Startup Wise Guys
Status not published
Multiple vertical programmes (SaaS, fintech, sustainability, defence, Africa) each with their own application deadlines, typically two cohorts per vertical per year.
GIVEN: a pre-seed investment plus a three-month intensive B2B-focused programme, historically with a headline cheque in the EUR 65,000-100,000 range depending on the fund and vertical, part of which may be offset against programme costs. TAKEN: an equity stake, historically around 8%, with follow-on reserves. Confirm the current cash-versus-fee split for the specific vertical fund.
You must co-fund 0%.
Startup Wise Guys
private · national
Deadline: cutoff — Multiple vertical programmes (SaaS, fintech, sustainability, defence, Africa) each with their own application deadlines, typically two cohorts per vertical per year.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
Who can apply
- Sectors: any, fintech, climate
- Stage: pre_seed, seed
Strong focus on B2B software from Central and Eastern Europe, the Baltics, the Nordics and Africa. Some in-person residency in Tallinn or another hub is expected.
Source. https://startupwiseguys.com/ — checked 2026-08-14 · not human-checked