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𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 Y Combinator'𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 2024 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡? 🚀 As Y Combinator's application deadline approaches on 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 27, we know many of you are preparing to make your mark in the startup world. At Silicon Gardens we're excited to support you on this journey! Earlier this year, we hosted an exclusive 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐘𝐂 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, led by an exceptional entrepreneur with the unique experience of being accepted into YC not once, but twice! ✨ If you're applying to YC this year and want to gain invaluable insights from this workshop, we're here to help. Simply send us an email at 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬@𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦, and we'll send you the recording of this enlightening session. Don't miss out on this opportunity to refine your application with tips and strategies that could make all the difference! Good luck to everyone applying! 🚀 #YCombinator #YC2024

[ 𝐙𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐨: 𝐕𝐨𝐝𝐣𝐚 𝐳𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞 (𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞) ] Želiš pustiti pečat v eni izmed najbolj zaželenih karier na svetu? Te motivirajo izzivi? Si pripravljen/a sodelovati z ekipo, ki stremi k odličnosti in doseganju vrhunskih rezultatov? Potem morda iščemo prav tebe! Pridruži se nam kot sodelavec/ka v skladu tveganega kapitala Silicon Gardens in soustvarjaj prihodnost startup ekosistema v naši regiji. Silicon Gardens že več kot 15 let združuje najuspešnejše regionalne tehnološke podjetnike in podjetnice, ki s svojimi izkušnjami, povezavami in kapitalom pomagajo startup podjetjem pri gradnji globalno uspešnih zgodb. Z našim novim, tretjim investicijskim skladom, se je povečal tako obseg kot zahtevnost našega dela. Zato iščemo 𝐯𝐨𝐝𝐣𝐨 𝐳𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞 (𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞), ki bo odgovorna za podporne investicijske procese, upravljanje tveganj, zagotavljanje skladnosti in administracijo. Ponujamo ti dinamično delo v vrhunski ekipi, vpogled v ključne procese startup investiranja ter dostop do vodilne skupnosti ustanoviteljev in tehnoloških podjetnikov v regiji. Če si vestna, analitična in radovedna oseba z izkušnjami na pravnem ali ekonomskem področju (ali izobrazbo v tej smeri), imaš odlično priložnost, da te povabimo na uvodni razgovor. Ne odlašaj! Prijavi se čim prej in pošlji svoj CV (obvezno priloži) ter spremno pismo (da bomo bolje razumeli, kaj te motivira) na 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞@𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦. 𝐍𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐞: ► Upravljanje zalednih operacij v Silicon Gardens. ► Implementacija in odgovornost za vse interne politike. ► Redno poročanje državnim agencijam (ATVP, Banka Slovenije). ► Upravljanje odnosov z omejenimi partnerji sklada (četrtletna poročila, redna komunikacija preko digitalnih kanalov in dogodkov). ► Zbiranje ključnih kazalnikov uspešnosti (KPI) od portfeljskih startupov vsako četrtletje in priprava poročil o uspešnosti sklada. 𝐙𝐚𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐤𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐣𝐞: ► Idealni kandidat/kandidatka ima kombinacijo pravnega in ekonomskega ozadja oziroma izobrazbe. ► Predhodne delovne izkušnje so zaželene, niso pa pogoj (pomagali ti bomo, da zrasteš v to vlogo). ► Zahtevana je napredna raven slovenščine in angleščine. ► Moraš biti strasten/a učenec/ka, saj je to edini način za uspeh v tej vlogi. 𝐍𝐚š𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐝𝐛𝐚: ► Zaposlitev za polni delovni čas. ► Konkurenčno plačilo (odvisno od tvojih izkušenj in izobrazbe). ► Polni letni dodatek in 26+ dni letnega dopusta. ► Prilagodljivo delovno okolje. Zaupamo ti, da boš učinkovito upravljal/a svoj čas in produktivnost, brez strogih časovnih omejitev. ► Zavezanost k profesionalni rasti. Vsako leto ti omogočamo do 1.000 € za konference, knjige in izobraževalne tečaje po tvoji izbiri. ► Naša pisarna se nahaja v središču Ljubljane, nasproti parka Tivoli in Hale Tivoli. ► Prilagodljiv urnik dela na daljavo ali v pisarni (po dogovoru).

