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Ljubljana's startup scene features a diverse mix of companies, from energy and manufacturing to modern technology. The city is home to 51 notable startups across these sectors.

Companies like NAKA are developing financial products with $46.4M in funding. Newer ventures such as Sunrise Robotics are also emerging, securing $8.5M for AI development.

Below is our list of 51 Ljubljana startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Flexkeeping builds a hotel operations and staff communication platform for the hospitality industry. Their software helps teams manage everything from housekeeping and maintenance to guest requests in a single app.

Year Founded2012
FoundersAljaz Ketis, Aljaž Ketiš, Luka Berger
Funding Amount$800k
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsZAKA VC, Fil Rouge Capital (FRC)

ELES operates as the sole transmission system operator for Slovenia’s electric power grid. They are tasked with maintaining a safe, reliable, and uninterrupted supply of electricity throughout the country.

Year Founded1990
Founders
Funding Amount€25M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsEuropean Bank for Reconstruction and Development

NAKA has created a Bitcoin payment ecosystem that allows anyone to pay and get paid in bitcoin. Their system includes a self-custodial card for consumers and a point-of-sale solution for merchants.

Year Founded2017
FoundersDejan Roljič, Joze Mermal, Matej Gregorčič
Funding Amount$46.4M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsTether, Bitfinex, Bitcoin.com, Pangea Blockchain Fund, BTC

OriginTrail develops a verifiable web for artificial intelligence, creating a trusted knowledge infrastructure. Their Decentralized Knowledge Graph organizes and verifies complex data, making AI more reliable and preventing misinformation.

Year Founded2013
FoundersBranimir Rakic, Tomaz Levak, Ziga Drev
Funding Amount$22.5M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusInitial Coin Offering
Top InvestorsKarnika Yashwant

Sunrise Robotics builds a simulation platform where an AI-powered robot can be trained within a virtual replica of its workstation. Their technology is designed to help companies deploy and adapt robotic automation much more quickly and efficiently.

Year Founded2023
Founders
Funding Amount$8.5M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsPlural Platform, Seedcamp, Tapestry, Tiny VC, Prototype Capital

As Slovenia's largest steel producer, SIJ Group manufactures high-quality stainless and special steels. They supply these materials to some of the world's most demanding industries, including energy, automotive, and aerospace.

Year Founded1969
Founders
Funding Amount€41.1M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top Investors

Viberate develops a music analytics platform that gives industry professionals a comprehensive view of artist performance. Their service aggregates data from streaming, social media, and radio, turning it into actionable insights for artists and their teams.

Year Founded2015
FoundersDejan Roljič, Matej Gregorčič, Uroš Umek, Vasja Veber
Funding Amount$15.5M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsABC Accelerator, George Burke

Mediately's mobile app acts as a digital assistant for doctors, helping them make faster diagnosis and treatment decisions. The platform provides quick access to a comprehensive drug database, interactive clinical tools, and educational content tailored for medical professionals.

Year Founded2013
FoundersBlaž Triglav, Brent LaRue, Marko Nikolovski, Nejc Tomšič
Funding Amount$7.4M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsLAUNCHub Ventures, VentureFriends, Piton Capital, Silicon Gardens

Blocksquare builds a blockchain-based system that enables the tokenization of commercial real estate properties. Their technology serves as the core infrastructure for companies looking to launch their own digital real estate investment platforms.

Year Founded2017
FoundersDenis Petrovcic, Peter Merc, Viktor Brajak
Funding Amount$591.5k
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsEuropean Commission, CV VC, Blockchers

Resalta partners with public and private clients to develop and manage energy efficiency solutions. Their team implements renewable energy projects, from solar power plants to biomass systems, helping organizations reduce their carbon footprint and energy costs.

Year Founded2011
FoundersLuka Komazec
Funding Amount€12M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsEuropean Investment Bank

41 Additional Ljubljana Startups Worth Following

Our top ten picks are just the beginning of the story in Ljubljana. The city is home to a wide range of companies, from new ventures in AI and biotech to established players in manufacturing and finance.

Together, they create a dynamic and varied startup community. Here are the other companies that are making Ljubljana a city to watch.

StartupIndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Apillon logo ApillonCrypto2019$3.6MSeed
MESI Medical logo MESI MedicalAI2010€18.8MVenture Round
SID logo SIDFintech1992€50MDebt Financing
GenePlanet logo GenePlanetBiotech2008€30MSeries B
CargoX logo CargoXLogistics2017$7MInitial Coin Offering
Elaphe Propulsion Technologies logo Elaphe Propulsion TechnologiesMobility2006€15.3MSeries A
Nova Ljubljanska Banka logo Nova Ljubljanska BankaFintech1994€20MDebt Financing
ReCatalyst logo ReCatalystManufacturing2021€1.7MSeed
Fit&Beat logo Fit&BeatCrypto2018$25MPrivate Equity
PredictLeads logo PredictLeadsAI2015$150kSeed
CryptoUnity logo CryptoUnityAI2020$1.2MSeed
GreenMesh logo GreenMeshAI2020€160kPre-Seed
GoOpti logo GoOptiMobility2011€4.4MSeries A
Sinergise logo SinergiseAgTech2008$2.5MGrant
Play123 logo Play123Gaming2023$120kPre-Seed
Doctrina logo DoctrinaEducation2013€1.6MGrant
GoAvio logo GoAvioTravel2013$1.1MVenture Round
LexFlow logo LexFlowEnterprise2025
Confiva Global logo Confiva GlobalMarketing2021€300kSeries A
Beeping logo BeepingRetail2016€575kSeed
Cosylab logo CosylabManufacturing2001€71.4kGrant
Abelium logo AbeliumInfrastructure2009€1.5MGrant
Fotona logo FotonaHealthcare1964€375kVenture Round
Borza terjatev logo Borza terjatevEnterprise2011€500kGrant
Epidemic logo EpidemicMarketing2019€400kSeed
Parsek d.o.o. logo Parsek d.o.o.Infrastructure1999€2.3MVenture Round
AgiliCity logo AgiliCityDesign2020$120kPre-Seed
Froc logo FrocRetail2016€150kSeries A
Bignest logo BignestSaaS2017€500kSeed
Acies Bio logo Acies BioAgTech2006€1.8MVenture Round
BIA doo logo BIA dooBiotech1989€71.4kGrant
Nervtech logo NervtechInsurTech2013€290kSeries A
Culturate logo CulturateEnterprise2019€157.5kSeed
MyCol logo MyColHardware2017€71.4kGrant
Flai logo FlaiAnalytics2022
Kinestica logo KinesticaHealthcare2012€582kGrant
Tolar HashNET logo Tolar HashNETCrypto2017$25kUndisclosed
Smart Octopus Solutions d.o.o. logo Smart Octopus Solutions d.o.o.Retail2017€71.4kGrant
Xenya logo XenyaInfrastructure1992€50kGrant
Microbium logo MicrobiumBiotech2015€71.4kGrant
Koofr logo KoofrCloud2013

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