Recently Funded Startups in Croatia (Sep-2025)
Last Updated: 22-Sep-2025
Croatia’s startup ecosystem is experiencing a notable surge in activity, highlighting the country’s growing appeal as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. With a total of 22 startups tracked, the Croatian landscape is vibrant, with several key industries driving growth. The increasing interest from investors has set the stage for a dynamic environment where emerging companies can thrive and contribute to the nation’s economy.
Funding plays a crucial role in the development of these startups, providing them with the necessary resources to scale operations, enhance product offerings, and expand market reach. This year has already seen notable investments, with a total of $41.5 million raised across various sectors. As competition intensifies, the focus remains on critical industries such as Community and Lifestyle, Information Technology, and Food and Beverage, which are attracting both investor interest and deal flow.
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: $41,500,000
- Largest deal: Vetti Group, Series Unknown, $34,300,000
- Top industries by funding amount: Community and Lifestyle – $34,300,000; Information Technology – $3,700,000; Food and Beverage – $3,500,000
- Top industries by number of deals this year: Community and Lifestyle – 1 deal; Food and Beverage – 1 deal; 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 many startups in Croatia were funded this year and last year?
This year 3 startups raised funding and last year 5 did; we track 22 startups in Croatia in total, with $41,500,000 raised so far this year.
Q3. Which industries in Croatia are trending by funding this year?
Top industries by funding are Community and Lifestyle ($34,300,000), Information Technology ($3,700,000), and Food and Beverage ($3,500,000); each of these sectors recorded one deal this year.
Q4. How can I connect with these startups?
You can subscribe to our premium plan for verified CEO and decision-maker contacts.
Q5. What were the largest funding rounds in Croatia recently?
The largest deal was Vetti Group (Series Unknown) at $34,300,000; combined funding this year totals $41,500,000, with other notable rounds in IT ($3,700,000) and Food & Beverage ($3,500,000).
