Startup Wise Guys is an accelerator and early-stage program based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 2012. It runs intensive up to five-month programs that validate and develop products and prepare founders to sell to business customers, culminating in demo days before venture capitalists and angel investors. The company focuses on B2B software as a service, fintech, cybersecurity, sustainability, and related tech sectors across Europe, and has accelerated more than 300 startups with a startup survival rate above 80%. It operates with a network of over 200 mentors who guide startups through product validation, market entry, and fundraising, and maintains a 300+ startup alumni community spanning more than 40 countries, with ongoing alumni events for business development and fundraising.

Founded in Tallinn in 2018, Superangel is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology startups across the Baltics and Nordics. Led by experienced tech entrepreneurs, they focus on backing founders building industry-defining companies, with a track record of supporting global successes like Bolt, Pipedrive, Grabcad, and Veriff.

BaltCap is an independent private equity firm focused on small and midmarket buyout and expansion capital investments across the Baltic States. Based in Tallinn, Estonia, it maintains offices in all three Baltic countries and employs a team of 16 professionals who support growth across diverse sectors, including business and financial services, healthcare, industrials, technology, media, telecom, consumer, education, renewable energy, mobility, logistics, cybersecurity and mixed reality. Since its founding in 1995, BaltCap has managed private equity and venture capital funds with total committed capital of over EUR 260 million and has completed more than 60 investments. It is a member of regional private equity associations and has been a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment since 2008, reflecting its commitment to responsible investment practices.

Practica Capital UAB is a venture capital firm that provides early-stage and growth capital to micro, small and medium-sized companies across industries, with a focus on the Baltic region and Northern Europe including Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Poland, Germany and Denmark, as well as Baltic-origin ventures in Europe. It participates in seed and startup rounds ranging from about €3,000 to €200,000 and in later rounds from about €50,000 to €3,000,000, preferring minority ownership and board involvement. Investments are made primarily in equity via common or preferred stock, and quasi-equity via convertible debt. The firm aims to act as a strategic adviser and seeks to exit investments within two to five years through trade sales, management buyouts, IPOs or refinancing of quasi-equity instruments. Practica Capital UAB was founded in 2011 and is based in Vilnius, Lithuania.

European Investment Bank is the EU's long-term lending institution owned by its member states. It finances public and private sector projects across transportation, energy, telecommunications, health, education, water, housing, and other sectors in the European Union and beyond. The bank provides a range of financing tools including project loans, guarantees, debt and equity investments, and risk-sharing arrangements, as well as microfinance and venture capital funds. It also offers advisory services, infrastructure funding, and support for urban development, PPPs, and sustainable energy projects. Through infrastructure and environmental funds and partnerships with banks and intermediaries, it supports SMEs, innovation, and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Pontos is a family-owned private equity and real estate investment company based in Helsinki, Finland. Established in 2001, it operates in Finland, the Baltic States, and Portugal. The firm focuses on a diverse range of investments, including commercial real estate, property development projects, and real estate development companies. Additionally, Pontos invests in property technology, listed shares, fixed-income investments, and private equity funds, reflecting a broad investment strategy aimed at various sectors within the real estate and financial markets.

Founded in Estonia in 2016, Change Ventures is a venture capital firm focusing on pre-seed stage investments. They support ambitious founders from the Baltics and Baltic diaspora building businesses globally, with investments ranging from €100k to €500k. Their streamlined investment process aims to provide fast decisions, while their network of follow-on investors helps portfolio companies raise additional funds.

Practica Capital is a Vilnius-based venture capital firm focused on backing Baltic technology founders at early stages. For more than ten years, it has invested in tech startups across the Baltic States and the Nordic region, supporting seed and selected pre-seed and Series A rounds. The firm collaborates with a broad network of co-investors, including local and international VCs, accelerators and incubators, angels, corporates, public agencies, and banks, to help portfolio companies grow and scale. It prioritizes hands-on involvement to help founders build sustainable businesses and strengthen the Baltic startup ecosystem.

