Startup Estonia

Global early stage VC and accelerator Tenity is looking to make new investments in new Estonian startups, starting with an initial €50,000 ticket with a potential up to €250,000 add-on (case-by-case basis). ✍️Fill out this link to be in their deal flow funnel (non-binding) https://lnkd.in/deiZu-Re Tenity backs up their fund with an accelerator (focused on connecting you to potential investors, mentors, and clients such as UBS, The Swiss Stock Exchange, Microsoft, VISA, etc.) together with Copenhagen Fintech. The next program will take place in Tallinn and Copenhagen from March to May 2025. More info 👉 https://lnkd.in/gCs9z2Ga What's the ideal startup profile? Sector: FinTech, InsurTech, RegTech, LegalTech, Cybersecurity, Web3, Enterprise Tech, Dev Tech, ESG startups, or adjacent companies with relevant financial industry use cases. Team: At least 2 co-founders. Maturity: Startups are on idea / POC / MVP / post-MVP stage. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Tenity's Investment Associate Liisa Jõerüüt (liisa.joeruut@tenity.com).

🌍 The Global Founders in Estonia Meetup is back, and this time it’s all about building your startup in Estonia! 🚀 ✨ Who Should Attend? This event is tailor-made for: ✔️ Global early-stage and experienced founders ✔️ Entrepreneurs and startup team members ✔️ Startup Visa holders ✔️ Anyone passionate about Estonia’s vibrant startup community 📝 What’s on the Agenda? ✔️ Why Are Foreign Founders Important? by Mirjam Kert (Startup Estonia) ✔️ Introduction to Emerge Estonia by Liisa Jõerüüt (Tenity) ✔️ Founders’ Journey to Estonia: Interview with Nikhita Bhagwat, Co-Founder of Trashify Tech, moderated by Jana Budkovskaja (Beamline Accelerator). 🧭 When and where? ⏳ The event will take place at Palo Alto Club, Telliskivi 57, Tallinn, on Wednesday, November 27, starting at 17:00. Once we’ve emerged you into our ecosystem, we’ll wrap up with some fun, drinks and mingling! Few tickets left! Register now to secure your spot. 👉 https://lnkd.in/d_ujFjdz Let’s connect, learn, and grow—see you there! #Networking #Innovation #GlobalFoundersMeetup #StartupEstonia #EmergeEstoniaProgramme #Entrepreneurship

W3N 2024 Conference is Back! Mark your calendar for December 4-5 as W3N 2024 returns to Narva, Estonia! Expect the perfect blend of innovation and fun - performances, interactive art, an epic afterparty with awesome music, Japanese sauna sessions (towels ready!), and more. Immerse in the mesmerizing AlphaWave Experience and the transformative art of Matteo Mandelli. Top speakers include Ethan Pierse (Borderless Ventures), Caroline Faillet (Jin), and Polina Brottier (Binance). Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the year with a bang, connect with global innovators and be part of something special! 📅 Date: 04-05/12/2024 (Wed-Thurs) 📍 Location: Vaba Lava Narva More info and tickets: https://w3n.ee/

🚀 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 🌐 On November 19-20, leading voices from across the digital landscape will gather in Tallinn to address the pivotal questions of digital security and connectivity. Under the theme “Securing the Digital Tomorrow,” the Summit will explore: 🔹 Secure Innovation and Technology 🔹 Resilience and Partnerships 🔹 Global Technology Governance Tallinn Digital Summit 2024 promises impactful insights from those at the forefront of our interconnected world’s future. For more, visit: https://lnkd.in/dP4XfCt #TDS2024 #TallinnDigitalSummit #DigitalFuture #Innovation #GlobalTech

🎧 Tech meets beats at Slush 2024! On November 20th, Estonia is bringing something special to Helsinki during Slush week! We’re hosting Finno-Ugricism 2.0 —an event where CreativeTech and DeepTech come together for an evening of ideas, discussions, and a DJ set at the Estonian Embassy! Estonia’s Minister of Culture, Heidy Purga, and Finnish entrepreneur Ronny Eriksson dive into the future of digital economies and culture in the Finno-Ugric world, with Eve Peeterson from Enterprise Estonia moderating the discussion. And then, it’s all about tasty bites, networking and good tunes from DJ set by Estonia’s very own Minister of Culture, Heidy Purga! 🎶 Estonia and Finland have long been partners in digital innovation, and this event showcases that collaboration in action. Space is limited, so register today to secure your spot!

