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🚀 Calling All Early-Stage Startups! Apply Now for Latitude59 Pitch Competition 2025 “Last year, we received a record-breaking 526 applications from 53 countries—nearly 100 more than the previous year. The level of competition was incredibly high, with many applicants already securing customers, clients, and initial investments. We can’t wait to see the next wave of contenders,” said Triin Ilves, Head of Startup Relations at Latitude59. In 2023 and 2024, winners secured over €2 million in funding. Will your startup be next? 💡 What are we looking for? We want to see founding teams with a clear mission, a scalable business model, and a functional product with proven traction or strong market feedback. But most importantly, we’re looking for teams that are making an impact and disrupting industries with their solutions. 🏆 How to apply? The application deadline for the Latitude59 Pitch Competition is April 5, 2025 - the application link can be found on Latitude59's homepage. If selected into the pre-finals, you'll be among the Top 30 teams competing for funding, prizes and visibility at the main event in May. 📅 Important dates: April 5, 2025 – Application deadline April 25 – Top 30 startups announced April 29-30 – Pre-finals May 23 – The finals at Latitude59 2025 Find the official press release and the application link in the comments below! 👇 #latitude59 #pitchcompetition #bebold #globalvillage #buildtheworldyouwant

Our third stop on the Latitude59 Roadshow is Tiranë 🇦🇱! Kai Isand will be sharing valuable insights on growing and scaling communities. Are you around tomorrow? If so, stop by and say hi! 👋 Learn more about the Latitude59 Roadshow here: https://lnkd.in/dK-Kyp_c

Latitude59 Roadshow's next stop is Vilnius! In 2025, Latitude59 is hitting the road for community meetups in Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Tiranë, and Hamburg to scout the most promising startups for the L59 Pitch Competition and create opportunities for networking, idea exchange, and collaboration. Last week, we kicked off our roadshow with an amazing community meetup in Riga 🇱🇻. Now, we're heading to Vilnius 🇱🇹! 📍 Venue: Tech Park Conference Centre 📅 Date & Time: March 19, 2025 | 17:00 – 20:00 Last year, Cust, a Lithuanian-founded startup, won the L59 Pitch Competition and secured a €300,000 investment. Could you be next? Come meet Brait Pilvik and Triin Ilves for exclusive insider tips on how to stand out in the L59 Pitch Competition! 👉 Sign up today! https://lu.ma/olgnnbaq #bebold #globalvillage

Thank you, Riga 🇱🇻, for such a warm welcome! Our team is still in awe of your energy, all the questions, ideas, and your desire to be part of our journey in building a global village. 👏 A big shoutout also goes to our panelists from our FIRST community meetup: Egita Polanska, Partner at Outlast Fund, Emils Kragis, Managing Director at Latvian Business Angels Network, and Arthur Burnin, CEO and Co-founder of ATOM Mobility and L59 Pitch Competition winner 2020. Couldn't make it to the Riga meetup? Don't worry! We have plenty of stops planned, as Latitude59 is hitting the road to scout the most promising startups for the L59 Pitch Competition 2025 and provide a platform for networking, idea exchange, and collaboration opportunities. Next stops: 📍 Vilnius, Lithuania (19.03) – Register for the meetup: https://lu.ma/olgnnbaq 📍 Tiranë, Albania (19.03) - Register for the meetup: https://lu.ma/p2o91n5g 📍 Warsaw, Poland (26.03) 📍 Hamburg, Germany (03.04) – Register for the meetup: https://lu.ma/0hsfyb2y #bebold #globalvillage Captured moments and an amazing atmosphere, thanks to Startup House Riga and our amazing team members, Triin Ilves and Brait Pilvik.

Latitude59 Meet-Up at Startup House Riga – Key Takeaways! 🎯 Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Latitude59 to Riga, where they personally invited startups and investors to join the premier Baltic startup conference in Tallinn on May 21-23! 💡 The event featured an insightful panel discussion with:  Egita Polanska – Outlast Fund  Emils Kragis – Latvian Business Angels Network Arthur Burnin – ATOM Mobility (previous Latitude59 Pitch competition winner) We discussed what to watch out for when chasing investors, and here are some golden takeaways: ✔️ Schedule meetings in advance – Investors are swamped during the conference and won’t have time to check last-minute invites. ✔️Be memorable – A well-placed business card can be more effective than a LinkedIn request! ✔️Timing matters – Don’t pitch at the afterparty after a few drinks—it might do more harm than good. ✔️Honesty wins – Be transparent about your product development, runway, and team. Investors value clarity over hype. And most importantly – apply for Latitude59 and see you in Tallinn! https://lnkd.in/dCYYVXM