Spring Capital is a Tallinn, Estonia-based venture capital firm that backs technology startups in the Baltic and Nordic regions. It pursues seed and growth investments, typically taking minority equity stakes. Seed checks generally range from €75,000 to €200,000 to support scalable technology-driven startups, often as part of larger rounds that provide at least 18 months of runway. Growth investments range from €300,000 to €700,000 and acquire minority ownership in companies that are EBITDA-positive or near profitability. The firm focuses on information technology opportunities across Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the broader Baltics and Scandinavia. Investment capital is sourced from the firm’s management, reflecting a hands-on approach for early-stage and growth-stage tech companies.

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.

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development finances projects and provides advisory services to the public and private sectors. It supports new ventures and expansion in existing companies through project financing, loans, and equity or quasi-equity investments, including equity funds and guarantees, and it partners with private entities to invest across sectors such as banking, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, information technology, and services. The bank also helps publicly owned entities privatize and restructure municipal services and engages in policy reform dialogue and advisory services, along with trade finance and loan syndication. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in London, it operates across regions including Southeastern and Central Europe, the Baltic States, Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, Central Asia, and parts of the Middle East and Africa, aiming to foster market-oriented change and private sector development by mobilizing capital for sustainable investments. It has invested more than €130 billion in over 5,200 projects.

Founded in 2013, Livonia Partners is a private equity firm headquartered in Riga, Latvia with offices in Tallinn, Estonia and Vilnius, Lithuania. The firm specializes in buyout and growth capital investments, focusing on small to mid-sized companies across various sectors including manufacturing, services, consumer goods, financial services, technology, media, and telecommunications. Livonia Partners primarily invests in the Baltic region, with a focus on Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The firm seeks to invest between €3 million and €15 million per company, targeting enterprises valued at €10 million to €100 million.

Nordic Investment Bank is an international financial institution headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. It provides sustainable, long-term financing to public and private sector clients on market terms, offering loans and guarantees for energy, environment, transport, infrastructure, telecom, and related projects. Owned by Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden, the bank funds its lending through international capital markets. It serves governments, municipalities, large and mid-cap companies, financial institutions, and small and medium enterprises in member and non-member countries, and may support on-lending through financial intermediaries. Its projects emphasize competitiveness and sustainability in the Nordic-Baltic region.

Sunly is a renewable energy company active in the Baltics and surrounding markets. It develops solar and wind parks, operates them, and invests in start-ups focused on renewable energy and electrification.

ZGI Capital, established in 2005, is a Latvian-based private equity and venture capital firm. It specializes in early to late-stage investments, focusing primarily on Fintech, with a secondary focus on industries such as metalworking, food, woodworking, logistics, IT, engineering, and retail. The firm invests in the Baltics and CIS countries, typically committing between €0.5 million to €1 million, and up to €5.7 million with additional financing. ZGI Capital prefers equity investments, usually taking a minority stake of up to 49%, and has an investment term of three to six years. It exits through stake sales to other investors. The firm manages the ZGI Fund, with EUR 7.4M in assets, which can facilitate projects up to EUR 30M with bank financing. ZGI Capital supports entrepreneurs lacking start-up capital and acts on behalf of various investors, including the State.

Iron Wolf Capital is an EU-based seed-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, with strong roots in the Baltic region and London. It backs artificial intelligence and deep-tech startups and emphasizes a global outlook, supporting founders with hands-on guidance, operational know-how, and access to international networks to help build scalable, internationally oriented businesses.

Founded in 2022, Fund Fellow Founders is an angel group based in Ülemiste, Estonia. It invests and provides collective advice to founders across the Nordics and Baltic regions.

Equity United is a private equity firm established in 2017 and located in Tallinn, Estonia. The firm focuses on investing in small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as growth companies within the Baltic region. Equity United aims to enhance the value of its portfolio companies by providing clear strategic, operational, and financial guidance to their management teams.