The Nordic and Baltic regions have always been a hub for ✔️ groundbreaking ideas, ✔️ innovative startups, and ✔️ a forward-thinking ecosystem. On November 19th, we're gathering at Epicenter Helsinki to see six amazing startups from across the New Nordics pitch their bold, game-changing ideas. It’s going to be an evening full of inspiration, where entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders come together to share a vision for the future. 🚀   💡 Here’s what’s happening: 5:00 PM - Doors open 5:30 PM - Pitch Competition: 6 startups, 1 stage, expert jury 7:00 PM - New Nordics Mingle & Networking 📍 Epicenter, Mikonkatu 7, Helsinki 📅 Tuesday, November 19, 5-7:30 PM EET   Looking forward to a night of great ideas, inspiring people, and exciting connections! 🌍 https://lnkd.in/ekSkUH3q #NewNordicsPitch2024 #StartupEstonia #Innovation

🚀 Big things are happening in Estonia’s tech scene! Over the past nine months, our startups have been thriving—new investments are flowing in, and exciting acquisitions are sparking change. Despite a slight dip in employment, our ecosystem continues to grow and innovate. By the end of Q3 2024, around 14,267 people were building their careers in Estonian startups, generating an impressive €2.7 billion in revenue—a 10% increase from last year! Noteworthy investments included €90 million for Starship Technologies and €42 million for Stargate Hydrogen, showcasing the incredible potential within our ecosystem. Even as the global economy faces challenges, Estonian startups are proving their resilience and making a real impact through job creation and innovation. As we head into the last quarter of the year, we’re excited to see what’s next! 🚀 🔗 Read the full overview: https://lnkd.in/dzQnAMHt #Estonia #TechInnovation #Startups #Investment #Ecosystem #Growth #Entrepreneurship #TechTrends #Q32024 #StartupEstonia

We all know that our dear neighbor 🇸🇪 Sweden is renowned for its ✔️ entrepreneurial spirit ✔️ forward-thinking policies and ✔️ thriving tech landscape. Setting the step towards building our region's very own Valley we regularly invite our ecosystem builders to ⭐ rated study trips to healthily envy and eagerly learn from the tips of the best. This time - from Sweden! Two truly valuable days are already spent with Estonian deeptech ecosystem actors in Gothenburg and Stockholm familiarizing ourselves with developments among our Swedish counterparts. 🦾 From AI Sweden's thorough approach and widespread coalition on applied AI developments... 🧠 ...to elegant large-scale corporate innovation hubs personified by AstraZeneca BioVentureHub. 🧑🎓 Of course university venture powerhouses taking disruptive research, pushing through industry validation, and tossing in a few (million) SEKs: Chalmers Ventures, GU Ventures, and KTH Innovation Holding. 🙌 And co-captaining this fleet of innovation vessels are Vinnova, SISP - Swedish Incubators & Science Parks, and others. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the Estonian Honorary Consul in Gothenburg, Karl Malmström. Tack to Epicenter Stockholm, mobilityXlab, Antler, TECHARENA! Thank you's go also to Piret Ree, Ambassador Toomas Lukk, and Kadri R. from our shoes-and-boots on-the-ground Sweden unit! Our own crew of early morning larks deserves credit too: Inga Kõue, Kati Pärn, Andrus Kurvits 🇪🇪, Ermo Tikk, Kertu Tombak, Kristiina Libe, Jana Saastamoinen, Vattan PS, Triinu Lööve, Anton Ossipovski, Reesi Lepa, Harri Tallinn, Mirko Kikkamägi, Mart Maasik, Kristo Reinsalu, Heidi Kakko, Martin Rebane. We at Startup Estonia have some work to do once back home! Musings by: Vaido Mikheim #NewNordicDeeptechValley #500deeptechs #LetsStart

🌱 Exciting Opportunity for Startups! 🌱 Join the "Forest, Soil and Biodiversity" green accelerator by Estonian University of Life Sciences, Sparkup Tartu Science Park, and Baltic Innovation Agency! Who should apply? ✅ Early-stage ideas or developed solutions ✅ Innovative projects in forestry, soil, and biodiversity ✅ Scalable business models for local challenges ✅ Teams ready to fill skill gaps ✅ Minimum of two founders   The best teams can access up to €30,000 in business and tech development services! 🗓️ Apply by November 15th! 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dMKPhcYY

New opportunity alert!!🚨 Startup Estonia in collaboration with Tenity and Beamline Accelerator is kicking off the Emerge Estonia program — a sector agnostic early-stage initiative designed to integrate foreign founders into Estonia's thriving startup ecosystem, driving innovation, increasing access to capital, and strengthening networks. 💪 The program runs from January to June 2025, kicking off at sTARTUp Day. All early-stage foreign founders that are already or are looking to incorporate in Estonia can apply here👉 https://lnkd.in/g2-PpZkH Program Highlights: - 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Gain practical entrepreneurial skills to thrive in the Estonian and EU business environments. - 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Connect with local investors, mentors, clients, and key decision makers. - 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹: Enhanced access to local investment funds and business angels. - 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹: Use Estonia's established and successful startup ecosystem as a unique test bed — small enough to be agile, yet globally recognized. - 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:  Comprehensive 1-1 support and resources for successful integration into Estonia's startup ecosystem. More information: https://lnkd.in/gwbVGiMR ❗ Join us on November 11th for an online Ask Me Anything (AMA) session! Discover how the Emerge Estonia program can guide you through Estonia's thriving startup ecosystem, the "land of unicorns." Don't miss out, register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gNeiGEgf The program is co-funded by the European Union within the Startup Estonia program activities. #EmergeEstonia #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Estonia