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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.

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Headquarters
City Centre, Harju
Size
51-200 employees
Industry
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Specialities
Startup, Business Development, Mentorship, Investment, Funding, Coaching

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🛍️ Startup Wise Guys Product and Pricing News

  • Startup Wise Guys, with General Partner Petra Wolkenstein, is launching the second run of their 3-month Scaling Readiness program for founders.
  • Startup Wise Guys shifts focus from fintech to investment news, highlighting strategic investment in Lumian Energy and cybersecurity awareness with Tele2.
  • Startup Wise Guys shifts focus to Ukraine with the Growth Ukraine Program and supports Ukrainian moms through the Ukrainian Sisters initiative.
  • 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 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
    [email protected]


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💼 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 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 participated in a €900,000 pre-seed funding round for Estonian company Esgrid to help expand its platform from ESG risk management to broader supplier management.
  • Startup Wise Guys highlights Jeff App's $2M funding to expand financial inclusion in emerging markets.
  • Startup Wise Guys exited from the Ukrainian AI startup Bots Crew.
  • 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.

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