Imprimatur Capital is a London-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology companies with a global reach across Europe, Asia, North America, and Latin America. Founded in 2003, the firm concentrates on IP-driven startups in sectors such as Internet of Things, cybersecurity, big data, gaming technology, digital health, robotics and simulation, as well as energy efficiency and energy futures. It pursues international opportunities and typically makes seed to early-stage investments, up to €0.4 million per company, and may take board seats to support growth. The firm sources opportunities through a cross-regional network, including activity in Baltic and Nordic markets, and prioritizes strong teams and scalable business models with international growth potential.

Founded in 2015, Superhero Capital is a venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland. It specializes in seed-stage investments, focusing on B2B software and services across various sectors including health tech, fintech, IoT, SaaS, and others. The firm primarily invests in startups from Finland and the Baltics, with typical investment sizes ranging between €100K to €500K.

Founded in London, NordicNinja VC is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies across Northern Europe. Focusing on sectors such as robotics, automation, health tech, and AI, the company supports scaling businesses that promote environmental and social characteristics.

Founded in 2022, FIRSTPICK is a venture capital firm based in Vilnius, Lithuania. It invests in early-stage tech startups across the Baltics, focusing on sectors such as fintech, SaaS, deeptech, and consumer marketplaces.

Swedbank is a Nordic-Baltic bank with deep roots in Swedish savings-bank history. It originated from the merger of savings and union banks in the early 1990s and operates in Sweden and the Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The bank holds a leading position in Baltic retail banking and offers a broad range of financial services, including retail banking and asset management.

Nordic Secondary Fund is a Copenhagen-based venture capital and growth equity firm that specializes in secondary investments in European technology scaleups. It targets companies in the Nordic and Baltic regions that have completed Series A rounds and demonstrated scalable business models, with a focus on growth-stage opportunities across Europe.

byFounders is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark. It invests in early‑stage technology companies across the Nordic and Baltic regions, providing capital and practical support to founders seeking to build globally ambitious businesses. The organization is a collective of accomplished entrepreneurs who invest in and mentor the next generation of startups, operating on a founder‑centric ethos described as for founders, byFounders. Its focus includes information technology and related tech sectors, with a hands‑on approach that helps portfolio companies scale and navigate the regional ecosystem through active involvement in growth strategy and governance.

Founded in Estonia in 2011, Metaplanet is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments across diverse sectors. They prioritize innovative and evidence-based ideas with the potential for significant returns.

Inventure is a Helsinki, Finland-based venture capital firm established in 2005 that focuses on early-stage technology startups in the Nordics and Baltics. It backs seed and Series A rounds, with initial investments typically starting around €100,000 and potentially rising to €10 million over a company’s life cycle. The firm concentrates on software, technology, and next-generation digital services across deep tech and consumer internet sectors. Its portfolio includes several notable companies such as Wolt, Detectify, Blueprint Genetics, Swappie, and Insurello.

J12 Ventures is a Stockholm-based venture capital firm that backs pre-seed and early-stage technology and software startups, with a focus on AI, data infrastructure, and enterprise applications. It targets the Nordic and Baltic regions, including Sweden, Finland, and the Baltics, and maintains offices in the United Kingdom and Finland. Typical equity investments range from €0.1 to €2 million. The firm backs founders building software infrastructure that makes data more accessible and AI applications for enterprises, consumers, and healthcare. Founded in 2019, J12 Ventures operates to support ambitious early-stage founders in the tech ecosystem.

Vendep Capital is a Finland-based early-stage venture capital firm that concentrates on pre-series A technology companies across Europe. It specializes in B2B software-as-a-service and B2B marketplaces, with a regional focus on the Nordics and Baltics. The firm supports founders with its SaaS expertise and global networks to accelerate growth, and its initial investments typically range from 0.1 to 3 million euros depending on the company’s stage.

ZAKA VC is a Prague-based family office and venture investor that backs pre-seed and seed startups across Europe. The firm concentrates on early-stage, software-driven opportunities, with a primary focus on the United Kingdom, the DACH region, the Baltic states, and Central and Eastern Europe. Founded in 2019, ZAKA VC operates with scouts in Berlin, the United Kingdom, the Baltics, the Balkans, and the Turkish region, enabling local deal sourcing. It pursues opportunities across sectors such as consumer, retail, utilities, financial services, ad tech, e-commerce, marketing tech, real estate, and broader technology ventures.

