Startup Wise Guys

🚀 Torus - Lithuania’s Rising Fintech Star Among Eastern Europe’s Top 10!🇱🇹 Proud to spotlight Torus, a standout from our SaaS Milan 2021-22 batch at Startup Wise Guys, which is swiftly climbing the ranks of Eastern Europe’s fastest-growing Fintech companies! 🇱🇹🌍 In Lithuania, a country at the heart of the Fintech boom, Torus is proving that ambitious visions paired with sharp innovation can go far. 🎯 Their mission? To redefine financial solutions for the digital world, making them accessible, secure, and adaptable for all. 🔒📲 Kudos to the founders Kirill Lisitsyn, Sergey Lebedev and their amazing team for making bold strides and setting new standards! Here’s to even greater achievements ahead! 🌠👏 In our latest blog, we dive into Torus’ journey — from humble beginnings to reaching impressive milestones across Europe. 👉https://lnkd.in/dMU-hm-3 #Fintech #Lithuania #StartupWiseGuys #Innovation #SaaS

Startup Wise Guys Partners with Vision 2030 in the Mission for Smart, Sustainable Cities! 🌍🏙️ We are proud to have participated in The Global PropTech Summit, launching Saudi Arabia’s PropTech ecosystem and marking a Vision 2030 milestone with investors, VCs, startups, corporates, and academia—all united for sustainable urban innovation. It is an honor to announce that Startup Wise Guys has been chosen as the official accelerator partner for the PropTech Hub and the Saudi Real Estate General Authority. 🙌 We extend our sincere gratitude to our partners: Real Estate General Authority | الهيئة العامة للعقار,  SEEDRA Ventures, Retal Residence, AQAR عقار, the National Technology Development Program, Saudi ConTech and Future Built Asset Fund, for their invaluable support in this initiative.🤝 The summit provided exceptional opportunities to engage with promising PropTech startups and investors, forge strategic partnerships with key players like Saudi ConTech, and explore transformative innovations like Smart Bricks—a real estate breakthrough backed by industry leaders from Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG).💡🏗️  💼🤝 Our General Partners, Jourdan Alexander-Younis and Aya Zaghnin, represented Startup Wise Guys at our dedicated booth, building connections that will drive impactful collaboration and growth. #PropTechSummit #Vision2030 #SustainableCities

📣 Last Call for Early-Stage Founders! Join Startup Lithuania's 6th Pre-Accelerator Cohort with insights from Startup Wise Guys Experts! 🚀 💡 Get ready for five dynamic online sessions covering the essentials of startup building, with mentorship from seasoned Startup Wise Guys experts and industry leaders. ⚡️ Each 1.5-hour session is loaded with practical tips to kickstart your journey! Don’t miss these sessions with our amazing experts: 1️⃣ Nov 13 – Planning Your Business Idea 🎤 Farokh Shahabi 2️⃣ Nov 20 – Testing Your Business Idea 🎤 Simon Litvinov 🇺🇦 Litvinov 3️⃣ Nov 27 – Funding Your Business Idea 🎤 Azahara Vera Cobos 4️⃣ Dec 4 – Go-to-Market Strategy 🎤 Farokh Shahabi 5️⃣ Dec 11 – Failure Stories 🎤 Cristobal Alonso 👉 Apply now and take that first leap into startup success: bit.ly/3Nw9OzS #StartupLithuania #PreAccelerator #StartupWiseGuys #StartupJourney

🌟 Honored to Be Among the Top Investors in Eastern Europe and the Baltics on Sifted’s Annual Leaderboard! 🌟 Success in early-stage investment is a combination of selecting the right founders, consistent work, and patience. The startups featured on this leaderboard were backed by Startup Wise Guys VC funds between 2018 and 2021. 🎯 Their achievements are a testament to the hard work we've put into identifying and supporting outstanding founders across the region. 🌍 From Romania to Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and beyond, our commitment to empowering high-growth startups in emerging markets remains strong. 🎉 We celebrate the successes of these incredible teams and look forward to selecting and supporting the next generation of game-changing founders in the region. Check out the chart below for more on this exciting recognition! 📊⬇️ #StartupWiseGuys #Investment #EasternEurope #Baltics #SiftedData #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Growth

🎉 Proud moment for Startup Wise Guys portfolio! Our startups have made history, claiming 5 of the top 10 spots on Sifted’s “Eastern Europe & Baltics Leaderboard,” with the top 3 all led by our game-changers!  🙌 This recognition speaks volumes about the innovative power and influence of our #Fintech (climate tech, edtech) startups, which are redefining the industry with cutting-edge solutions and impressive growth. ⚡️ As we continue to invest in the brightest innovators across these verticals, we’re immensely proud to see these startups ranked among the fastest-growing in the region by revenue growth. Meet the startups:  ✨ Jeff App - Recently secured an impressive €2M round, reached €1M in monthly revenue, and expanded to Mexico, India, and South Asia, marking a huge milestone for one of the region’s most promising players in financial inclusion. ✨ Turing College - Pioneering fintech education and preparing the next generation of tech talent in Eastern Europe. ✨ Ringy - ClimateTech standout giving electronics a second life. Founded in 2020, Ringy has grown to €3.7M in revenue, a testament to their visionary approach in electronics refurbishing. ✨Torus- Leading the charge among Lithuanian fintech startups and reshaping financial landscapes with impressive growth. Montonio - A game-changer in payment solutions, accelerating growth and expanding possibilities. ✨ Montonio - A game-changer in payment solutions, accelerating growth and expanding possibilities. 👏 Congratulations to these exceptional founders for being recognized as industry leaders! Toms Niparts, Reinis Tenis, Kristo Kraft, Taavi Tuisk, Kirill Lisitsyn, Sergey Lebedev, Johan Nord, and other amazing team members! Their success reflects the dedication, resilience, and forward-thinking approach of the entire Startup Wise Guys portfolio. 👉 Check out the full leaderboard here: Sifted Leaderboard https://lnkd.in/dMHxbWTr #Fintech #StartupWiseGuys #Sifted30 #EasternEurope #Baltics #Innovation #TechLeadership

