Startup Wise Guys
VC Fund
Tallinn, Estonia
Startup Wise Guys is a VC fund in Tallinn focused on Software and Information Technology. Startup Wise Guys is one of the most active early stage investors in the broader CEE region and Nordics, has been voted Top VC fund in the CEE in year 2019. To help techy startup founders become true entrepreneurs, we are running a world-class startup accelerator since 2012. We have accelerated more than 300 startups, focusing on Sustainability,B2B SaaS, Fintech, Cybersecurity, and XR. The portfolio has already had 11 major exits and the overall startup survival and success rate is above 80%. The intensive up to 5 months-long accelerator program is focused on validating, developing, and selling products to business customers. Over 200 international and local mentors help startups move through those stages much faster than they would on their own. Founders are also prepared to sell their vision to investors, and the program culminates in Demo Days & major tech event visits, where startups get to present to venture capitalists and angel investors. Post-program, startups join the alumni community of 300+ startups in more than 40 countries and become eligible for invite-only alumni events such as SWG Getaway focused on business development, fundraising, and experience sharing.
- Total investments:
- 677
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 25%
- Fund size:
- $9.4M
- Last fund:
Last updated:
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Industries Startup Wise Guys invests in
Stages Startup Wise Guys invests in
Countries Startup Wise Guys invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| See all 24 contacts → | |||
Investment Focus
Industry
- Software 171 (25%)
- Information Technology 103 (15%)
- SaaS 79 (12%)
- Artificial Intelligence 73 (11%)
- Financial Services 52 (8%)
Stage
- Pre-Seed 359 (53%)
- Seed 131 (19%)
- Convertible Note 20 (3%)
- Funding Round 10 (1%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 8 (1%)
Country
- Estonia 111 (16%)
- United Kingdom 47 (7%)
- United States 43 (6%)
- Lithuania 41 (6%)
- Italy 25 (4%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alexandra Balkova
Partner, Head of Portfolio
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Partner, Head of Portfolio | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Andrea Orlando
Partner
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Partner | Total investments: 9 | Find email | |
Gunce Onur
Venture Partner Turkey
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Venture Partner Turkey | Total investments: 16 | Find email | |
Horacio Jose Perez Moreno
Online Pre-Accelerator Program Manager
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Online Pre-Accelerator Program Manager | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Karolina Orav
Legal Assistant
|
Legal Assistant | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
| See all 24 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buntar Aerospace is an aerospace manufacturing company. It provides navigation systems with artificial intelligence modules,drones, and custom software. | $10.4M / Seed / Mar 19, 2026 | ||
| Fractory manufacturing marketplace provides a one-stop shop to discover, compare, and fulfil production orders regardless of batch size. For companies with specialised laser-cutting equipment, Fractory optimises the use of available capacity to accelerate ROI of expensive machinery investments. Save time and get the price in seconds with ouronline automated quoting system. No more back-and-forth emails and phone calls. | Convertible Note / Mar 06, 2026 | ||
| Vivox AI develops software that applies artificial intelligence to financial crime compliance and regulatory operations. The platform provides AI agents that perform tasks such as anti-money laundering reviews, know-your-customer and know-your-business onboarding checks, sanctions screening, and adverse media monitoring. Its system analyzescorporate registry records, public sources, and internal datasets to support due-diligence investigations and risk assessments. The software also produces structured reports, evaluates documentation related to ownership and business activity, and supports ongoing monitoring of entities and individuals. AI agents operate as independent modules assigned to specific compliance functions, allowing organizations to review results and maintain audit trails for regulatory oversight. | $1.7M / Seed / Mar 04, 2026 | ||
| Rental superapp designed to reshape the rent experience across the UAE. It allows tenants to pay rent through credit/ debit cards or bank transfer and earn rewards simply by paying rent. For property managers and landlords, Rewa improves on-time payments, reduces churn, and strengthens tenant relationships through automated payment andloyalty features.The platform combines rent collection, behavioral analytics, and engagement tools in one streamlined system. Rewa is built to meet the needs of today’s renters while giving real estate operators new ways to retain tenants and unlock value without operational complexity. | Seed / Feb 26, 2026 | ||
| Scrubin is a digital business networking platform that connects healthcare partners, hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies. | $69.9K / Pre-Seed / Jan 08, 2026 | ||
| Rental superapp designed to reshape the rent experience across the UAE. It allows tenants to pay rent through credit/ debit cards or bank transfer and earn rewards simply by paying rent. For property managers and landlords, Rewa improves on-time payments, reduces churn, and strengthens tenant relationships through automated payment andloyalty features.The platform combines rent collection, behavioral analytics, and engagement tools in one streamlined system. Rewa is built to meet the needs of today’s renters while giving real estate operators new ways to retain tenants and unlock value without operational complexity. | Pre-Seed / Dec 31, 2025 | ||
| NeuronX Protocol is the pioneering decentralized lending protocol on Dfinity, setting the stage for smart DeFi. By focusing on AI-driven automation and enhanced user experiences, NeuronX aims to revolutionize the DeFi landscape and appeal to a broader audience. At the core of NeuronX is a groundbreaking innovation: AI-Powered Smart LiquidityPlatforms (AILPs). These AILPs are advanced vault strategies operated by intelligent AI algorithms. Users can effortlessly gain leverage by simply depositing a base asset. Behind the scenes, AILPs leverage AI to automate complex transactions and continuously rebalance positions, ensuring optimal leverage without the risk of liquidation. This integration of AI streamlines the process, making advanced financial strategies accessible and hassle-free. | Pre-Seed / Dec 30, 2025 | ||
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Respired
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Respired company is currently operating in stealth mode. | Pre-Seed / Dec 29, 2025 | |
| The easiest way for merchants to accept payments and convert customers. | $2.3M / Series A / Dec 17, 2025 | ||
| Yaga is an e-commerce site that provides t-shirts, clothing, books, magazines, and accessories for men, and women. | $4.6M / Seed / Oct 21, 2025 | ||
| See all 677 investments → | |||
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FAQ
What does Startup Wise Guys invest in?
Startup Wise Guys invests primarily in Software, Information Technology and SaaS startups, most often at Pre-Seed and Seed stage. Most of the 677 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Estonia. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at Startup Wise Guys?
The team at Startup Wise Guys includes Alexandra Balkova (Partner, Head of Portfolio), Andrea Orlando (Partner) and Gunce Onur (Venture Partner Turkey), among 24 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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