06 June 2026
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who we are
Startup Estonia is the government initiative building Estonia’s startup ecosystem. We don’t fund startups—we build the environment that helps them thrive.
our manifesto
Success is not just about having the right ideas, but about having the right environment to bring those ideas to life.
We are designing a healthy ecosystem that sprouts innovation.
A place where DeepTech visionaries and various startups can truly thrive.
Starting from Estonia, we shape the world of tomorrow.
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why estonia
#1
in the number of startups, unicorns, and VC investments in Europe #percapita (2025)
#1
in OECD World Tax Competitiveness Index (2025)
100%
of public services accessible in English online 24/7
#4
in safety, digital life, language and dealing with administration (2025)
51%
of the land covered by old forests beside 3800km long secluded coastline
#1
ranked public education in Europe and 475 days paid parental leave
hear the community
Nemailla Bonturi, founder of Äio
Estonia is like a mother to startups. They’re focused on nurturing numerous unicorns and will genuinely assist you in becoming one.
Martin Villig, Co-Founder of Bolt, mobility super-app of Europe & Africa
In Estonia, there’s a shared desire to use tech innovation towards a more sustainable world. Here, you’ll find peers who share your ambitious vision.”
Andrew Thompson, Silicon Valley based investor and entrepreneur, co-founder LifeSpeed
Estonia is one of the most prolific tech economies in the world, rivaling Silicon Valley and Israel for both creativity and productivity. It is a great place to connect with motivated innovators who want to build something massively impactful that can deliver spectacular financial returns.
Kadri Tammai, Regional Director NATO DIANA
Due to the reasons that Estonian startups don’t have a significant home market, they have the mindset to build fast-growing global companies from day one.
Farid Singh, General Partner, Startup Wise Guys
Estonia makes building your startup an exciting journey, no bureaucracy, you focus on building great things with inspiring people in the ecosystem.
Karoli Hindriks, CEO and founder of Jobbatical
With its tight-knit tech community and global outlook, Estonia is an inspiration to Jobbatical and other startups to tackle tough, worldwide challenges.
Tiit Riisalo, Previous Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology of Estonia
Be brave to experiment, be brave to think differently. This mindset is a wider effect from startups.
Andrus Kurvits, Member of the Board, Tartu Science Park Sparkup
Estonia is the most startup-minded ecosystem and due to its size, there is an almighty network where everybody knows everybody from founders to investors, which makes it a perfect sandbox for the 1500+ startups and 10 unicorns.
Lauri Antalainen, President of Estonian Business Angels Network
For an angel investor, the startup ecosystem in Estonia has provided, and still provides, lots of opportunities to invest in highly promising startups. The ratio of successful startups here is unprecendented.
Heli Valtna, Co-founder and CEO of LightCode Photonics
Estonia’s startup ecosystem is like a global village. It’s a supportive springboard for innovative, pragmatic and determined entrepreneurs to thrive globally.
Emre Tinaztepe, Founder & CEO of Binalyze
Estonia is truly a force-multiplier for any startup that is on a mission to change the world. Why? Simply because, it allows you to focus on your product, and business idea with its unique ‘Startup Visa & Digital Nomad’ concept. You do what you do best, Estonian magic handles the rest.
Helise Johanson, ReloEst, Relocation service provider
Startup Estonia’s Startup status simplifies the relocation process, empowering founders to tap into Estonia’s business scene and hire global talent more smoothly for their business growth.
Riina Einberg, Consulting seed-A, A-B stage startups & investors
It’s not the big that beats the small; it’s the fast who beats the slow – one of Skype’s values. Working hard, adapting fast, supporting each other, and here we are.
Rain Rannu, Founding Partner of Superangel
Highly skilled people with big ambitions in the tiny home market make Estonia potentially the best place in the world to build a global-first startup.
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