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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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K18 Hair develops biotech-powered hair care that works on a molecular level to reverse damage from chemical treatments and heat. Their signature leave-in mask is clinically proven to restore hair's strength and elasticity in just four minutes.

HeadquartersPula, Istarska, Croatia
Year Founded2019
FoundersSuveen Sahib
Funding Amount$25M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsVMG 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.

HeadquartersSveta Nedelja, Zagrebacka, Croatia
Year Founded2009
FoundersMate Rimac
Funding Amount$875.8M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsGoldman 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.

HeadquartersZagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia
Year Founded2019
Founders
Funding Amount€279.5M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsEuropean 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.

HeadquartersZagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia
Year Founded2020
FoundersMartin Sosic, Matija Sosic
Funding Amount$5.3M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top Investors468 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.

HeadquartersZagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia
Year Founded2012
FoundersKristian Curkovic, Marin Ćurković
Funding Amount$21M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsTaiwania 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.

HeadquartersZagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia
Year Founded2022
FoundersDražen Oreščanin, Marijan Bračić
Funding Amount€650k
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsInnovX, 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.

HeadquartersZagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia
Year Founded1884
Founders
Funding Amount€62M
Startup SizeEnterprise Organization (5,001+)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsEuropean 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.

HeadquartersZagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia
Year Founded2022
FoundersKristijan Salijević
Funding Amount€2.5M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsFil 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.

HeadquartersZagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia
Year Founded2009
FoundersFrane Borozan, Toni Frankola
Funding Amount€8.5M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsRedgate, 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.

HeadquartersZagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia
Year Founded2023
Founders
Funding Amount€30M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsAccession 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.

StartupIndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Revuto logo RevutoCrypto2021$10MInitial Coin Offering
HBOR - Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak logo HBOR - Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitakFintech1992$150MDebt Financing
Entrio logo EntrioMarketing2011€9.4MVenture Round
Oradian logo OradianFintech2012$1.8MVenture Round
Pan-Pek logo Pan-PekFood1992€20MDebt Financing
Raiffeisen Bank Croatia logo Raiffeisen Bank CroatiaFintech1994€25.6MDebt Financing
Bornfight logo BornfightHardware2009€7.3MSeries A
Tribute Brand logo Tribute BrandRetail2019$4.6MSeed
Robotiq.ai logo Robotiq.aiAI2018€900kSeed
Recommend logo RecommendMarketing2021$1.5MPre-Seed
TDA logo TDASaaS2018€5.2MSeries A
Spiritus logo SpiritusCrypto2021€400kSeed
Menassati logo MenassatiMedia2020€450kSeed
BiteMe Nutrition logo BiteMe NutritionFood2019€1.3MPre-Seed
Earthbound logo EarthboundFashion2018$1.2MEquity Crowdfunding
Luppa logo LuppaAnalytics2022€275kPre-Seed
SWEN logo SWENTravel2020€1.6MPre-Seed
Peekator logo PeekatorMarketing2018€300kPre-Seed
DING Jobs logo DING JobsInfrastructure2019€300kVenture Round
Submarine Burger logo Submarine BurgerFood2014€3MDebt Financing
Scalable Global Solutions logo Scalable Global SolutionsEnterprise2017€1.7MAngel
REDAI logo REDAIAnalytics2018€1.5MEquity Crowdfunding
Booking Dentist logo Booking DentistHealthcare2021€299kSeed
TalentLyft logo TalentLyftEnterprise2016$300kSeed
Elevien logo ElevienMedia2020€2MPre-Seed
Twire logo TwireAnalytics2019€350kSeed
Codemap logo CodemapSaaS2021$250kPre-Seed
PickJobs logo PickJobsAI2019€1MSeed
Cosmos Eleven logo Cosmos ElevenCrypto2021$700kSeed
Bulb Technologies logo Bulb TechnologiesEnterprise2006€2MVenture Round
Beyond Seen Screen logo Beyond Seen ScreenRobotics2017€500kVenture Round
Lendica logo LendicaFintech2020€60kSeed
TheGepek logo TheGepekLogistics2020$1MSeed
Sentinel Marine solutions logo Sentinel Marine solutionsHardware2015€1MVenture Round
DTX TECHNOLOGIES logo DTX TECHNOLOGIESAI2022€90kPre-Seed
AMPnet logo AMPnetFintech2018$714kSeed
SofaScore logo SofaScoreData2010
Vidi-X logo Vidi-XEnterprise1994€600kPre-Seed
BE-ON logo BE-ONFintech2017€700kVenture Round
PitchSee logo PitchSeeFintech2021€500kPre-Seed
Omoguru logo OmoguruHealthcare2019$560.1kSeed
Good Game Agency logo Good Game AgencyGaming2016€300kSeed
Tummly logo TummlyData2020€150kSeed

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