PERRY TALENTS

What PERRY TALENTS does

Perry Talents is a non-profit startup accelerator headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia, founded in 2018–2019 to help early-stage founders become investor-ready and raise their next funding round. The organization operates a rolling-application program with no cohort deadlines, charging neither application fees nor taking equity from participating startups. Its service offering is bundled into six modules: fundraising and investor-readiness preparation (story, financial model, data room), warm introductions to venture capital funds and angel investors matched by stage, sector, and geography, pitch and deck coaching, access to a global mentor and founder network, and a physical co-working workspace at the SKY PARK Offices in Bratislava.

The company serves primarily pre-seed through post-seed/growth founders who are actively raising capital and need help with pitch readiness, data-room preparation, and warm investor introductions. Its customer base comprises 85+ startup alumni including Trustmatic, Runology, Seenode, Mileus, Stacktape, Try The Colors, SeeMe, Remeslow, Futurest, and Doffero. The model is community-led, with growth driven by alumni referrals and a direct online application funnel rather than paid acquisition or outbound sales.

Because Perry Talents is structured as a non-profit, it has no commercial revenue stream from startups. Operational sustainability is implied to come from corporate sponsors listed as 'Backed by & built with' partners — Perry, HealthHub, Asseco, and Simplicity — though specific funding levels are not disclosed. The organization maintains a lean 1–10 person team, no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capabilities, no API or integrations, and no disclosed funding rounds. Its international reach spans Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Germany, with claims of facilitating VC introductions 'at home and abroad.' Co-founder Juraj Gago is identified as part of the leadership; broader management team details are not disclosed.

Name

PERRY TALENTS

Legal name

Perry Talents

Website

https://perrytalents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Perry Talents is a Bratislava-based non-profit accelerator that helps early-stage startups become investor-ready and raise funding. It runs a rolling, no-fee, no-equity program offering investor introductions, pitch coaching, mentorship, and co-working space, having supported 85+ startup alumni.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Accelerator

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA)

Keywords

• Startup accelerator services
• Investor readiness coaching
• Venture capital introductions
• Founder mentorship programs
• Pitch deck coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Non-profit (No Revenue Model): Perry Talents operates as a non-profit accelerator. The organization does not charge fees to startups and does not require equity in exchange for program participation. The program is free for founders applying and participating.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Perry Talents is a non-profit accelerator that helps early-stage startups become investor-ready and raise funding. It offers rolling, free-to-apply participation with no fees and no equity required, combining investor-readiness preparation (story, model, data room), warm introductions to matching VCs and angels, pitch and deck coaching, a global mentor/founder network, and physical co-working space at Sky Park in Bratislava.

Product overview

PERRY TALENTS is a non-profit accelerator that operates as a single, unified service program rather than a platform with separate products. The core offering consists of an investor-readiness accelerator that combines six integrated service modules: Fundraising & Investor Readiness (story, model, and data room preparation), VC & Investor Introductions (warm intros to matching funds/angels), Pitch & Deck Coaching, Mentors & Network access, and Bratislava Office Workspace. There is no application fee or equity required to apply. The program operates on a rolling basis with no cohort deadlines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Perry Talents Accelerator Program A non-profit startup accelerator program helping early-stage founders become investor-ready and raise their next funding round. The program combines fundraising-readiness support, warm introductions to VCs and angels matched by stage/sector/geography, pitch and deck coaching, access to a global mentor and founder network, and free co-working space at Sky Park in Bratislava. Participation is free with no equity required, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no deadlines. Target customers are founders of early-stage startups (idea/pre-seed through post-seed/growth) seeking to raise their next investment round.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85+ startups accelerated through the program

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• PerryminorOthersPerry appears to be the founding organization or parent entity behind Perry Talents. Listed in the 'Backed by & built with' section alongside other partners.
• HealthHubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed in the 'Backed by & built with' section. Nature of collaboration not explicitly detailed in available source material.
• AssecominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed in the 'Backed by & built with' section. Nature of collaboration not explicitly detailed in available source material.
• SimplicityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed in the 'Backed by & built with' section. Nature of collaboration not explicitly detailed in available source material.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Y Combinator: The world's most prominent startup accelerator with biannual cohorts, equity-based model, and a vast investor/mentor network. Functions as a benchmark competitor for any early-stage founder acceleration service.
• Techstars: Global accelerator powerhouse running dozens of vertical/regional programs with mentor networks, VC introductions, and equity-based terms. Operates well outside Perry Talents' scale but competes for the same early-stage founder audience globally.
• Founders Factory: Global accelerator and venture builder operating both corporate-backed and independent programs in multiple geographies. Comparable operating model and corporate-partner structure to Perry Talents.
• 500 Global (500 Startups): Large global accelerator and early-stage VC with programs in emerging markets and a strong founder-investor network. Comparable as a competitor for early-stage CEE founders and an investor-introduction pipeline.

Direct peers

• Antler: Global early-stage VC and accelerator with a strong CEE presence (including Poland). Runs cohort-based programs focused on founder formation and pre-seed funding. Directly comparable as an early-stage founder accelerator with rolling/cohort intake.
• Startup Wise Guys: Central European B2B-focused accelerator running cohort programs for early-stage startups with mentor networks and VC introductions. Directly comparable in geography, stage, and service offering to Perry Talents.
• Rockstart: Amsterdam-based accelerator running vertical-focused programs in energy, health, and food. Comparable in operating model (program-based accelerator with mentor networks) and serves a similar pre-seed to seed stage founder.
• Seedstars: Swiss-based accelerator focused on emerging markets and underserved regions, including CEE. Runs cohort programs connecting founders with investors globally. Comparable geography, mission focus, and accelerator format.

Others

• European Innovation Council (EIC) / EIT Digital Accelerator: EU-funded programs providing acceleration, equity-free grants, and investor access to European deep-tech and digital startups. Thematically related as a non-equity or grant-style alternative for the same CEE founder base.

Regional players

• Slovak Business Agency (SBA) / NADS support programs: Slovak national agency running state-backed startup support and accelerator programs in the same region as Perry Talents. Competes for the same domestic founder pool and offers similar investor-readiness and mentorship services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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