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Bucharest's technology landscape is a mix of mature companies and new ventures across many industries. The city is a hub for cybersecurity, enterprise software, and online gaming.

Gaming company Superbet has attracted $1.5 billion in funding. In the enterprise AI sector, DRUID AI has raised $81.6 million.

Below is our list of 75 Bucharest startups worth keeping an eye on.

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DRUID AI develops an enterprise AI platform for building and deploying intelligent applications that automate business workflows. Companies use their technology to create conversational AI agents and virtual assistants for tasks ranging from customer support to internal process automation.

Year Founded2018
FoundersAndreea Plesea, Daniel Balaceanu, Liviu Dragan
Funding Amount$81.6M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsTQ Ventures, Verve Ventures, Endeavor, Early Game Ventures, Cipio Partners

Bitdefender creates cybersecurity and antivirus software that protects millions of consumer, business, and government environments worldwide. The company delivers advanced threat prevention, detection, and response solutions to safeguard user privacy and data.

Year Founded2001
FoundersFlorin Talpeș
Funding Amount$187M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSecondary Market
Top InvestorsVitruvian Partners, Romanian-American Enterprise Fund, Balkan Accession Fund

LYS Labs is developing an on-chain intelligence protocol designed to unlock the full potential of the Ethereum network. Their platform provides deep data analytics to help users assess risk and make more informed decisions within the ecosystem.

Year Founded2023
Founders
Funding Amount$4M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsSMAPE Capital

Superbet operates a major online gaming and sports betting platform primarily serving the Romanian market. They offer a comprehensive suite of products, including a wide range of betting options, live casino games, and digital lotteries.

Year Founded2008
FoundersSacha Dragic
Funding Amount$1.5B
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsHPS Investment Partners, Blackstone Group

Amber partners with game studios to provide a full range of development services for the video game industry. Their teams deliver turn-key solutions and support for titles on mobile, PC, and console platforms.

Year Founded2013
FoundersMihai Pohontu
Funding Amount$20M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsBase Partners, Emona Capital

Garanti BBVA offers a full spectrum of financial products and services to the Romanian market, catering to individuals, SMEs, and large corporations. As part of a major international financial group, they bring a dynamic and innovative approach to local banking.

Year Founded1998
Founders
Funding Amount$124.4M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsEuropean Investment Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Finance Corporation, Black Sea Trade & Development Bank

The Cat Health Company creates novel therapeutics to combat age-related diseases in companion felines. They focus on research and development to create treatments that extend the health and lifespan of cats.

Year Founded2024
FoundersAlexandru Bacita, Alexandru-Ioan Voda
Funding Amount€1.8M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top Investors100 Plus Capital, Portfolia, Early Game Ventures, Alex Zhavoronkov

Bible Chat offers a mobile app that provides spiritual guidance through an AI-powered chat interface. Their tool helps Christians and other curious individuals engage with the Bible in a conversational format.

Year Founded2019
Founders
Funding Amount€13.4M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsTrue Ventures, Early Game Ventures, Play Ventures, Underline Ventures, Silicon Gardens

World of Dypians develops a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that features AI-powered characters and a dynamic world. Their platform gives players a powerful set of creative tools to build and customize their own unique gameplay experiences.

Year Founded2022
FoundersMihai Nicusor
Funding Amount€4.5M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsIBC Group, BNB Chain Fund, Castrum Capital, Financial Move, Easy2Stake

FLOWX.AI builds a platform that wraps around legacy systems, enabling large enterprises to construct modern digital apps for mission-critical processes. This allows companies to unify complex IT environments and launch new digital experiences without replacing their core technology.

Year Founded2020
FoundersIoan Iacob, Serban Chiricescu
Funding Amount€43.5M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsDawn Capital, SeedBlink, Day One Capital, Portfolion Capital Partners, Marius Istrate

65 Additional Bucharest Startups Worth Following

The top 10 are just a small slice of what’s happening in Bucharest right now. New companies are popping up in major fields like AI and Fintech, with total funding for the city's startups easily clearing a billion euros.

Some of these companies are early in their journey, while others are scaling fast. Here’s a look at the rest of the startups shaping Bucharest's ecosystem.

StartupIndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Bunnyshell logo BunnyshellInfrastructure2018€5.9MSeed
Ogre AI logo Ogre AIAI2021€5.6MVenture Round
BookVitals logo BookVitalsMedia2019€10.9MVenture Round
Footprints AI logo Footprints AIMarketing2017€4.8MVenture Round
CEC Bank logo CEC BankFintech1864€300MDebt Financing
Genezio logo GenezioAI2023€2.1MPre-Seed
YAROOMS logo YAROOMSSaaS2016€2MSeed
EntertainM logo EntertainMCrypto2023€650kPre-Seed
Meetgeek logo MeetgeekAI2021€1.6MSeed
Bware Labs logo Bware LabsCrypto2021$6.9MSeries A
Kinderpedia logo KinderpediaEducation2018$1.7MSeed
Romarm logo RomarmManufacturing2000€220MDebt Financing
Carmistin International logo Carmistin InternationalAgTech2000RON846MDebt Financing
Questo logo QuestoGaming2017€1.8MSeed
OTP Leasing logo OTP LeasingFintech2007€20MGrant
Blackshell logo BlackshellEnterprise2023€3MSeed
AFI Europe Romania logo AFI Europe RomaniaReal Estate2009€120MDebt Financing
Instant Factoring logo Instant FactoringFintech2018€9.4MDebt Financing
TOKHIT logo TOKHITEnterprise2021€93.8MVenture Round
Medicai logo MedicaiCloud2018€850kConvertible Note
parol logo parolAI2020€1.7MSeed
MOOV Leasing logo MOOV LeasingReal Estate2022€5MSeed
Flip logo FlipHardware2019€8.4MSeries B
FINQware logo FINQwareFintech2018€3.2MSeed
BRD Sogelease logo BRD SogeleaseFintech2001€70MDebt Financing
Digi Communications logo Digi CommunicationsInfrastructure1992€281.9MDebt Financing
Adapta Robotics logo Adapta RoboticsAI2015€2MVenture Round
Licenseware logo LicensewareEnterprise2020€1.7MSeed
Axionet logo AxionetMobility2005€26.9MGrant
Nordis logo NordisReal Estate2008€2.5MUndisclosed
Youni logo YouniEducation2018€900kSeed
InteRo Property Development logo InteRo Property DevelopmentEnterprise2007€16MDebt Financing
Rodbun logo RodbunAgTech2001€101.5MDebt Financing
Lion's Head logo Lion's HeadEnterprise2018€150MDebt Financing
Pago logo PagoMedia2017€2.3MSeries A
Bonapp.eco logo Bonapp.ecoMedia2021€1.4MPre-Seed
KFactory logo KFactoryData2017€820kSeed
Innoship logo InnoshipLogistics2019€850kSeed
Vatis Tech logo Vatis TechAI2020€850kSeed
easySales logo easySalesInfrastructure2019€1.1MSeed
Framey logo FrameyMedia2019€1MSeed
Undelucram logo UndelucramEnterprise2011€1.8MSeed
Goodlegal logo GoodlegalInfrastructure2021€1.2MPre-Seed
Symphopay logo SymphopayMarketing2015€1.9MSeed
Ronin logo RoninFintech2021€500kPre-Seed
Unfrosen.com logo Unfrosen.comEnterprise2022€1.1MPre-Seed
Omniconvert logo OmniconvertAnalytics2013€1MSeries A
Zitec logo ZitecCloud2003€1.8MVenture Round
MOCAPP logo MOCAPPMarketing2019€878kConvertible Note
Agora Robotics logo Agora RoboticsRobotics2020€1.3MSeries A
BRIO logo BRIOEducation2014€1.1MSeed
RepsMate logo RepsMateAnalytics2020€645kConvertible Note
Mero logo MeroFashion2017€300kSeed
Garanti BBVA Leasing Romania logo Garanti BBVA Leasing RomaniaEnterprise€20MDebt Financing
Wawsome logo WawsomeEnterprise2023€1MPre-Seed
Airvolt Inc. logo Airvolt Inc.Marketing2023€130kPre-Seed
Bluana Foods logo Bluana FoodsManufacturing2022€180kGrant
Pentra logo PentraSecurity2024€150kPre-Seed
Safeflows logo SafeflowsEnterprise2023€190kAngel
evoMAG logo evoMAGHardware2006€2.2MVenture Round
ESX logo ESXSports2017€2MVenture Round
iFactor logo iFactorEnterprise2016€2MPre-Seed
Stancu Print logo Stancu PrintManufacturing2018
Profluo logo ProfluoEnterprise2016€625kVenture Round
Ialoc logo IalocRetail2016€860.8kSeed

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