Startup Wise Guys | News, Hiring, Layoffs, Competitors, CEO, Fundraising Insights

Startup Wise Guys is a global accelerator fund based in Tallinn, Estonia, focused on supporting passionate B2B startup founders. Since its inception in 2012, the company has been dedicated to helping early-stage startups grow and scale through mentorship, funding, and access to a global network. With over 35 programs and a diverse community of founders from more than 60 countries, Startup Wise Guys is recognized as the most experienced accelerator in the region, particularly in the CEE and CIS markets.

🛍️ Startup Wise Guys Product and Pricing News

• Startup Wise Guys announced a focus shift towards cybersecurity and fintech with new investments and programs in 2025, including the CyberNorth batch and a fintech pre-accelerator.
• Startup Wise Guys activated over 45 startups through the JUMP for Italy program, showcasing significant expansion in their support initiatives.
• Startup Wise Guys is focusing on Web3 startups, highlighting benefits for traditional investors and acceleration programs, and launching their first Web3 batch.
• Startup Wise Guys highlights new focus areas including 2025 Cyber Investment News, InfoOps Detection, and sustainability in the Baltics.
• Grammarly has launched the Effective Communication Score for all enterprise teams, offering a comprehensive AI tool to measure and improve organizational communication.

• Startup Wise Guys General Partner Jourdan Alexander-Younis and Sirjjan Preet of Presidio Advisors released a whitepaper on March 25 detailing the transformative impact of AI, robotics, blockchain, and smart materials on real estate and construction.
• Startup Wise Guys celebrated their 2024 Hall of Fame at the Founder Getaway in Bilbao, recognizing 8 portfolio companies for significant growth and funding achievements.
• Startup Wise Guys CEO Cristobal Alonso will join the NDRC Masterclass on startup ecosystems to discuss Estonia's status as Europe's startup capital.

👔 Startup Wise Guys CEO, Management and Leadership Team

• Petra Wolkenstein

  
  Tech M&A , growth expert, CEO Konsultori, General Partner Startup Wise Guys Africa, Global Startup Ecosystem Hero & TOP consultancy Austria 2024
  [email protected]

• Felix Billy Lyell

  
  Right Hand to CEO
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⚔️ Startup Wise Guys Alternatives and Competitors

💼 Startup Wise Guys Hiring and Layoffs

• Startup Wise Guys is seeking a Startup Founder in Lithuania.

🤖 Startup Wise Guys Developer, Integration and Automation News

• Startup Wise Guys partners with NEAR Foundation to empower Web3 startups, marking a strategic shift towards blockchain technology.
• Startup Wise Guys announced a new partnership with Angels Up Academy in Bilbao to empower local business angels.
• Cisco and Mistral AI launched their first co-developed AI Agent to enhance customer experience by analyzing over 50 data sources and streamlining proposal processes.
• Startup Wise Guys partners with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Wise Guys Fintech 4 program.
• Startup Wise Guys is collaborating with Napoli Fintech Lab and other partners for the Naples Fintech Lab Call for Solution, open for applications from April 1 to May 11.

📈 Startup Wise Guys Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News

• Startup Wise Guys announced that BotsCrew, a Ukrainian AI company revolutionizing conversational technology, was acquired by CourtAvenue, marking a new exit.
• Startup Wise Guys has invested €120K in Italian company Zerow in a €400K funding round to support commercial sustainable fashion market.
• Startup Wise Guys' portfolio company Zerow secured a €400K pre-seed investment to enhance sustainable luxury fashion with AI-powered circularity solutions.
• Startup Wise Guys extended the application deadline for their Building program to April 7, 2025, and announced new investments including Cloudtainer's $228K for smart cargo locks and DriveX's €1.2M for auto repair technology.
• Startup Wise Guys portfolio company Adact was acquired by Israeli company Optimove.

• Startup Wise Guys portfolio company Adact was acquired by Israeli company Optimove.
• Startup Wise Guys invests in Spanish company SCloudtainer.
• Cloudtainer, backed by Startup Wise Guys, secured a $228K investment to enhance cargo security with blockchain smart locks and is expanding in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.

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