Luka Abrus

Overview

Luka Abrus is an angel investor and the co-founder of Five, a digital product agency with offices in Zagreb, Croatia, and New York, USA. Five specializes in building digital strategies and products, serving clients such as Marriott, Rosetta Stone, Napster, Crestron, and Penguin Random House. The agency employs over 300 experts and has a strong focus on the U.S. market. In March 2021, Five was acquired by the London-based company Endava, joining an industry leader with over 10,000 employees in 20 countries. Before his entrepreneurial career, Luka worked at Microsoft in various technical and sales positions and in several smaller startups. He has helped establish the Croatian association of software exporters, CISEX, and is the author of three IT books. Luka is also involved in mentoring startups and has been part of Fil Rouge Capital, a VC fund investing in Croatian companies in their early and growth stages. Through his work at Five and his investments, Luka has contributed to the growth of several startups, including Shoutem, a mobile app builder, and 57hours, an outdoor adventure marketplace. His experience spans both the Croatian and U.S. markets, reflecting his commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the technology sector.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Scalable business models
• Strong founding teams

Portfolio Companies