Moldovan Startups in San Francisco

Discover the Rising Stars from Moldova – the next IT hub in Europe! This national initiative is a resounding testament to Moldova’s commitment to fortify its competitive edge and seamlessly integrate into the global market within transformative economic sectors. A dynamic platform, the pavilion magnifies Moldova’s vibrant startup ecosystem, casting a spotlight on the nation’s most promising ventures, as they embark on their journey to make an indelible mark on the global tech landscape. The Moldova Pavilion is a collaborative endeavor involving The Moldova Future Technologies Activity (FTA) supported by USAID, Sweden, and UKaid, together with the Western NIS Enterprise Fund (WNISEF) and Technovator.

Meet the startups

Platform independent website builder for agencies and web professionals

Saas Website Builder

Nils Decker

CRO

AI powered English learning platform for GenZ and GenAlpha developed in collaboration with the Oxford University

EdTech

Vitalii Petrosyan

Founder

Pinky CyberSafe® is a SaaS Platform for SMEs that provides comprehensive, yet accessible set of tools and guidelines to mitigate main cybersecurity risks

Cybersecurity

Aliona Levca

CEO

Andrei Martalog

Product Manager

Building the first community digital bank in Central & Eastern Europe for SMEs to access funding, convert currency and transfer money instanly

FinTech

Tudor Darie

Founder & CEO

Cristian Pasa

COO

Index.dev is a tech-focused recruitment platform that helps innovative tech companies build high-performing tech teams at scale.

Software development

Daniela Rusanovschi

Account Executive

Selftalk is a mental health app that helps employees increase their productivity and well-being by offering them unlimited access to cognitive behaviour therapy content personalized to their emotions

Mental Health

Elena Oprea

CEO & Founder

Viorica Vanica

CMO & Founder

Quick listing and virtual tour creation tool.

Real estate

Nicolai Opopol

CPO & Co-founder

At unde.io we’re building All-in-one Event Software with a strong focus on automation of marketing and community management

SaaS, Marktech

Babii Bogdan

CEO

Side event during the trip

Moldova Startup Day San Francisco

The event is designed to foster valuable connections between US-based investors and Moldovan startups. This event also serves as a bridge to connect US-based funds and investors with the visionary founders of Moldovan startups, forging impactful collaborations and propelling both ecosystems toward new heights of innovation and growth

Key facts

Moldova - the next IT hub in Europe

Strategic Location

Moldova is situated in southeastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine and Romania to the west

Multilingual Society

Moldovans are proficient in several languages, including Romanian (the official language), Russian, and English

Cultural Diversity

Moldova’s history of various cultural influences has led to a unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures

Tax facility

Moldova offers special tax incentives for IT companies operating within designated IT virtual park, allowing unique tax on turnover of only 7%

Investment in startups

The ecosystem has seen over 60 investable startups across sectors: fintech, healthtech, e-commerce, agtech and more

Skilled IT Workforce

Moldova has a pool of 30500 skilled IT professionals, including software developers and engineers

Proximity to European Hubs

Moldova’s history of various cultural influences has led to a unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures

Wine Nation

Moldova holds 2 largest wineries in the world. Rural tourism counts 140+ wine producers

Partners

Future Technologies Activity

FTA funded by USAID, Sweden, and UKaid aims to enhance competitiveness and expand global market integration of transformative economic sectors in Moldova – ICT, engineering, light manufacturing, creative industries, and digital media. FTA helps to build a digitally skilled, future-ready and adaptive workforce, strengthening the link between education and the private sector

The Western NIS Enterprise Fund

WNISEF is a 258 million dollars regional fund with more than 29 years of successful experience investing in small and medium-sized companies, founded by the United States Government through the USAID. Since its inception, WNISEF has invested over 188 million dollars in 136 companies employing approximately 26,000 people, unlocking 2.3 billion dollars for companies in Ukraine and Moldova

