Wise Guys Holding OÜ Due Diligence
Run due diligence on Wise Guys Holding OÜ: check compliance and get alerts when suppliers or ownership change.
Estonia · owned by Independent (Estonia) · startupwiseguys.com · 21 vendors
Startup Wise Guys is a global, vertical-focused accelerator specializing in B2B startups and helping talented founders scale their companies. They operate as a VC fund and accelerator with over 45+ programs, serving founders from over 60 countries with a focus on CEE and CIS regions.
Resilience scores
- Digital Sovereignty: 10
- Digital Resilience: 5
- Financial Resilience: 7.5
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Insights
Last updated 2026-09-26 · revision 40
21 direct vendors, 203 subvendors
Direct vendors by controlling owner country (sample)
- United States: 16
- France: 1
- Pakistan: 1
Subvendors by controlling owner country (sample)
- Belgium: 1
- Switzerland: 1
- Czech Republic: 1
Compliance
5 in-scope frameworks identified; showing 3.
SFDR — Evidence found
Company has published SFDR disclosures as required for EU financial market participants.
Evidence: https://startupwiseguys.com/sfdr-statement/
GDPR (source) — Evidence found
As an EU-based company (Estonia) processing personal data of founders, investors, employees, and participants across multiple countries, GDPR compliance is mandatory.
Evidence: https://startupwiseguys.com/privacy-statement/, https://startupwiseguys.com/cookie-policy-eu/
SOC 2 (source) — No public evidence
As a technology-enabled service provider handling sensitive data (founder information, financial data, investor data) and operating digital platforms, SOC2 compliance would be valuable for demonstrating security controls to stakeholders. While not legally mandated, it's increasingly expected by enterprise clients and investors in the VC/tech space.
Financials
Three-year financials
- 2022: revenue 4155780, EBIT 141560, equity 1136370
- 2021: revenue 2989110, EBIT 301850, equity 994810
- 2020: revenue 2107430, EBIT -138540, equity 692960
Financial Resilience Score: 7.5/10
The primary revenue source for the holding company is management fees from the various funds it operates. This fee is typically a percentage of AUM, providing a predictable and stable cash flow base, insulating it from the volatility of startup exits. Consistent, high-growth revenue demonstrates strong market demand for its accelerator programs and an ability to attract capital from Limited Partners (LPs) for its funds. The strengthening equity base provides a crucial buffer against operational losses or economic downturns, enhancing the company's ability to self-fund its growth initiatives. While not directly reflected in the holding company's revenue, the core value of the business lies in its portfolio of over 350 startups. This high level of diversification across geographies (CEE, Italy, Africa) and verticals (SaaS, Fintech, Cybersecurity, Sustainability) mitigates the risk of failure from any single startup or sector. The success of just a few companies can generate significant returns (carried interest) for the funds, which indirectly benefits the holding company's brand and ability to raise future funds. The main vulnerability is the cyclical nature of the venture capital industry. A significant economic downturn could make it harder to raise new funds from LPs and could depress the valuation of portfolio companies, delaying profitable exits.
Key strengths: Diversified, Recurring Revenue Stream, Strong Top-Line Growth, Growing Equity Position, Portfolio Diversification (Indirect Resilience)
Risk factors: Vulnerability: The cyclical nature of the venture capital industry
Revenue by geography
- Baltics & CEE: 40%
- Italy: 30%
- Africa: 15%
- Wider Europe & Global: 15%
Revenue by product/service
- Management Fees: 90%
- Program & Service Fees: 10%
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