TS Ventures, the leading domestic venture capital fund established by Telekom Srbija less than three years ago, has made its 13th investment and fourth this year, in the Serbian-American startup Connect The Dots, which recently completed its Series A funding round.
This strategic investment enhances TS Ventures’ global presence and showcases Serbia’s technological ecosystem to foreign investors, emphasizing the country’s exceptional talents and innovative capabilities. Connect The Dots is an innovative platform that leverages artificial intelligence to map professional connections, providing users with deep insights into their business relationships and opportunities. The platform aids companies in building stronger networks and helps sales teams connect with new customers more efficiently.
“Investing in Connect The Dots represents much more than financial support. This startup is revolutionizing how professional networks are built and utilized through AI. By partnering with them, we reaffirm our strategy of investing in technological innovations with global potential while nurturing exceptional talent from Serbia,” said Davor Sakač, CEO of TS Ventures.
Originally based in San Francisco, Connect The Dots has expanded its operations to Belgrade, where the majority of its team now works and where its development center is located. Serbia is emerging as a key hub for technological innovation, particularly in AI and business solutions that are transforming industries worldwide. In addition to TS Ventures, prominent American funds such as Norwest Venture Partners, Cloud Apps Capital Partners, and Velvet Sea Ventures have also invested in Connect The Dots, further validating the startup’s potential.
“The support from investors who recognize our platform’s value allows us to enhance our operations and expand. We take pride in our growing presence in Serbia, where we find exceptional talent. With this support, we are confident in achieving greater success in international markets—from the USA to Serbia and beyond,” stated Drew Sechrist, CEO of Connect The Dots.
TS Ventures is the first corporate VC fund in this part of Europe, established by Telekom Srbija with a budget of €25 million for a five-year investment cycle. The fund’s mission is to support startups capable of transforming industries and creating global success stories, with a particular focus on developing the domestic technological ecosystem.
