StartLabs
AcceleratorBelgrade · Pre-Seed–Seed · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
StartLabs focuses on supporting early-stage technology teams through intensive mentorship and seed capital. The firm believes that proper guidance and access to experienced mentors from both the region and Silicon Valley are critical to developing product-market fit and attracting future investment. StartLabs takes a partnership approach as a co-founder alongside the founding team, taking 10-15% equity in exchange for seed funding and comprehensive operational support across product development, growth, and legal services. The accelerator is sector-agnostic but favors technology-driven ventures.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website & public directories
Founder mafia
3 people who came through StartLabs went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 2 of 11 portfolio companiesB2B Marketplaces ×1Hardware ×1IoT ×1Marketplaces ×1Mobility & Transportation ×1Social ×1
Portfolio companies · 11 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeCarLock provides a GPS car tracking device paired with a smartphone app (Android and iOS) that alerts owners to suspicious vehicle activity such as movement, engine start, unusual vibration, or device disconnection.
HardwareIoTMobility & Transportation
Meetup is a platform that helps people discover and create local communities around shared interests—from professional development and career networking to hobbies, creative pursuits, and social activities.
B2B MarketplacesMarketplacesSocial
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Co-investorsAlleyCorpBethnal Green VenturesClick VenturesFashion Capital PartnersFusion VCLinus Ventures+7 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMeetup · meetup.com · Jun 23, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has StartLabs made?
- StartLabs has 11 tracked investments.
- What stage does StartLabs invest at?
- StartLabs invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is StartLabs's typical check size?
- StartLabs typically writes checks of $50K.
- Where is StartLabs located?
- StartLabs is headquartered in Belgrade, RS.
- Does StartLabs lead rounds?
- StartLabs typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does StartLabs co-invest with?
- StartLabs most often shares deals with AlleyCorp, Click Ventures, Fusion VC, among 9 tracked co-investors.
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