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Every month, we explore the CEE region to highlight the most interesting startup funding rounds. Discover the latest roundup for July 2024. 👏 Congratulations to startups: Redstone, eAgronom, Leanpay, Synerise, Adam, Jeff App, Doctor.One, Tiings | Zero-effort repairs for your wardrobe, Rapid Delivery Analytics, assisterr ...and #investors: Arrington Capital, SevenX Ventures, IOSG Ventures, Spartan Capital , White Star Capital, Kraken Ventures, Amber Group, Protagonist, gumi Cryptos Capital, Christian Angermayer's Samara Asset Group, HTX Ventures, Icos Capital, SmartCap, Soulmates Ventures, Swedbank, Black Peak Capital, Catalyst Romania, LEAD VENTURES ➡️ https://lnkd.in/df5_AXTy #Investment #Funding #VentureCapital #Venture #Capital #VC #Rounds #FundingRounds #EU #Europe #EUStartups #EUVC #EuropeanFundingrRounds #Vestbee
PORTFOLIO I Excited to announce that our portfolio company Leanpay closed its Series B financing round, securing an investment of EUR 10 million from BlackPeak Capital and Catalyst Romania, leading growth equity firms in Southeast Europe. 🎊 Our Managing Partner, Jure Mikuž, remarked, "Developing technologies, which enable traditional industries like consumer lending to get digitalized and more efficient, have always been the core of our strategy. Leanpay is a brilliant example of a company where we've found a perfect match of entrepreneurial ambition and industry expertise - all of which have been brought on board by the three co-founders. They are not looking to reinvent the wheel but rather to explore how to make the ride smoother. And by partnering with new investors, this ride should be even faster and more dominant in the markets Leanpay aims to conquer in the next couple of years." #SCVentures #LightningTheSparkOfInnovation
🌟 BlackPeak Leads Investment Round in Slovenian Company Leanpay 🌟 🚀 We are excited to announce that BlackPeak Capital has led a €10M Series B funding round in Leanpay, Slovenia's leading Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) and point of sale lending platform. This investment, done together with Catalyst Romania, marks a significant step in Leanpay's journey towards becoming a digital consumer lending champion in Central and Eastern Europe. 📈Leanpay has over 120,000 satisfied users and 1,500 merchant partners, making it a frontrunner in the BNPL sector in Slovenia, Romania, and Hungary. This funding will enable Leanpay to scale operations, introduce innovative services, and attract top talent to solidify its market position. 🔓Our Managing Partner, Niklas Pichler, will join Leanpay's board to help steer the company towards achieving its growth objectives. “The shift in consumer behavior towards flexible payment methods like BNPL is increasingly influencing daily life for all generations as well as reshaping the e-commerce landscape, being pivotal for both businesses and customers alike. We are excited to partner with Leanpay, a Slovenian leader in responsible lending and a pioneer in the 3rd generation BNPL solutions in our region operating an asset-light model”, said Niklas Pichler. “Covering an interesting niche within the BNPL space, we are confident that the Company, with our support, will achieve its full potential and make a significant impact on the market.” 💪The funding provided to a Slovenia-based company by investors from Bulgaria and Romania underscores the increasing unity of Southeast Europe. Together, we strive to enhance regional competitiveness, bolster the digital economy, and promote collaboration and innovation across the region. ✨We look forward to supporting Leanpay in its mission to provide exceptional digital lending experiences and to expand its reach across the region! 🙏We wish to thank our advisors who helped us with the deal: Schoenherr Attorneys at Law, TPA Group, CODE932, ERM (Romania), Geoffrey Nicholson Marius Ghenea, Antonela Dragomir, CFA, Tilen Zugwitz, Misa Zivic, Janko Medja, Petya Revalska, Niklas Pichler #BlackPeakCapital #Investment #BNPL #Growth #Innovation
🚀 Call for all Balkan Startups - Join the Western Balkans Summer Investment Program! 🚀 Great news for startups in the Western Balkans - The application deadline for the 3rd Western Balkans Summer Investment Program has been extended to July 26, 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity to access expert mentorship, validate your investment strategy and connect with top investors. Take advantage of this chance to take your startup to the next level! Apply now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUVMzbdC #Startups #Investment #WesternBalkans #Innovation #VCs #WBIRP24 #SCVentures #LightningTheSparkOfInnovation
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Want to learn more about what Mily Tech does, our founding story, and how we’re changing LogTech? Tune in with Miloš Zlatković for today’s episode of Netokracija Office Talks. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dwYW2H-F (Available in Serbian)
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We are thrilled to announce that TradeCore has been awarded the “Best Global CRM” at the IFX EXPO 2024 by the UF Agency! 🏆 This incredible achievement is proof of our dedication and innovation in the fintech industry. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we continue to lead the fintech industry with innovative solutions and exceptional service. Read more about our journey and this prestigious award on our blog https://lnkd.in/d6Td38Mp
