Silicon Gardens is the Adria region’s first and only Founders for Founders venture capital firm.
Built by founders who’ve been in the trenches themselves, Silicon Gardens goes beyond traditional VC. They invest, mentor, and connect — because they know that building a startup isn’t just about a great idea, but about the people behind it.
Why Silicon Gardens matters
Silicon Gardens stands out for its founder-first mindset and deep regional roots:
– A network of 100+ investors
– Backed by leaders who’ve built companies like Cosylab, Dewesoft, Microblink, Outfit7, Photomath, Nordeus, Runtastic, Sportradar, and Zemanta
– Proven investment track record across B2B SaaS, marketplaces, mobile apps, games, and innovative D2C products
– A powerful community connecting founders with experienced entrepreneurs and top VC funds
They don’t just fund startups — they actively help founders navigate growth, pivots, and scale with real, hard-earned experience.
🔥 Startups to meet at Podim (backed by Silicon Gardens)
At Podim 2026, you’ll be able to meet several standout startups backed by Silicon Gardens, including:
– Arkensight – Turning visual data from any camera into infrastructure insights, helping operators cut costs and speed up inspections using AI built for the physical world.
– Cadro – A modern investment manager combining technology, personalized service, and expert guidance for today’s investors.
– Chime Care – A marketplace for in-home care that improves accessibility, raises care quality, and delivers better health outcomes.
– Codeplain – An ai-powered code generation platform that turns specifications written in ***plain language into production-ready software.
– Nordoon – An operating system for supply chain operations in manufacturing.
– Prepia – Helping students prepare for more than 100 exams worldwide, making studying less stressful and more effective.
– Realtracing – Offering the largest database of construction sites and new buildings, answering what’s being built, where, and by whom.
🤝 Where to connect
You can meet Silicon Gardens and their portfolio companies:
– In the Deal Room
– At their Marketplace booths
– During networking moments across Podim
🌍 Why you shouldn’t miss them
Silicon Gardens isn’t just a VC fund — it’s a community of founders helping founders win.
If you’re:
💼 an investor → looking for founder-led deal flow
🚀 a founder → seeking capital plus real operational support
🏢 a corporate → exploring partnerships with fast-scaling startups
Make sure Silicon Gardens is on your Podim 2026 agenda.
