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 Finance

Monkee

Seed Round in 2022
Monkee is a financial application focused on enhancing users' financial health. Founded in Austria, the app utilizes behavioral design, gamification, and machine learning to promote sustainable financial practices. It offers an AI-driven Financial Health coach that assists users in setting saving targets and breaking them down into achievable goals. Through soft interventions, or nudges, the app encourages users to develop better spending and saving habits, ultimately helping them to balance their finances and save for the future. Initially launched in Germany and Austria, Monkee aims to empower individuals to lead financially secure lives.

Finmap

Seed Round in 2022
Finmap is financial management tool that allows business owners to see the state of their company without special knowledge of finance and studying of complex systems. By using 3 simple buttons - income, outcome and transfer - all analytics appears in a few clicks at a glance: how much the company earned, which projects more profitable, a statement of cash flows, accounts receivable and payable of the company. Finmap makes it possible to see the business situation on one sheet, removes chaos in financial management and gives the business owner the opportunity to make the right decisions

Planet42

Venture Round in 2021
Planet42 is democratising mobility by enabling people ignored by banks to get access to a personal vehicle. The company leverages technology to mitigate risk and promote financial inclusion by buying second-hand cars from a network of motor dealers and providing them to customers on a subscription basis, without the need to physically see the car or meet the customer.

Dillali

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Dillali is a comprehensive income and expenditure management tool tailored for micro and small businesses in Africa. It facilitates the transition from paper-based financial record-keeping to a streamlined digital platform, allowing users to manage their financial data in one location. The application enables businesses to handle electronic invoices, track expenses, monitor income, and oversee inventory management efficiently. Accessible on both mobile and desktop devices, Dillali empowers small and medium enterprises to simplify their financial processes, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Montonio

Seed Round in 2021
Montonio Finance OÜ, founded in 2018 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, operates as a point-of-sale financing aggregator that leverages open banking to enhance credit efficiency and transparency. The company's platform simplifies the application process for hire purchase both online and in physical stores, helping merchants reduce lost sales and save time on service. Montonio's software integrates various payment methods and offers tools for refunds and shipping, allowing online merchants to streamline their operations and increase revenue through a unified dashboard. By focusing on creating a seamless experience for both merchants and customers, Montonio aims to improve the overall efficiency of credit intermediation services.

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.

Finmap

Seed Round in 2021
Finmap is financial management tool that allows business owners to see the state of their company without special knowledge of finance and studying of complex systems. By using 3 simple buttons - income, outcome and transfer - all analytics appears in a few clicks at a glance: how much the company earned, which projects more profitable, a statement of cash flows, accounts receivable and payable of the company. Finmap makes it possible to see the business situation on one sheet, removes chaos in financial management and gives the business owner the opportunity to make the right decisions

Finmap

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Finmap is financial management tool that allows business owners to see the state of their company without special knowledge of finance and studying of complex systems. By using 3 simple buttons - income, outcome and transfer - all analytics appears in a few clicks at a glance: how much the company earned, which projects more profitable, a statement of cash flows, accounts receivable and payable of the company. Finmap makes it possible to see the business situation on one sheet, removes chaos in financial management and gives the business owner the opportunity to make the right decisions

Monkee

Seed Round in 2021
Monkee is a financial application focused on enhancing users' financial health. Founded in Austria, the app utilizes behavioral design, gamification, and machine learning to promote sustainable financial practices. It offers an AI-driven Financial Health coach that assists users in setting saving targets and breaking them down into achievable goals. Through soft interventions, or nudges, the app encourages users to develop better spending and saving habits, ultimately helping them to balance their finances and save for the future. Initially launched in Germany and Austria, Monkee aims to empower individuals to lead financially secure lives.

ForPeeps

Pre Seed Round in 2020
ForPeeps is a mobile banking application designed to consolidate various banking services into a single platform. It enables users to link multiple bank accounts, facilitating seamless money transfers, online payments, and bill splitting. This financial technology aims to simplify the banking experience by allowing users to manage their financial transactions easily and efficiently within one application.

