Startup Wise Guys

Startup Wise Guys, founded in 2012 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, is a prominent early-stage investor and accelerator in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region and the Nordics. The organization has accelerated over 165 startups, primarily in B2B SaaS, fintech, and cybersecurity, achieving a startup survival and success rate exceeding 77%. Its intensive three-month accelerator program focuses on product validation, development, and sales to business customers, supported by a network of over 200 international and local mentors. The program culminates in Demo Days and major tech events where startups present their ventures to potential investors. Additionally, participants gain access to an alumni community of more than 145 startups across 40 countries and exclusive alumni events centered on business development and fundraising. Startup Wise Guys also manages dedicated funds targeting various sectors, including an Africa Fund that invests in fintech, health tech, and digital SaaS, among others.

Alexandra Balkova

Partner, Head of Portfolio

Gunce Onur

Venture Partner Turkey

Attila Hudecz

Managing Director, Sustainability

Franziska Kolk

General Partner, Africa

Andrea T. Orlando

Partner

Günce Önür

General Partner, Challenger II

Past deals in Co-investment

Investory

Seed Round in 2022
Investory is a startup focused on developing an investor relations management platform tailored for the startup ecosystem. Its platform streamlines the process of collecting, processing, and communicating crucial business data between startups and their investors. By automating and simplifying reporting, Investory enables investors to access essential investment information in a digitized and consolidated format, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. The company's innovative approach aims to revolutionize startup capital markets by leveraging data and artificial intelligence, ultimately facilitating data-driven decision-making for venture capitalists and other investors engaged with emerging companies.

HeavyFinance

Pre Seed Round in 2021
HeavyFinance operates a crowdlending platform that connects farmers with retail and institutional investors, facilitating access to financing for agricultural needs. The platform enables farmers to secure mortgage loans backed by assets such as heavy machinery in the farming, forestry, and infrastructure sectors. It offers various benefits for both parties, including flexible repayment options and the opportunity for farmers to repay loans early without fees. Investors are presented with investment-backed assets and can expect double-digit returns, supported by risk reports, statistics, and project summaries that ensure transparency. By underwriting farmers and servicing loans, HeavyFinance creates a streamlined process for raising capital and investing in agricultural projects.

Funderbeam

Venture Round in 2021
Funderbeam is an equity crowdfunding platform established in 2013, with its main office in Tallinn, Estonia, and a subsidiary based in Zagreb, Croatia. It offers a unique marketplace for early-stage investments, allowing investors to buy and sell equity stakes in private companies. Utilizing blockchain technology, Funderbeam provides transparency and security in transactions, enabling founders to raise capital while granting early-stage investors access to liquidity. The platform serves as a vital resource for high-growth private companies by facilitating investment opportunities and helping clients manage their private market portfolios. Through its innovative approach, Funderbeam has positioned itself as a significant player in the global startup ecosystem.

InRento

Pre Seed Round in 2021
InRento is a real estate crowdfunding platform that enables investors to participate in various rental property projects without the burden of day-to-day management. The platform offers an opportunity for individuals to invest in carefully selected rental properties, allowing for portfolio diversification without the need to commit all funds to a single asset. By simplifying the buying and selling process of rental properties, InRento provides a user-friendly approach for investors looking to make their money work in the real estate market.

Investory

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Investory is a startup focused on developing an investor relations management platform tailored for the startup ecosystem. Its platform streamlines the process of collecting, processing, and communicating crucial business data between startups and their investors. By automating and simplifying reporting, Investory enables investors to access essential investment information in a digitized and consolidated format, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. The company's innovative approach aims to revolutionize startup capital markets by leveraging data and artificial intelligence, ultimately facilitating data-driven decision-making for venture capitalists and other investors engaged with emerging companies.

Kaiku

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Kaiku is an early stage funding platform for first time venture funds. We work with 300+ VCs in 50 countries using the Kaiku platform to gather feedback on investor preferences and use AI to improve the quality of their leads.

IPOhub

Seed Round in 2020
Connecting Investors and SME Growth companies across Europe. IPOhub is a new pan European investment platform that is set to challenge the current processes of investing in share issues and IPOs. We built IPOhub because we believe supporting the economy through investment should be an option for everyone. It should be fair and simple, no matter what part of the world you live.

HeavyFinance

Pre Seed Round in 2020
HeavyFinance operates a crowdlending platform that connects farmers with retail and institutional investors, facilitating access to financing for agricultural needs. The platform enables farmers to secure mortgage loans backed by assets such as heavy machinery in the farming, forestry, and infrastructure sectors. It offers various benefits for both parties, including flexible repayment options and the opportunity for farmers to repay loans early without fees. Investors are presented with investment-backed assets and can expect double-digit returns, supported by risk reports, statistics, and project summaries that ensure transparency. By underwriting farmers and servicing loans, HeavyFinance creates a streamlined process for raising capital and investing in agricultural projects.

EvoEstate

Pre Seed Round in 2020
EvoEstate OU is an online peer-to-peer funding marketplace based in Tallinn, Estonia, that facilitates international investment in property loans and projects across Europe. Established in 2019, the platform aggregates opportunities from major European real estate crowdfunding platforms, allowing retail investors to diversify their portfolios through buy-to-let properties, fixed-interest loans, and equity investments. By offering a streamlined approach to real estate investing, EvoEstate enables both small and large investors to access various real estate projects with minimal risk and the potential for optimal returns.

EvoEstate

Pre Seed Round in 2019
EvoEstate OU is an online peer-to-peer funding marketplace based in Tallinn, Estonia, that facilitates international investment in property loans and projects across Europe. Established in 2019, the platform aggregates opportunities from major European real estate crowdfunding platforms, allowing retail investors to diversify their portfolios through buy-to-let properties, fixed-interest loans, and equity investments. By offering a streamlined approach to real estate investing, EvoEstate enables both small and large investors to access various real estate projects with minimal risk and the potential for optimal returns.

Investory

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Investory is a startup focused on developing an investor relations management platform tailored for the startup ecosystem. Its platform streamlines the process of collecting, processing, and communicating crucial business data between startups and their investors. By automating and simplifying reporting, Investory enables investors to access essential investment information in a digitized and consolidated format, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. The company's innovative approach aims to revolutionize startup capital markets by leveraging data and artificial intelligence, ultimately facilitating data-driven decision-making for venture capitalists and other investors engaged with emerging companies.

Consorto

Seed Round in 2019
Consorto B.V. operates an online platform that connects real estate investors and brokers to various commercial real estate investment opportunities across Europe. Founded in 2017 and based in Amsterdam, with an additional office in Tallinn, the platform facilitates investments in a wide range of properties, including offices, residential units, commercial spaces, hotels, land plots, and mixed-use developments. By integrating AI-driven deal-matching and deal-flow automation, Consorto offers users a comprehensive database of property listings, enabling them to easily search, view, and save listings while connecting with buyers and sellers. This approach promotes transparency in the commercial real estate market and empowers professional investors by providing detailed property information and transparent pricing.

Investly

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Investly is a peer-to-peer finance platform that facilitates invoice financing for European businesses, allowing them to sell their 30-180 day invoices to a network of investors. This marketplace enables businesses to quickly access working capital, helping them take on more customers, enhance production efficiency, and mitigate seasonal cash flow challenges. The platform streamlines the financing process, ensuring that businesses can secure funds within two days after credit checks are completed. Investors benefit from the opportunity to finance invoices, typically with short durations of 30-40 days, and can achieve attractive returns on their investments. Overall, Investly connects small to medium-sized enterprises with investors, fostering a mutually beneficial ecosystem for financing and growth.
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