About startup landscape in Croatia
Croatia has over 27,829 startups across the country. Of these, 1.55K are funded companies that have collectively raised $7.64B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 1 unicorn. A total of 308 investors have participated in 2,731 funding rounds, with 21 startups securing early-stage funding and 11 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,337 new companies have been founded, raising over $26.5M in funding. Startups in Croatia have witnessed 194 acquisitions and 80 IPOs, while 2,031 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 1,536 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Croatia
Rimac Automobili 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Developer of electric vehicle technology and high-performance electric sports cars | Sveta Nedelja (Croatia) | 2009 | Series D | $885M | |
Provider of person view drone technology and advanced Remote Reality (RR) applications | Osijek (Croatia) | 2018 | Series A | $22.5M | |
Independent video game development studio | Zagreb (Croatia) | 2008 | Acquired | - | |
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 July 2026, $133M has been raised in 9 equity
funding rounds across Croatia. In the same period last year (i.e. till June 2025), $5.45M had been raised across 5 rounds in Croatia. So, 2026 has seen a 2333.03% 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 | 6426 | Jul 23, 2026 | ||
Series A | 8975 | Jun 30, 2026 | and 4 more | |
Series C | 7192 | May 29, 2026 | ||
Seed | 3909 | May 07, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9625 | May 07, 2026 |
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- 27.8K+ Total Companies
- $7.64B+ Total Funding
- 1.6K+ Funded Companies
- 75+ IPOs
- 190+ 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) | ||
Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
Acquisitions in Croatia
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 11 acquisitions happened in Croatia. Last year, in 2025, a total of 18 acquisitions happened in Croatia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Croatia:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 03, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 31, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 24, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 09, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 09, 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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