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South Central Ventures
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South Central Ventures invests in seed-stage companies from the Southeast Europe (SEE) region operating in globally prosperous industries. As stated by Managing Partner Tatjana Zabasu Mikuž: "We invest in seed-stage companies from the SEE region, operating in globally prosperous industries. What captivates us? Bold, innovative businesses with the potential to become market leaders, led by visionary founders with exceptional entrepreneurial skills and a global outlook." SCV's mantra is to be the first institutional investor in regional startups, helping them attract co-investors in follow-on rounds and supporting their growth towards globally successful tech companies. With 18 years of experience and four offices in Ljubljana, Zagreb, Belgrade, and Skopje, SCV combines deep regional expertise with global reach — acting not just as investors but as mentors and long-term partners to founders building companies that challenge the status quo.
Notable quotes
“What drives me is the ability to co-create companies that are setting the trends and shaping our future. Combining our experience and resources with the vision of our founders is how we really make a change.”
“For nearly two decades, we've stood as a cornerstone in the regional startup ecosystem. We're committed to empowering founders on their journey to dominate global markets.”
“We founded SCV with a mission to back the best founders on their quest to build global tech companies. Being their sparring partner in good times and bad is truly unique.”
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlycanAge | Series A | $9m | 2025-12 |
| Katalist | Seed | $2m | 2025-12 |
| SplxAI | Seed | $7m | 2025-02 |
| all eyes on screens | Series B | $9m | 2024-10 |
| Cognism | Series B+ | — | — |
| Insightful | Seed | — | — |
| Leanpay | Series B | — | 2024-07 |
| Daibau | Seed | — | — |
| Hunch | Seed | — | — |
| Agrivi | Seed | — | — |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| Inovo Venture Partners | 3 |
| LAUNCHub Ventures | 3 |
| Fil Rouge Capital | 2 |
| Fifth Quarter Ventures | 2 |
| Vesna Deep Tech VC | 2 |
| European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) | 2 |
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