Specialist VC

Established in 2017, Specialist VC is a venture capital firm headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. It focuses on investing in early-stage (pre-seed to series A) companies operating within the B2B, SaaS, FinTech, platforms, software-enabled hardware, and deep tech sectors across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Ukraine, and Belarus.

Riivo Anton

Partner

Gerri Kodres

Partner

Past deals in Estonia

Nanordica Medical

Venture Round in 2024
Nanordica Medical is an Estonian medical technology company that develops wound care solutions based on patented nanotechnology, combining copper and silver in nanofibers to remove infection and support healing in chronic wounds. The company has launched a veterinary wound dressing and is developing a first-in-class human dressing for hard-to-heal wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers. Clinical data suggest superior efficacy of the Nanordica dressing compared with conventional silver-based dressings. The underlying technology uses silver nanoparticles blended with other components to broaden antibacterial activity, including against drug-resistant strains.

Gearbox Biosciences

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Gearbox Biosciences is a biotechnology company established in 2021 and headquartered in Tartu, Estonia. The company specializes in innovative recombinant protein production technology that allows for the precise control of bacterial growth. Its unique approach involves removing the origin of replication from bacterial chromosomes, resulting in switched cells that do not divide while remaining metabolically active. This technology enables users to effectively decouple protein production from cellular growth, offering a significant advancement in the field of biotechnology.

Vok Bikes

Seed Round in 2023
Vok Bikes build heavy duty cargo bikes and rent them out to on demand delivery companies ,their couriers no surprises,no extra fees. They are Currently active in Tallinn, Vilnius, and London.

Vok Bikes

Venture Round in 2022
Vok Bikes build heavy duty cargo bikes and rent them out to on demand delivery companies ,their couriers no surprises,no extra fees. They are Currently active in Tallinn, Vilnius, and London.

CybExer Technologies

Funding Round in 2022
Established in 2016, CybExer Technologies is a NATO-awarded Estonian company specializing in advanced cybersecurity training platforms. It offers realistic live-fire exercises and sophisticated solutions for ordinary users to strategic leadership, empowering them to anticipate and prepare for cyber challenges.

Bob W

Seed Round in 2021
Bob W is a provider of short-stay accommodation services that offers an alternative to traditional hotels. The company operates a managed marketplace of serviced apartments that combine the quality standards and amenities of a lifestyle hotel with the authenticity and functionality of a home. Each apartment is locally designed, work-friendly, and equipped with hotel linens and professional cleaning services. Additionally, the accommodations feature fully equipped kitchens, access to local gyms, and curated breakfast options. This approach allows travelers to easily find and enjoy short-stay accommodations tailored to their needs while ensuring a high standard of service and ecological mindfulness.

Xolo

Series A in 2021
Xolo OU, founded in 2015 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, offers an online platform designed to assist freelancers, contractors, and digital nomads in managing their microbusinesses. The company provides two primary services: Xolo Go, which facilitates the creation of a virtual company, and Xolo Leap, an EU-based company option. Targeting approximately 40 million independent professionals globally, Xolo aims to minimize business administration tasks by integrating company formation, banking, accounting, and related services into a single, user-friendly platform. This approach allows individuals, particularly in markets such as Germany, Spain, France, the UK, Ukraine, and Turkey, to quickly and easily launch and operate one-person businesses. Xolo's typical clientele includes software developers, management consultants, designers, and other independent professionals seeking a streamlined solution for enterprise management.

Vok Bikes

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Vok Bikes build heavy duty cargo bikes and rent them out to on demand delivery companies ,their couriers no surprises,no extra fees. They are Currently active in Tallinn, Vilnius, and London.

Salv

Seed Round in 2019
Salv is an Estonian anti-money laundering technology company based in Tallinn that develops a platform for banks and fintechs to detect and prevent financial crime. The platform covers online transaction screening, offline monitoring, sanctions screening, and risk-based governance, centralizes AML data, and automates repetitive tasks, while enabling collaboration among institutions by exchanging intelligence and data on potential threats and providing audit trails for regulators.

Starship Technologies

Series A in 2019
Starship Technologies, Inc. is a robotics company that specializes in the design and manufacture of self-driving delivery robots intended for local goods transportation. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a research and development center in Estonia. Its autonomous robots are capable of delivering parcels, groceries, and food within a 30-minute timeframe, operating autonomously 99% of the time. These robots utilize a suite of sensors, including cameras and GPS, to ensure safe and efficient curb-side deliveries from local hubs. Starship Technologies aims to revolutionize the delivery process by providing convenient services that enhance everyday life while promoting environmentally friendly practices and reducing costs associated with local deliveries.

Xolo

Series A in 2019
Xolo OU, founded in 2015 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, offers an online platform designed to assist freelancers, contractors, and digital nomads in managing their microbusinesses. The company provides two primary services: Xolo Go, which facilitates the creation of a virtual company, and Xolo Leap, an EU-based company option. Targeting approximately 40 million independent professionals globally, Xolo aims to minimize business administration tasks by integrating company formation, banking, accounting, and related services into a single, user-friendly platform. This approach allows individuals, particularly in markets such as Germany, Spain, France, the UK, Ukraine, and Turkey, to quickly and easily launch and operate one-person businesses. Xolo's typical clientele includes software developers, management consultants, designers, and other independent professionals seeking a streamlined solution for enterprise management.

Bolt

Corporate Round in 2018
Bolt Technology OÜ is a transportation platform based in Tallinn, Estonia, that provides ride-hailing, micromobility, and food delivery services. Founded in 2013, Bolt operates a smartphone application that allows users to book taxis directly, selecting options based on price and quality ratings, while also tracking the driver's arrival in real time. The platform aims to enhance urban mobility by offering a reliable and accessible alternative to traditional transportation methods, contributing to reduced traffic congestion and pollution in cities. With over 50 million customers across more than 40 countries, Bolt is recognized as one of the fastest-growing startups globally, striving to create a future with less reliance on car ownership.

LIFT99

Seed Round in 2018
LIFT99 is an invite-only online platform connecting startup founders globally to share insights on topics like fundraising, market expansion, and hiring. It supports founders throughout their lifecycle using data-driven approaches. The platform is complemented by physical co-growing centers in emerging markets and founder-focused events.
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