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NEW INVESTMENT I 🚀 We're happy to announce our latest addition to the South Central Ventures portfolio! LUPA Technology is on a mission to revolutionise data management in the construction industry. The platform, headquartered in New York and Belgrade, from where it serves clients globally, has just closed a $1.8M investment round to fuel its expansion. The funding will enable Lupa Technology to accelerate its expansion across key markets, build on its user interface, and continue its path of being a pivotal actor in construction-related AI and R&D. Lupa aims to become a “household” name in the world of construction data analytics; with this funding ready to pursue a global leadership role. “Having bootstrapped our journey so far, we are thrilled to secure this significant investment led by South Central Ventures and joined by Katapult accelerator (supported by the World Bank and EU Commission)” says Lupa Technology CEO, Vladimir Milovanovic. “Our platform is gaining significant traction in the market due to its maturity and practical impact on businesses, helping clients take bold steps in their digital transformation.” Goran Stevanovic, Managing Partner at South Central Ventures, stated: "We are thrilled to support Lupa Technology as they redefine data management standards in the construction industry. Their innovative approach and deep understanding of construction challenges position them as a pivotal player in enhancing operational efficiencies. We are excited to see the fast adoption of Lupa’s technology by industry leaders and the value they are getting get by using it, and at the same time truly impressed with quality and dedication of the Lupa team. We believe that this investments positions Lupa for success in disrupting construction industry with transformative AI-driven solutions." #SCV #LightningTheSparkOfInnovation #startups
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NEW INVESTMENT I 🚀 We're happy to announce our latest addition to the South Central Ventures portfolio! LUPA Technology is on a mission to revolutionise data management in the construction industry. The platform, headquartered in New York and Belgrade, from where it serves clients globally, has just closed a $1.8M investment round to fuel its expansion. The funding will enable Lupa Technology to accelerate its expansion across key markets, build on its user interface, and continue its path of being a pivotal actor in construction-related AI and R&D. Lupa aims to become a “household” name in the world of construction data analytics; with this funding ready to pursue a global leadership role. “Having bootstrapped our journey so far, we are thrilled to secure this significant investment led by South Central Ventures and joined by Katapult accelerator (supported by the World Bank and EU Commission)” says Lupa Technology CEO, Vladimir Milovanovic. “Our platform is gaining significant traction in the market due to its maturity and practical impact on businesses, helping clients take bold steps in their digital transformation.” Goran Stevanovic, Managing Partner at South Central Ventures, stated: "We are thrilled to support Lupa Technology as they redefine data management standards in the construction industry. Their innovative approach and deep understanding of construction challenges position them as a pivotal player in enhancing operational efficiencies. We are excited to see the fast adoption of Lupa’s technology by industry leaders and the value they are getting get by using it, and at the same time truly impressed with quality and dedication of the Lupa team. We believe that this investments positions Lupa for success in disrupting construction industry with transformative AI-driven solutions." #SCV #LightningTheSparkOfInnovation #startups
NEW INVESTMENT I 🚀 We're happy to announce our latest addition to the South Central Ventures portfolio! LUPA Technology is on a mission to revolutionise data management in the construction industry. The platform, headquartered in New York and Belgrade, from where it serves clients globally, has just closed a $1.8M investment round to fuel its expansion. The funding will enable Lupa Technology to accelerate its expansion across key markets, build on its user interface, and continue its path of being a pivotal actor in construction-related AI and R&D. Lupa aims to become a “household” name in the world of construction data analytics; with this funding ready to pursue a global leadership role. “Having bootstrapped our journey so far, we are thrilled to secure this significant investment led by South Central Ventures and joined by Katapult accelerator (supported by the World Bank and EU Commission)” says Lupa Technology CEO, Vladimir Milovanovic. “Our platform is gaining significant traction in the market due to its maturity and practical impact on businesses, helping clients take bold steps in their digital transformation.” Goran Stevanovic, Managing Partner at South Central Ventures, stated: "We are thrilled to support Lupa Technology as they redefine data management standards in the construction industry. Their innovative approach and deep understanding of construction challenges position them as a pivotal player in enhancing operational efficiencies. We are excited to see the fast adoption of Lupa’s technology by industry leaders and the value they are getting get by using it, and at the same time truly impressed with quality and dedication of the Lupa team. We believe that this investments positions Lupa for success in disrupting construction industry with transformative AI-driven solutions." #SCV #LightningTheSparkOfInnovation #startups