About

Latvia's startup association.

Since 2016, we have brought the startup community together and advocated for founders to make Latvia a better place to start a company.

Startin.LV presentation on the Latvian startup sector

Our mission

Startin.LV, the Latvian Startup Association, is a non-profit organisation founded in 2016 to bring Latvia's startup community together and represent its interests. We work to create an environment where startups can grow and compete internationally. Together with entrepreneurs, investors, public institutions and universities, we advocate for startup-friendly regulation, gather ecosystem data and encourage the exchange of knowledge and experience. We help members build connections, find opportunities to collaborate and benefit from the community's support. Through events and shared initiatives, we raise the visibility of Latvian startups and support their growth.

History

Our journey so far

From a grassroots movement in 2016 to a 100+ member ecosystem today.

2016

Startin.LV founded

A shared startup workspace after an early grassroots planning session

Founded by a grassroots movement of startup activists to unite, develop, and advocate for Latvia's startup community.

2017

Startup Law passed

A policy document prepared in an institutional meeting chamber

Latvia passes the Startup Law, bringing tax reductions and financial support for startups.

2017

Startup Visa introduced

Travel documents and luggage in an international arrivals hall

The Startup Visa program is developed together with government agencies to bring international founders to Latvia.

2020

ESOP framework redesigned

An employee ownership plan represented by shared tokens and a workplace badge

The Employee Stock Options (ESOP) framework is redesigned to better support Latvian startups.

2021

Startup database launched

A connected company directory displayed on a laptop

The Latvian startup database goes live, connecting the ecosystem in one place.

2023

100+ members

Rows of member badges prepared for a startup community gathering

The Startin.LV community tops 100 member companies across Latvia's startup ecosystem.

2025

Ecosystem in numbers

A startup workspace overlooking Riga's growing cityscape

The Latvian Startup Report 2025 records €610.5M in turnover for 2024, plus €78M in funding raised and 5,101 employees in 2025.

Board and team

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