Capitalia, a company listed on Nasdaq Baltic stock exchange, is a leading financier for small and medium enterprises in the Baltics. Specializing in providing financing options for SMEs, Capitalia offers a range of financial solutions as an alternative or supplement to traditional bank loans. Since its inception in 2007, Capitalia has supported over 1000 companies with financing and provided financial consultation to more than 100 businesses.

Founded in 1856, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken is a leading financial institution offering a wide range of banking services. It provides corporate and investment banking to large clients, retail banking to individuals and small businesses, and life insurance solutions across the Nordic and Baltic regions. The company also offers asset management services through various funds and portfolio mandates.

Revo Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Istanbul, with additional offices in Tallinn and Amsterdam. The firm backs seed to growth-stage technology companies across Turkey, Eastern Europe and the Baltic states, with a focus on B2B software, fintech, marketplaces, marketing technologies, AI and big data, health IT, SaaS, cybersecurity, cloud services, and related sectors. It has invested in notable startups such as Getir, PayCore, Massive Bio and V-Count, reflecting a regional mandate to support technology-driven businesses across Turkey and Central and Eastern Europe.

Gorilla Capital Management Oy is an investment firm focused on early-stage technology companies in the Nordic region, specifically targeting businesses in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Estonia. The firm seeks to identify and support innovative startups with the potential for significant growth in the technology sector. By providing capital and strategic guidance, Gorilla Capital aims to foster the development of promising enterprises that can contribute to the dynamic landscape of the Nordic technology market.

Founded in 2008, Black Pearls VC is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Gdansk, Poland. They focus on investing in leading tech startups across Europe, with a particular emphasis on the Baltic Sea Region. The firm is sector agnostic but B2B focused, with a successful track record in areas such as Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Future of Work, and Deep Tech.

Founded in 2005, Conor Venture Partners is a Finnish venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in technology companies across Nordic and Baltic countries. The firm focuses on areas such as information and communications technology, embedded software, semiconductor technology, electronics, new materials, and optics.

Telia Company is a leading telecommunications provider in the Nordic and Baltic regions, delivering mobile, broadband and fixed telecommunication services, including telephony, data and TV. The company serves approximately 25 million customers across Sweden, Norway, Finland and the Baltic states and acts as the incumbent operator in its core markets. It operates extensive digital infrastructure and offers a range of digital services that enable connectivity for people and businesses. With a broad network footprint, Telia positions itself as a hub in the digital ecosystem, supporting communication and collaboration around the clock. In recent years it has focused on its core markets, refining its portfolio to strengthen core operations and digital offerings while emphasizing reliability, customer-centric services and societal value.

Founded in 2016, Karma Ventures is a Tallinn-based venture capital firm specializing in late seed and Series A investments in Europe's most promising deep tech startups. The company focuses on backing companies with strong ideas, unique technology, customer traction, and global ambition.

Olympic Entertainment Group AS is a prominent provider of gaming services, operating casinos primarily in the Baltic States, including Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, as well as in Slovakia, Italy, and Malta. The company manages a substantial network of gaming establishments, with a total of 115 casinos and 27 betting points, which together offer a diverse range of entertainment options. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, Olympic Entertainment Group emphasizes customer service and innovative design to enhance the gaming experience. Additionally, the company provides software services, internet solutions, and also operates hotels and bars, contributing to a comprehensive leisure and entertainment portfolio. As of 2018, it functions as a subsidiary of Odyssey Europe AS, which oversees its strategic management and financing.

Founded in 1999, Nexit Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in investments in early to mid-stage high-tech companies. It focuses on technology & digital disruption sectors globally, with a primary focus on Nordic and U.S. west coast companies.

