Directory of innovative startups & companies

99math is a social gaming platform that gamifies math practice for students in grades 1–8. Designed to reduce teacher workload, the platform allows educators to launch live, multiplayer "math battles" in under a minute without prior preparation. Students join via a code on any device, competing in real-time to solve problems and climb leaderboards. The "eSports-style" approach focuses on building fluency in arithmetic through high-energy competition and collective rewards. While free for teachers to use in the classroom, the company offers a premium subscription for parents to encourage continued practice at home.

Abillio is a "company-as-a-service" and freelancer management platform designed to simplify cross-border payments and tax compliance. It allows freelancers and solopreneurs to invoice clients globally using Abillio’s legal entity and VAT number, eliminating the need to set up a private company. For businesses, it acts as an "Agent of Record," handling contractor onboarding, KYC checks, and bulk payouts in multiple currencies. The platform automates tax calculations and reporting, ensuring compliance with regulations like DAC7 and 1099. By centralizing the administrative burden, it helps independent professionals and creative agencies focus on their core work rather than bureaucracy.

Adventum Tech is a deep-tech startup developing IoT-based safety solutions for the construction and industrial sectors. Their core product, Adventum One, is a smart hardware device that retrofits onto safety harnesses to monitor worker activity in real-time. The system uses AI and motion sensors to detect falls, incorrect equipment usage, and unauthorized zone entries. By providing automated safety alerts and compliance data, they help project managers reduce workplace accidents. Their goal is to digitize safety management and lower insurance risks for high-stakes engineering projects.

ÄIO is an Estonian deep-tech company that uses precision fermentation to create sustainable fats and oils from industrial side-streams. Their specialized niche involves upcycling wood and food industry by-products (like sawdust or agricultural waste) into "RedOil"—a nutrient-rich microbial oil. This serves as a direct, environmentally friendly replacement for palm oil, coconut oil, and animal fats in the food, cosmetic, and chemical industries. Unlike many bio-oil companies that focus on algae, ÄIO uses unique proprietary yeast strains to "brew" fats in a process similar to beer making. By decoupling oil production from traditional agriculture, they are addressing one of the biggest drivers of deforestation globally.

Amorphous AI is a HealthTech startup focused on creating a marketplace for high-quality, structured healthcare data. They tackle the problem of "messy" and siloed medical records by using AI to clean and anonymize patient data for research purposes. This structured data allows pharmaceutical companies and clinical researchers to speed up drug discovery and development. By connecting data owners with researchers, they facilitate a more transparent and efficient medical research ecosystem.

Astrolight is a deep-tech aerospace company that develops high-speed, secure laser communication systems to bridge the data bottleneck between space and Earth. Their technology uses narrowly focused optical beams instead of traditional radio frequencies (RF), offering data rates up to 100 times faster while being virtually impossible to jam or intercept. The company provides an end-to-end "optical connectivity as a service" model, including both satellite terminals and portable ground stations. Their solutions are dual-use, serving both commercial satellite constellations and high-stakes defense operations, such as naval and tactical land communications.

BetterPic utilizes generative AI to provide professional, studio-quality headshots without the need for a physical photographer. Users can upload casual photos from their phone, and the platform’s AI converts them into high-end portraits suitable for LinkedIn or corporate websites. It is widely used by remote-first companies to maintain a consistent brand image across global teams at a fraction of the cost. The service eliminates the logistics of scheduling photoshoots, delivering results in minutes.

Biomatter is a deep-tech synthetic biology company that pioneered the use of generative AI for de novo protein design. Their Intelligent Architecture™ platform allows scientists to design enzymes from the "bottom-up"—starting with the desired function rather than modifying existing natural templates. By combining generative models with physics-based engines, they create "new-to-nature" proteins for healthcare, agriculture, and sustainable manufacturing. The platform significantly reduces development cycles from years to weeks. In 2019, they published the first functional enzymes created by AI in Nature Machine Intelligence and recently became the first Baltic company to join the AstraZeneca BioVentureHub.