📣 Early-Stage Founders: Join Startup Lithuania’s 6th Pre-Accelerator Cohort with Guidance from Startup Wise Guys Experts! 💡 In five dynamic online sessions, you will explore the essentials of building a startup, guided by seasoned mentors from Startup Wise Guys and industry experts. ⚡️ Each 1.5-hour session is packed with actionable insights tailored to jumpstart your startup journey. Session Dates & Topics: 1️⃣ November 13 – Planning Your Business Idea 🎤 with Farokh Shahabi 2️⃣ November 20 – Testing Your Business Idea 🎤 with Simon Litvinov 3️⃣ November 27 – Funding Your Business Idea 🎤 with Azahara Vera Cobos 4️⃣ December 4 – Go-to-Market Strategy 🎤 with Farokh Shahabi 5️⃣ December 11 – Failure Stories: When Things Go Wrong 🎤 with Cristobal Alonso 👉 Apply now and take the first step toward building your startup: bit.ly/3Nw9OzS #StartupWiseGuys #PreAccelerator #StartupJourney #FounderLife

🌱 How are today’s startups shaping a more sustainable tomorrow? 🌍 Our inaugural ESG Report marks a significant milestone in Startup Wise Guys’ journey toward sustainable and responsible growth. We’re thrilled to share our approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and how they’re integrated across our portfolio. 📊 This report highlights insights from our recent survey, pinpointing our founders' main ESG risks and implementation challenges. ⚡️ From tackling resource limitations to navigating regulatory hurdles, it sheds light on how emerging businesses can stay resilient and impactful in today’s complex market. 💡 Dive into the insights, data, and perspectives that underscore why ESG is essential as businesses grow and evolve. 📖 Read the Full Blog & Get report 🌱 👉 https://lnkd.in/d9_TxQb2 #ESG #Sustainability #StartupWiseGuys #VentureCapital #ImpactInvesting #ResponsibleGrowth #FutureOfBusiness

🚀 Are #fintech founders in emerging markets the next big disruptors? 🌍 At Startup Wise Guys, we believe Azerbaijan’s fintech talent is ready to take on the world. That's why we’ve partnered with SABAH.HUB to launch the Fintech Founders Club—designed to give Azerbaijani entrepreneurs the tools, mentorship, and network to turn ideas into scalable businesses. 💡🏦 What does it take to build the next game-changing fintech startup? 🔑 Access to global mentorship and local expertise 🔑 An intense focus on refining your business model for real-world success 🔑 Insights from founders who’ve done it—like Zetetis and Pool Insurtech 🙌 A huge appreciation goes to our partners at SABAH.HUB— Orkhan Abbasov and all others from their amazing team Sultan Abdullayev, Jamal Rzayev,Zahra Imanova, and our mighty team Sergio Borasino and Davide Coppola for supporting you for your unwavering support and dedication in making this initiative a reality. And a big thank you to the amazing founders, Tamerlan Hajiyev from Zetetis and Hikmat Salmanli, for their passion and drive to transform fintech in Azerbaijan. 💡 🔗Dive into our latest blog to discover how we’re driving fintech innovation in Azerbaijan - https://lnkd.in/dihzHwaW #Fintech #StartupFounders #Azerbaijan #SABAHHUB #StartupWiseGuys #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #ScalingStartups

🌟 VDS Valencia Digital Summit 2024 is almost here! 🚀 We’re in the middle of an amazing season of events, and here’s another one we can’t wait for! 🙌 On October 23-24, the City of Arts and Sciences will transform into a global tech hub as we embrace the future of innovation. 🔥 We are proud #CommunityPartners for VDS 2024, supporting this incredible event that unites the brightest minds in the global tech ecosystem! 🙌 Join over 12,000 attendees, 2,500 startups, and 700+ investors from 100+ countries as we explore groundbreaking ideas and build connections that drive change. 💡✨ 📅 Mark your calendar: October 23-24 📍 Location: City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia 🔗https://lnkd.in/dEXuJTun 🚀 #VDS2024 #ValenciaTech #Innovation #Startups #TechRevolution

🚀 Exciting News: We’re partnering with Start-up City at Big 5 Global 2024! As part of Big 5 Global, Start-up City offers a unique platform for startups in #ConTech, #PropTech, #InfraTech, and #EarthTech to showcase their innovative solutions to industry leaders across the MEASA region. From 26-29 November 2024 at the 📍 Dubai World Trade Centre, 85,000 participants and 2,500 exhibitors from over 165 countries will gather to explore the future of construction innovation. Highlights include the Start-up City Pitch Competition, inspirational talks, and networking with key decision-makers. 🌟 🙌 We’re proud to be partners in this initiative, helping startups access new markets and scale their solutions. Don’t miss this opportunity! 🔗 Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/dmSpPG53 #StartUpCity #Big5Global #ConstructionInnovation #ConTech #PropTech #Networking