Startup Wise Guys

✨ Just Two Weeks Away: sTARTUp Day 2025 in Tartu! We’re super excited for the end of this month as we head to one of the region's most anticipated events—sTARTUp Day 2025! 🎉✨ 📅 When? 29–31 January 📍 Where? Tartu, Estonia 🇪🇪 This incredible event is bringing together 3,500+ startup-minded people—entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and tech enthusiasts—all gathering to celebrate entrepreneurship in the smart city of Tartu. 🌟👩💻👨💻 Our 🔴 RED team will be there at the SWG booth! Representing us will be the amazing Alexandra Balkova, Félix Billy Lyell and Kristjan Nork, Gulnara Yusifli 🙌, who can’t wait to share our journey, exchange ideas 💡, and connect with all of you 🤝. 👉 Swing by our booth to chat, network, and discover what’s been cooking with Startup Wise Guys! 🍳 Let’s explore opportunities to collaborate 🤩. See you there—let us know if you’re attending! 👇 #Startup #StartupWiseGuys #sTARTUpDay #Entrepreneurship #Networking #Innovation #events

Funding News Alert!🚨 We’re incredibly proud to announce that LetsData, a standout from our Cyber Growth Bilbao 2023 batch, has secured $1.6M in seed funding to redefine InfoOps detection and combat synthetic identity threats!⚡️ 📍 Born amidst the ongoing war in #Ukraine 🇺🇦, LetsData exemplifies resilience and ingenuity. Founded by the unstoppable duo, Ksenia Iliuk and Andriy Kusyy, this startup grew from a bootstrapped vision to achieving $1M ARR—and now, the company has grown from a bootstrapped vision to a global cybersecurity powerhouse. 💡 Their cutting-edge AI technology, trusted by NATO allies, governments, and enterprises worldwide, detects 80% more InfoOps threats at their inception than traditional tools. This funding is not just a milestone—it’s a launchpad for greater innovation and impact. 🚀 🌟 Join us in celebrating this momentous achievement and supporting LetsData’s mission to make the digital world safer, smarter, and more secure for everyone - Read here https://lnkd.in/ds-FCekk 👏 Congratulations to the incredible team at LetsData—your journey inspires us all! #ResilienceInInnovation #SeedFunding #Cybersecurity #StartupSuccess #UkraineInnovation

One Month Left: Join Us in Bilbao!⚡️ In just one month, 80+ leading investors, including top VCs and angel investors, will converge at the Startup Wise Guys Investor Summit 2025 for two groundbreaking days of insights, connections, and opportunities. 🌪️ Immerse yourself in high-value discussions and engage with Europe’s foremost innovators and thought leaders in an exclusive setting designed to drive meaningful collaboration. Why Attend? 💡 Access Strategic Insights from Industry Leaders - Learn from 20+ expert speakers addressing emerging trends in #AI, #deeptech, #cybersecurity, and the evolving landscape of #European Venture Capital. 🤝 Build High-Value Connections - Connect with 80+ like-minded investors, visionary founders, and tech leaders in an intimate setting that fosters genuine, impactful relationships. 🌟 Expand Your Network and Portfolio - Meet 150+ high-growth startups pitching next-generation innovations, ready for scale and investment. 🌍 Experience Bilbao as a Global Innovation Hub - Hosted at the iconic San Mamés Stadium and Bilbao Acceleration Tower, the summit combines cutting-edge insights with the vibrant cultural and business scene of Bilbao. ✨ Highlights at a Glance: • 80+ top-tier investors convening in one place. • 20+ expert speakers delivering data-rich insights on key sectors and trends. • Two days of focused networking and collaboration in an intimate, curated environment. 🎟️ Register Now to Secure Your Spot: https://lnkd.in/dwU5Ge58 Don't miss your chance to be part of something memorable! See you there 👋 #StartupWiseGuys #Investor #Summit #2025 #Bilbao

🚀 Calling All SaaS and Fintech Founders! The Azerbaijan Program by Startup Wise Guys, in partnership with Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA), "PASHA Holding" LLC, and SABAH.HUB, is extending its application deadline! ⏳ New Deadline: January 24, 2025, at 11:59 AM CET We’re giving ambitious startups more time to join this game-changing hybrid program designed to elevate their business to the next level. Why Apply? ✅ Investment Opportunity Gain access to a €50,000 convertible investment. ✅ World-Class Mentorship - Learn from seasoned SaaS and Fintech experts who’ll help scale your business. ✅ Global Connections - Build lasting relationships with investors, corporate leaders, and mentors. ✅ Hybrid Format - Participate in a 12-week online program followed by a 2-week immersive experience in Baku. 📈 Ready to maximize your startup’s potential? Secure your spot now and set your business on the path to real growth! 👉 Read more and apply here https://lnkd.in/eaQ5RsTk #StartupWiseGuys #IDDA #PASHAHolding #SABAHHUB #SaaSStartups #FintechFounders #AzerbaijanStartups #StartupAccelerator #HybridProgram #GlobalMentorship #InvestmentOpportunity #ScaleYourStartup #InnovationEcosystem #TechStartups #FounderCommunity

