Startup Wise Guys

Startup Wise Guys is an accelerator and early-stage program based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 2012. It runs intensive up to five-month programs that validate and develop products and prepare founders to sell to business customers, culminating in demo days before venture capitalists and angel investors. The company focuses on B2B software as a service, fintech, cybersecurity, sustainability, and related tech sectors across Europe, and has accelerated more than 300 startups with a startup survival rate above 80%. It operates with a network of over 200 mentors who guide startups through product validation, market entry, and fundraising, and maintains a 300+ startup alumni community spanning more than 40 countries, with ongoing alumni events for business development and fundraising.

Daniela Esposito

Chief Strategy Officer and Board Member

Attila Hudecz

Batch Managing Director

Franziska Kolk

General Partner, Africa

Andrea Orlando

Partner

Past deals in Azerbaijan

Epoint

Seed Round in 2024
Epoint is a digital payment aggregator and e-commerce platform based in Azerbaijan, designed to assist small and medium-sized entrepreneurs in accepting bank card payments seamlessly and without additional costs or technical expertise. The platform offers a range of features, including downloadable financial reports, transaction logs, a multilingual interface, and tools for QR and invoice payments, facilitating a comprehensive online payment experience for businesses. Epoint has established significant partnerships, notably with Visa and BDO, and has garnered recognition in various international startup competitions, including being a runner-up at the Takeoff competition in 2022 and a semi-finalist at the Astana Hub Battle. As the first fintech company in Azerbaijan to receive a "Startup Certificate" from the Ministry of Economy, Epoint benefits from a three-year exemption from income tax, underscoring its innovative role in the financial technology landscape of the region.

Epoint

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Epoint is a digital payment aggregator and e-commerce platform based in Azerbaijan, designed to assist small and medium-sized entrepreneurs in accepting bank card payments seamlessly and without additional costs or technical expertise. The platform offers a range of features, including downloadable financial reports, transaction logs, a multilingual interface, and tools for QR and invoice payments, facilitating a comprehensive online payment experience for businesses. Epoint has established significant partnerships, notably with Visa and BDO, and has garnered recognition in various international startup competitions, including being a runner-up at the Takeoff competition in 2022 and a semi-finalist at the Astana Hub Battle. As the first fintech company in Azerbaijan to receive a "Startup Certificate" from the Ministry of Economy, Epoint benefits from a three-year exemption from income tax, underscoring its innovative role in the financial technology landscape of the region.
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