Feelsgood

26/03/2026

On 15 April 2026, Feelsgood is partnering ESIL for an on‑site Masterclass, dedicated to researchers and research teams ready to take the next step beyond the lab. The Masterclass will be held at the School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Gundulićeva 5.
Designed for STEM students, PhD candidates, post‑docs and deep‑tech teams (TRL 1–6), this masterclass provides hands‑on guidance to:
🔹 structure strong EIC Pathfinder & Transition proposals
🔹 design a credible deep‑tech venture pathway
🔹 integrate impact, exploitation and IP strategy from day one
🔹 engage with Business Angels and innovation actors early
🔹 prepare for spin‑off creation and future private investment
What’s in it for you?
✔️ A clear roadmap from research to market
✔️ Practical tools for impact and exploitation design
✔️ Real‑life case testimonials
✔️ Free access
👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eFh_gWNs
Supported by:
Croatian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, CBAN - Croatian Business Angels Network, Feelsgood, VentureXchange, Nuqleus, School of Dental Medicine University of Zagreb, School of Medicine University of Zagreb, FER

16/03/2026

As H1 2026 comes to a close, so does the investment period of Feelsgood.
We’re proud to share in our latest Impact Report how our portfolio companies are creating meaningful social impact 🌍 while also delivering strong financial returns 📈.
Even more inspiring is their resilience — continuing to grow and innovate despite the complex polycrisis environment shaping our world today. 💡
Impact and performance can go hand in hand — and our founders prove it every day.
🙌https://flipbookpdf.net/web/site/b699104b81ab285e47fbeeacdae8f6aa373c04b2202603.pdf.html

18/02/2026

Terapija lijekovima kod dijabetesa tipa 2 najčešće ne izostane odjednom, nego se polako gubi iz svakodnevice, dan po dan, pa se sve zakomplicira. Kod dijabetesa tipa 2 to se događa češće nego što mislimo.
Zato Centar AI4Health.Cro poziva studente, istraživače i stručnjake u zdravstvu i AI-u da se prijave na AI4Health.Cro inovacijsko natjecanje 2026: AI u službi dijabetesa do 9. ožujka 2026. Nagradni fond je 15.000 EUR!
Tražimo inovatore, startupove, studente (18+) i IT + zdravstvene timove koji žele napraviti prototip AI aplikacije koja pomaže ljudima s dijabetesom tipa 2 da se bolje pridržavaju terapije, jednostavno i primjenjivo u praksi.
🏆 Nagrade: ukupno 15.000 €
👥 Timovi: 2–5 članova
⏳ Prijave do: 9. 3. 2026.
📍 ZICER i/ili online
Prijavi tim: https://forms.office.com/e/QhPCSZPdZf
Pitanja: [email protected]
Više info: https://ai4healthcro.eu/?page_id=5285
Natjecanje provodimo u partnerstvu s AstraZenecom i Novo Nordisk Hrvatska.

01/01/2026

04/10/2025

🚀 September was a whirlwind!
From Croatian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, Infobip Shift, Slush’D Zagreb, Impact Europe Flock… and counting! 💡✨
We’re proud that Feelsgood could contribute to the flourishing entrepreneurial & investing ecosystem here in Croatia 🇭🇷🌱
🔜 October is shaping up to be a month of regional milestones in impact investing — and we’ll be sharing updates right here. Stay tuned! 📢🌍

21/06/2025

Feelsgood managing partner Renata Brkić featured in the WomenINvestEU interview 👉 https://lnkd.in/dkWHqJcT
Inspirational Women - Renata Brkić, Angel Investor and Partner in VC

17/06/2025

🌱 SUSTAININVEST 2025 | PERFORMANCE MEETS PURPOSE – WITHOUT COMPROMISE 🌱
📅 25–26 June 2025 | 📍 Hotel Esplanade, Zagreb
Organised by the Croatian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (CVCA) and sponsored by Feelsgood
Over two days, we’ll bring together bold thinkers, leading practitioners, and mission-driven investors who are shaping how ESG and sustainability unlock long-term value, not just ensure compliance.
🎤 Our incredible lineup of speakers includes:
⭐ Tariq Fancy, Lecturer, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Former Global Chief Sustainability Officer, BlackRock
⭐ Sir Ronald Cohen (online), President of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment (GSG), The Portland Trust, the International Foundation for Valuing Impacts (IFVI) | Author: Impact: Reshaping capitalism to drive real change | Co-Founder, Apax Partners
⭐ Robert Sroka, Partner & Head of Value Enhancement Team, Abris Capital Partner
⭐ Isabelle Canu, PhD, General Partner, Green European Tech Fund
⭐ Danijel Visevic, General Partner, World Fund
⭐ Hrvoje Cuvalo, President of the Management Board, HBOR
⭐ Merilin Hörats-Beasley, Senior Sustainable Finance Expert, European Investment Fund (EIF); Member, EU Platform on Sustainable Finance
⭐ Erika Blanckaert (online), Senior Public Affairs Manager, Head of Sustainability, Invest Europe
⭐ Louis COLLET, Principal Environmental Advisor, Environment and Sustainability Dept, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
⭐ Paul Stubbs, PhD, Senior Research Fellow, Economic Institute Zagreb
⭐ Renata Brkic, Managing Partner, Feelsgood Capital Partners
⭐ Pierre Matek, CFA, CIPM, Managing Partner, Feelsgood Capital Partners
⭐ Alexander Schabel, Co-founder & CEO, ImpactNexus
⭐ Dunja Mazzocco Drvar, Conservation Director, WWF Adria
⭐ Mirna Marovic, President, CVCA
🌿 Gala Conference Dinner | 25 June, 18:00–22:00, Emerald Ballroom
An evening of thought-provoking keynotes, powerful discussions, and connection, with a carbon footprint quiz and WWF Adria donation initiative.
♻️ ESG & Sustainability Workshop | 26 June, 08:30–13:00, Conference Room Paris
A hands-on workshop for fund managers and operators looking to:
✔️ Apply the EBRD Environmental & Social Manual for Equity Funds
✔️ Implement the EIF Green Guide on climate and sustainability
✔️ Use the Invest Europe ESG Reporting Guidelines and Climate Change Guide
✔️ Integrate ImpactNexus for tracking KPIs and aligning with SFDR
🔗 Learn more & register: https://sustaininvest.hr
We hope you’ll join us in Zagreb as we explore how purpose and performance can go hand in hand, without compromise.

16/06/2025

Feelsgood welcomes Vedran Blagus😀

U posljednjih nekoliko godina osnovalo se mnogo lokalnih poslovnih inkubatora i akceleratora koji su podignuli kvalitetu na višu razinu

28/05/2025

, an impact startup from Feelsgood portfolio was one of the five outstanding teams nominated for the prestigious title of Slovenian Startup of the Year 2025. This Award is a recognition given to startup companies and teams that, through their achievements, reputation, and development potential, represent a new generation of innovative Slovenian entrepreneurs. It is organized by in cooperation with the Slovenian Enterprise Fund and the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport. Congratulations to the winner 🥇

23/05/2025

Busy month of May 2025 for Feelsgood and VC Impact Investing ecosystem in the CEE region 🚀
From Podim Conference in Maribor via in Vienna to in Budapest🌍
Thank you all organizers, peers, partners and startups for having us😀