Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Incubator, Accelerator |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • CleanTech • Impact • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Payments • Real Estate (& Construction) • Woman Focused |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B |
Investing | United States • Australia • Italy • Spain • Sweden • Denmark • Russia • Israel • Europe • Estonia • Finland • Poland • Turkey • Lithuania • Ukraine • Czech Republic • Bulgaria • Romania • Slovakia • Slovenia |
Investment Range | $85,000 - $500,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $150,000 |
Startup Wise Guys is an investment fund headquartered in A. Lauteri 3, City Centre, Harju 10114, EE, focusing on early-stage startup acceleration. They target investment opportunities in various sectors, including Software, PropTech, Business Solutions, FinTech, CleanTech, Impact, Insurance, Payments, Real Estate, and Women Focused initiatives. The fund typically invests between €85,000 and €500,000, with a sweet spot of approximately €150,000, catering to Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, and Series B stages. Their investment model is based on incubation and acceleration, with a belief in the potential of technical B2B founders, primarily from 'New Europe.' They aim to identify and invest in robust technical founders and expedite their growth via their flagship accelerator program. As stated on their website, Startup Wise Guys has been operational since 2012, emanating from Estonia's vibrant tech startup ecosystem. They boast an impressive track record with over 45+ programs, an international founder community from over 60 countries, and a strong presence in the CEE and CIS markets. Their approach is unique in that they offer vertical focused programs, which provide scaleups with tailored support for exponential monthly recurring revenue growth. They also emphasize the value of a dynamic community, engaging a large mentor and investor network across five continents. The mentorship provided challenges founders, fostering a comprehensive understanding of startups dynamics. Startup Wise Guys has facilitated 20+ exits, with a portfolio notable for both acquisitions by leading companies and startups demonstrating substantial MRR growth. They also curate content and resources beneficial for startups at various stages of development. Their mission is to find and support overlooked founders globally, being the first international check that helps ease future fundraising internationally.
We invest in strongest technical B2B founders primarily from “New Europe” early on and speed up their growth through our flagship accelerator program