritus provides a platform that specializes in creating digital memorials. It's platform provides services to create digital memorials for people's loved ones in a beautiful storytelling way. To ensure that the memorials last forever, Spiritus is powered by blockchain technology. Dino Jerković founded Spiritus in 2021 and is based in Zagreb, Croatia.

MyValet

Pre Seed Round in 2021
MyValet is a company specializing in the digitalization of parking management services, with an emphasis on valet parking. Established in 2020 and headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, MyValet enhances parking operations by providing a comprehensive platform that eliminates the need for paper and cash transactions. The solution is designed to improve efficiency and reduce congestion at various locations such as hospitals, airports, and train stations. MyValet offers a dedicated mobile app for drivers, enabling them to access parking services conveniently, while operators manage the service through a combination of mobile and web applications. The company supports its clients throughout the entire lifecycle of the service, ensuring quality, security, and essential reporting.

Tummly

Seed Round in 2021
Tummly is a mobile application based in Zagreb, Croatia, that allows users to rate and review restaurants and specific dishes rather than the overall dining experience, such as service or ambiance. Launched in 2020, the app focuses exclusively on food and drink categories, offering support for 20 options, including coffee, pizza, sushi, and pancakes. Users can share pictures and recommend restaurants to friends and family, enhancing their ability to discover various food items. Tummly aims to create a more targeted and user-friendly rating system for food enthusiasts.

SzuperChess

Seed Round in 2021
SzuperChess is an online platform that organizes online chess tournaments with real prizes. The platform has developed an innovative AI-based anti-cheating system, which will allow players to focus only on what is truly important: playing chess, enjoying the tournament, and competing for the prizes. It permits players to compete for the awards, without having to be concerned about the opponent. Founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia.

MG Entertainment

Seed Round in 2020
Mobile Games Entertainment (MGE) is a game development and self-publishing company. The company was founded in May 2019 and managed to develop and publish 4 titles. It is headquartered in Osijek, Croatia.

Sendbee

Seed Round in 2020
Sendbee, Inc. is a conversation platform designed for WhatsApp, enabling users to manage and respond to all WhatsApp conversations from a single interface. Founded in 2019 by Ivan Arar and Domagoj Krpan, the company provides tools for team inbox management, automation, and contact management, allowing businesses to create a professional profile on WhatsApp and connect with over two billion users globally. Although incorporated in Newark, Delaware, Sendbee operates from Zagreb, Croatia. The platform aims to streamline communication for businesses, enhancing their ability to engage with customers effectively.

Taia Translations

Series A in 2020
TAIA INT, d.o.o. is a company based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, that specializes in providing professional translation services globally. Founded in 2015, it operates a modern translation platform that combines artificial intelligence with human expertise to deliver a range of services, including machine translation, website localization, and certified translations. The platform allows users to easily upload documents and customize their translation needs, ensuring that projects are efficiently managed and reviewed by skilled translators. With advanced technologies such as optical character recognition (OCR), TAIA INT enhances the accuracy and speed of translations, catering to both individual clients and businesses.

Pleme

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2019 by Filip Havranek and Kristina Lugonja, Pleme is an online marketplace specializing in mattress sales. It offers a single-sided mattress design, featuring layers arranged from soft to hard for optimal support and comfort.

FloorNap

Seed Round in 2020
FloorNap is a budget accommodation platform based in Zagreb, Croatia, founded in 2019 by Rino Dubokovic. The company specializes in offering low-cost lodging options for travelers across Europe, restricting prices to 15 euros per person. FloorNap promotes a unique approach to budget travel by encouraging the use of sleeping bags and floor sleeping culture. Its platform is designed to make travel more accessible for students and young adventurers, ensuring that safety, hygiene, and ease of access are prioritized in the quest for affordable accommodations.

DGRoops

Seed Round in 2020
DGRoops is a B2B platform that connects tour operators with suppliers for group-organized travel. It offers a booking management platform and a marketplace to discover online solutions for group bookings, enabling collaboration in the B2B sector and helping reduce costs. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Porec, Croatia.

Kamon

Seed Round in 2020
Kamon is a company based in Zagreb, Croatia, founded in 2017, that provides a suite of tools for developers to enhance the observability and performance of distributed systems. Its monitoring platform features a comprehensive library that includes metrics, distributed tracing, and context propagation APIs. This enables developers to effectively instrument, monitor, and debug their applications, ensuring healthier and more reliable production deployments. By streamlining the monitoring process, Kamon supports developers in maintaining optimal system performance and troubleshooting issues efficiently.

