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 Poland

Wolf3D

Series A in 2021
Wolf3D, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, with an additional office in Los Angeles, specializes in creating realistic 3D avatars for virtual and augmented reality applications. Utilizing advanced 3D scanning technology, the company produces detailed avatars that can be used as game characters or custom mannequins in various VR environments. Wolf3D's scanning services are accessible in public venues such as airports, museums, and conference halls, allowing for widespread engagement. The company aims to enhance communication in virtual reality, fostering authentic relationships among users, thereby integrating the human element into digital interactions.

Wolf3D

Series A in 2021
Wolf3D, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, with an additional office in Los Angeles, specializes in creating realistic 3D avatars for virtual and augmented reality applications. Utilizing advanced 3D scanning technology, the company produces detailed avatars that can be used as game characters or custom mannequins in various VR environments. Wolf3D's scanning services are accessible in public venues such as airports, museums, and conference halls, allowing for widespread engagement. The company aims to enhance communication in virtual reality, fostering authentic relationships among users, thereby integrating the human element into digital interactions.

Trusted Twin

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Trusted Twin is a digital, cloud-based space for secure, reliable, and verifiable digital twin storing and sharing.

Okredo

Seed Round in 2021
Okredo is an open data platform that offers valuable insights for enhancing sales and managing credit risk. It provides a business intelligence solution that aggregates and analyzes data from diverse sources, including financial reports and credit ratings, to deliver information on creditworthiness, scores, and limits. This empowers companies to make informed decisions regarding collaborations and investments. Okredo operates on a freemium model, offering both free and premium services. Initially focused on Lithuania, the company is expanding its reach to Latvia, Poland, the UK, and other European countries.

Okredo

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Okredo is an open data platform that offers valuable insights for enhancing sales and managing credit risk. It provides a business intelligence solution that aggregates and analyzes data from diverse sources, including financial reports and credit ratings, to deliver information on creditworthiness, scores, and limits. This empowers companies to make informed decisions regarding collaborations and investments. Okredo operates on a freemium model, offering both free and premium services. Initially focused on Lithuania, the company is expanding its reach to Latvia, Poland, the UK, and other European countries.

Collect

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Collect is a mobile app that allows users to order food without waiting in line. Collect was founded in 2018 and was headquartered in Kraków, Poland.

Ninja Lender

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Ninja Lender, founded in 2018 and based in Kyiv, Ukraine, operates a business-to-business marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of rejected loan applications among credit institutions. The platform enables banks and lending companies to connect with alternative credit providers, allowing them to offer loans to clients who were initially denied. This process not only enhances financial inclusion for rejected borrowers but also helps financial institutions reduce customer acquisition costs and improve customer loyalty. By streamlining the loan application process, Ninja Lender aims to create a more efficient marketplace for credit services.

Ninja Lender

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Ninja Lender, founded in 2018 and based in Kyiv, Ukraine, operates a business-to-business marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of rejected loan applications among credit institutions. The platform enables banks and lending companies to connect with alternative credit providers, allowing them to offer loans to clients who were initially denied. This process not only enhances financial inclusion for rejected borrowers but also helps financial institutions reduce customer acquisition costs and improve customer loyalty. By streamlining the loan application process, Ninja Lender aims to create a more efficient marketplace for credit services.

Bnesis

Pre Seed Round in 2017
bNesis operates in the technology sector, focusing on developing an API platform that facilitates the integration of various services for its users. By creating a unified API, bNesis enables seamless data transfer from multiple sources, including payment systems, eCommerce platforms, social media, and credit bureaus. This integration simplifies the process for financial institutions, allowing them to automate credit applications and improve the accuracy of their scoring systems. Users can easily apply for credit online, providing access to their financial data through a few simple steps. The platform analyzes this data using multiple scoring engines, resulting in quicker credit decisions and enhanced accuracy. bNesis’s solutions not only save time and resources on integrations but also help banks reduce bad debts and improve their overall income. The company is headquartered in L'Eliana, Spain.

CallPage

Seed Round in 2016
CallPage sp. z o.o. is a technology company based in Warsaw, Poland, that specializes in developing a widget designed to enhance communication between website owners and potential customers. This tool facilitates real-time callback requests from website visitors, aiming to increase sales leads significantly. The widget analyzes user behavior on the website, providing insights that can optimize sales opportunities. Key features include call recording, integration with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, SMS notifications, customizable designs, and comprehensive reporting. CallPage serves a diverse clientele, including online stores, service providers, and companies in sectors such as insurance, banking, and real estate, helping them convert website traffic into inbound sales calls and ultimately boosting their conversion rates and revenue.

CallPage

Pre Seed Round in 2016
CallPage sp. z o.o. is a technology company based in Warsaw, Poland, that specializes in developing a widget designed to enhance communication between website owners and potential customers. This tool facilitates real-time callback requests from website visitors, aiming to increase sales leads significantly. The widget analyzes user behavior on the website, providing insights that can optimize sales opportunities. Key features include call recording, integration with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, SMS notifications, customizable designs, and comprehensive reporting. CallPage serves a diverse clientele, including online stores, service providers, and companies in sectors such as insurance, banking, and real estate, helping them convert website traffic into inbound sales calls and ultimately boosting their conversion rates and revenue.

Wolf3D

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Wolf3D, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, with an additional office in Los Angeles, specializes in creating realistic 3D avatars for virtual and augmented reality applications. Utilizing advanced 3D scanning technology, the company produces detailed avatars that can be used as game characters or custom mannequins in various VR environments. Wolf3D's scanning services are accessible in public venues such as airports, museums, and conference halls, allowing for widespread engagement. The company aims to enhance communication in virtual reality, fostering authentic relationships among users, thereby integrating the human element into digital interactions.
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