Estonia's startup scene is defined by its diversity, with companies making strides in sectors from AI to green energy. This environment supports both large, established firms and new ventures.
Mobility company Bolt stands out with $2.3 billion in funding. Following behind are companies like Veriff, which focuses on identity verification, and Stargate Hydrogen in the renewable energy space.
Below is our list of 100 Estonia startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Headquarters | Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Markus Villig, Martin Villig, Oliver Leisalu |
| Funding Amount | $2.3B |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | European Investment Bank, Citi, Sequoia Capital, Deutsche Bank, International Finance Corporation |
Veriff develops an AI-powered platform that automates identity verification to protect businesses from online fraud. Their technology helps companies securely confirm customer identities and meet global compliance standards.
| Headquarters | Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Janer Gorohhov, Kaarel Kotkas |
| Funding Amount | $192.3M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Accel, IVP, Y Combinator, SV Angel, Tiger Global Management |
Haut.AI develops an AI-powered SaaS platform for beauty and wellness brands to offer personalized skin analysis. Their technology uses selfie-based assessments to track skin health and provide tailored product recommendations.
| Headquarters | Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Anastasia Georgievskaya, Konstantin Kiselev |
| Funding Amount | $2M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | LongeVC, Grupo Boticário Ventures |
Creem provides a Merchant of Record platform that equips SaaS, indie hacker, and micro-SaaS businesses with instant financial tools. The service handles complex tasks like global payments, tax compliance, and fraud, allowing creators to focus on their products instead of financial administration.
| Headquarters | Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia |
| Year Founded | 2024 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $2M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Pre-Seed |
| Top Investors | Antler, Practica Capital, Johan Pietilä Holmner, Martin Olofsson |
Hacken offers a suite of cybersecurity services tailored for the Web3 industry, from smart contract audits to penetration testing. As one of Europe's largest blockchain security companies, they help projects secure their platforms and protect user assets from emerging threats.
| Headquarters | Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Andrew Matiukhin, Dmytro Shestakov, Dyma Budorin, Yegor Aushev, Yevheniia Broshevan |
| Funding Amount | $2.5M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Initial Coin Offering |
| Top Investors | — |
Stargate Hydrogen offers turn-key electrolysis solutions for producing green hydrogen from renewable energy. They build efficient, scalable systems to help industrial sectors transition to sustainable fuel sources.
| Headquarters | Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Marko Virkebau |
| Funding Amount | $63.7M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Repsol Corporate Venture, European Commission, GIGA Venture, SmartCap, UG Investments |
Hepsor develops sustainable residential and commercial real estate. Their portfolio is defined by modern architecture and an innovative approach to creating green environments.
| Headquarters | Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia |
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Andres Pärloja, Henri Laks |
| Funding Amount | $51M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Bigbank, LHV Group |
Vocal Image offers an AI voice coaching app that helps users improve their communication skills. The platform provides personalized lessons and real-time feedback to help speakers sound more confident and articulate.
| Headquarters | Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $4.5M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Startup Wise Guys, Specialist VC, Educapital, G-FUND |
Bigbank provides digital banking services with a focus on consumer loans and term deposits for customers across Europe. The bank offers a variety of specialized financing, including loans for cars, home renovations, and travel.
| Headquarters | Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia |
| Year Founded | 1992 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $30.6M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | — |
Elcogen develops and manufactures solid oxide cell technology to provide clean energy solutions. Their core focus is delivering affordable green hydrogen and emission-free electricity to help decarbonize heavy industries.
| Headquarters | Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia |
| Year Founded | 2001 |
| Founders | Enn Õunpuu |
| Funding Amount | $145M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Baker Hughes, European Commission, EASME, SmartCap, Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering |
90 Additional Estonia Startups Worth Following
Our top ten picks offer just a glimpse into what’s happening in Estonia. Founders across the country are building new companies in fields like AI and fintech, and they're raising the funds to grow.
Combined, the startups on our full list have raised over $1.8 billion. Here’s a look at the other 90 companies that are part of what makes Estonia’s startup community so strong.