Implemented by

Technovator is a pioneering platform dedicated to cultivating and magnifying talents, serving as a driving force in harnessing Moldova’s technological prowess. With a pivotal role in the tech landscape, Technovator cultivates a dynamic ecosystem of innovators, offering comprehensive support for startups and SMEs to thrive. Anchored in initiatives such as the Product Management Community, Deeptech GigaHack, Startup Students and more, Technovator is steadfast in nurturing and amplifying Moldova’s innovation landscape

About Moldovan Startup Ecosystem

The Moldovan startup ecosystem consists of 60+ investable startups, and at least 100 more in different development stages. 2 business angel networks support the development of some of them. The country hosts 8 co-working spaces and 16 universities. There are at least 35 active startup community players contributing to the growth of the ecosystem. The most vibrant verticals include HealthTech, Edtech, and Fintech.

Notably, Moldova’s most prominent expertise is in IT development, employing more than 16,500 professionals in more than 1500 IT companies.

Contact details

For more details contact Mary Nemciuc, CEO & Founder of Technovator at mary@technovator.world

Logo	Description
	Viar.live allows any 360 ̊ enthusiasts and business owners to create and share amazing VR experiences with ease
	Market place for psychological support
	SAAS solution for dental clinics
	Bloomcoding is reinventing online coding education for children, by teaching kids how to code through Virtual and Augmented Reality experiences.
	Empowering Communication Service Providers to offer smart and cost-effective business communications services
	XOR builds modern communication software for recruiting and HR to hire and retain talent more efficiently.
	P2P credit platform
	Donkey.io makes code deployments simple and fun, regardless of the location you are delivering your software solution to.
	A WEB 3.0 platform where for tokenizing real assets in agriculture using Blockchain, NFT and Metaverse technologies.
	Selftalk is a behavioural health app that helps tech employees deal with anxiety, stress, depression, and negative inner conversation.
	A set of white label delivery solutions that features the whole package of software required to set up and run your own delivery business
	A platform for event pages management with tools for events promotion, tickets sale and community building
	Brizy is a multiplatform website builder that anyone can use.
	SONR Music is a compact disc-shaped 100% waterproof audio player.
	A platform that brings together specialists from the NEW MEDIA ART area for promoting and re-imagining new products.
	A non-standard platform for learning English based on the Oxford English course.
	Stilio is web platform and booking app designed for Beauty industry, an online digital solution for making online appointments to beauty salons and specialists.
	Watznow offers a quick way to share videos with people around you or anywhere in the world with an interactive map.
	FastBoss is Integrated mobile-first CRM-like tools with embedded Virtual Assistant for salesmen and business owners
	AI-assisted productivity management platform that reduces bias in performance improvement and creates a habit of feedback.
	Influence.md is a platform that connects brands with digital storytellers, influencers, and content creators in order to personalize their brand story.
	Blockchain Analytics & Crypto Investigation.
	Baby Medy inspire hope and contribute to the health and well-being of parents and their kids by providing the best care through medicine and modern technology.
	Doctorchat is an online clinic platform.
	Renter is a long term electric bicycle rental service for couriers
	MyID provides identification and validation process tools for businesses
	Platform for music artists where they can sell their songs and merchandise, directly communicating with their fans
	Click School provides online training and career guidance services in the IT field that the beneficiary pays upon employment.
	A platform for sports organizations to create graphic content in minutes
	Online tutoring for students
	Provide a set of products and services that allow the creation of applications and websites without code.
	Find the right expert advice for your business with Consulter - the marketplace for top-notch consultants across industries.
	Instant online help from reliable therapists
	Interactive online chess courses for children
	SaasS solution to connect with customers who leave their contacts online
	GreenoSoil is a ClimateTech and AgTech company building the first and the largest global geospatial data marketplace in agriculture
	iAsig is a property and casualty insurance agency powered by technology.
	Index is a global network of vetted, world-class software developers, that helps enterprises to find and hire top-caliber engineering talent.
	Planable is a content review and marketing collaboration platform used by over 5,000 teams.