South Central Ventures
Venture capitalLjubljana · Pre-Seed–Series B · 16 people tracked
Investment thesis
South Central Ventures backs seed-stage companies from the South East Europe region operating in globally competitive industries. It seeks bold, innovative businesses with the potential to become market leaders, led by visionary founders who combine strong entrepreneurial skills with a global outlook. Beyond capital, the firm positions itself as a mentor to entrepreneurs, providing strategic input for growth and access to international networks. With four offices deeply rooted in SE Europe, the firm draws on direct regional experience to identify and support growth and innovation opportunities.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 16 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 28 of 34 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×16SaaS ×14Enterprise Software ×6Future of Work ×4Marketing Tech ×4AdTech ×3Data & Infrastructure ×3Fintech ×3
HQs:United States×3Serbia×2United Kingdom×1Croatia×1Slovenia×1
Investments · 34 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path57hours is an online booking platform connecting people with certified mountain and adventure guides for activities such as hiking, glacier trips, and other outdoor experiences.
MarketplacesSports TechTravel & Hospitality
Alchemy provides a Product Development Platform including electronic lab notebooks, laboratory information management systems, and artificial intelligence tools that help chemists and material scientists accelerate research, product development, and quality control.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechSaaSSilicon Valley, US
Alexandra N. Novakovich(Executive Officer, Director)
The page announces that Adscanner is rebranding to "all eyes on screens," but provides no concrete details about the company's products, services, or market.
AdTech
Bulb Technologies builds software for broadband and communication service providers, including customer support digitalization (CEMPRESSO), an AI agent studio integrating large language models, and DHCP/DOCSIS auto configuration for cable modems.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
City Expert is an online real estate platform where agents curate property listings featuring professional photos, video, 360° views, and interactive maps.
MarketplacesPropTechBelgrade, RS
Coach offers interactive learning games that help users build knowledge through gameplay, with real-time insights that identify knowledge gaps and personalized lessons to address them.
EdTechFuture of WorkGaming
GlycanAge offers an at-home biological age test that analyzes IgG glycan patterns to measure chronic inflammation ("inflammaging") and its effect on aging.
BiotechDigital HealthLongevity
HireApp is a marketplace that connects businesses with vetted independent contractors for on-demand labor such as warehouse work, event staff, retail reset crews, and FF&E installers.
Future of WorkHR TechMarketplaces
Insightful is a work intelligence platform that combines AI-powered process capture with workforce observability to measure productivity, map workflows, and detect unsanctioned AI use.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaS
Culture Amp offers an employee experience platform that applies organizational psychology and HR research to survey data to help organizations improve workplace engagement and performance.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSBelgrade
Luka Babic(Executive Officer, Director)Mehmed Selcuk Atici(Director)Igor Bogicevic(Director)
Sentinel Marine provides a remote monitoring system for boats and yachts, tracking shore power, batteries, geofencing, and maintenance, with alerts and digital documentation accessible via an app.
HardwareIoTSaaS
Dover, US
Kristian Kamber(Executive Officer, Director)Ante Gojsalic(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardStanislav Sirakov(Director)
Uhura is an AI platform that automates document-driven processes in financial services using fine-tuned large language models and low-code workflow automation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLondon, GB
Underline Science operates a video platform hosting 80,000+ recorded lectures from academic and scientific conferences, aimed at researchers and professionals.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechMedia & Entertainment
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAlchemy Cloud Inc. · stocktitan.net · Jul 16, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does South Central Ventures invest at?
- South Central Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is South Central Ventures's typical check size?
- South Central Ventures typically writes checks of $1M – $2M.
- What sectors does South Central Ventures focus on?
- South Central Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is South Central Ventures located?
- South Central Ventures is headquartered in Ljubljana, SI.
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