Froc

Series A in 2020
Froc is a manufacturer of high chairs designed for toddlers and children, accommodating users from six months to ten years old. Founded in 2013 by Matej Kosir, the company has developed an award-winning product that adapts to a child's growth in three simple steps: adjusting the backrest position, seat height, and footrest height. Constructed from durable, child-friendly wood, Froc's high chairs are built to ensure safety and longevity, providing years of user-friendly service. The chairs are manufactured in Slovenia, a country noted for its extensive forest resources, which contributes to the use of sustainable materials in their production.

Flowy

Seed Round in 2020
Flowy is a digital platform based in Croatia that specializes in personalized and customized flower design, collaborating directly with artisanal local florists. The company provides a variety of floral products, including themed bouquets such as love and happiness bouquets, as well as seasonal arrangements. By connecting customers with florists in their vicinity, Flowy enhances the flower-buying experience, allowing individuals to send meaningful gifts to their loved ones.

Cross-Criss Creative

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in Zagreb, Croatia in 2019/2020, Cross-Criss Creative develops a modern parenting application that offers engaging activities. It provides personalized, interactive storytelling and problem-solving exercises, along with offline activity components to balance screen time.

Liquid Metal Sound

Seed Round in 2020
Liquid Metal Sound Ltd, established in 2020 and headquartered in Korcula, Croatia, specializes in the design and manufacture of high-end audio speakers and related equipment. Their products, which utilize innovative liquid metal sound technology, are primarily intended for premium clubs and home entertainment systems, aiming to deliver superior auditory experiences.

Beyond Seen Screen

Venture Round in 2020
Beyond Seen Screen is a digital platform that enables smartphones or tablets to scan video content on any screen to provide users with additional information related to what they are watching. The offering includes the interactive solution ExRey, which allows content producers and distribution companies to link information to video content and enables viewers to engage interactively with ads, trailers, and other video content via their mobile devices. The company uses proprietary video recognition technology to support services such as automatic video editing, content moderation, and video summarization, helping businesses streamline video processing workflows and derive insights from video content. Founded in 2016 and based in Zagreb, Croatia.

Spotsie

Seed Round in 2020
Spotsie is an event management platform focused on enhancing security and efficiency in oil facilities through an innovative energy-efficient positioning system. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, the company leverages Internet of Things (IoT) technology to deliver detailed location data for both static and moving objects in various environments. Spotsie's offerings include features such as auto-generated work log monitoring, real-time location data, and visitor tracking, which enable businesses in the oil and energy sectors to analyze the movement of personnel and assets within their facilities. This data-driven approach allows organizations to optimize workflows, detect anomalies, and enhance overall operational effectiveness. Additionally, Spotsie facilitates attendee engagement by matching individuals based on mutual interests and business preferences, while providing event organizers with real-time insights into venue congestion.

Stuff4You

Seed Round in 2020
Stuff4You providing solutions for e-commerce shops using human-centered questions to customize and facilitate the search for each customer. It is based in Zagreb, Croatia.

TIMEbit

Seed Round in 2020
TIMEbit is a company that creates solutions, services, and products for various industries and businesses by implementing new technology. It is based in Zagreb, Croatia.

MyValet

Seed Round in 2020
MyValet is a company specializing in the digitalization of parking management services, with an emphasis on valet parking. Established in 2020 and headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, MyValet enhances parking operations by providing a comprehensive platform that eliminates the need for paper and cash transactions. The solution is designed to improve efficiency and reduce congestion at various locations such as hospitals, airports, and train stations. MyValet offers a dedicated mobile app for drivers, enabling them to access parking services conveniently, while operators manage the service through a combination of mobile and web applications. The company supports its clients throughout the entire lifecycle of the service, ensuring quality, security, and essential reporting.

Perfume Tech

Seed Round in 2020
Perfume Tech is a technology startup based in Zagreb, Croatia, focused on innovating the perfume industry through the development of electronic pumping systems. The company has created a touch-activated perfume bottle that features electrically driven pumps and smart nozzle control, allowing users to easily apply fragrances. Additionally, Perfume Tech offers a mobile application that connects to the perfume bottle, enabling customers to customize their scent experience by selecting from multiple fragrance containers to suit various moods and occasions. This unique approach aims to enhance the user experience while providing producers with valuable insights into consumer preferences.

Swip.Work

Seed Round in 2020
Swip.Work is a digital job searching platform that connects job seekers with employers, streamlining the job search process. Launched in 2020 and headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, the app is designed to be user-friendly and intuitive, featuring a familiar interface that enhances the job searching experience. It offers various functionalities, including search filters, push notifications, and an in-app messaging system, enabling users to efficiently find permanent, temporary, or contract work. By addressing the challenges of a dynamic job market, Swip.Work provides a modern solution that simplifies the often lengthy and stressful process of securing employment.

