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Estel Technologies raises €270K in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI-native sales platform for the tech talent industry, led by Vitosha Ventures.

PRIVATEAug 04, 2026•5 days ago

Amount Raised

€270,000

Round Type

Seed

BulgariaInformation TechnologySoftwareArtificial Intelligence

Investors

Kerem BasakVitosha Ventures

Description

Bulgaria-based Estel Technologies has raised €270,000 in pre-seed funding to expand its AI-native sales platform for the global tech talent industry. The funding will strengthen the platform's core technology and accelerate customer growth in Europe, paving the way for US expansion in 2027. Led by Vitosha Ventures, the round also included Austrian angel investor Kerem Basak.

Company Information

Company

Estel Technologies

Location

Bulgaria

About

Estel Technologies is developing an AI-powered workspace designed for technology staffing firms to identify, verify, and prioritise sales opportunities. The platform integrates demand verification, lead scoring, and buyer matching into a single system, addressing inefficiencies in the global tech staffing market. Founded by Bogdan Stavrev, Ivo Michorov, and Yusuf Berki, Estel aims to modernise tech staffing sales processes.

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