Bratislava's startup scene features companies across a diverse range of fields. These businesses operate in sectors from energy and software to advanced manufacturing.
Battery producer InoBat leads in funding with over $189 million raised. Meanwhile, AeroMobil is developing a flying car with $34.8 million in backing.
Below is our list of 51 Bratislava startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Jozef Urban, Marian Bocek, Marian Goga |
| Funding Amount | $189.3M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Grant |
| Top Investors | Lilium, Rio Tinto, Gotion High-tech, CEZ Group, Ideanomics |
CloudTalk builds an AI-powered cloud phone system that helps sales and customer service teams improve their communication. The platform provides advanced call center features and integrates with popular CRMs to help businesses streamline their customer interactions.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Martin Malych, Viktor Vanek |
| Funding Amount | $36.7M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | ORBIT Capital, Presto Ventures, henQ, Lead Ventures, Point Nine |
Sensoneo provides enterprise-grade smart waste management solutions that help cities and businesses digitize their collection operations. Their system uses proprietary IoT sensors and software to monitor waste levels, automate route planning, and provide data for more efficient services.
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Andrea Basilova, Martin Basila |
| Funding Amount | €12.6M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | European Innovation Council, Credo Ventures, Taiwania Capital Management Corporation, VentureOut, Venture to Future Fund |
SuperScale builds an all-in-one growth platform that helps developers profitably scale their games and blockchain apps. Their team specializes in user acquisition, ad monetization, and live operations to help clients reach their maximum potential.
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Ivan Trancik |
| Funding Amount | $6.7M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Level Up Ventures, Venture to Future Fund, Zero One Hundred, Across Private Investments, Strecko Investments |
CulturePulse created a generative AI platform that helps global brands understand different cultures and create content that resonates. The tool provides instant cultural insights and generates adapted content to help firms communicate in a tone that avoids negative reactions.
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $2.5M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Rockaway Ventures, Simpact Ventures, Zero One Hundred, B Ventures Group |
Hilbi builds a decentralized communication platform enhanced with an artificial intelligence assistant. Their app allows users to send instant payments, merging secure messaging with financial capabilities.
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Patrik Kmec, Roman Kučera |
| Funding Amount | $13M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Corporate Round |
| Top Investors | Ishtar Advisory, Roman Kucera |
Twinzo develops a digital twin platform that visualizes real-time data from sensors and various tracking technologies. Their software allows companies to monitor physical assets and complex operations through a single, interactive interface.
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | €2.3M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Soulmates Ventures, DEPO Ventures, Critical Ventures, Slovak American Enterprise Fund |
AeroMobil builds a flying car that combines the functionality of a sports car and a light aircraft. Their advanced engineering work focuses on creating a single vehicle that can seamlessly transition between driving and flying.
| Year Founded | 2010 |
| Founders | Juraj Vaculik, Stefan Klein |
| Funding Amount | $34.8M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | IPM Group, Haflo, Slovak Investment Holding, Patrick Hessel, Juraj Vaculik |
BiteBerry develops an AI product suite designed to restore profitability for restaurants. Their tools include an AI voice agent that takes phone orders and an AI waiter that handles in-person service.
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | €750k |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Vision Ventures |
CloseRocket's B2B sales platform helps sales professionals find and connect with their ideal customers. They give teams access to a large database of companies and verified contacts to quickly build targeted prospect lists.
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | €1.1M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | ZAKA VC, STARTGUIDE VC, Vision Ventures, Jinej fond, Andrej Kiska |
41 Additional Bratislava Startups Worth Following
Beyond our top ten picks, dozens of other founders are building exciting companies across the city. They are working in fields from AI and biotech to crypto and logistics, and have collectively raised over €85 million.
Some of these companies are just getting started, while others have been building for over a decade. Here's a look at the other startups that are shaping the city's ecosystem.