SmartCap

SmartCap is an Estonian investment firm based in Tallinn, established in 2012 as an investment arm of KredEx. It specializes in early-stage venture capital investments, primarily targeting venture capital funds that focus on Estonia. With total assets under management amounting to EUR 40 million, SmartCap seeks to build strategic partnerships with leading venture capital fund managers in the region. The firm aims to validate, accelerate, and finance exceptional companies through its investments in private fund management teams.

Robert Martin

Investment Manager

Sille Pettai

Fund Manager

16 past transactions

Gridio

Seed Round in 2025
Gridio specializes in transforming electric vehicles into intelligent energy resources. The company has developed a platform that connects seamlessly with various vehicle, solar, and battery manufacturers, allowing users to optimize energy usage by charging when electricity is both clean and cost-effective. Gridio's smart charging application is recognized as the fastest growing in the European market, offering smart charging as a service to business clients through an API platform and customizable white-label solutions. Additionally, Gridio's virtual plant platform enables households to capitalize on their electrical devices by tracking real-time energy market fluctuations and adjusting electric vehicle charging times to align with lower tariff rates, ultimately helping homeowners reduce their energy bills without disrupting their daily routines.

Elcogen

Venture Round in 2025
Elcogen is a manufacturer and developer of high-performance anode-supported Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (IT-SOFC) and Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) stacks, utilizing proprietary materials and technological solutions. Established in 2001, the company aims to facilitate a clean energy future through its innovative fuel cell technology, which significantly reduces emissions from natural gas systems while providing twice the power for the same amount of gas. Elcogen's solid oxide fuel cells are recognized for their efficiency, enabling effective energy conversion, reversible operation for both power generation and hydrogen production, and flexibility in fuel use. This technology not only supports renewable energy generation but also contributes to the production of green hydrogen, offering industries an efficient means to reduce costs and enhance sustainability.

eAgronom

Series A in 2024
eAgronom is a company focused on transforming agriculture through its online farm management system, which aids farmers in planning, managing, and analyzing their agricultural activities. The platform supports over 1,500 paying farmers by guiding them toward carbon-capturing practices and ensuring transparency for carbon credit buyers. eAgronom addresses both farming and non-farming tasks, such as adhering to grant regulations, managing inventory, and providing real-time updates on task progress. This comprehensive approach enables farmers to operate sustainably and profitably, while also promoting ecological interests in response to challenges like climate change and soil degradation. The company's ambition is to become a leading provider of agricultural carbon credits in Europe, fostering a synergy between economic and environmental goals.

Bisly

Series A in 2024
Bisly is an Estonian startup developing intelligent building solutions.

UP Catalyst

Seed Round in 2023
UP Catalyst is a manufacturer focused on producing sustainable carbon nanomaterials and graphite for the green energy storage sector. The company utilizes innovative electrolysis methods to convert carbon dioxide into these materials, addressing supply challenges in the graphite market while promoting environmental sustainability. By recycling waste materials, UP Catalyst provides eco-friendly solutions that enable clients to incorporate its nanomaterials into various applications, including battery and supercapacitor technologies, conductive coatings, polymer formulations, and water filtration systems.

Bisly

Venture Round in 2023
Bisly is an Estonian startup developing intelligent building solutions.

Cuploop

Seed Round in 2023
Cuploop specializes in advanced reverse vending machines designed to collect and refund deposits for reusable packaging, addressing the critical issue of plastic waste pollution. The company targets large venues such as stadiums, amusement parks, shopping centers, and event grounds, which face challenges in complying with regulations against single-use plastics. Cuploop's innovative technology streamlines the recycling process, facilitating the efficient collection of reusable cups and other packaging. This solution not only supports environmental sustainability but also allows businesses to concentrate on their core operations while promoting a cleaner, healthier environment for future generations.

Vok Bikes

Seed Round in 2023
Vok Bikes build heavy duty cargo bikes and rent them out to on demand delivery companies ,their couriers no surprises,no extra fees. They are Currently active in Tallinn, Vilnius, and London.

eAgronom

Venture Round in 2023
eAgronom is a company focused on transforming agriculture through its online farm management system, which aids farmers in planning, managing, and analyzing their agricultural activities. The platform supports over 1,500 paying farmers by guiding them toward carbon-capturing practices and ensuring transparency for carbon credit buyers. eAgronom addresses both farming and non-farming tasks, such as adhering to grant regulations, managing inventory, and providing real-time updates on task progress. This comprehensive approach enables farmers to operate sustainably and profitably, while also promoting ecological interests in response to challenges like climate change and soil degradation. The company's ambition is to become a leading provider of agricultural carbon credits in Europe, fostering a synergy between economic and environmental goals.

Cloutex

Seed Round in 2014
Cloutex is a data logistics company that allows businesses to synchronize, move and manage their data quickly and easily. Their Google Chrome extension - Cloutex for Chrome enables users to move LinkedIn data available on public profiles into a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform.

Rakuten Fits Me

Series A in 2013
Fit Origin is the ultimate fit recommendation solution for eCommerce fashion retailers which puts fit and body shapes at the heart of the online shopping experience. It combines garment data and shopper data to determine which size garment will fit them, the way they want to wear it. Each shopper’s measurements are calculated based on height, weight, age and body shape. Deep statistical analysis of thousands of detailed body scans allows their data scientists to use these limited data points to infer high quality information about the shopper’s measurements. Every garment is analysed by their garment technologists, taking many factors into account including silhouette, stretch and fit preference. A shopper’s body measurements are used in conjunction with garment measurements to interpret how each size will fit a shopper. Fit Origin recommends the best size to fit shoppers, with the ability to compare sizes based on their own fit preferences. Their fit recommendation solution allows your shoppers to buy with confidence. At Rakuten Fits Me they are all about ‘Me’ fashion, not mass fashion. They are the only size and fit solution provider to align your product data with shopper body data so they get the perfect fit, first time, every time.

Defendec

Seed Round in 2012
Defendec Inc. specializes in developing advanced wireless monitoring systems tailored for remote areas, with a particular emphasis on green perimeter monitoring. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, the company also operates offices in Helsinki, Washington, D.C., and Singapore. Its flagship product, the Smartdec perimeter intruder detection system, employs battery-powered intelligent wireless sensors to monitor specified areas, detect intrusions, analyze data, and provide visual confirmation of threats. This technology is vital for sectors such as defense, border security, infrastructure, and oil and gas, effectively aiding in the prevention of international smuggling, illegal trafficking, and sabotage. Smartdec is recognized for securing NATO and European Union external borders, making it a preferred choice for border guards and enhancing security operations globally.
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