About startup landscape in Estonia
Estonia has over 51,042 startups across the country. Of these, 1.73K are funded companies that have collectively raised $8.17B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 3 unicorns. A total of 1,885 investors have participated in 2,527 funding rounds, with 69 startups securing early-stage funding and 16 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 2,945 new companies have been founded, raising over $141M in funding. Startups in Estonia have witnessed 229 acquisitions and 117 IPOs, while 2,907 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 514 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Estonia
Bolt is the top company in Estonia, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Estonia:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of ride-hailing, car-sharing, micromobility, food, and grocery delivery services | Tallinn (Estonia) | 2013 | Series F | $1.98B | |
Provider of customer relationship management software and sales pipeline tools | Tallinn (Estonia) | 2010 | Acquired | $91.1M | |
AI based identity verification software | Tallinn (Estonia) | 2015 | Series C | $200M | |
Cloud-based inventory and production management software | Tallinn (Estonia) | 2017 | Series B | $68.6M | |
Provider of a cloud-native API-first core banking platform | Tallinn (Estonia) | 2019 | Series B | $49.8M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Estonia
In the year 2026, till September 2026, $93.5M has been raised in 13 equity
funding rounds across Estonia. In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2025), $166M had been raised across 46 rounds in Estonia. So, 2026 has seen a 43.74% drop in funding in companies of Estonia as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Estonia:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 9120 | Sep 08, 2026 | ||
Seed | 4091 | Aug 05, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9202 | Aug 2026 | ||
Seed | 7233 | Jun 29, 2026 | ||
Seed | 7723 | Jun 10, 2026 | and 6 more |
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- 51K+ Total Companies
- $8.17B+ Total Funding
- 1.7K+ Funded Companies
- 115+ IPOs
- 225+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Estonia
Europa is the top investor in companies of Estonia based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Estonia:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Tallinn (Estonia) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Tallinn (Estonia) | ||
Washington (United States) |
Acquisitions in Estonia
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 11 acquisitions happened in Estonia. Last year, in 2025, a total of 25 acquisitions happened in Estonia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Estonia:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 14, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 15, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 15, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 12, 2026 |
IPOs in Estonia
In the year 2023, till December 2023, 1 IPO happened in Estonia.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Estonia:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Dec 15, 2023 | Tallinn Stock Exchange (TAL) | |
May 02, 2016 | Nordic and Baltic regions (NASDAQ OMX) | |
Sep 07, 2012 | Nordic and Baltic regions (NASDAQ OMX) | |
Aug 27, 2012 | Nordic and Baltic regions (NASDAQ OMX) | |
Feb 26, 2010 | Nordic and Baltic regions (NASDAQ OMX) |
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