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 Task Management

Workee

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Workee is a back-office solution designed for freelancers, particularly those in appointment-driven professions such as coaching, health consulting, tutoring, and legal services. The platform streamlines business operations by offering tools for managing accounting, invoicing, client interactions, and overall work management in a single interface. Utilizing generative technology, Workee automatically creates personal websites for its users and facilitates the automation of essential tasks like bookings and payments. By centralizing these functions, Workee aims to save freelancers significant time—typically around four hours per week—and reduce operational costs by $200 to $400 per month.

Taut

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Taut is an efficient way for teachers to mark and comment on student work and improve learning outcomes.

Fjordhub

Seed Round in 2020
Time planning and attendance control , communication tool, surveys and HR for blue-collar workers as subscription based platform.

Zelos Team Management

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Zelos Team Management specializes in providing a task management application designed for large teams and communities, facilitating self-organization and enhanced productivity. The app caters to gig recruiters and community managers by allowing them to efficiently assign tasks to extensive groups, reaching hundreds or thousands of members. Zelos offers both monthly and yearly licenses to organizations, promoting active community engagement and enabling the development of private talent marketplaces. This solution is particularly beneficial for businesses aiming to streamline operations within gig work environments and foster collaboration among diverse teams.

Zelos Team Management

Seed Round in 2019
Zelos Team Management specializes in providing a task management application designed for large teams and communities, facilitating self-organization and enhanced productivity. The app caters to gig recruiters and community managers by allowing them to efficiently assign tasks to extensive groups, reaching hundreds or thousands of members. Zelos offers both monthly and yearly licenses to organizations, promoting active community engagement and enabling the development of private talent marketplaces. This solution is particularly beneficial for businesses aiming to streamline operations within gig work environments and foster collaboration among diverse teams.

PomoDoneApp

Pre Seed Round in 2018
PomoDoneApp is a task management application that enhances productivity through the Pomodoro technique. It is designed for a diverse range of users, including digital professionals such as developers, writers, designers, and marketers. The platform integrates seamlessly with popular task management systems like Asana, Trello, JIRA, and Basecamp, allowing users to maintain their existing workflows while improving focus and efficiency. PomoDoneApp features an interruption shield that blocks distracting websites and notifies team members via Slack, enhancing concentration during work sessions. Additionally, users can analyze their productivity through a history log that tracks workflow and task time, making it easier to optimize performance.

Teamscope

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Teamscope, Inc. is a company based in Tallinn, Estonia, that specializes in creating visual and interactive insights through big data analytics aimed at improving team building. Founded by professionals from executive search, data science, and technology sectors, Teamscope provides a platform designed to assist managers in making informed hiring decisions and fostering high-performing teams. By utilizing a unique algorithm, the platform assesses the values, personality traits, and core competencies of existing team members. It then recommends the ideal characteristics to seek in new candidates and evaluates their compatibility with both the role and the team dynamics. Additionally, Teamscope generates detailed behavioral profiles and interview guides for candidates, aiding hiring managers in selecting the most suitable individuals for their teams.

TheTakes

Pre Seed Round in 2013
TheTakes.com is a cloud-based project management platform specifically designed for the film production industry. Recognizing the complexities and costs associated with filmmaking, TheTakes offers a tailored solution that addresses the unique workflows tied to screenplays. Unlike generic project management tools, it accommodates the intricate demands of film crews, which can include hundreds of personnel and frequent changes, thus minimizing the high costs associated with mistakes. The platform supports all stages of pre-production and production, allowing users to manage film crews, break down scripts, create storyboards, and coordinate resources effectively. By facilitating communication and monitoring, TheTakes enhances the efficiency of film projects and has already demonstrated its value through a base of paying customers.

Budgetto

Seed Round in 2013
Budget.to is an innovative budget management tool to help businesses who struggle with financial management save time and gain real-time control of their finances.
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