- Regional angel investment network Zephyr Angels has made a pre-seed investment in barKoder, marking the startup’s first external funding round since its founding in 2021.
- barKoder develops high-performance barcode scanning software for businesses worldwide.
- Its flagship product, the barKoder SDK, allows organizations to replace traditional hardware scanners with scalable and cost-efficient software solutions.
barKoder is led by a founding team with over 14 years of combined experience in barcode technology: Vangel Ivanov (CEO/CCO) and Vladimir Lazarevski (COO) from North Macedonia, and Vladimir Zivkovic (CTO) from Serbia. The broader technical team is based in N. Macedonia, where the core product development takes place.
Born out of deep industry frustration with rigid and costly scanning hardware, barKoder was created to offer a more sustainable and developer-friendly alternative. Since launch, the team has gained over 1,500 developer registrations, tripled its web visibility, and secured early client interest through its developer-first approach.
This pre-seed round will allow barKoder to scale its product roadmap — including advanced OCR and augmented reality features — and grow its sales and marketing capacity across key markets. The team aims to position barKoder as the go-to scanning solution in a market poised for software disruption, particularly with major players like Cognex exiting the SDK space.
The fresh deal is among the latest investments for Zephyr Angels, which brings together entrepreneurs, experts, and diaspora professionals who provide not only capital, but also strategic support, mentorship, and access to global resources. The group also aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship through smart investments and long-term partnerships.
