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Croatia’s Evolving Venture Capital Landscape

Croatia’s VC ecosystem is expanding, with firms like Fil Rouge Capital, J&T Ventures, and Credo Ventures driving investments in technology, fintech, and digital businesses. Investment stages span seed to later-stage funding, with ticket sizes ranging from €0.5 million to €10 million. This growth highlights Croatia’s appeal as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurial development.

Croatia’s venture capital (VC) landscape is evolving, with a growing number of firms focusing on various industries and investment stages. While an exact count is challenging due to the dynamic nature of the market, several prominent VC firms are actively investing in Croatian startups.

Fil Rouge Capital

Established in 2014, this firm has made nearly 100 investments, primarily in early and seed-stage startups.

J&T Ventures

  • Location: Prague
  • Focus: Early-stage VC fund investing in Croatian startups
  • Key Sectors: Software and information technology

Credo Ventures

  • Location: Prague
  • Focus: Partners with technology founders from Central and Eastern Europe, including Croatia
  • Key Sectors: Software and artificial intelligence

Key Industries of Interest

  • Technology and Software: Emphasizing software development, artificial intelligence, and information technology
  • FinTech: Investing in financial services and technology-driven solutions
  • Consumer Products and Digital Businesses: Supporting startups in e-commerce and digital platforms

Stages of Investment

  • Seed Stage: Providing initial capital to startups with a viable product or service
  • Early Stage: Supporting companies that have achieved product-market fit and are scaling operations
  • Later Stage: Focusing on established companies seeking expansion capital

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