NP Tours Croatia, a travel tech startup based in Croatia, has joined the LaunchUp program by FasterCapital to propel its mission of reshaping eco-conscious tourism in the region. The company is currently raising $85,000 to further develop its mobile-first platform and expand its network of local, eco-certified tour guides.

Founded by Matt Maravic, NP Tours Croatia aims to solve long-standing challenges in the eco-tourism sector, including the lack of trustworthy, personalized, and sustainable tour options. By directly connecting travelers with verified local guides through a seamless and intuitive platform, the startup is not only enhancing the visitor experience but also empowering the local tourism economy.

"We're incredibly excited to partner with FasterCapital through the LaunchUp program," said Matt Maravic. "This is more than just a funding or mentorship opportunity — it’s a major step forward in turning our vision of responsible, authentic travel into reality. With their support, we’re confident we can scale our platform and deepen our impact across Croatia’s national parks and cultural heritage sites."

Hesham Zreik, CEO at FasterCapital, shared his thoughts on the collaboration: “NP Tours Croatia is tackling some of the most pressing issues in sustainable travel with a clear, technology-driven solution. We’re thrilled to support them as they work to make eco-tourism more accessible and impactful.”

He added, “We see significant potential in the team’s approach to merging cultural authenticity with environmental responsibility. Their focus on empowering local guides aligns perfectly with the values we champion at FasterCapital.”

As NP Tours Croatia embarks on this next phase of growth, the partnership with FasterCapital marks a pivotal step in advancing eco-tourism innovation in the region.