BirgerMind is a deep-tech medical technology company based in Latvia that develops non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) solutions. Their flagship product is a wearable headgear and software platform designed specifically for patients with ALS and Motor Neurone Disease. The technology uses advanced machine learning algorithms to translate brainwave activity into text and speech, enabling paralyzed individuals to communicate independently. By offering a plug-and-play solution that requires no surgery or extensive training, they aim to restore digital access and social connectivity for those in a locked-in state. The platform also integrates with home automation systems to help users maintain a level of environmental control.

BlackSwan Space develops complex software for autonomous satellite missions and space robotics. Their "Mission Design and Simulation" platform helps space agencies and private companies test and execute autonomous rendezvous, docking, and proximity operations in orbit. They are a key player in the growing "in-orbit servicing" market.

Brolis Sensor Technology is a high-tech firm specializing in the design and manufacture of next-generation infrared laser sensor systems. The company develops ultra-compact, spectroscopic sensors capable of real-time monitoring of critical blood analytes like glucose, lactate, and cholesterol. Beyond healthcare, their technology is applied in the dairy industry to monitor milk composition and in industrial fermentation processes. By utilizing integrated silicon photonics, they aim to make lab-grade sensing accessible for mass-market medical and fitness wearable devices. Their mission is to empower personalized healthcare through continuous, non-invasive molecular sensing.

Bruntor is a Latvian micromobility startup that develops electric four-wheel cargo scooters for last-mile delivery and industrial use. Their vehicles are designed to replace vans in urban centers, offering a more agile and eco-friendly solution for couriers and maintenance teams. The scooters feature a unique "stand-on" design with high stability and significant cargo capacity for their size. By focusing on durability and all-terrain capabilities, Bruntor helps businesses reduce delivery times and operational costs. Their technology bridges the gap between traditional bicycles and heavy delivery vehicles.

CAST AI is an autonomous Kubernetes management and cost optimization platform. It uses machine learning to analyze and automatically rightsize clusters in real-time, often reducing cloud spend by over 50%. The platform automates DevOps tasks like scaling, bin-packing, and spot instance orchestration across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Recently, they launched OMNI Compute, a unified control plane that extends clusters to access external GPUs, making them fungible across different clouds and regions. This enables teams to run AI and LLM workloads where compute is available without code changes or cloud lock-in.

Cellbox Labs is a deep-tech biotechnology company that develops industrial-grade "organ-on-a-chip" (OOC) platforms. Their technology creates miniature, high-fidelity replicas of human organs, such as the gut, lung, and pancreas, on credit-card-sized microfluidic chips. By combining living human cells with automated cultivation systems, they provide a more accurate alternative to animal testing for pharmaceutical drug discovery. The platform integrates real-time sensors and digital twin simulations to provide quantitative insights into drug efficacy and toxicity. Ultimately, the company aims to accelerate drug development cycles and enable personalized precision medicine.

CENOS is a deep-tech software company that provides highly specialized simulation tools for physical engineering. While giants like Ansys dominate general simulation, CENOS focuses exclusively on niches like induction heating, antenna design, and wireless charging. Their platform uses open-source algorithms to provide enterprise-grade "Digital Twin" capabilities at a fraction of the cost of traditional software. This allows small-to-medium manufacturers to simulate how metal will heat or how a radio signal will propagate before they ever build a physical prototype. By democratizing high-end physics simulation, they serve a massive global market of specialized engineers who were previously priced out of the industry.

Clevon is an Estonian technology company that develops and manufactures autonomous robot carriers for innovative, eco-friendly last-mile delivery. A spin-off from the automated locker company Cleveron, Clevon was the first in Europe to receive a license to operate unmanned vehicles on public roads. Their flagship product, CLEVON 1, is an all-electric, multi-platform robot designed to reduce delivery costs and CO2 emissions. The company partners with global logistics leaders like DPD, DHL, and REWE Group to deliver parcels and groceries in urban environments. They also operate the Clevon Academy, a specialized program in partnership with university experts to train future robotics software developers.

