Startup Wise Guys
Startup Wise Guys, established in 2012 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, is a leading early-stage investor and accelerator in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region and the Nordics. It offers a world-class, up to five-month accelerator program focused on validating, developing, and selling products to business customers, with a particular interest in Sustainability, B2B SaaS, Fintech, Cybersecurity, and XR sectors. The program, supported by over 200 international and local mentors, has accelerated more than 300 startups, with an 80% success and survival rate, and 11 major exits. Post-program, startups join an alumni community of over 300 startups across 40 countries, gaining access to invite-only events for business development and fundraising support.
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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