Tummly

Seed Round in 2020
Tummly is a mobile application based in Zagreb, Croatia, that allows users to rate and review restaurants and specific dishes rather than the overall dining experience, such as service or ambiance. Launched in 2020, the app focuses exclusively on food and drink categories, offering support for 20 options, including coffee, pizza, sushi, and pancakes. Users can share pictures and recommend restaurants to friends and family, enhancing their ability to discover various food items. Tummly aims to create a more targeted and user-friendly rating system for food enthusiasts.

SzuperChess

Seed Round in 2020
SzuperChess is an online platform that organizes online chess tournaments with real prizes. The platform has developed an innovative AI-based anti-cheating system, which will allow players to focus only on what is truly important: playing chess, enjoying the tournament, and competing for the prizes. It permits players to compete for the awards, without having to be concerned about the opponent. Founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia.

Printee

Seed Round in 2020
Printee is an online marketplace founded in 2020 and headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, that connects buyers with sellers, including print companies and delivery services. The platform caters to artists, brands, creatives, and businesses by enabling the creation of customized apparel and merchandise. Printee simplifies the process for sellers by managing order fulfillment, payments, customer support, and printing, allowing them to concentrate on their artistic and creative endeavors. Through its services, Printee facilitates a seamless interaction between creators and customers, enhancing the experience of customized product offerings.

Naomi

Seed Round in 2020
Naomi is a mental wellness company based in Zagreb, Croatia, that designs and develops a mobile application offering a virtual mental health assistant. The platform provides content grounded in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy and delivers emotional support while guiding users through questions to gain insights and manage stress. The app is available 24/7 on smartphones and enables users to contact psychotherapists and arrange meetings if additional help is needed. Naomi was founded in 2020 and focuses on scalable, technology-driven mental health support.

Beyond Seen Screen

Venture Round in 2019
Beyond Seen Screen is a digital platform that enables smartphones or tablets to scan video content on any screen to provide users with additional information related to what they are watching. The offering includes the interactive solution ExRey, which allows content producers and distribution companies to link information to video content and enables viewers to engage interactively with ads, trailers, and other video content via their mobile devices. The company uses proprietary video recognition technology to support services such as automatic video editing, content moderation, and video summarization, helping businesses streamline video processing workflows and derive insights from video content. Founded in 2016 and based in Zagreb, Croatia.

Sendbee

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Sendbee, Inc. is a conversation platform designed for WhatsApp, enabling users to manage and respond to all WhatsApp conversations from a single interface. Founded in 2019 by Ivan Arar and Domagoj Krpan, the company provides tools for team inbox management, automation, and contact management, allowing businesses to create a professional profile on WhatsApp and connect with over two billion users globally. Although incorporated in Newark, Delaware, Sendbee operates from Zagreb, Croatia. The platform aims to streamline communication for businesses, enhancing their ability to engage with customers effectively.

Include

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2014, Include develops and manufactures IoT-based street furniture in Europe. Their signature product is a smart bench that offers cable and wireless charging for devices, free Wi-Fi, integrated lighting, sensor tracking for usage and environmental data, and a real-time data dashboard for urban planning.

Beeping

Seed Round in 2019
Beeping is a hard trust marketplace for household services. Currently present in 3 markets - Spain, Croatia and Slovenia. Beeping is doing different plan on this market - 95% of our revenue is coming from subscriptions. Bold vision? Yes, Beeping will become super app for trusted household services. Beeping is a Slovenia-based company that was founded in 2016 by Jan Dobrilovič and David Mohar. Beeping is Slovenian Startup of the year 2018.

Foodin

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Foodin Software d.o.o. is a technology company based in Zagreb, Croatia, that specializes in grocery delivery services. Founded in 2017 by Nico Poropat and Nikola Pević, Foodin offers a comprehensive platform for users to purchase a variety of products, including groceries, meal plans, and nutrition counseling. The company's extensive product range encompasses categories such as bakery items, dairy products, frozen foods, fruits and vegetables, meats, and various condiments and sweets. By allowing users to order recipes or meal plans within a set budget, Foodin simplifies meal preparation and promotes cost-effective cooking, enabling customers to enjoy meals for no more than three dollars each.

DGRoops

Pre Seed Round in 2019
DGRoops is a B2B platform that connects tour operators with suppliers for group-organized travel. It offers a booking management platform and a marketplace to discover online solutions for group bookings, enabling collaboration in the B2B sector and helping reduce costs. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Porec, Croatia.

Sklopp

Seed Round in 2019
Sklopp is a company focused on revolutionizing the transportation of goods within the travel market, particularly for business travelers. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, Sklopp designs innovative luggage solutions, including a unique trolley bag that features a vertical opening mechanism for easy access. Constructed from durable polycarbonate, this luggage ensures protection for its contents while also incorporating a removable Li-Ion battery with a USB port to keep gadgets charged during dynamic trips. The company aims to enhance the travel experience by providing practical solutions for those whose journeys depend on effective organization.

