Latvian Startup Association Startin.LV

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We are Latvian startup community. United around common values, we speak in one voice. We are here to promote Latvian startup scene, connect it to the world, represent its interests, foster mutual respect and promote understanding about startups in Latvia.

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Latvia

Employees

11-50

Founded date

2016

Mentions in press and media 32

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Mar 27, 2026	The world’s first legal blueprints covering parental leave for startup founders have launched	Latvian Startup Association Startin.LV and law firm Sorainen have released free, open-source model clause templates for parental leave provisions in startup shareholder agreements and VC fund limited partnership agreements. While employee r...
Mar 4, 2026	TechChill 2026 Brings Baltic & CEE Startup Ecosystem Together This March	TechChill returns to Riga on March 25–27th 2026, gathering startups, investors, and tech leaders Over 2,000 participants are expected, including 300 startups and 250 investors from across Europe Founders Battle highlights early-stage startu...
Feb 16, 2026	State loans to startups have paid off 17 times over	According to a study entitled Support That Pays Off conducted by the Latvian Startup Association Startin.lv, the government’s €3 million investment in a preferential startup loan programme has driven the growth of companies to the extent th...
Sep 2, 2025	The fruits of the startup support law	According to an informational report by the Ministry of Economics on the implementation of the Startup Support Law, the support provided under the Startup Support Law is essential for the development of the startup ecosystem in Latvia. Sinc...
Sep 1, 2025	Startup Association strengthens its focus on advocacy for startup interests	Under the leadership of its new CEO, Roberts Alhimionoks, the Latvian Startup Association Startin.LV is setting a new strategic course: focusing on policy development, creating a business-friendly environment, and representing the interests...
Mar 20, 2025	Latvia: A startup-friendly tech ecosystem	Latvia’s tech ecosystem is expanding rapidly, with fintech, AI, and health tech among its key sectors. In 2024, Latvian tech companies raised approximately €34.9 million. While total funding has declined since 2021, strong collaborations wi...
Sep 26, 2024	Latvia’s top startups to be honored for the second consecutive year	The second annual Latvian Startup Awards will be held on December 6 to celebrate innovative solutions and entrepreneurial excellence. Startups can apply directly or be nominated via the event’s website. A panel of experts will determine win...
Sep 4, 2024	Startup Community Thrives at Annual Startup Gathering	On August 29th at Startup House Riga, the Latvian startup ecosystem came together for a vibrant celebration – Startup Day, a two-part event organized by the Latvian Startup Association (Startin.LV ) and Startup House Riga. The event kicked ...
Jul 22, 2024	Riga invests 359,000 euros in startup ecosystem support programs	To promote innovation, support startups, and advance technology in Riga, the Riga Investment and Tourism Agency (RITA) has allocated 244.5 thousand euros this year through various industry activities in the programs Startup Ecosystem Suppor...
Dec 1, 2023	Should we be worried about the low numbers raised by Latvian startups this year?	2023 has been a challenging year for tech startups everywhere. Turbulent times and economic uncertainties have made investors more cautious, resulting in fewer investments. Startups of all stages have had difficulties attracting capital, wi...
Sep 4, 2023	Latvian startup scene overview: August 2023	Among the chaos of thunder, lightning, hailstorms, and whatnot, last month delivered the local startup scene freshly baked funding news and exciting announcements from VCs and other investors. Plus, the first-ever Latvian Startup Awards pub...
Aug 22, 2023	Fundraising as a woman in Latvia – what's it really like?	Four Latvian female startup founders and C-level executives share their experiences and viewpoints on what it’s really like to be fundraising as a woman in the local startup ecosystem. According to data by the Latvian Startup Association St...
Jun 7, 2023	First ever Latvian Startup Awards to take place in September	This year, the first ever Latvian Startup Awards will recognise local startups for their achievements and success in eight categories. The awards ceremony will take place on 8 September at the Startup Day 2023 event. “The Latvian Startup Aw...
May 3, 2023	Startup sector sees unprecedented growth over span of 10 years	Last week’s highlight for Latvian startups was TechChill: the industry’s biggest event. The conference has been taking place for about as long as the Latvian startup industry has existed. On the occasion, Labs of Latvia reached out to some ...
Jan 30, 2023	The Latvian Startup Association's plans for 2023	The Latvian Startup Association Startin.LV is the home to over 100 startups, has taken the helm in terms of funding and data tracking and reporting , and is the driving force behind lobbying activities driving better laws for startups to th...
Jan 19, 2023	The Baltics Startups Spearhead Maria Rucevska on What to Expect at TechChill Riga 2023	Riga, Latvia ~ Riga is a Latvian city of about 600K people looking out at the Baltic Sea. As an emerging European capital, it’s peaking out of Estonia’s shadow, and flourishing into a tech startup scene. A Startup Visa available, dedicated ...