🌪️ 2024 Wrap-Up: A Tribute to Founders Who Are Building the Future! 🚀 As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back on a truly inspiring 2024—and let’s be clear, this year wasn’t about us. It was about YOU: the founders, investors, mentors, and everyone who powered the ecosystem. 💡 ✨ From bold ideas to groundbreaking solutions, YOU turned challenges into opportunities and dreams into impact. And we at Startup Wise Guys? We were honored to be your co-pilots on this incredible journey. Here’s how YOU made 2024 legendary: 👉 55 investments fueled by your ambition. 👉 80+ companies fundraising to scale bigger and better. 👉 Breakthroughs in SaaS, Web3, Cyber & defence, Fintech, and beyond! 👉 Growth driven by grit, innovation, and resilience. ✨ A special shout-out to the founders who shone extra bright this year— Jorge Monteiro (ETHIACK), Luca Lotterio, Davide Lombardi (Restworld), Marko Kaseleht (SensusQ), Diego Padovan (CyLock) Adrian Brodesser, Michel Varilek (SOMAREALITY) Davit Zargaryan (10X Immersive), Martin Vares (Fractory) Andriy Kusyy (LetsData) Rıza Egehan Asad Vorga Can (Novus), Krzysztof Malicki (Trusted Twin), Taavi Tuisk (Ringy) Marek Kesküll (Scorestars) Reinis Tenis (Jeff App) and to all the founders in our portfolio who have faced challenges but kept moving forward.. You are the heart and soul of what we do, and we are endlessly proud to support your journey. ❤️ 🙌 A heartfelt thanks to our mentors for guiding and sharing their expertise with our founders. Stoyan Yankov Farid Singh Dan Renwick, Patrick Collins, Diana Karyan, Rita K., Mariia Tintul, Brianna Quintero, Uldis Žeidurs, Gilles DC, Sergio Borasino, and many, many others! ✨ To our incredible investors, partners, mentors, and everyone who believed in our founders and us—thank you for fueling the next wave of innovation. 🚀 Here’s to an even bolder 2025, shaping the future together, one startup at a time! 👉 Read our 2024 Year in Review here: [https://lnkd.in/dVUXBUWi 💬 Share your favorite and most memorable Startup Wise Guys moment in 2024! #StartupWiseGuys #founders #startupcommunity #growth #investment #funding #investors #mentors #ecosystem #YearInReview #FoundersFirst #2024WrapUp #StartupSuccess #SaaS, #Web3, #Cybe #Fintech

Our Founders Shine Bright: Startup Wise Guys Makes Sifted’s Top 10 Best-Performing Investors! ✨ Being named in Sifted’s Top 50 Best Performing Investors, ranking in the Top 10, is an incredible milestone—but it’s not about us. It’s about the founders, mentors, investors, and partners who’ve made this journey possible. Your bold ideas, trust, and relentless hard work have shaped who we are today. 🙌 Our investments have always been driven by a commitment to vertical focus in SaaS, Fintech, Cybersecurity, Sustainability, and beyond, alongside a deep belief in emerging markets. Starting in Eastern Europe and the Baltics, and now growing into CEE and Southern Europe, every step of this journey has been about building together and helping startups thrive globally. 🌍✨ A special shoutout to the amazing teams making waves: Jeff App, Turing College, Ringy, and every member of our portfolio family. 💡💪 Your grit and achievements inspire us to keep building together! To everyone in the Startup Wise Guys ecosystem—thank you for inspiring us every day. Let’s keep pushing boundaries, raising the bar, and creating meaningful impact together. 🚀🔥 #ThankYou #VentureCapital #FoundersFirst #VerticalFocus #PortfolioFamily #GlobalImpact #Top10 #Sifted #CEE #SouthernEurope

