Silicon Gardens
Overview
Silicon Gardens is a venture capital firm based in Slovenia, focusing on early-stage technology startups in the Adria region. The firm was established by successful entrepreneurs who have built companies such as Outfit7, Sportradar, Photomath, Zemanta, Celtra, Runtastic, Bitstamp, Coinbase, Flaviar, Cosylab, Studio Moderna, Dewesoft, Five, Nicelabel, BirdBuddy, Mimovrste, Cleanshelf, Najdi.si, and many others. Their mission is to be the first partner of bold founders and help them build 10x bigger companies. They invest in line with global trends, focusing on B2B SaaS, Marketplace, Gaming & App, and D2C innovative products. The firm offers investments ranging from €20,000 to €40,000 in exchange for a 5% to 15% equity stake. They provide not only capital but also mentorship, connections, and hands-on support to their portfolio companies. Silicon Gardens has a large and vibrant community, connecting over 800 founders, managers, industry experts, and business angels. They have more than 20 ecosystem partners, including accelerators, incubators, associations, universities, and technology parks. They also maintain close relationships with partners, principals, and business angels in more than 90 international venture capital funds, family offices, and business angel clubs. Silicon Gardens is the Adria region's first and only 'Founders for Founders' VC firm. They are founding members of the Slovenian Technology Forum and the Section for Startups and Scaleups within the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia. Their portfolio includes startups such as Beeping Ljubljana, Bird Buddy, Flaviar, Influee, and Juicy Marbles. The firm is led by entrepreneurs who have scaled and sold their own companies, providing a unique perspective and value to the startups they invest in.
Investment Focus
- Early-stage technology startups with proven market traction, particularly in Slovenia and Central and Eastern Europe.
Portfolio Companies
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Unlock full contacts →Frequently asked questions about Silicon Gardens
What sectors does Silicon Gardens invest in?
Silicon Gardens invests in Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Media, Software and Education, and is based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Silicon Gardens is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Silicon Gardens invest at?
Silicon Gardens backs companies at Pre-Seed and Seed, writing cheques of 20K - 40K.
Which regions does Silicon Gardens invest in?
Silicon Gardens invests across Italy, Austria, Turkey, Montenegro, Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Who are the partners at Silicon Gardens?
Team members listed for Silicon Gardens include Nina Leskovec (Partner, US) and Rok Zorko (General Partner).
What companies has Silicon Gardens invested in?
Silicon Gardens's portfolio includes Juicy Marbles, Flaviar, Beeping Ljubljana, Bird Buddy and Influee.
How do I contact Silicon Gardens?
Silicon Gardens's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
