Start-ups

Slovakia's startup ecosystem has roughly doubled in size over the last few years. We cover funding rounds, founder exits, European investor relationships, and what it takes for a company from Slovakia to scale globally.

Quick facts

• Investment into Slovak startups exceeded EUR 200 million in 2025.
• The strongest verticals are fintech, AI/ML, healthtech and B2B SaaS.
• Most Series A and later rounds are led by foreign investors, primarily from London and Berlin.