Drafter AI is a no-code platform that enables businesses to build and deploy custom AI-powered workflows. It allows users to combine multiple AI technologies to automate complex tasks like text generation, data enrichment, and sentiment analysis. The platform integrates seamlessly with tools like Google Sheets, allowing users to process hundreds of rows of data simultaneously with a few clicks. By providing a drag-and-drop interface, it empowers teams to create specialized AI tools without requiring a background in software engineering. Ultimately, it helps organizations scale their operations by removing the manual friction from repetitive data processing tasks.

Grid Raven provides a software-based solution for electricity grid operators to increase power transmission capacity without building new infrastructure. Their technology utilizes Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) and real-time weather data to calculate the safe maximum capacity of power lines. This allows operators to transmit up to 30% more energy through existing wires, which is crucial for integrating more renewable energy. By optimizing the grid, they help utilities avoid expensive hardware upgrades and accelerate the green energy transition.

GScan is an Estonian deep-tech company that uses cosmic-ray muon tomography to "see through" materials that X-rays cannot penetrate. Their technology uses naturally occurring subatomic particles (muons) to create 3D images of the internal structures of massive objects like nuclear reactors, bridges, and cargo containers. Unlike X-rays, this method is completely harmless to humans and has no radiation footprint, making it a unique solution for high-security scanning and structural health monitoring. They are currently the only company in the region, and one of very few globally, applying atmospheric particle physics to industrial and security infrastructure. Their goal is to automate the detection of chemical compositions and structural defects in critical infrastructure autonomously.

HackMotion is a Latvian sports technology company that develops wearable motion capture solutions for skill-based sports. Their flagship product is a smart wrist sensor designed to help golfers master correct mechanics and improve swing consistency. By providing real-time 3D data, biofeedback, and tailored drills, the technology acts as a virtual coach for players of all levels. While currently focused on dominating the golf market, the company aims to apply its proprietary sensor fusion technology to various physical activities. HackMotion is recognized for its rapid growth, achieving profitability while scaling its direct-to-consumer e-commerce presence globally.

Handwave is a deep-tech fintech company specializing in palm-based biometric authentication and payment solutions. Their platform uses proprietary technology to scan both palm surface patterns and subdermal vein structures to create a secure, encrypted digital ID. This allows users to pay, verify their age, and access loyalty programs with a simple hand gesture, eliminating the need for physical cards or phones. By offering a contactless and privacy-focused alternative to facial recognition, they aim to reduce friction in retail environments. The company operates as a Biometrics-as-a-Service provider, partnering with global networks like Visa to scale their technology.

ImpactPCB is an Estonian company that has invented a revolutionary dry mechanical process for recycling printed circuit boards (PCBs). Traditionally, recovering precious metals like gold and silver from e-waste requires high-heat smelting or toxic chemical baths (acid leaching), both of which are environmentally damaging. ImpactPCB’s technology uses a unique physical separation method to recover critical raw materials without any chemical footprint. Their niche is providing modular, chemical-free recycling plants that can be deployed locally, reducing the need to ship toxic e-waste across borders. This contributes directly to European "resource independence" by keeping rare earth elements within a closed-loop system.

MarkeDroid is a B2B sales automation platform and energy management intelligence tool. While their sales platform helps businesses create targeted prospect lists using daily refreshed data, their energy focus helps optimize consumption and grid interaction. In the energy sector, they focus on AI-driven virtual power plant technologies to manage solar and battery storage. The platform's core strength lies in its ability to predict market fluctuations and automate data-heavy workflows for maximum ROI.

Naco Technologies focuses on a very specific bottleneck in the green energy transition: the durability of hydrogen electrolyzers and fuel cells. They have developed a proprietary high-speed nano-coating technology that replaces expensive noble metals (like platinum or iridium) with more affordable, high-performance materials. While many companies work on hydrogen, Naco’s niche is the molecular-level coating of components to prevent corrosion and increase conductivity at a fraction of the current cost. Their process allows for the mass production of hydrogen components that were previously too expensive to scale. This makes them a critical "enabler" in the hydrogen economy rather than just another energy provider.