Jan 18, 2022	2021 in review: the highs and lows of the Latvian startup scene	If there’s one thing to know about 2021, it’s that this was the year Latvia got its first unicorn! That was thanks to Printful’s 107M EUR VC round, at a valuation of over $1B . This year was also a milestone as we saw the launch of the Latv...
Dec 14, 2021	Latvian startup Lokalise raises $50m to streamline localisation and translation	Could we be looking at a not-to-distant future where all websites and apps are available in almost any language, at the drop of a hat, localised to different currencies and other features? That’s the bet some are making. Today Latvian start...
Aug 10, 2021	Seven Startups to Represent Latvia in Startup Day	The top 40 of this year’s Startup Pitching Powered by EstBAN competition of the Startup Day conference in Tartu, Estonia, also includes seven Latvian representatives: Corebook.io, Kedeon, Foodoo.ai, LendSecured, Altero.lv, AgroPlatforma and...
Jul 24, 2021	Фаундеру нужен фаундер: как устроены венчурные тусовки в Европе	Для развития бизнеса в Евросоюзе критически важна репутация — кто ты, откуда, членом каких ассоциаций являешься, какие о тебе и о проекте выходят статьи и в каких СМИ, кто в команде. Для стартапа особенно важно выстраивать коммуникации прод...
Jun 22, 2021	Latvian startup database is launched in a community-driven effort	The launch of Latvian startup database is one of the most important milestones in the development of the local startup environment. It will also be a useful tool to measure the contribution startups are making to the Latvian economy and pro...
Apr 30, 2021	Latvian-Estonian Neobank SPARQ Launches in Almost Entire EU At Once	Latvian-Estonian personal finance platform SPARQ finally launched this April. The service’s main attraction is its gamification and tools and tips for financial management. SPARQ still has some challenges to tackle, but the investors are co...
Jul 3, 2019	Starting a Startup in Latvia: the ultimate guide for non-EU citizens	Latvia is often chosen as the starting point to reach the European market – and for many reasons. It’s a member state of the European Union and the eurozone which means free mobility of goods and labor. In addition, Latvia boasts the larges...
Aug 6, 2018	В поезде Минск-Рига пройдёт первый в Беларуси «хакатон на колёсах»	Отдел новостей 6 августа 2018, 16:11 В поезде Минск-Рига пройдёт первый в Беларуси «хакатон на колёсах» Оставить комментарий
Dec 30, 2017	Bitfury: Latvia could be successful in implementing blockchain in government	The blockchain startup Bitfury, founded by locals from Riga, is popularizing the use of blockchain in government. CTO Aleksejs Petrovs believes it is also true for Latvia. The company is already co-operation with the Gerogian and Ukranian g...
Nov 23, 2016	Латвия вводит налоговые льготы для стартапов	Отдел новостей 23 ноября 2016, 17:56 Латвия вводит налоговые льготы для стартапов Оставить комментарий
	Как российским стартапам попасть в бизнес-комьюнити Евросоюза	Спойлер — это реально, даже сейчас. 0 Обсудить 89 просмотров Всем привет, я Алексей Поспехов, CEO Missiontech.co. Вместе с командой помогаю стартапам релоцироваться в Европу, решить связанные с этим вопросы, находить на месте партнеров и ин...
	Inovāciju un tehnoloģiju aktualitātes Startup Day konkursā Latviju pārstāvēs trīs jaunuzņēmumi Saistītās aktualitātes	Igaunijas pilsētā Tartu notiekošās konferences “Startup Day” jaunuzņēmumu konkursā Latviju pārstāvēs “CopyMonkey”, “Huntli” un “Longenesis”. Kopējais balvu fonds ir vairāk nekā 350 tūkstoši eiro. Jaunuzņēmumu konkursā ir izvēlēti 40 labākie...
	Latvian Startup Tax Scheme Explained: How Will it Work and Who’s Behind It	The Latvian government has recently signed off a flat startup tax scheme that is expected to lessen the tax burden for startups. Andris Berzins, the co-founder of TechHub Riga, an advisor to numerous Latvian and international startups, and ...
	Inovāciju un tehnoloģiju aktualitātes Aicina pieteikties dalībai Startup Day jaunuzņēmumu konkursā Saistītās aktualitātes	Igaunijas pilsētā Tartu notiekošā konference “Startup Day” līdz 31. jūlijam aicina Latvijas pārstāvjus pieteikties jaunuzņēmumu konkursā. Tajā var piedalīties gan agrīnas, gan vēlīnākas stadijas jaunuzņēmumi ar funkcionējošu produktu, spēcī...
	Как российским стартапам попасть в бизнес-комьюнити Евросоюза	Спойлер — это реально, даже сейчас. 0 Обсудить 36 просмотров Всем привет, я Алексей Поспехов, CEO Missiontech.co. Вместе с командой помогаю стартапам релоцироваться в Европу, решить связанные с этим вопросы, находить на месте партнеров и ин...

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FAQ about Latvian Startup Association Startin.LV

When was Latvian Startup Association Startin.LV founded?

Latvian Startup Association Startin.LV was founded in 2016.

What has the press written about Latvian Startup Association Startin.LV?

Parsers VC has collected 32 articles mentioning Latvian Startup Association Startin.LV, among them “The world’s first legal blueprints covering parental leave for startup founders have launched” (Mar 27, 2026) and “TechChill 2026 Brings Baltic & CEE Startup Ecosystem Together This March” (Mar 4, 2026).

Is Latvian Startup Association Startin.LV still active?

Yes, Latvian Startup Association Startin.LV is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Mar 27, 2026.