Slovenia's startup scene features a blend of industries, from established sectors like energy to newer fields such as AI and blockchain. This environment supports a wide range of business models and technologies.
Crypto finance company NAKA has attracted $46.4M in funding. In the AI space, recent startup Sunrise Robotics secured an $8.5M seed round in 2023.
Below is our list of 52 Slovenia startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Headquarters | Ljubljana, Ljubljana Urban Commune, Slovenia |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Aljaz Ketis, Aljaž Ketiš, Luka Berger |
| Funding Amount | $800k |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | ZAKA VC, Fil Rouge Capital (FRC) |
ELES operates and maintains the national electric power transmission grid for Slovenia. The company is responsible for the secure, reliable, and uninterrupted transmission of electricity across the country.
| Headquarters | Ljubljana, Ljubljana Urban Commune, Slovenia |
| Year Founded | 1990 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | €25M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | European Bank for Reconstruction and Development |
NAKA builds financial products that bring cryptocurrency into daily commerce through a blockchain payment system and a self-custodial card. Their point-of-sale solution also equips merchants with the tools to accept digital asset payments.
| Headquarters | Ljubljana, Ljubljana Urban Commune, Slovenia |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Dejan Roljič, Joze Mermal, Matej Gregorčič |
| Funding Amount | $46.4M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Tether, Bitfinex, Bitcoin.com, Pangea Blockchain Fund, BTC |
OriginTrail develops a trusted knowledge infrastructure for artificial intelligence, creating a verifiable foundation for AI models. Their ecosystem uses blockchain technology to help organizations trace and verify information across complex systems like global supply chains.
| Headquarters | Ljubljana, Ljubljana Urban Commune, Slovenia |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Branimir Rakic, Tomaz Levak, Ziga Drev |
| Funding Amount | $22.5M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Initial Coin Offering |
| Top Investors | Karnika Yashwant |
Sunrise Robotics builds a platform that trains industrial robots using AI within a virtual simulation. This approach allows robots to learn and master complex tasks in a digital replica of their workstation before physical deployment.
| Headquarters | Ljubljana, Ljubljana Urban Commune, Slovenia |
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $8.5M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Plural Platform, Seedcamp, Tapestry, Tiny VC, Prototype Capital |
SIJ Group produces a diverse portfolio of steel products for industrial markets. Their high-quality steel is a key component in demanding sectors like energy, automotive, and heavy machinery.
| Headquarters | Ljubljana, Ljubljana Urban Commune, Slovenia |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | €41.1M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | — |
Viberate built a music research and analytics platform that brings the entire industry's data into a single place. Professionals use their tools to access comprehensive insights on artists, labels, festivals, and venues.
| Headquarters | Ljubljana, Ljubljana Urban Commune, Slovenia |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Dejan Roljič, Matej Gregorčič, Uroš Umek, Vasja Veber |
| Funding Amount | $15.5M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | ABC Accelerator, George Burke |
Trapview builds an automated pest monitoring system that combines smart traps and artificial intelligence to analyze insect populations in real time. The technology gives farmers the data they need to make smarter, more sustainable crop protection decisions.
| Headquarters | Hrusevje, Bohinj Commune, Slovenia |
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Founders | Bostjan Bozic, Dejan Jeric, Matej Stefancic, Mitja Strojanšek |
| Funding Amount | $14.4M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | European Circular Bioeconomy Fund, Demeter, Pymwymic, Kubota Corporation, Oltre Venture |
Mediately developed a mobile assistant to help doctors make faster diagnoses and better treatment decisions. Their app serves as a crucial resource for healthcare professionals, offering tools and information like an extensive drug database.
| Headquarters | Ljubljana, Ljubljana Urban Commune, Slovenia |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Blaž Triglav, Brent LaRue, Marko Nikolovski, Nejc Tomšič |
| Funding Amount | $7.4M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | LAUNCHub Ventures, VentureFriends, Piton Capital, Silicon Gardens |
Blocksquare builds a tokenization system that turns commercial real estate properties into digital assets on the blockchain. This approach makes it possible to fractionally own and trade property, creating more liquid investment opportunities.
| Headquarters | Ljubljana, Ljubljana Urban Commune, Slovenia |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Denis Petrovcic, Peter Merc, Viktor Brajak |
| Funding Amount | $591.5k |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Grant |
| Top Investors | European Commission, CV VC, Blockchers |
42 Additional Slovenia Startups Worth Following
Our top 10 picks offer a glimpse into Slovenia's startup scene, but there's a lot more happening. Founders across the country are building new companies and finding fresh ways to solve problems.
Many of these companies are focused on fields like AI and biotech, and together they have raised nearly €200 million. Here is a look at the other startups that are shaping Slovenia's growing ecosystem.