OffSeq is a specialized cybersecurity firm that provides advanced adversary tactics for cyber resilience. The company offers a diverse suite of services, including CISO-as-a-Service, proactive security monitoring, and comprehensive security audits tailored to meet EU regulations like NIS2 and GDPR. Their platform features "OffSeq Guard," an AI-powered security analyst that performs multi-layer website assessments, and "OffSeq Radar" for real-time threat intelligence. They specialize in uncovering hidden vulnerabilities across technical infrastructure, applications, and organizational processes. By combining technical expertise with business intelligence, OffSeq helps organizations in the Baltic, Scandinavian, and European regions strengthen their digital security posture.

Origin Robotics is a defense technology company specializing in high-precision weapon systems and autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Their flagship technology focuses on infantry-level combat drones that can operate effectively even in heavy electronic warfare and jammed environments. By prioritizing cost-effective and portable "fire-and-forget" capabilities, they aim to modernize the battlefield for NATO and EU end-users. Their solutions bridge the gap between expensive traditional munitions and agile, modern drone warfare.

PrintyMed is a deep-tech biotechnology company that leverages biomimetic spider silk technology for high-impact medical and cosmetic applications. The company develops advanced materials, including heart valve prostheses, artificial organs, and specialized wound dressings that promote cell regeneration. Their proprietary process replicates the natural strength and elasticity of spider silk to create biocompatible scaffolds and membranes. Beyond medicine, they provide sustainable, regenerative ingredients for the high-end cosmetics industry. By bridging the gap between laboratory science and clinical use, PrintyMed aims to solve critical challenges in cardiovascular health and regenerative surgery.

RAIKU is an Estonian CleanTech startup that has developed a breakthrough 100% natural and compostable packaging material designed to replace plastic bubble wrap and high-carbon paper products. Their innovative "wooden spring" structure is produced without chemicals or additives, using a highly efficient process that yields 15-20 m³ of packaging from just 1 m³ of wood. This technology reduces wood consumption by 90% and water use by 99.9% compared to traditional paper manufacturing. The material is shock-absorbing, aesthetically luxurious, and specifically designed for the luxury goods and e-commerce sectors, leading to a high-profile collaboration with LVMH.

RAIKU is an Estonian deep-tech company that has developed a 100% compostable and natural alternative to plastic bubble wrap. They utilize a patented technology that transforms wood industry leftovers into a "spring-structured" wooden fabric. This material is incredibly lightweight and offers superior shock absorption compared to paper or plastic, but without the environmental footprint. Their niche is particularly strong because they are not just making "another paper bag"; they are creating a new mechanical structure from wood that can be produced at high speed. This allows global logistics companies to maintain high protection standards while hitting aggressive zero-plastic targets.

Ready Player Me is a cross-game avatar platform designed for the metaverse. It allows users to create a consistent 3D digital identity from a selfie, which can be used across thousands of compatible apps, games, and VR environments like VRChat and Spatial. The platform provides developers with an SDK to integrate high-quality, customizable avatars without building their own systems. In December 2025, the company was acquired by Netflix to integrate its avatar tech into Netflix’s gaming ecosystem. As part of this transition, the company is winding down its independent services in early 2026 to focus on building global infrastructure for Netflix subscribers.

RivalSense is an AI-driven competitive intelligence platform designed for founders, executives, and managers. The tool automates competitor monitoring by tracking over 80 public data sources, including websites, social media, job boards, and news outlets. It curates high-impact insights—such as pricing changes, new hires, and product updates—and delivers them via weekly email or Slack reports. By filtering out noise and focusing on strategic signals, it helps businesses stay ahead of their rivals without manual research. The platform is built to support decision-making in complex industries where tracking market movements is critical.

