Startup Wise Guys
Tallinn-based startup accelerator and fund running cohort-based programs across SaaS, fintech, cybersecurity, and a dedicated defence-and-security vertical.
Startup Wise Guys is an Estonian accelerator and fund founded in 2012, headquartered in Tallinn, running mentor-led cohort programs across 8+ countries in the CEE region, Nordics, and beyond. It operates a dedicated Defence and Security vertical backed by partners including Leonardo, NATO's DIANA, and Estonia's Ministry of Defence, investing pre-seed/seed checks typically ranging $85,000-$500,000. It has backed 400+ companies since founding, including Bolt, Funderbeam, and Frontline Robotics.
Overview
- Firm
- Startup Wise Guys
- Headquarters
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Founded
- 2012
- AUM
- Avg. check
- $85,000-$500,000
- Stages
- Pre-Seed, Seed
- Thesis
- Cohort-based accelerator investing in early-stage B2B startups, with a dedicated defence-and-security vertical
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Frequently asked
- What is Startup Wise Guys?
- Cohort-based accelerator investing in early-stage B2B startups, with a dedicated defence-and-security vertical
- What stages does Startup Wise Guys invest at?
- Startup Wise Guys invests at Pre-Seed, Seed, with typical checks of $85,000-$500,000.
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Startup Wise Guys invests $100,000 in Frontline Robotics through its accelerator program
AIN.UA: Frontline raises $100,000 investment from Startup Wise GuysVerified2024-12-10