Startup Wise Guys

Startup Wise Guys, established in 2012 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, is a leading early-stage investor and accelerator in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region and the Nordics. It offers a world-class, up to five-month accelerator program focused on validating, developing, and selling products to business customers, with a particular interest in Sustainability, B2B SaaS, Fintech, Cybersecurity, and XR sectors. The program, supported by over 200 international and local mentors, has accelerated more than 300 startups, with an 80% success and survival rate, and 11 major exits. Post-program, startups join an alumni community of over 300 startups across 40 countries, gaining access to invite-only events for business development and fundraising support.

Alexandra Balkova

Partner

Attila Hudecz

Batch Managing Director

Franziska Kolk

General Partner Africa

Andrea Orlando

Partner

Past deals in Turkey

Hardal

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Hardal is a developer of a server-side measurement gateway located in Istanbul, Turkey. The company specializes in providing services that enhance data security and ensure reliable, accurate data collection. Its offerings include server-side Google Tag Manager, Meta Conversions API, and custom domain endpoints, facilitating easy and efficient server-side measurement for organizations. By streamlining operations with its software solutions, Hardal helps businesses effectively manage their tracking environments and improve their data handling capabilities.

Sweephy

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Sweephy is a platform focused on AI-driven regulatory compliance monitoring services, catering to diverse sectors including FinTechs, small banks, and stock traders. It continuously scans for regulatory changes across Europe, Turkey, and the UK, providing organizations with instant notifications to help them remain compliant and reduce risks associated with non-compliance. Sweephy's offerings include regulation monitoring for 27 EU countries, compliance monitoring, credit risk scoring, and financial regulation analytics to support mid- to long-term decision-making. The platform integrates directly with regulatory data sources to streamline compliance management, delivering real-time updates and custom alerts. Additionally, Sweephy offers an API for seamless integration with internal systems, which enhances operational efficiency. The company also provides specialized development services to help organizations align their operations with complex regulatory requirements, delivering tailored solutions that improve compliance and operational effectiveness.

LOKI

Seed Round in 2019
LOKI Inc. specializes in developing a cybersecurity smart home device designed to help users manage and secure their networks against cyber threats. Founded in 2017 and based in Izmir, Turkey, the company offers a cloud-based secure network platform that operates on a software-defined wide-area network (SD-WAN) infrastructure. This platform is user-friendly, allowing individuals and small to medium enterprises to manage their cybersecurity without requiring technical expertise. LOKI's services include a comprehensive range of features such as firewall protection, antivirus capabilities, web filtering, intrusion prevention, and logging systems. By integrating these functions into a unified threat management system, LOKI enables clients to safely and securely navigate the internet while effectively protecting their digital environments.
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