South Central Ventures

South Central Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2015, primarily focused on investing in early-stage high-growth companies within the technology sector across the Balkans. With offices in Belgrade, Ljubljana, Zagreb, and Skopje, the firm targets small and medium enterprises, particularly in areas such as Information and Communications Technology, SaaS, mobile, IoT, HealthTech, and FinTech. South Central Ventures manages a €40 million fund, allocating resources for seed investments up to €0.1 million and larger investments of up to €3 million for early and growth stages. The firm seeks to acquire significant stakes, ranging from 25% to 49%, in its portfolio companies, aiming to support their international expansion and growth potential.

Vedran Blagus

Principal

Vuk Djukić

Principal

Jan Kobler

Managing Partner

Tatjana Zabasu Mikuz

Managing Partner

Jure Mikuž

Managing Partner

Tanja Pantic

CFO

Pedja Predin

Investment Manager

Past deals in Croatia

AdScanner

Seed Round in 2021
AdScanner is a data analytics company specializing in TV advertising solutions, founded in 2012 and based in Zagreb, Croatia. The company offers various tools to enhance the effectiveness and transparency of TV ad campaigns. Its primary products include BUZZ, an automated email notification system that alerts users about specific TV ad metrics; REPORT, which delivers weekly or monthly performance updates in a visual format; and COCKPIT, a comprehensive dashboard that integrates its monitoring data with audience measurement key performance indicators, as well as client and third-party data. AdScanner aims to streamline the reporting process, making it faster and less complicated, while also facilitating comparisons between TV and digital advertising channels.

Cognism

Series B in 2019
Cognism is a sales-acceleration solution that offers businesses an efficient way to prospect through its software as a service (SaaS) model. The company leverages a unique data asset and compliance engine to enrich customer relationship management (CRM) records and streamline the sales funnel. By utilizing patented artificial intelligence technology, Cognism generates and cleans prospect data at scale, providing B2B sales teams with real-time insights into company, people, and event data. This enables sales organizations to identify opportunities, recognize customer trends, and ultimately drive new revenue. Cognism's platform integrates seamlessly with major CRM and email service systems, facilitating effective database management and delivering high-quality, real-time B2B data to clients. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Cognism also has offices in the USA, Macedonia, Croatia, and Singapore.

AdScanner

Seed Round in 2019
AdScanner is a data analytics company specializing in TV advertising solutions, founded in 2012 and based in Zagreb, Croatia. The company offers various tools to enhance the effectiveness and transparency of TV ad campaigns. Its primary products include BUZZ, an automated email notification system that alerts users about specific TV ad metrics; REPORT, which delivers weekly or monthly performance updates in a visual format; and COCKPIT, a comprehensive dashboard that integrates its monitoring data with audience measurement key performance indicators, as well as client and third-party data. AdScanner aims to streamline the reporting process, making it faster and less complicated, while also facilitating comparisons between TV and digital advertising channels.

Cognism

Series A in 2018
Cognism is a sales-acceleration solution that offers businesses an efficient way to prospect through its software as a service (SaaS) model. The company leverages a unique data asset and compliance engine to enrich customer relationship management (CRM) records and streamline the sales funnel. By utilizing patented artificial intelligence technology, Cognism generates and cleans prospect data at scale, providing B2B sales teams with real-time insights into company, people, and event data. This enables sales organizations to identify opportunities, recognize customer trends, and ultimately drive new revenue. Cognism's platform integrates seamlessly with major CRM and email service systems, facilitating effective database management and delivering high-quality, real-time B2B data to clients. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Cognism also has offices in the USA, Macedonia, Croatia, and Singapore.

Cognism

Seed Round in 2018
Cognism is a sales-acceleration solution that offers businesses an efficient way to prospect through its software as a service (SaaS) model. The company leverages a unique data asset and compliance engine to enrich customer relationship management (CRM) records and streamline the sales funnel. By utilizing patented artificial intelligence technology, Cognism generates and cleans prospect data at scale, providing B2B sales teams with real-time insights into company, people, and event data. This enables sales organizations to identify opportunities, recognize customer trends, and ultimately drive new revenue. Cognism's platform integrates seamlessly with major CRM and email service systems, facilitating effective database management and delivering high-quality, real-time B2B data to clients. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Cognism also has offices in the USA, Macedonia, Croatia, and Singapore.

Sentinel Marine Solutions

Venture Round in 2017
Sentinel Marine Solutions offers an online boat monitoring platform that provides real-time insights into the position and essential onboard systems of private boats and charter fleets. This platform tracks GPS location and automatically logs journeys while sending alerts for unauthorized access or movement. It also monitors critical aspects such as battery status and usage information. By enabling boat rental businesses and private boat owners to effectively oversee maintenance and logistics, Sentinel Marine Solutions addresses key challenges in boat management and enhances the overall user experience.

Cognism

Seed Round in 2017
Cognism is a sales-acceleration solution that offers businesses an efficient way to prospect through its software as a service (SaaS) model. The company leverages a unique data asset and compliance engine to enrich customer relationship management (CRM) records and streamline the sales funnel. By utilizing patented artificial intelligence technology, Cognism generates and cleans prospect data at scale, providing B2B sales teams with real-time insights into company, people, and event data. This enables sales organizations to identify opportunities, recognize customer trends, and ultimately drive new revenue. Cognism's platform integrates seamlessly with major CRM and email service systems, facilitating effective database management and delivering high-quality, real-time B2B data to clients. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Cognism also has offices in the USA, Macedonia, Croatia, and Singapore.

Bulb

Venture Round in 2016
Bulb Technologies Ltd. specializes in broadband service management software tailored for fixed, cable, and mobile communication service providers across Europe. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, the company offers a range of solutions designed to enhance customer support and streamline operational processes. Key products include CEMPRESSO, which automates customer support and knowledge management; DACS, a centralized platform for managing the provisioning of CPE devices and IP address allocation; and the Network Element Provisioning System, which aids telecom operators in automating service delivery. Additionally, Bulb Technologies provides integration services for CEM/service assurance and device management solutions, enabling service providers to improve customer experience and reduce support costs significantly.