Accelerace, established in 2008, is a leading accelerator based in Copenhagen, Denmark. It invests in pre-traction startups across Denmark, the Nordics, Baltics, and Italy, focusing on sectors such as fintech, edtech, cleantech, and digital health. Notable alumni include Trustpilot and Labster. Additionally, Accelerace organizes the Nordic NOME mentor network for life science startups.

Solera Beverage Group is one of the largest beverage companies in the Nordics, focusing on the import and distribution of a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including wine, spirits, beer, cider, mineral water, and soft drinks. The company primarily serves the state retail alcohol monopolies in Norway, Sweden, and Finland, while also providing products to the HORECA sector and travel retail in the Nordic and Baltic regions, as well as grocery and convenience chains in Norway. Headquartered in Oslo, Solera employs approximately 140 people and has a long history dating back to 1924 with the establishment of Einar A. Engelstad in Norway. Over the years, Solera has successfully represented numerous major international brand owners, contributing to its significant turnover, which was around €160.1 million in 2013.

Asbis is a prominent distributor of information and communications technology products and solutions, primarily operating in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company serves emerging markets, including Central and Eastern Europe, the Baltic States, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and various regions in the Middle East and Africa. Asbis offers a comprehensive range of products, positioning itself as a "one-stop-shop" for its customers. Its extensive geographical reach and diverse product offerings make it a key player in the technology distribution sector.

Established in 1918, Orkla is a leading supplier of branded consumer goods and concept solutions to the grocery sector, out-of-home sector, and bakeries. Its primary markets are the Nordics and Baltics, with strong positions in selected product categories across Central Europe and India.

Logo Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Glyfada, Greece, specializing in investments in innovative, high-growth technology startups. The firm targets companies in the Central and Eastern Europe, Baltic, and Turkey regions, aiming to support exceptional teams with transformative ideas. By partnering with these startups, Logo Ventures seeks to foster their growth and help them establish a significant presence in their respective industries. The firm is dedicated to building the future through technology, focusing on ventures with the potential for global scalability.

Oriola is a health and wellbeing company operating primarily in the Nordic countries, including Sweden, Finland, and the Baltic regions. The company specializes in the distribution of pharmaceuticals and health-related products, providing a comprehensive range of services to healthcare operators. Oriola's offerings include tailored pharmaceutical distribution, branded products, and dose dispensing services. By connecting consumers with pharmaceutical companies, Oriola enhances market access for these companies while ensuring the safe and customer-friendly delivery of health products and services. The company's focus on expert advice and a high-quality selection of products in its pharmacies further supports consumer wellbeing.

Fitek Group is a financial process automation solutions provider based in Tallinn, Estonia, with operations in Latvia, Lithuania, and Slovakia. Established in 1995, the company specializes in optimizing and automating a wide range of financial processes, including purchase invoice management, document workflow, and complex sales invoice solutions. Fitek serves over 1,000 clients across the Baltic states, Nordic countries, and Central Europe, including leading banks, telecoms, public sector institutions, and various other industries. The company employs more than 130 qualified professionals dedicated to delivering efficient financial solutions that can significantly reduce resource allocation by up to five times. Through its innovative services, Fitek aims to enhance operational efficiency for its customers while lowering their costs.

Founded in 1866, DFDS is a European transportation and logistics company with headquarters in Denmark. It operates ferry routes connecting over 20 countries, primarily transporting freight units and passengers. The company also offers logistics services, including full-load transports and complex solutions for major industrials.

Fortum is a Finnish energy company that generates clean electricity from renewable sources such as hydro, nuclear, and solar power. It operates primarily in the Nordic and Baltic regions, Russia, Poland, and India, providing consistent district heat and electricity to residential and commercial users.

Founded in Budapest in 2014, Fiedler Capital is a venture capital firm that invests primarily in overlooked founders from peripheral European ecosystems. They focus on pre-venture to early seed deals, with ticket sizes ranging between €50k and €750k. While sector agnostic, they have a strong affinity for healthcare, medical technology, software, mobile applications, and data analytics sectors. Their primary focus is Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Baltics.