Our Vuk Lau will be joining an exclusive online workshop, “Venture Balkan: Startup Funding Insights,” organized by Founder Institute alongside five other industry experts. This event promises to be a deep dive into the strategies and tactics that can help startups effectively raise funds in the dynamic Balkan ecosystem. 💡 What You’ll Learn: • Key metrics and pre-requisites for raising funding • How to make yourself more attractive to investors • The best ways to source different funding resources such as Angel investors, Venture Capitalists, grants and loans 🎤 Panelist Spotlight: Our partner brings years of experience in the VC industry, with a track record of empowering startups to achieve their full potential. We’re excited to share their knowledge and expertise with the startup community. 🗓 Event Details: • Topic: Venture Balkan: Startup Funding Insights • Date & Time: August 20, 2024, 6pm CET • Location: Online (Register https://lnkd.in/gSXwyBqJ ) Whether you’re a startup founder, investor, or just interested in the startup ecosystem, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Boštjan Čeh Aleš Pustovrh Dusan Karan Natasa Radjenovic Tamara Čolić Milosavljević

🌟 Exciting summer product update from our portfolio company, Bird Buddy! 🌟 It's truly inspiring to witness the incredible growth and dedication of Franci Zidar and the entire Bird Buddy team. Their mission to (re)connect us with nature through innovation and technology, fuelled by a genuine love for the natural world, is remarkable. 🌱 🦄 Discover the latest features in the video below! 🌿🐦 #Innovation #Technology #Nature #Growth #BirdBuddy #Inspiration https://lnkd.in/dt8EiV7X

Congratulations Nataša Williams, Jordan Buck, and the whole team Cadro. Onwards and Upwards!

Founders - Let's create a list of MUST-HAVE TOOLS that every founder should know about. Which tool has made a significant impact on your business/work? Which one would you recommend to others? Drop your favorites in the comments below so that we can benefit from each other's insights. 💪 #tools #productivity Djordje Jevtic Laurențiu-Victor Bălașa J. Danko Fatovic Nikola Komes Perica Levatić Tomaz Suklje Blaz Fortuna Vladimir Bozovic Alexander Knezevic Ivan Burazin Christian Orgler Nikola Cvetkovic Fran Kauzlarić Franci Zidar Bence Z. Jernej Fuzir

We are excited to announce that Izet Zdralovic has joined Silicon Gardens as our newest Partner! Welcome to the first and only Founders for Founders' VC firm in the Adria region! 🌟 Izet brings a wealth of entrepreneurial experience and a passion for innovation. As the co-founder of two groundbreaking companies, Microblink and Photomath (acquired by Google), he has had the privilege of contributing to innovative solutions. With a deep understanding of both B2B and B2C business models, Izet is uniquely positioned to support and empower our founders in navigating diverse market landscapes. Silicon Gardens is proud to manage a €30 million fund dedicated to nurturing and accelerating startups in the Adriatic region. With Izet on board, we are more committed than ever to transforming visionary ideas into impactful ventures. 🌱🦄 Read more about Izet’s journey and our mission in the recent Forbes Hrvatska article: https://lnkd.in/e3kgz_3b #silicongardens #founders4founders #adriatic #makingadifference

[Portfolio update] Super proud of Ivan Burazin and the Daytona team on their new $5M investment and all the progress they have made! 🚀 Check out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dH5PHYcu

For the first time ever, the SaaStanak Conference 2024 took place and it was a tremendous success! We at Silicon Gardens are thrilled to have supported this event from its idea stage to its grand realization. Over the course of 3 days, with 400+ attendees, 38 inspiring speakers, and two dynamic stages, we came together to share knowledge, forge connections, and have a blast both at the conference and during the afterparties. ✨ We also hosted our very own side event - the Founders' Mixer! ⚡ It was a special gathering crafted exclusively for founders. Picture this: more than 70 founders mingling in a beautiful park, engaging in meaningful networking, and enjoying great drinks and food. The energy was contagious and the connections made were invaluable. Why do we do this? Because we believe in the power of community and the magic that happens when like-minded individuals come together. Let's keep building, innovating, and supporting each other. 💪 Hats off to the SaaStanak team! 🎩👏 Leonard Eldić, Tina - Martina Horvat, Emily Nović, Aleksandra Jovanovic, Ana Butara, Igor Kranjčec, Josip Turk, Anastas P. Shuli, Tomislav Dedić #SaaStanak2024 #SiliconGardens #FoundersMixer #Networking #Community

[NEW INVESTMENT - Curoflow] The healthcare system needs transformation. Curoflow, a visionary company founded by Alexander Knezevic and Cviko Beslic exists to disrupt and reshape global healthcare management, making it more efficient. Their all-in-one platform improves the patient experience and eases the workload for healthcare professionals. With Curoflow, healthcare providers can: 📅 Handle online booking and re-booking 💳 Manage payments and CRM 📨 Send patient invitations and register arrivals 📁 Securely share data and handle files 💬 Conduct digital communication and online meetings By streamlining these processes, Curoflow helps: - Grow their customer base - Increase patient loyalty and revenue - Reduce manual and administrative work - Ensure quality and compliance - Improve employee wellbeing and reduce stress 🤝 Silicon Gardens is excited to lead Curoflow’s Seed round. Additionally, our partner Vuk Lau will be joining the Board of Directors.  This investment will accelerate Curoflow’s mission to create a better, more just healthcare landscape. 👉 Learn more: www.curoflow.se/en #newinvestment #healthtech #b2bsaas #founders4founders