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Top 76 Romania Startups to Watch in 2026

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Romania's startup scene features a mix of established tech companies and new ventures. The country shows particular strength in sectors like AI, cybersecurity, and gaming.

Online gaming company Superbet has secured $1.5B in funding. In the enterprise AI space, DRUID AI has raised $81.6M.

Below is our list of 76 Romania startups worth keeping an eye on.

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DRUID AI provides an enterprise platform for building and deploying AI agents to automate business workflows. These intelligent applications help companies streamline operations and enhance customer interactions through conversational AI.

HeadquartersBucharest, Bucuresti, Romania
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.

HeadquartersBucharest, Bucuresti, Romania
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

Orbotix develops autonomous drone systems powered by artificial intelligence for defense and public safety applications. Their technology is designed to enhance situational awareness and operational capabilities for military, law enforcement, and national security personnel.

HeadquartersBrasov, Brasov, Romania
Year Founded2023
FoundersBogdan Ochiana, Gregory Letare
Funding Amount$7M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsGustav Söhne Verwaltung GmbH & Co. KG, Bravo Victor Venture Capital, Leryon Holdings

LYS Labs created an on-chain intelligence protocol to help unlock the full potential of the Ethereum blockchain. The protocol uses deep data analysis to help users assess and manage on-chain risk.

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

Superbet runs a major online gaming platform that offers sports betting and a full suite of casino games. They have grown into a leading operator within the Romanian market, providing a diverse range of betting options and interactive entertainment.

HeadquartersBucharest, Bucuresti, Romania
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 provides a full suite of creative and development services for the video game industry. Their teams help bring games to life by partnering with studios on full production, co-development, art, engineering, and quality assurance.

HeadquartersBucharest, Bucuresti, Romania
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 operates as a universal bank in Romania, offering a wide array of financial products for both individual and corporate clients. Their services cover the full financial spectrum, including retail banking, credit cards, and tailored financing for SMEs and large corporations.

HeadquartersBucharest, Bucuresti, Romania
Year Founded1998
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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 develops novel therapeutics to address age-related diseases in companion felines. Their research in biotechnology is focused on extending the healthspan and lifespan of cats.

HeadquartersBucharest, Bucuresti, Romania
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 developed a mobile application that uses AI to let people engage with the Bible conversationally. The app serves as a tool for spiritual guidance, making scripture more interactive and accessible for Christians and curious individuals alike.

HeadquartersBucharest, Bucuresti, Romania
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 blockchain-based MMORPG that uses AI to create immersive gameplay. The platform provides players with a powerful set of creative tools to build and share their own in-game experiences.

HeadquartersBucharest, Bucuresti, Romania
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

66 Additional Romania Startups Worth Following

Our top 10 picks are just a small slice of what’s happening across Romania. Founders are building companies in fields like AI and enterprise software, and have raised over a billion euros combined.

Some are early in their journey, while others are more established. Here’s a look at the rest of the startups shaping the country's founder community.

StartupIndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
FLOWX.AI logo FLOWX.AIEnterprise2020€43.5MSeries A
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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