Fil Rouge Capital (FRC)

Fil Rouge Capital (FRC) invests in early stage businesses from angel investment, seed, VC and Series A rounds through a combination of equity and debt structures. FRC’s approach is to target investments that complement the skills and experience of its Founders so that they can bring more than just capital to help a business grow. Both FRC’s Founders have a core knowledge of technology, services, and an entrepreneurial history that they can bring to the benefit of an investment. FRC is Europe-centric, and with a base in Ljubljana, Slovenia, there is an additional focus on Central and Eastern Europe, Austria and Southern Germany. On an opportunistic basis FRC will look at deals throughout Europe and also the United States. The Founders are well-connected to accelerators in Central Europe and in Silicon Valley.

Ana Bognar

Operations Director at Fil Rouge Capital

Past deals in Slovenia

StoringCargo

Seed Round in 2021
StoringCargo is an online platform founded in 2019 by David Benedik and based in Kranj, Slovenia, that specializes in connecting individuals and businesses with available warehouse spaces worldwide. The platform facilitates the search and reservation of warehousing services, allowing clients to find and secure storage solutions efficiently. By linking warehouse seekers with logistics companies and various organizations, StoringCargo simplifies the process of renting storage space, making it accessible and hassle-free for users seeking to meet their storage needs.

StoringCargo

Seed Round in 2021
StoringCargo is an online platform founded in 2019 by David Benedik and based in Kranj, Slovenia, that specializes in connecting individuals and businesses with available warehouse spaces worldwide. The platform facilitates the search and reservation of warehousing services, allowing clients to find and secure storage solutions efficiently. By linking warehouse seekers with logistics companies and various organizations, StoringCargo simplifies the process of renting storage space, making it accessible and hassle-free for users seeking to meet their storage needs.

Culturate

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Culturate is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to enhance team culture and connectivity among hybrid workers. By integrating with popular communication tools like Slack and Teams, Culturate aims to foster engagement, support a healthy hybrid work environment, and streamline workflows. The platform addresses challenges such as excessive communication spamming and aims to create an inclusive atmosphere for team collaboration. By improving communication and connection among hybrid teams, Culturate enables organizations to enhance employee productivity and maintain a cohesive team culture.

Twire

Seed Round in 2021
Twire d.o.o. develops an esports statistical gaming application that enhances the viewing experience for esports competitions. Founded in 2018 and based in Zagreb, Croatia, the platform offers various analytical tools, including a match analyzer for assessing gameplay, a rotation analyzer for strategizing attacks, and features that allow teams to save and share data. By providing vital statistics such as leaderboards, player performance metrics, team comparisons, and match schedules, Twire helps competition organizers engage viewers and attract potential sponsors, thereby elevating the overall quality of esports streaming.

TAIA INT, d.o.o.

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.

Froc

Series A in 2020
Froc is an award-winning high chair. It's designed for 6-month-old toddlers, 10-year-old kids, and everyone in between. It adjusts to the kid's growth in three simple steps - by adjusting the backrest position, the seat, and footrest height. Froc is made of wood, a naturally strong, durable, and child-friendly material. Its sturdy and quality built will ensure years and years of user-friendly, safe, and carefree use. Froc is manufactured in Slovenia, the third most forested country in Europe. The company was founded in 2013 by Matej Kosir.

Flexkeeping

Venture Round in 2020
Flexkeeping Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a hotel operations management and staff communication platform tailored for the hospitality sector. Founded in 2012 and based in London, the company offers solutions that streamline hotel tasks, requests, and issues, allowing for efficient management across various departments. Its software connects staff members in areas such as housekeeping, maintenance, and food preparation, facilitating better communication and workflow coordination. Additionally, the platform aids in tracking and managing lost and found items, enhancing overall operational efficiency. Flexkeeping's tools are designed to support not only hotels but also other managed services, including hospitals and shopping malls.

