StartLabs is a US-based fund focusing on early-stage startups from Southeast Europe, particularly the Western Balkans. They typically invest up to $50,000 in seed and pre-seed rounds, offering a mentor-led go-to-market program. The firm provides funding, mentorship, office space, technical infrastructure, and business services to help startups achieve initial traction and grow to raise larger seed rounds.
Notable portfolio companies include Endorsewise, Fragrance By Me, Kidster, and Whoapi. StartLabs emphasizes the importance of mentorship, providing access to experienced Silicon Valley mentors. Their investment philosophy centers on supporting innovative entrepreneurs and their teams, helping evolve ideas and shape approaches to building successful companies.
StartLabs - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies4
Current Portfolio Count3
Top Investment Stages
Seed3 (75.0%)
Pre-Seed1 (25.0%)
Stage Mix
Seed 75%Pre-Seed 25%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.