About startup landscape in Croatia
Croatia has over 27,533 startups across the country. Of these, 1.54K are funded companies that have collectively raised $7.51B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 1 unicorn. A total of 294 investors have participated in 2,708 funding rounds, with 20 startups securing early-stage funding and 10 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,229 new companies have been founded, raising over $24.8M in funding. Startups in Croatia have witnessed 189 acquisitions and 67 IPOs, while 2,030 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 1,537 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Croatia
Orqa is the top company in Croatia, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Croatia:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of FVP and advanced remote reality application development services | Osijek (Croatia) | 2018 | Series A | $22.5M | |
Developer of electric vehicle technology and high-performance electric sports cars | Sveta Nedelja (Croatia) | 2009 | Series D | $885M | |
Mobile-based platform providing virtual prepaid cards | Zagreb (Croatia) | 2015 | Unfunded | - | |
Produces and markets food & beverage products | Zagreb (Croatia) | 1991 | Public | $896K | |
Integrated oil & gas company | Zagreb (Croatia) | 1964 | Public | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Croatia
In the year 2026, till March 2026, $24M has been raised in 4 equity
funding rounds across Croatia. In the same period last year (i.e. till January 2025), $1.75M had been raised across 1 round in Croatia. So, 2026 has seen a 1271.42% rise in funding in companies of Croatia as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Croatia:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 1823 | Mar 17, 2026 | ||
Series A | 7302 | Mar 10, 2026 | ||
Series A | 8564 | Feb 16, 2026 | and 1 more | |
Seed | 9223 | Jan 27, 2026 | ||
Series A | 1172 | Nov 12, 2025 |
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- 27.5K+ Total Companies
- $7.51B+ Total Funding
- 1.5K+ Funded Companies
- 65+ IPOs
- 185+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Croatia
Europa is the top investor in companies of Croatia based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Croatia:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Zagreb (Croatia) | ||
Washington (United States) | ||
Zagreb (Croatia) | ||
Bratislava (Slovakia) |
Acquisitions in Croatia
In the year 2026, till March 2026, 6 acquisitions happened in Croatia. Last year, in 2025, a total of 15 acquisitions happened in Croatia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Croatia:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Mar 24, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 04, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 10, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 22, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 07, 2026 |
IPOs in Croatia
In the year 2007, till November 2007, 1 IPO happened in Croatia. In its previous year, in 2006, a total of 1 IPO happened in Croatia.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Croatia:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Nov 01, 2007 | Zagreb Stock Exchange (ZSE) | |
Dec 01, 2006 | Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) |
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