Rollo Robotics develops autonomous robotic systems designed for security and patrolling operations. Their flagship product is a security robot capable of 24/7 autonomous monitoring. It uses high-definition video, object detection, and motion sensing to patrol industrial sites and warehouses without the need for constant human supervision.

Roofit.Solar is a CleanTech scale-up that produces award-winning 2-in-1 integrated solar roofs. Unlike traditional solar panels that are mounted on top of a roof, Roofit.Solar integrates monocrystalline photovoltaic cells directly into metal roofing sheets. This building-integrated (BIPV) solution provides the durability of a Scandinavian-style standing seam metal roof while generating green electricity. Their products are designed to be aesthetically "invisible," making them ideal for high-end residential projects, heritage buildings, and urban areas where visual preservation is key. The company also provides proprietary software (Roofit.App) for roof planning and energy forecasting.

Síbiotech is a Latvian biotechnology company that specializes in high-value nutrient extraction from sea buckthorn using supercritical CO₂ technology. While many companies sell sea buckthorn juice, síbiotech has a unique niche in the molecular extraction of Omega-3, 6, 7, and 9 fatty acids from the seeds and pulp for pharmaceutical-grade supplements. They are currently expanding their niche into microalgae cultivation in closed-loop photobioreactors to produce sustainable alternatives to fish oil. Their process is entirely waste-free, using the leftovers from oil extraction to create high-protein flours for the food industry. They represent the high-tech edge of the "bio-economy," turning Baltic natural resources into high-margin biotech products.

Sintra.ai creates AI-powered digital assistants designed to automate repetitive business processes for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Their "Sintra Robots" can handle tasks such as social media management, lead generation, customer support, and recruitment. The platform is built as a no-code solution, allowing business owners to deploy automated agents in minutes without technical expertise. This enables smaller teams to scale their operations 24/7 and significantly reduce overhead costs.

Skycorp is an Estonian startup that has pioneered the e-Drone Zero, the world’s first commercially available long-endurance drone powered entirely by hydrogen fuel cells. While the drone market is saturated with battery-powered quadcopters, Skycorp tackles the "flight time" problem—their drones can stay airborne for hours rather than minutes. Their unique niche lies in providing "drone-as-a-service" for industrial inspections and border security where traditional batteries fail due to weight and recharge times. By integrating lightweight hydrogen storage with high-spec flight controllers, they offer a carbon-neutral alternative to small manned helicopters. They are currently leading the niche for zero-emission, long-range autonomous aerial surveillance in Europe.

Sort A Brick is a circular economy startup that uses AI-powered robotics to automatically sort and identify toy building bricks like LEGO®. Their machines scan mixed piles of used bricks, identify missing parts, and group them so they can be rebuilt into complete sets. This service allows families to give new life to neglected collections for about 25% of the cost of buying new sets. By promoting the reuse of plastic toys, the company aims to reduce environmental impact and CO2 emissions from new plastic production.

SpirulinaNord is a biotechnology company that has pioneered a unique system for cultivating fresh tropical spirulina in Northern Europe’s climate. Using proprietary indoor photobioreactors, also called "smart aquariums," they grow microalgae in a controlled, contamination-free environment. Unlike traditional powdered spirulina, their fresh and frozen products maintain high levels of antioxidants and vitamins without the typical pond-like taste. Their product range includes fresh spirulina mixed with natural syrups and juices, designed for easy daily consumption. The company focuses on sustainable urban farming, utilizing technology that requires significantly less water and land than traditional agriculture.

Squalify is a cyber risk quantification platform that translates technical cybersecurity vulnerabilities into financial terms for corporate boards. It helps CISOs communicate risk in dollars and cents, allowing executives to prioritize security investments based on their potential financial impact on the business.

SUBMerge Baltic is a Latvian defense and technology company that designs and builds Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) for search, rescue, and infrastructure inspection. While the aerial drone market is crowded, the "underwater drone" niche is technologically much harder due to water pressure and communication limitations. Their flagship AUV, the PIKE, can reach depths of 500 meters and travel 150km on a single mission without human control. They specifically target a gap in the market for affordable, dual-use underwater robotics that can inspect seafloor cables, map shipwrecks, or perform mine countermeasures. Their tech is increasingly critical for the security of underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea and beyond.

