Recently Funded Startups in Croatia (Nov-2025)
Last Updated: 21-Nov-2025
The startup ecosystem in Croatia has shown promising growth over the past few years, emerging as an attractive destination for innovation and investment in Southeast Europe. As the country continues to embrace digital transformation and entrepreneurial endeavors, it has laid the groundwork for nurturing a vibrant community of startups across various sectors. With 22 startups currently tracked, Croatia is gradually establishing itself as a hub for creativity and technological advancement, drawing attention from local and international investors alike.
Funding plays a crucial role in the development and scalability of startups, enabling them to accelerate their growth, improve their products, and expand into new markets. In 2025, the funding landscape in Croatia has demonstrated significant activity, particularly in industries such as Community and Lifestyle, Information Technology, and Food and Beverage. With three startups successfully raising a total of $41.5 million so far this year, the Croatian startup scene is poised for further expansion and innovation in the coming months.
Funding Highlights
- Total number of startups tracked: 22
- Number of startups that raised funding last year: 5
- Number of startups that raised funding this year: 3
- Total funding raised this year so far: $41.5 million
- Largest deal: Vetti Group, Series Unknown, $34.3 million
- Top industries by funding amount:
- 1. Community and Lifestyle: $34.3 million
- 2. Information Technology: $3.7 million
- 3. Food and Beverage: $3.5 million
- Top industries by number of deals this year:
- 1. Community and Lifestyle: 1 deal
- 2. Food and Beverage: 1 deal
- 3. Information Technology: 1 deal
Full List of Recently Funded Startups in Croatia
| Company | City | Country | Round | Amount | Date | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden Brewery | Zagreb | Croatia | Series Unknown | $3.5M | 2025-06-18 | Food and Beverage |
| Vetti Group | Zagreb | Croatia | Series Unknown | $34.3M | 2025-06-10 | Community and Lifestyle |
| Wasp | Zagreb | Croatia | Seed | $3.7M | 2025-04-21 | Information Technology |
| All eyes on screens | Zagreb | Croatia | Series B | $11.1M | 2024-10-02 | Advertising |
| Legit | Zagreb | Croatia | Seed | $716.3K | 2024-09-10 | Information Technology |
| Gideon | Zagreb | Croatia | Series Unknown | Undisclosed | 2024-09-05 | Apps |
| Entrio | Zagreb | Croatia | Series Unknown | $9.7M | 2024-06-25 | Events |
| Dancing Bear | Zagreb | Croatia | Series Unknown | Undisclosed | 2024-06-20 | Media and Entertainment |
| Gideon | Zagreb | Croatia | Series Unknown | $4.6M | 2024-05-15 | Apps |
| ElectricSQL | Vizinada | Croatia | Series Unknown | Undisclosed | 2023-11-06 | Information Technology |
| BE-ON | Zagreb | Croatia | Series Unknown | $748.9K | 2023-09-07 | Financial Services |
| Agrodox | Zagreb | Croatia | Series Unknown | $5.3K | 2023-06-06 | Agriculture and Farming |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Where can I find recently funded startups in Croatia?
You can explore our full list of startups that raised funding this month above. You can also subscribe to our free plan to get weekly alerts.
Q2. How can I connect with these startups in Croatia?
You can subscribe to our premium plan for verified CEO and decision-maker contacts.
Q3. How many startups in Croatia were funded this year (2025) and last year?
In Croatia 3 startups raised funding so far in 2025 (41.5M USD total); 5 startups raised funding in 2024; we track 22 startups in the country.
Q4. Which industries are trending among recently funded startups in Croatia?
By funding amount the leaders are Community and Lifestyle (34.3M USD), Information Technology (3.7M USD) and Food and Beverage (3.5M USD). Each of those industries accounted for one deal this year.
Q5. What were the largest funding rounds in Croatia in 2025 and how much was raised overall?
The largest disclosed round was Vetti Group at 34.3M USD; total funding raised in Croatia so far in 2025 is 41.5M USD, with smaller rounds in IT (3.7M) and Food & Beverage (3.5M).
