About startup landscape in Latvia
Latvia has over 18,501 startups across the country. Of these, 1.07K are funded companies that have collectively raised $6.46B in venture capital and private equity. A total of 332 investors have participated in 3,396 funding rounds, with 17 startups securing early-stage funding and 7 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 939 new companies have been founded, raising over $30.3M in funding. Startups in Latvia have witnessed 142 acquisitions and 104 IPOs, while 532 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 211 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Latvia
Mintos is the top company in Latvia, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Latvia:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P2P marketplace for consumer and business loans | Riga (Latvia) | 2014 | Series B | $28M | |
Robotic systems for wind turbine inspection and maintenance | Riga (Latvia) | 2016 | Series B | $115M | |
Airline operator focused on the Baltic region | Riga (Latvia) | 1995 | Acquired | $445M | |
Online platform for car and motorcycle financing | Riga (Latvia) | 2012 | Public | $26.3M | |
Provider of vehicle tracking & fleet management solutions | Riga (Latvia) | 2006 | Series A | $3.28M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Latvia
In the year 2026, till June 2026, $111M has been raised in 5 equity
funding rounds across Latvia. In the same period last year (i.e. till June 2025), $96.5M had been raised across 10 rounds in Latvia. So, 2026 has seen a 14.84% rise in funding in companies of Latvia as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Latvia:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 8905 | Jun 16, 2026 | ||
Series D | 8549 | May 01, 2026 | ||
Seed | 2249 | Apr 10, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9522 | Apr 01, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Seed | 3046 | Feb 11, 2026 | and 1 more |
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- 18.5K+ Total Companies
- $6.46B+ Total Funding
- 1.1K+ Funded Companies
- 100+ IPOs
- 140+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Latvia
Europa is the top investor in companies of Latvia based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Latvia:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Washington (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) |
Acquisitions in Latvia
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 5 acquisitions happened in Latvia. Last year, in 2025, a total of 10 acquisitions happened in Latvia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Latvia:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 13, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 26, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 24, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 06, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 24, 2026 |
IPOs in Latvia
In the year 2024, till October 2024, 1 IPO happened in Latvia.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Latvia:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 16, 2024 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Apr 12, 2022 | American Stock Exchange (NYSEAMERICAN) | |
Mar 11, 2019 | Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) | |
Feb 26, 2010 | Nordic and Baltic regions (NASDAQ OMX) | |
May 05, 1997 | Nordic and Baltic regions (NASDAQ OMX) |
Top News about startups in Latvia
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Mintos Significantly Expands Bond Offering, Unlocking New Opportunities For InvestorsFinancial IT•Jan 29, 2025•Mintos
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Sumsub partners with Elliptic in order to tackle crypto financial crimeThe Paypers•Nov 27, 2024•Sumsub, Elliptic, Regula
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INDEXO launches banking operations in Latvia with Mambu technologyEIN Presswire•Oct 09, 2024•INDEXO, Mambu
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Indexo Launches New Fully-Fledged Banking Experience for Latvians, Powered by Mambu’s Cloud Banking PlatformFintech Finance•Oct 09, 2024•INDEXO, Mambu
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FDA Breakthrough Designation Awarded to Obvius Robotics' CERTA Access SystemMedical Product Outsourcing•Sep 18, 2024•Obvius Robotics
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Mintos Completes European Rollout, Now Available Across The ContinentFintech Finance•Sep 12, 2024•Mintos
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Mintos Reports Robust 2023 Growth, Expands Into New Investment ProductsFintech Finance•Aug 29, 2024•Mintos
