Slovakia’s startup ecosystem ranks 16th in Eastern Europe and 60th globally. Last year, the country has seen some standout moments — InoBat’s €100 million raise in 2024 was one of the largest rounds in Central and Eastern Europe.
Below, you can find the biggest H1 2025 funding rounds in Slovakia, along with key details about the startups. Check the rest of the Central and Eastern Europe H1 2025 mappings here.
This article is part of the CEE funding mapping series, done with the support of the Dealigence platform. Please feel free to contact us if we missed something: [email protected]. / If the deal’s original currency wasn’t the euro, we convert it to the ratio listed on the publishing day.
Slovakia H1 2025 Funding
Vestberry
About: A portfolio management solution designed for VC investors that consolidates portfolio data and allows users to derive insights without the need for coding, while integrating with various data sources for enhanced analytics.
Founders: Ján Káčer, Matej Pavlansky, Peter Dendis
Vertical: FinTech
Stage: Seed
Investors: Seed Starter ČS, Slovakia Venture to Future Fund, Zero One Hundred, CB Investment Management
Total funding: €2.2 million
Xatoms
Canada-based, Slovakian founder
About: Harnesses AI to innovate photocatalytic molecule discovery, aiming to ensure safe, clean, and sustainable water sources for all.
Founders: Diana Virgovicova, Kerem Topalismailoglu, Shirley Yue Ming Zhong
Vertical: CleanTech
Stage: Seed
Investors: Quantacet, BDC Capital, BoxOne Ventures, Capital Angel Network, Genesis Ventures, The League of Innovators
Total funding: €2.8 million
Cequence
About: An AI-driven contract management platform that automates the entire contract lifecycle. The system streamlines processes such as drafting, negotiation, approval, and performance tracking by applying artificial intelligence, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Founders: Peter Horný, Martin Ragan, Rasťo Kovaľ, Peter Banda, and Martin Rázus
Vertical: Legal, AI/ML
Stage: Seed
Investors: Jet Ventures
Total funding: ~ €3 million
CulturePulse
About: Utilizing AI to enhance complex decision-making processes, the technology revolutionizes data analysis across corporate, academic, and governmental sectors, providing tailored solutions for diverse international clients.
Founders: Justin E. Lane
Vertical: AI/ML and Data Analytics
Stage: Series A
Investors: Rockaway Ventures
Total funding: €2.4 million
Readmio
About: An app that enhances the reading experience for children and adults by using voice recognition technology to follow along with stories read aloud, promoting quality time together.
Founders: Ilya Novodvorskiy, Jozef Šimko
Vertical: EdTech
Latest round: €500,000
Stage: Seed
Investors: Simpact VC, Zero One Hundred, ZAKA VC, DEPO VENTURES
Total funding: €2 million
