Croatia's startup scene features a wide range of companies across many sectors. The ecosystem includes everything from automotive technology and enterprise software to consumer beauty products.
Leading the pack is the electric vehicle company Rimac Group, which has raised over $875 million. Other notable companies include AI developer Verne and beauty brand K18 Hair, showing the breadth of the country's entrepreneurial activity.
Below is our list of 53 Croatia startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Headquarters | Pula, Istarska, Croatia |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Suveen Sahib |
| Funding Amount | $25M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | VMG Partners, True Beauty Ventures, Springboard Growth Capital, Fab Co-Creation Studio Ventures |
Rimac Group engineers and builds all-electric hypercars alongside high-performance electrification technology for the world's largest auto manufacturers. Their technology division focuses on creating advanced battery systems and electric powertrain components for other global car brands.
| Headquarters | Sveta Nedelja, Zagrebacka, Croatia |
| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Founders | Mate Rimac |
| Funding Amount | $875.8M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | Goldman Sachs, Porsche Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund, Hyundai Motor Company, Porsche |
Verne develops a full-stack autonomous driving platform designed to make mobility safer and more efficient. The company's core technology is powered by artificial intelligence to create its AI Driver and AI Co-Driver systems.
| Headquarters | Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | €279.5M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | European Commission, TASARU Mobility Investments, Neurone |
Wasp develops an open-source framework for building full-stack web applications with React and Node.js. Their tool uses a simple configuration language to reduce boilerplate, helping developers ship products faster.
| Headquarters | Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Martin Sosic, Matija Sosic |
| Funding Amount | $5.3M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | 468 Capital, Y Combinator, HV Capital, Acequia Capital (AceCap), Lunar Ventures |
All eyes on screens developed a TV audience measurement platform to bring greater effectiveness and transparency to advertising. Their proprietary facial recognition technology delivers second-by-second data on who is watching and how they are reacting to the content.
| Headquarters | Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Kristian Curkovic, Marin Ćurković |
| Funding Amount | $21M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Taiwania Capital Management Corporation, J&T Ventures, Lead Ventures, South Central Ventures, Matthias von Bechtolsheim |
Legit builds an end-to-end privacy automation platform to help businesses manage compliance. Their software assists organizations in navigating complex data privacy regulations like GDPR.
| Headquarters | Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Dražen Oreščanin, Marijan Bračić |
| Funding Amount | €650k |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | InnovX, Vesna deep tech |
HEP produces and transmits electricity, while also supplying heat and distributing natural gas. As a cornerstone of Croatia's energy infrastructure, they provide these essential utilities to both institutions and commercial clients.
| Headquarters | Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia |
| Year Founded | 1884 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | €62M |
| Startup Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | European Investment Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development |
GameBoost runs a service platform for competitive gamers looking to improve their in-game rank and performance. They connect players with professionals for a range of services, including one-on-one coaching, Elo boosting, and account sales.
| Headquarters | Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Kristijan Salijević |
| Funding Amount | €2.5M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Fil Rouge Capital (FRC), Feelsgood |
SysKit builds a software platform for the management and governance of Microsoft 365 environments. Their platform gives IT teams deep visibility and control over security, administration, and reporting.
| Headquarters | Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia |
| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Founders | Frane Borozan, Toni Frankola |
| Funding Amount | €8.5M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Redgate, Cade Hill Investments |
Vetti Group is building a network of veterinary clinics and hospitals to provide more comprehensive care for pets. The organization supports local practices to elevate the overall standard of animal healthcare.
| Headquarters | Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia |
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | €30M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Accession Capital Partners |
43 Additional Croatia Startups Worth Following
Our top picks offer just a glimpse into the country's growing startup community. Founders across Croatia are building companies in a wide range of fields, from Fintech to Food.
Together, these companies have raised over $250 million, with many still in their early stages. Here’s a look at the other startups shaping Croatia's ecosystem.