Supliful is a "brand-on-demand" platform that allows influencers and entrepreneurs to launch their own private-label supplement brands. The platform eliminates the need for upfront inventory costs by providing a drop-shipping model for vitamins, coffee, and skincare. Users can select products, customize labels, and integrate the storefront with e-commerce platforms like Shopify. Supliful handles the entire backend process, including manufacturing, warehousing, and global fulfillment. This allows creators to focus entirely on marketing and community building while the platform manages the physical supply chain.

Swotzy is a shipping software platform designed to simplify last-mile delivery for e-commerce businesses. It allows merchants to compare rates from multiple carriers, purchase shipping labels, and track packages all in one place. By aggregating shipping volumes, the platform provides small and medium businesses with access to discounted rates typically reserved for large corporations. It integrates directly with popular e-commerce stores to automate the transition from order to fulfillment. The company's goal is to level the playing field in logistics, ensuring that business success is driven by product quality rather than shipping power.

THEO Growth is an AI-powered business intelligence platform designed to structure scattered business data into "AI-ready" context. It eliminates "context confusion" by organizing information about a company’s positioning, products, and customers into a structured format that LLMs like ChatGPT and Claude can understand. The platform specializes in competitive intelligence and brand positioning, helping marketing teams and agencies automate manual research. By reducing the need for repetitive prompting, it allows strategists to focus on high-level differentiation rather than data collection. Its proprietary methodology ensures that AI outputs are business-specific rather than generic.

Trace.Space is an AI-powered requirements management platform designed for teams building complex physical hardware. The platform helps engineers manage documentation, compliance, and traceability for systems like satellites, vehicles, and high-tech manufacturing equipment. By using AI to automate the linking of technical requirements, it reduces the risk of human error and significantly speeds up development cycles. It serves as a modern engineering hub, replacing outdated legacy tools with a collaborative, real-time environment.

Value.Space is an Estonian company that uses satellite data to conduct structural health assessments of high-risk infrastructure, such as dams and tailings facilities. They utilize Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) technology to detect millimeter-scale movements in large structures from space. This allows them to identify potential structural failures months or even years before they are visible to the naked eye or traditional sensors. Their unique niche serves the insurance and mining industries, providing "remote audits" that don't require physical presence at the site. This technology is critical for disaster prevention in remote areas where on-site monitoring is too expensive or dangerous.

Viangoo is a Latvian deep-tech startup that provides a digital platform for the management and delivery of bulk cargo, such as sand, gravel, and crushed stone. The platform acts as a bridge between construction companies, material suppliers, and transport providers, automating the entire supply chain. Users can order materials through a mobile app—similar to calling a taxi—and track delivery in real-time via GPS. By replacing manual paperwork and constant phone calls with digital reports and automated invoicing, it increases transparency and efficiency in the construction industry. The company also focuses on sustainability by optimizing delivery routes to reduce empty truck runs and CO2 emissions.

Wayren provides specialized communication solutions for defense and emergency services. Their platform enables digital coordination in environments where traditional networks (like 4G/5G or satellite) are unavailable or jammed. Their technology is critical for mission-critical information exchange during tactical operations or natural disasters.

WeedBot is a Latvian robotics startup that has developed a high-precision laser weeding machine for organic farming. Traditional organic farming requires manual labor to pull weeds, which is expensive and slow, while conventional farming uses chemical herbicides. WeedBot’s solution uses AI and computer vision to identify weeds and zap them with high-energy lasers without touching the crops. This "chemical-free" precision agriculture allows farmers to manage large-scale organic vegetable production with surgical accuracy. They occupy a very rare niche where laser physics meets commercial agriculture, providing a solution to the labor shortages and environmental regulations facing modern farmers.