Tobiar

Seed Round in 2020
Tobiar is a healthcare company that develops, produces, and sells therapeutic massage devices, primarily for Carpal tunnel syndrome. It works with local vibration therapy - a technique that works by using vibrational stimuli to a specific muscle or other injured parts of the body. The company's massage device is suitable for both healthy and those who suffer from pain because it enables optimal cell regeneration. An additional benefit of the Tobiar massage device is the ergonomic shape of the device. This means that the device provides their hands with optimal support while working with the computer. This makes the Tobiar massage device preventive.

Twire

Seed Round in 2020
Twire d.o.o. develops an esports statistical gaming application that enhances the viewing experience for esports competitions. Founded in 2018 and based in Zagreb, Croatia, the platform offers various analytical tools, including a match analyzer for assessing gameplay, a rotation analyzer for strategizing attacks, and features that allow teams to save and share data. By providing vital statistics such as leaderboards, player performance metrics, team comparisons, and match schedules, Twire helps competition organizers engage viewers and attract potential sponsors, thereby elevating the overall quality of esports streaming.

Flexkeeping

Venture Round in 2019
Flexkeeping Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a hotel operations management and staff communication platform tailored for the hospitality sector. Founded in 2012 and based in London, the company offers solutions that streamline hotel tasks, requests, and issues, allowing for efficient management across various departments. Its software connects staff members in areas such as housekeeping, maintenance, and food preparation, facilitating better communication and workflow coordination. Additionally, the platform aids in tracking and managing lost and found items, enhancing overall operational efficiency. Flexkeeping's tools are designed to support not only hotels but also other managed services, including hospitals and shopping malls.

Beeping

Venture Round in 2019
Beeping is an online booking platform that matches customers with a background checked, skilled, and trained professional cleaners. Individuals can connect with cleaners through the internet-enabled PC, mobile, and tablet devices. The cleaners are protected while they are on work through an insurance scheme. Secure online payment services are provided to all the consumers. Beeping is a Slovenia-based company that was founded in 2015 by Jan Dobrilovič and David Mohar.

Beeping

Seed Round in 2019
Beeping is an online booking platform that matches customers with a background checked, skilled, and trained professional cleaners. Individuals can connect with cleaners through the internet-enabled PC, mobile, and tablet devices. The cleaners are protected while they are on work through an insurance scheme. Secure online payment services are provided to all the consumers. Beeping is a Slovenia-based company that was founded in 2015 by Jan Dobrilovič and David Mohar.

Froc

Seed Round in 2019
Froc is an award-winning high chair. It's designed for 6-month-old toddlers, 10-year-old kids, and everyone in between. It adjusts to the kid's growth in three simple steps - by adjusting the backrest position, the seat, and footrest height. Froc is made of wood, a naturally strong, durable, and child-friendly material. Its sturdy and quality built will ensure years and years of user-friendly, safe, and carefree use. Froc is manufactured in Slovenia, the third most forested country in Europe. The company was founded in 2013 by Matej Kosir.

Borza terjatev

Seed Round in 2017
Borza terjatev operates a multilateral trading and settlement system focused on B2B accounts receivable. The platform allows companies to obtain funding by auctioning their invoices in an organized online exchange. This innovative approach to invoice finance provides businesses with a streamlined method to manage cash flow while offering investors access to a new asset class characterized by short-term credit to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By facilitating these transactions, Borza terjatev enhances liquidity for companies and presents attractive investment opportunities with potential annual returns.

45HC.com

Seed Round in 2016
45HC.com is a logistics platform that simplifies the process of booking container shipments for small to medium-sized enterprises. By offering an online-based booking tool, the company enables users to quickly and easily submit their shipment requests, making it convenient to import goods, particularly from China to Europe. The platform provides a range of services including ocean freight, last mile delivery, door-to-door delivery, customs clearance, and insurance. With its automated pricing mechanism, 45HC.com aims to eliminate the complexities often associated with logistics, allowing businesses to save time and optimize their shipping costs.
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