🚨 Major Funding News! ETHIACK Secures €4M in Seed Funding – A Defining Moment for Startup Wise Guys’ Cybersecurity Portfolio 🔒 ⚡️ ETHIACK is revolutionizing cybersecurity with AI-powered Hackbots—cutting-edge tools that deliver non-stop, proactive ethical hacking to uncover vulnerabilities at scale and safeguard critical systems 24/7. 🧠💻 💪 This funding is more than just a number—it's a launchpad for Ethiack’s global expansion and a validation of their relentless dedication and groundbreaking tech. 🙌 We’re honored to be part of their journey as they continue to shape the future of cybersecurity. Congratulations on this major achievement to Jorge Monteiro and the incredible Ethiack team. Your success is a shared celebration for everyone who believed in your vision. 🚀 📖 Read more about Ethiack’s journey here https://lnkd.in/dtMkFGmJ #StartupWiseGuys #portfolio #success #ethical #hacking #cybersecurity #funding #majornews #growth #acceleration #team

🚨 One Week Left to Apply for sTARTUp Day Pitching Competition! 🚨 Are you an early-stage startup ready to elevate your fundraising goals for 2025? Don’t miss this opportunity to compete for three #investments, #equityfree cash, #legal support, and cloud services—plus the chance to shine on stage and win BIG! ✨ 📅 Deadline: December 17 – only one week to go! 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gSJDzqy

🚨 Portfolio Fundraising News Alert! 🚨 We are thrilled to announce that Restworld, a standout from our SaaS Milan 2022, has raised €1M in seed funding to revolutionize hiring in the hospitality and restaurant sector! 🎉 ⚡️With an already impressive track record of €1M in revenue in 2024, collaborations with Lavazza, KFC, and Baladin, and a growing community of 150,000+ workers and 800 businesses, Restworld is now taking its game-changing platform to the global stage. 🌍 💸 This funding will fuel the launch of Restworld 2.0, driving innovation and ethical recruitment practices that set a new standard in the Ho.Re.Ca industry. From overcoming challenges in 2022 to emerging as a leader in hospitality recruitment, Restworld’s journey is a testament to resilience, vision, and innovation. We’re proud to have been part of their story! 🚀 💬 “In 2022, we were close to failure. Thanks to Startup Wise Guys, we reshaped our business model, and now we’re seeing the first results of our hard work. This is just the beginning!” 📖 Read the full story and get inspired: https://lnkd.in/deQSBG3m Congratulations to Luca Lotterio, Davide Lombardi, Edoardo Conte, Arianna Dani and the rest of their team on this incredible milestone. The future of hospitality hiring looks brighter than ever! 🙌 #StartupFunding #PortfolioSuccess #HospitalityInnovation #HoReCa #RecruitmentRevolution #EthicalHiring #StartupJourney #SeedFunding #Resilience #GlobalExpansion #StartupWiseGuys

⌛ Countdown to the Startup Wise Guys Investors Summit 2025 begins!💥 📅 When: February 11-12, 2025 📍 Where: Bilbao |San Mamés Stadium & BAT B Accelerator Tower ✨ What makes this Summit 2025 truly special? ⚖️ The Perfect Balance - This isn’t just another large-scale event. It’s big enough to attract world-class investors and game-changing ideas but intimate enough to foster meaningful, one-on-one connections in a cozy, collaborative atmosphere. 🤝 Investor-Only Networking, Reinvented - Kick off Day 1 in an exclusive setting designed for authentic conversations about market trends, emerging opportunities, and the future of investing – all without the noise. 💡 Insights You Won’t Find Anywhere Else - Get ready for powerful talks and discussions from some of the biggest names in venture capital: 🎙️ Oliver Holle (Speedinvest): State of European VC 🎙️ Martin Salo (HansaAssets): Deeptech innovations 🎙️ Nicholas N. (@OffsetVC): Deeptech in defense and cybersecurity 🎙️ Charlotte Palmer (Integra Global Advisors): Eastern Europe’s VC landscape 🎙️ Benoit Vandevivere (EU/ACC): European startup investments 🎙️ Cristobal Alonso (Startup Wise Guys): Panelist on European market trends and more... 🍷 A Festival for the Senses - Celebrate investment and innovation in style. Immerse yourself in Bilbao’s iconic venues, vibrant culture, and delectable food and drinks – all with the bold, fun energy of Startup Wise Guys. 🌟 With the huge support of Beaz Bizkaia, this is your chance to connect, learn, and grow in a space designed for real relationships and fresh opportunities. 🎟️ Don’t miss your spot at the most exclusive investor gathering of 2025! https://lnkd.in/dwU5Ge58 📖 Get full insights in our blog https://lnkd.in/d4ixydAF #InvestorSummit2025 #VentureCapitalNetworking #StartupInvesting #QualityNetworking #OneOnOneMeetings #BilbaoEvents #InnovationEcosystem #ExclusiveInvestorEvent