Equinox Vision

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, Equinox Vision operates an online platform for mass publishing of augmented reality (AR) interactive virtual content. Its platform enables end-users to create and publish simple AR content from their phones, while business users can create location-based AR content on a global scale, manage, and monitor it via the Equinox Studio web application. Additionally, it offers tools for creating marketing campaigns and gamification.

MG Entertainment

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Mobile Games Entertainment (MGE) is a game development and self-publishing company. The company was founded in May 2019 and managed to develop and publish 4 titles. It is headquartered in Osijek, Croatia.

FloorNap

Pre Seed Round in 2019
FloorNap is a budget accommodation platform based in Zagreb, Croatia, founded in 2019 by Rino Dubokovic. The company specializes in offering low-cost lodging options for travelers across Europe, restricting prices to 15 euros per person. FloorNap promotes a unique approach to budget travel by encouraging the use of sleeping bags and floor sleeping culture. Its platform is designed to make travel more accessible for students and young adventurers, ensuring that safety, hygiene, and ease of access are prioritized in the quest for affordable accommodations.

PlayerQuant

Seed Round in 2019
PlayerQuant designs and develops artificial intelligence software to analyze gaming and sports content. Its solutions process game and event videos to identify and highlight relevant action phases, enabling efficient scrubbing, scanning, and viewing. The company aims to reinterpret how audiences consume gaming content by offering a recording platform that surfaces only pertinent moments, enhancing engagement with recorded gameplay. Founded in 2019 by Matej Marjanovic, PlayerQuant is based in Zagreb, Croatia, with an office in San Francisco. The product footprint includes supporting content such as Fortnite videos on YouTube.

Pleme

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2019 by Filip Havranek and Kristina Lugonja, Pleme is an online marketplace specializing in mattress sales. It offers a single-sided mattress design, featuring layers arranged from soft to hard for optimal support and comfort.

Arming Guild

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Arming Guild d.o.o., founded in 2019 and headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, specializes in the development and manufacturing of protective gear for the amateur sword-sport industry, particularly historical fencing. The company is known for its patented Rearguard mask, designed to provide advanced head protection during combat sports that utilize training weapons. This innovative mask features internal steel reinforcing bars and rear protection mesh, ensuring safety and durability for practitioners. Arming Guild distributes its products primarily through an online platform, catering to the needs of martial arts enthusiasts seeking reliable protective equipment.

Froc

Seed Round in 2019
Froc is a manufacturer of high chairs designed for toddlers and children, accommodating users from six months to ten years old. Founded in 2013 by Matej Kosir, the company has developed an award-winning product that adapts to a child's growth in three simple steps: adjusting the backrest position, seat height, and footrest height. Constructed from durable, child-friendly wood, Froc's high chairs are built to ensure safety and longevity, providing years of user-friendly service. The chairs are manufactured in Slovenia, a country noted for its extensive forest resources, which contributes to the use of sustainable materials in their production.

Nom Nom

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Nom Nom is an online software platform for restaurants that aims to improve service and optimize staffing. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, the company offers a digital menu accessible on smartphones and other devices, with configurable options to tailor guest experiences and streamline operations. The platform is designed to enhance hospitality by speeding up ordering and service while helping venues manage labor costs more efficiently.

Thinktourism

Seed Round in 2019
Thinktourism Ltd. is a company focused on developing analytical software tailored for the tourism and travel industry. Established in 2018 and based in Zagreb, Croatia, the company provides a suite of solutions designed to enhance decision-making for travel service providers. Its offerings include trendflow, which encompasses tools for hotel operations, market insights, business intelligence, and sustainability practices. Additionally, Thinktourism features eDest, which tracks tourism destination imagery. By leveraging big data analytics, the company aims to improve business processes, elevate guest experiences, and drive sales for accommodation professionals. Through the continuous development of knowledge-based products and services, Thinktourism supports the advancement of the tourism and hospitality sectors, promoting more confident and efficient business decisions.

Equinox Vision

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, Equinox Vision operates an online platform for mass publishing of augmented reality (AR) interactive virtual content. Its platform enables end-users to create and publish simple AR content from their phones, while business users can create location-based AR content on a global scale, manage, and monitor it via the Equinox Studio web application. Additionally, it offers tools for creating marketing campaigns and gamification.

Borza terjatev

Seed Round in 2017
Borza terjatev operates a peer-to-peer financing market for businesses in Slovenia and Croatia, providing online working capital finance for SMEs and opportunities for investors to place money in a simple, low-risk manner. The platform automates peer-to-peer lending and invoice financing, real-time auction syndication, and offers a diversified, liquid portfolio of SME exposure, enabling investors to easily buy, sell or trade receivables with customers.
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