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 Turkey

Agrovisio

Seed Round in 2021
Agrovisio Official provides accurate, up-to-date and customized data and accurate forecasts to the agricultural sector's stakeholders.

Agrovisio

Seed Round in 2021
Agrovisio Official provides accurate, up-to-date and customized data and accurate forecasts to the agricultural sector's stakeholders.

Sorwe

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of employee engagement and performance management software designed to analyze the achievement of employees. The company's software focuses on forwarding growth for each individual, creating great remote cultures through engaging team socials and insights on how to connect employees, enabling companies to build communication, and cooperation and provide seamless navigation and an engaging employee experience.

Agrovisio

Venture Round in 2021
Agrovisio Official provides accurate, up-to-date and customized data and accurate forecasts to the agricultural sector's stakeholders.

heybooster

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of a marketing analysis platform designed to help e-commerce managers to identify revenue growth opportunities and make improved decisions. The company's platform offers an online playbook, online communication, an online project management system, online meetings, and digital reporting, enabling clients to spot issues, identify revenue growth opportunities, and reduce costs by sending alerts and providing tailored insights.

Cognitiwe

Seed Round in 2020
AI Computer Vision Company

LOKI

Seed Round in 2019
LOKI Inc. develops LOKI, a cyber-security smart home device. The device allows users to manage and secure networks from cyber attacks. It provides cloud based single point management cybersecurity and network management services for small medium enterprises (SMEs) using software-defined wide-area network (SD-WAN) technology in a software as a service (SaaS) model. Its features include firewall, antivirus, web filter, captive portal, intrusion prevention, and logging systems. LOKI Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Izmir, Turkey.

Tarla.in

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Tarla.in is a technology company based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 2018, that specializes in claim verification and risk assessment services for farm insurers. The company utilizes an intelligence bot platform that processes high-resolution satellite imagery, weather forecasts, and sensor data to provide rapid and accurate assessments of climate risks and claims verification, significantly reducing the time and costs associated with traditional field expert methods. By leveraging unbiased data sources, Tarla.in aims to eliminate information asymmetry in the agricultural sector, facilitating better decision-making for both insurers and farmers. The platform's capabilities include insights on irrigation, fertilization, and harvesting, among others, which help optimize operational efficiency under changing climatic conditions. Tarla.in has received multiple accolades for its innovative approach, including awards at the UN's Climate Conference and recognition in various startup competitions.