Dillali

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Dillali is a comprehensive income and expenditure management tool tailored for micro and small businesses in Africa. It facilitates the transition from paper-based financial record-keeping to a streamlined digital platform, allowing users to manage their financial data in one location. The application enables businesses to handle electronic invoices, track expenses, monitor income, and oversee inventory management efficiently. Accessible on both mobile and desktop devices, Dillali empowers small and medium enterprises to simplify their financial processes, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

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.

ForPeeps

Pre Seed Round in 2020
ForPeeps is a mobile banking application designed to consolidate various banking services into a single platform. It enables users to link multiple bank accounts, facilitating seamless money transfers, online payments, and bill splitting. This financial technology aims to simplify the banking experience by allowing users to manage their financial transactions easily and efficiently within one application.

Monevio Consulting

Seed Round in 2020
Monevio Consulting is a fintech company that provides all financial services. It enables brands to deliver embedded finance and better fintech products faster. Electronic Money Institution consulting services are Market review, Business Plan/ Go-to-Market strategy, Financial plan preparation​, IT part documentation preparation, and Human recourse Management. Bank Account Opening, Compliance, and White Labels are other banking services.

Spenfi

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Spenfi, developed by UAB Haslle, specializes in spending and expense management software solutions designed for business-to-business applications. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, the company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates various financial processes, including business travel expenses, administrative expenditures, subscription management, and invoice processing. Spenfi aims to enhance financial control for organizations by enabling finance teams to track purchases from order to payment, manage vendor payments, and automate expense reporting. The software also supports onboarding, purchase approvals, and provides real-time analysis, thereby streamlining operations and reducing the time spent on repetitive tasks. With its capabilities, Spenfi helps companies define custom budgets and efficiently manage payments, ensuring a more organized approach to financial management.

Planet42

Seed Round in 2020
Planet42 is democratising mobility by enabling people ignored by banks to get access to a personal vehicle. The company leverages technology to mitigate risk and promote financial inclusion by buying second-hand cars from a network of motor dealers and providing them to customers on a subscription basis, without the need to physically see the car or meet the customer.

Kevin.

Seed Round in 2020
Kevin is a company that specializes in providing a secure and developer-friendly payment infrastructure, leveraging the advantages of Open Banking. Based in the European Economic Area and supervised by the Bank of Lithuania, Kevin offers banking payment and account information solutions that comply with the PSD2 framework. The company focuses on creating direct connections to banks, avoiding third-party aggregators, which allows clients to transition from expensive card payments to cost-effective account-to-account transactions. With a growing team of 40 dedicated professionals, Kevin aims to deliver high-quality payment solutions that outperform traditional card networks in both reliability and pricing, making online transactions more affordable and efficient for a diverse range of market players.

Montonio

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Montonio Finance OÜ, founded in 2018 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, operates as a point-of-sale financing aggregator that leverages open banking to enhance credit efficiency and transparency. The company's platform simplifies the application process for hire purchase both online and in physical stores, helping merchants reduce lost sales and save time on service. Montonio's software integrates various payment methods and offers tools for refunds and shipping, allowing online merchants to streamline their operations and increase revenue through a unified dashboard. By focusing on creating a seamless experience for both merchants and customers, Montonio aims to improve the overall efficiency of credit intermediation services.

Kevin.

Seed Round in 2019
Kevin is a company that specializes in providing a secure and developer-friendly payment infrastructure, leveraging the advantages of Open Banking. Based in the European Economic Area and supervised by the Bank of Lithuania, Kevin offers banking payment and account information solutions that comply with the PSD2 framework. The company focuses on creating direct connections to banks, avoiding third-party aggregators, which allows clients to transition from expensive card payments to cost-effective account-to-account transactions. With a growing team of 40 dedicated professionals, Kevin aims to deliver high-quality payment solutions that outperform traditional card networks in both reliability and pricing, making online transactions more affordable and efficient for a diverse range of market players.

