Ljubljana, Slovenia, November 14th, 2025 - The inaugural Forbes Slovenia 30 under 30 selection, held at a gala award dinner in Ljubljana, marked Slovenia’s entry into the global Forbes network of 30 under 30 lists.
As general sponsor, BOSQAR INVEST sees the first Forbes Slovenia 30 under 30 not as a one-off event, but as a long-term platform that will continue to spotlight people and projects redefining what is possible in business, science, culture and sport – and as a space where investment, ideas and talent meet.
The list features promising talents under the age of 30 - 35 young people in total, including co-founders - who are pushing boundaries in entrepreneurship, science and technology, (pop)culture and art, and sports.
The full Forbes Slovenia 30 under 30 list can be found here.
Their work already has measurable business, scientific, cultural or sporting impact, both in Slovenia and internationally.
Award dinner
At the gala evening in the Four Points by Sheraton Ljubljana Mons, the winners were announced in front of an audience of business leaders, media and representatives of the innovation ecosystem.
Stjepan Orešković, Founder and Majority Owner of BOSQAR d.d., the holding company of the BOSQAR INVEST group, attended the event and took part in the award ceremony and informal discussions with the laureates.
The evening showcased a wide range of achievements:
Entrepreneurship: founders of fast-growing companies in logistics tech, food & beverage, HR tech, digital products and services, and hospitality, many already active across multiple European markets.
Science & Technology: young researchers and founders working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, semiconductors, medical imaging, biotechnology and health data – several already recognised by leading global institutions and accelerators.
(Pop)Culture & Art: award-winning musicians, actors, theatre directors and writers whose work is shaping the contemporary Slovenian and European cultural landscape.
Sports: globally recognised athletes and champions who have put Slovenia at the forefront of basketball, climbing, cycling, football, ski jumping, athletics, motocross and volleyball.
Speakers at the event, including Katja Šeruga, director and editor of N1 Slovenia, and Bojana Humar, editor of Forbes Slovenia, underlined the broader social importance of these stories: they show that Slovenia has a generation capable of competing at the highest international level across very different fields – and that their paths can encourage others to be more ambitious.
Why this partnership matters for BOSQAR INVEST
For BOSQAR INVEST, supporting the first Forbes Slovenia 30 under 30 is a strategic choice that aligns directly with its business philosophy.
As a European investment group operating in business and technology process outsourcing, human resources and the food industry, present in 23 countries and employing more than 18,000 people, BOSQAR INVEST focuses on building companies with strong operational foundations and long-term growth potential, in close partnership with the people and teams behind them.
“Young founders, researchers, creators and athletes are not only talent – they are the core of the region’s long-term competitiveness,” said Darko Horvat, President of the Management Board of BOSQAR d.d..
“Supporting the Forbes 30 under 30 Slovenia project is a natural part of our development strategy – investing in talent means investing in the future of the region.”
At the award gala in Ljubljana, Stjepan Orešković and Manica Pirc Orešković, co-founders and majority owners of BOSQAR d.d., met with the laureates whose achievements are already shaping Slovenia and the wider region.
By supporting an initiative that celebrates new generations at the start of their careers, BOSQAR INVEST underscores its intention to remain a long-term partner in the region’s development, not only through capital, but also through knowledge, networks and opportunities.
