Startup Wise Guys

Startup Wise Guys, founded in 2012 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, is a prominent early-stage investor and accelerator in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region and the Nordics. The organization has accelerated over 165 startups, primarily in B2B SaaS, fintech, and cybersecurity, achieving a startup survival and success rate exceeding 77%. Its intensive three-month accelerator program focuses on product validation, development, and sales to business customers, supported by a network of over 200 international and local mentors. The program culminates in Demo Days and major tech events where startups present their ventures to potential investors. Additionally, participants gain access to an alumni community of more than 145 startups across 40 countries and exclusive alumni events centered on business development and fundraising. Startup Wise Guys also manages dedicated funds targeting various sectors, including an Africa Fund that invests in fintech, health tech, and digital SaaS, among others.

Alexandra Balkova

Partner, Head of Portfolio

Gunce Onur

Venture Partner Turkey

Attila Hudecz

Managing Director, Sustainability

Franziska Kolk

General Partner, Africa

Andrea T. Orlando

Partner

Günce Önür

General Partner, Challenger II

Past deals in Belarus

Vochi

Seed Round in 2021
Vochi is a mobile application focused on creative video editing, leveraging advanced computer-vision technology and AI-based algorithms. The app enables users to apply high-quality effects to individual objects within videos in real-time, maintaining visual fidelity in 1080p resolution. By utilizing neural networks and a custom rendering engine, Vochi allows for unique and personalized video creations, empowering users to express their creativity effortlessly on mobile devices.

Vochi

Seed Round in 2021
Vochi is a mobile application focused on creative video editing, leveraging advanced computer-vision technology and AI-based algorithms. The app enables users to apply high-quality effects to individual objects within videos in real-time, maintaining visual fidelity in 1080p resolution. By utilizing neural networks and a custom rendering engine, Vochi allows for unique and personalized video creations, empowering users to express their creativity effortlessly on mobile devices.

Induto

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Induto is video messaging service for managing distributed teams. Induto is a way to better manage team logistics and ensure mutual participation in decision-making.

NeoSound

Pre Seed Round in 2016
NeoSound is a technology company specializing in speech analytics solutions tailored for call centers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, NeoSound develops a cloud-based application programming interface that enables supervisors and managers to automate call monitoring and gain valuable insights from customer interactions. Their software provides reporting tools that track customer service quality, identify common complaints, and analyze customer sentiment, allowing businesses to make informed decisions regarding customer engagement. Additionally, NeoSound employs advanced voice-tone recognition technology to transform human voice data into actionable insights, ultimately enhancing the quality of customer communication and optimizing overall service delivery. The company also has a presence in Minsk, Belarus, further supporting its operational capabilities.

Online Dog

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Online Dog is a web-based platform based in Belarus that specializes in providing a comprehensive information system for purebred dog shows. The platform allows users to publish details about various dog shows and facilitates electronic applications for participation. It offers features that enable dog owners to personalize information about their purebred dogs, apply for competitions, and make payments electronically. Additionally, Online Dog supports quality testing and provides tools for data processing and analysis, helping both dog owners and event organizers streamline the entry process for dog shows and related events.

ChangeAgain

Pre Seed Round in 2014
ChangeAgain is a company based in Estonia that specializes in A/B testing tools designed specifically for startups. Its primary service allows users to optimize their websites by implementing split-testing strategies, which help measure the effectiveness of various visual elements on their online presence. The tool is user-friendly, enabling individuals without programming skills to make changes to their websites and assess the impact on conversion rates. ChangeAgain's platform is closely integrated with Google Analytics, allowing users to leverage familiar analytics tools to evaluate performance metrics and drive revenue growth.
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