Despite its relatively modest size, Slovakia is strengthening its place in Europe’s tech scene. In 2025, Slovakia is categorized as an “Emerging Innovator” by the European Commission, performing below the EU average but above other emerging innovator countries (ranking 24th and performing at 62.6% of the EU average), excelling in tech exports and new product sales.
Below, you can find the biggest 2025 funding rounds in Croatia, along with key details about the startups. Check the rest of the Central and Eastern Europe 2025 mappings here.
This article is part of the CEE funding mapping series, done with the support of 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.
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: €2.8M
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: €2.2M
Cequence
About: A contract lifecycle management platform that automates manual tasks in contract management to streamline workflows and reduce human error. It offers a consumer-like experience using advanced technologies such as AI, ML, and Natural Language Processing for both small and global enterprises.
Founders: Peter Horný, Martin Ragan, Rasťo Kovaľ, Peter Banda, Martin Rázus
Vertical: LegalTech
Latest round: €2M
Stage: Seed
Investors: Jet Ventures, Look AI Ventures, Jet Investments
Total funding: €2M
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: €2.4M
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: €2M