Planet42

Venture Round in 2019
Planet42 is democratising mobility by enabling people ignored by banks to get access to a personal vehicle. The company leverages technology to mitigate risk and promote financial inclusion by buying second-hand cars from a network of motor dealers and providing them to customers on a subscription basis, without the need to physically see the car or meet the customer.

Spenfi

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Spenfi, developed by UAB Haslle, specializes in spending and expense management software solutions designed for business-to-business applications. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, the company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates various financial processes, including business travel expenses, administrative expenditures, subscription management, and invoice processing. Spenfi aims to enhance financial control for organizations by enabling finance teams to track purchases from order to payment, manage vendor payments, and automate expense reporting. The software also supports onboarding, purchase approvals, and provides real-time analysis, thereby streamlining operations and reducing the time spent on repetitive tasks. With its capabilities, Spenfi helps companies define custom budgets and efficiently manage payments, ensuring a more organized approach to financial management.

H-Finance

Pre Seed Round in 2019
H-Finance is a European digital lending company that specializes in issuing loans backed by cryptocurrency and other digital assets to both businesses and individuals. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, the company was established by the shareholders of the peer-to-peer lending platform SAVY. H-Finance operates on a global scale, providing financial solutions that leverage the growing market for digital assets.

Montonio

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Montonio Finance OÜ, founded in 2018 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, operates as a point-of-sale financing aggregator that leverages open banking to enhance credit efficiency and transparency. The company's platform simplifies the application process for hire purchase both online and in physical stores, helping merchants reduce lost sales and save time on service. Montonio's software integrates various payment methods and offers tools for refunds and shipping, allowing online merchants to streamline their operations and increase revenue through a unified dashboard. By focusing on creating a seamless experience for both merchants and customers, Montonio aims to improve the overall efficiency of credit intermediation services.

Montonio

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Montonio Finance OÜ, founded in 2018 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, operates as a point-of-sale financing aggregator that leverages open banking to enhance credit efficiency and transparency. The company's platform simplifies the application process for hire purchase both online and in physical stores, helping merchants reduce lost sales and save time on service. Montonio's software integrates various payment methods and offers tools for refunds and shipping, allowing online merchants to streamline their operations and increase revenue through a unified dashboard. By focusing on creating a seamless experience for both merchants and customers, Montonio aims to improve the overall efficiency of credit intermediation services.

Kevin.

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Kevin is a company that specializes in providing a secure and developer-friendly payment infrastructure, leveraging the advantages of Open Banking. Based in the European Economic Area and supervised by the Bank of Lithuania, Kevin offers banking payment and account information solutions that comply with the PSD2 framework. The company focuses on creating direct connections to banks, avoiding third-party aggregators, which allows clients to transition from expensive card payments to cost-effective account-to-account transactions. With a growing team of 40 dedicated professionals, Kevin aims to deliver high-quality payment solutions that outperform traditional card networks in both reliability and pricing, making online transactions more affordable and efficient for a diverse range of market players.

Kuan

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Kuan Intelligence Ltd. is a financial technology company based in London, with additional presence in Hong Kong, specializing in peer-to-peer foreign exchange services for businesses. Established in 2015, Kuan offers cost-effective, efficient, and transparent currency exchange and payment solutions aimed at facilitating trade between Europe and Asia. The company leverages blockchain technology to enhance its cross-border payment platform, enabling rapid processing of large and recurring payments while ensuring compliance with know-your-customer and anti-money laundering regulations. By providing access to real exchange rates and minimizing hidden banking fees, Kuan empowers businesses to send and receive payments globally within one working day. The name "Kuan," derived from the Chinese word for "money" and "sincere," reflects the company's commitment to delivering trustworthy financial services.

Reduce My Invoice

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Reduce My Invoice, a innovative UK company that helps schools make considerable savings on supplies and services by teaming up with businesses, therefore freeing up money for other programmes within the school.

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.

Budgetto

Seed Round in 2013
Budget.to is an innovative budget management tool to help businesses who struggle with financial management save time and gain real-time control of their finances.
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