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

Sergio Borasino

Head of Founders Club

Past deals in Art

INKsearch.co

Seed Round in 2024
INKsearch is an online booking platform designed for tattoo enthusiasts, artists, and studios, headquartered in Warsaw, Poland. The platform simplifies the process of finding and booking appointments with tattoo artists, while also providing users with inspiration and information related to tattoos. It serves as a marketplace where clients can discover their favorite artists, share recommendations, and explore creative ideas for their tattoos. For artists, INKsearch offers opportunities to promote their work, connect with potential clients, and gain employment at various studios. The user-friendly interface enhances the overall experience for both clients and artists, fostering a vibrant community within the tattoo industry.

INKsearch.co

Seed Round in 2023
INKsearch is an online booking platform designed for tattoo enthusiasts, artists, and studios, headquartered in Warsaw, Poland. The platform simplifies the process of finding and booking appointments with tattoo artists, while also providing users with inspiration and information related to tattoos. It serves as a marketplace where clients can discover their favorite artists, share recommendations, and explore creative ideas for their tattoos. For artists, INKsearch offers opportunities to promote their work, connect with potential clients, and gain employment at various studios. The user-friendly interface enhances the overall experience for both clients and artists, fostering a vibrant community within the tattoo industry.

AerariumChain

Convertible Note in 2022
AerariumChain offers a SaaS platform for museums, foundations, and private collectors to monitor artwork conditions using high-definition 3D scans, blockchain-certified data, and AI algorithms. It also facilitates fundraising through NFTs called NFTmicro.

INKsearch.co

Pre Seed Round in 2022
INKsearch is an online booking platform designed for tattoo enthusiasts, artists, and studios, headquartered in Warsaw, Poland. The platform simplifies the process of finding and booking appointments with tattoo artists, while also providing users with inspiration and information related to tattoos. It serves as a marketplace where clients can discover their favorite artists, share recommendations, and explore creative ideas for their tattoos. For artists, INKsearch offers opportunities to promote their work, connect with potential clients, and gain employment at various studios. The user-friendly interface enhances the overall experience for both clients and artists, fostering a vibrant community within the tattoo industry.

Wolf3D

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2014, Wolf3D specializes in creating realistic 3D avatars of people for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) communication, games, and custom mannequins. Utilizing advanced 3D scanning technology, the company operates globally, with headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia, and offices in Los Angeles, California.

Wolf3D

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2014, Wolf3D specializes in creating realistic 3D avatars of people for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) communication, games, and custom mannequins. Utilizing advanced 3D scanning technology, the company operates globally, with headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia, and offices in Los Angeles, California.

AerariumChain

Pre Seed Round in 2021
AerariumChain offers a SaaS platform for museums, foundations, and private collectors to monitor artwork conditions using high-definition 3D scans, blockchain-certified data, and AI algorithms. It also facilitates fundraising through NFTs called NFTmicro.

Anatomy Next

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Anatomy Next is an ed-tech company that uses clear and reliable 3D anatomy models to create empowering education tools for medical students and artists. Anatomy.app and the online encyclopedia Anatomy.net help medical students learn human anatomy. "Anatomy for Sculptors" handbooks are bestsellers among aspiring artists striving to better understand the human form. Anatomy Next unites an international team of entrepreneurs, medical experts, professional artists, 3D designers and software developers.

Wolf3D

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2014, Wolf3D specializes in creating realistic 3D avatars of people for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) communication, games, and custom mannequins. Utilizing advanced 3D scanning technology, the company operates globally, with headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia, and offices in Los Angeles, California.
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