Startup Wise Guys

Startup Wise Guys is a prominent early-stage investor based in Tallinn, Estonia, recognized as one of the leading venture capital funds in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region and the Nordics. Since its inception in 2012, it has operated a renowned startup accelerator that has supported over 165 startups, primarily in sectors such as B2B SaaS, Fintech, and Cybersecurity. The intensive three-month program aims to validate, develop, and market products to business clients, benefiting from the guidance of more than 200 mentors. The accelerator culminates in Demo Days and attendance at major tech events, providing startups the opportunity to pitch to investors. With a startup survival and success rate exceeding 77%, the program has facilitated two major exits and fosters a robust alumni network of over 145 startups across more than 40 countries. Additionally, Startup Wise Guys manages specific funds targeting investments in various sectors, including technology and clean tech, with a focus on early-stage ventures.

Alexandra Balkova

Partner

Egita Polanska

Program & Partnerships in SEE and Venture Partner in Italy

Past deals in Africa

Soter Analytics

Series A in 2022
Soter Analytics has developed the Soter Spine, a combination of wearable sensors and powerful analytics to predict and prevent musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace. Using machine learning and network effects from thousands of connected workers, the Soter Spine gets even smarter with time and will outperform current ergonomic standards. Soter will become the new standard in musculoskeletal injury prevention.

Data Against Data

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Data Against Data develops a platform that looks for companies holding personal data. It provides a list of websites and applications to secure online data privacy. Data Against Data is based in Bucharest, Romania.

Kiotapay

Convertible Note in 2022
Kiotapay is a software-as-a-service (SAAS) company specializing in property management solutions. It offers a cloud-based platform designed to automate essential processes for property owners, managers, and tenants. The software facilitates the management of billing, collections, and payments, as well as the maintenance of records related to real estate management. By streamlining these functions, Kiotapay enhances the efficiency of rental management, providing a comprehensive solution for all stakeholders involved in the rental lifecycle.

Zofi Cash

Venture Round in 2022
Zofi Cash is a digital financial platform that seeks to revolutionize how and when salaried people get paid. 30 days is way too long to wait to get paid. Our goal is to make everyday a pay day for the hard working africans on the african continent.

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.

Mellyn

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Cryptograpi helps maintain the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information in software applications. From reducing losses after a data breach to preserving privacy as a way of business, we provide an easy and secure way to implement end-to-end cryptography while maintaining regulatory compliances in check.

Mellyn

Convertible Note in 2021
Cryptograpi helps maintain the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information in software applications. From reducing losses after a data breach to preserving privacy as a way of business, we provide an easy and secure way to implement end-to-end cryptography while maintaining regulatory compliances in check.

Conte.ai

Seed Round in 2020
Free system for managing social networks and messaging apps. No tariff plans. Unit of measure – account on the social network or messaging app. An unlimited number of users, projects, and scheduled posts. Add accounts in 2 minutes and start boosting your brand.

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.

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.

Bolt

Series C in 2019
Bolt Technology OÜ operates a transportation platform that offers ride-hailing, micromobility, and food delivery services. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, Bolt provides a smartphone application that enables users to book taxis based on price and quality ratings, track drivers in real-time, and order services without waiting for a dispatcher. The company has expanded rapidly, serving over 50 million customers across more than 40 countries, including regions in Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Bolt aims to reshape urban mobility by promoting a future with reduced car ownership and enhanced flexible transport options, thereby contributing to decreased traffic congestion and pollution in cities.

Soter Analytics

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Soter Analytics has developed the Soter Spine, a combination of wearable sensors and powerful analytics to predict and prevent musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace. Using machine learning and network effects from thousands of connected workers, the Soter Spine gets even smarter with time and will outperform current ergonomic standards. Soter will become the new standard in musculoskeletal injury prevention.