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the Latitude59 community meetup in Riga! 🎉 Events like this are always full of positivity, support, and a good dose of laughs - but the biggest value comes from the people. 💡 The conversations spark new ideas, experiences are shared, connections are built, and potential collaborations start to take shape. Every time I step into Startup House Riga, I feel energized and motivated!⚡ A huge thank you to the organizers for creating such an inspiring atmosphere and for all the work you do to grow the startup ecosystem in Latvia and the Baltics. And yes - Edy365.com is gearing up for Latitude59! No doubt it’s going to be fantastic! 🚀✨ #startupcommunity #networking #Latitude59 #startupecosystem #Edy365

This is your chance to get a two-day spotlight at our Demo Area: 💡 Show your product to investors and customers 👥 Gain immediate feedback 🧐 Conduct first-hand market research 🗞️ Receive media coverage Latitude59 expects to welcome 4000 impact-makers, tech enthusiasts, and digital governance experts, including 1000+ startup founders and 800+ investors from 70+ countries. Spots are limited, and the Early Bird rate is available until March 30! Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gW2uA3s

🔥 Estonia’s startup scene is on fire! From AI-driven innovation to fintech disruptors, Estonia’s startup ecosystem is making waves in 2025 with fresh funding rounds, award wins, and international expansion. 🔹 Fresh off a €3.5M seed round, e-resident Elena Churilova’s startup Cino is tackling the challenge of real-time bill-splitting at checkout, gaining traction across Europe as it expands beyond Estonia. 🔹 Salesforge 🔥, co-founded by e-residents V. Frank Sondors 🥓, Dovydas Volodko and Daniel Grek Sanchez Castellanos, has raised €485K to build its AI-powered sales execution platform, helping businesses automate outreach and improve conversion rates. 🔹 Pactum AI has just won the 2025 Future Unicorn Award, further cementing Estonia’s reputation as Europe’s top unicorn factory. Led by the former e-Residency CEO Kaspar Korjus, Pactum’s AI is transforming enterprise negotiations and has already caught the attention of Fortune 500 giants. 🔹 Also among the 10 startups to watch in Estonia right now: ÄIO, Arbonics, Better Medicine, CARÁ Health, Elmo, Flowstep, MarkeDroid, and Salu – each driving innovation in their respective industries. With record-breaking investments and global recognition, Estonia continues to be a hub for ambitious founders. And thanks to e-Residency, entrepreneurs from anywhere in the world can set up and run a company in Estonia – 100% online. 🚀 Think your startup could be on the next ‘ones to watch’ list? Events like the Latitude59 Pitching Competition 2025 are a great place to kick things off. Who knows – maybe next year, your name will be on this list.

See you tomorrow, Latvia! 🇱🇻 The Latitude59 2025 season is in full swing 🚀, and this year, we’re bringing the energy ⚡️ of Estonia’s flagship startup event to other European countries—with our first stop in 📍 Riga! Join us for a startup community meetup—whether you’re looking for funding, partnerships, or simply want to expand your network, this is the place to be! 📍 Venue: Startup House Riga 📅  Date & Time: March 12, 2025 | 17:00 – 20:00 Sign up for the meetup today 👉 https://lu.ma/6ytrppwx Stay tuned for more details on upcoming events in Lithuania, Warsaw, Albania and Hamburg! #bebold #globalvillage

🌍 Estonia is Powering the Future with Large-Scale Investments! 🚀 Big news for investors! Estonia is opening its doors to ambitious, high-impact projects with a new large-scale investment support program. Starting today, March 10, the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency (EIS) is accepting applications for funding aimed at projects with an investment volume exceeding €100 million. 🔹 Looking to expand in a fast-growing, innovation-driven economy? 🔹 Seeking a business-friendly environment with strong government support? 🔹 Ready to scale your vision with a globally connected, tech-savvy workforce? With the backing of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, this program is designed to boost groundbreaking investments that drive economic growth, technological advancement, and sustainability. 💰 Now is the time to invest in Estonia! Join a country that supports bold ideas and fosters innovation. 📢 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/d78kg-v3 #InvestInEstonia #InnovationHub #EconomicDevelopment