Besides B2B & e-comm, HealthTech & BioTech startups, Slovakia has given rise to numerous founders tackling DeepTech industries—including SpaceTech, Robotics, and DefenseTech—both within the country and abroad.
In collaboration with Zaka VC, a fund operating in both Bratislava and Prague, we took on a (space) mission to highlight Slovak startups—those already making an impact as well as those still in their early stages.
This article is the third in our series, showcasing 15 startups solving problems in ways you wouldn’t believe possible.
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Airvolute
Founders: Jozef Rodina, Lukas Palkovic
Stage: Seed
Description: Airvolute is a DeepTech company providing AI-driven autonomous flight capabilities to pilotless vehicles.
AKULAR
Founders: Jan Hroncak, Martin Rapos, Karson Kopecky
Stage: Seed
Description: AKULAR is an application that converts your 3D models into augmented reality.
CoramAI
Founders: Ashesh Jain, Peter Ondruska
Stage: Seed
Description: Coram AI creates video intelligence systems for businesses.
CulturePulse
Founders: Justin Lane, F. LeRon Shults, Brian Swichkow, Maja Roknić
Stage: Seed
Description: CulturePulse develops tools that ARES provides the insights you need to make better decisions in high-risk situations.
Danubia NanoTech
Founder: Viera Skakalova
Stage: Pre-seed
Description: Develops graphene-based sensors and applications.
elv.ai
Founders: Jakub Šuster, Ľudovít Ďurman, Milan Dubec, Gabriel Tóth
Stage: Seed
Description: Combines AI and human moderators to hide hate comments, reply quickly and analyze audience sentiment.
eRobot
Founder: Lubomir Ilecko
Stage: Pre-seed
Description: Advanced autonomous devices for the self-maintenance of industrial robots.
Espio
Founder: Patrik Krizansky
Stage: Pre-seed
Description: Graphene-based temperature sensor for accurate monitoring and safety of electronic and battery devices.
GroundCom
Founder: Jakub Lajmon
Stage: Pre-seed
Description: Groundcom builds and operates a worldwide network of ground stations providing connectivity for satellite operators.
MATSUKO
Founders: Maria Vircikova, Matus Kirchmayer
Stage: Seed
Description: Immersive training solutions using holographic technology to create realistic, interactive experiences.
Picogrid
Founders: Martin Slosarik, Zane Mountcastle
Stage: Seed
Description: Defense startup creating an open ecosystem of defense technology suppliers.
RF Elements
Founder: Juraj Taptic
Stage: Seed
Description: Manufacturer of wireless networking equipment, solving the issue of interference in wireless networks with their proprietary technology.
SEC Technologies
Founder: Michal Simko
Stage: Seed
Description: Manufacturer of long range active stand off chemical detector.
Spinbotics
Founder: Peter Tkáč, Milan Tkáčik
Stage: Seed
Description: Focuses on the research, development & production of innovative & smart robotic elements for production and non-production processes.
3IPK
Founder: Maria Capova, Juraj Zamecnik
Stage: Series A
Description: 3IPK is a B2B blockchain SaaS platform providing digital solutions automating certification, supply chain, maintenance and program management processes for industry.
