Connecting the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, there’s a small but very diverse country: Slovenia. According to Lonely Planet, an earthly paradise of snow-capped peaks, turquoise-green rivers and with a Venetian-style coastline. According to startups, the best place to start your business. Its capital Ljubljana is a real hidden gem amongst capitals, worth visiting. With ABC Accelerator opening its offices in the biggest retail center in this region, BTC City Ljubljana, the startups have a perfect testing ground for both B2B and B2B businesses. (Author: ABC Accelerator)
45HC
Slovenia – 45HC is changing the world of container shipping. Anyone can now book shipments in under 60 seconds – from port of origin to doorstep. With their pricing algorithm – the client pays when the ship leaves the port, 45HC can provide the best possible price. – See more at 45hc.com
BUBBLES
France – Bubbles is a location-based app that allows users to chat with anyone around them. It doesn’t only connect people with their communities, but serves as an incredibly powerful tool to stimulate the local economy through conversational commerce. – See more at getbubbles.me
DROBIO
Serbia – Drobio is a fashion network. Every user creates an online wardrobe and by sharing pictures inside the system, anyone can follow what brands and collections others wear. Every item on the platform is shoppable! Drobio’s direct connections to global celebrities put them in a unique position to conquer this market. – See more at drobio.com
FRUTTAWEB
Italy – FruttaWeb is an ecommerce platform specialising in superfast delivery of high-quality and organic fresh fruit from Italy. Fresh from the plant to anywhere in Europe as quickly as 24 hours. – See more at fruttaweb.com
HOTAILOR
Poland – Targeted at the frequent business traveller, Hotailor breaks the mundane hotel room, personalises every stay and simplifies the whole process, saving time and focus. Through reverse bidding, hotels offer their services to the traveller, and so their offers are more than cost-competitive. – See more at hotailor.com
PAPERLEAP
Italy – Paperleap is a paper publishing tool centred on researchers. In most cases, researchers have to pay to get published, despite them doing the majority of work. With Paperleap, they can collaborate, publish, and exchange papers in an open marketplace. – See more at paperleap.com
SMARTCITYPLATFORM
Slovenia – SmartCityPlatform is the way to manage cities and track their performance. The business intelligence tool empowers city leaders to act as managers. Additionally, it connects city leaders with people. – See more at smartiscity.eu
VIOLANTO
Serbia/ Australia – Violanto is changing the game for all ecommerce companies. Their platform gathers market data on customer behaviour, and automatically adapts the site according to them – in real time! Because every person purchases differently. And so, they should see a different web-store. – See more at violanto.com
WESHARE
India/ France – Peer to peer sharing marketplace, moved beyond homes, cars, and simple tasks. With a single profile, individuals can share anything – from the usual stuff to products and skills, photos and videos, thoughts and reviews, and they can make money while using a social sharing experience. – See more at weshare.pro
This article was first published in SILICON
