Congratulations to the winners of L59 Pitch Competition 2023 – €1,25M issued by Tera Ventures & EstBAN
The prize pool of the pitching competition of Latitude59, the Estonian flagship startup and technology conference, was shared between three startups this time – Flowstep earned the most significant investment of 600,000 euros, Cino 500,000, and ÄIO Tech 150,000. In total, Tera Ventures and Estonian Business Angels Network EstBAN issued a 1,25 million euro investment, […]
Meet Estonia at Latitude59: Muse of the digital forest
At this year’s Latitude59, Invest Estonia invites us on a fully digital journey into the wilderness of forEST, with the quest to meet the Muse – Estonia. See you at the Meet Estonia area at Latitude59 2023, or on a path through the digital forest! Scene 1 – finding the Muse Inspired by an idea […]
Latitude59 CEO and Estonian President kick off 2023 conference with bold call for resilience
“Welcome to the land of unicorns,” Estonian President Alar Karis boldly said on May 25, 2023, to greet attendees at this year’s Latitude59 conference in Tallinn, Estonia. Together with Karis, Latitude59 CEO Liisi Org spoke at the opening ceremony to kick off the first day of the conference. Both speakers emphasized the conference’s theme of […]
30 years of Hedman & 10 years of startup advisory
“How do you measure, measure a year?In daylights, in sunsetsIn midnights, in cups of coffeeIn inches, in milesIn laughter, in strifeIn five hundred twenty-five thousand, six hundred minutesHow do you measure a year in the life?” – sing the original Broadway cast of Rent. For Hedman Law Firm, this year is not just about reaching […]
The European Investment Bank Group backing the stars of Europe
Space permeates our everyday lives: its technologies, its research, its advances, its infinite possibilities. Data collected in space is the key to taking care of our planet, so we can be more connected, efficient, digitalised and green than ever before. With the space industry projected to grow in the next decades, the European Investment Bank […]
LHV Bank: A Steadfast Ally for Fintech Startups
As an innovative bank that’s dedicated to boosting the fintech sector, LHV is a very welcome member to Latitude59’s family of partners and sponsors. What have they been up to and what’s in the plans? Read on and step into LHV’s breezy outdoors lounge at Latitude59 2023 to find out! What does it mean to […]
Matchmaking Magic: Mastering Investor Meetings at Latitude59
Karma Ventures has put together some tips to help you nail the matchmaking game and navigate the world of investor meetings. Whether you’re a seasoned conference participant or a first-timer, being active on the matchmaking app can prove to be the most beneficial part of the whole conference experience (read on to find out why Avery Schrader, […]
E-Residency Brings Foreign Founders Closer to Estonia
Estonia’s pioneering e-Residency program is always looking for new ways to enhance the experience for Estonia’s e-residents. And in late May, that’s just what they’re doing! Here’s a guide to e-Residency’s free satellite events for the startup conference Latitude59: an e-Residency Study Trip expressly created for e-resident founders, a Pitch Workshop, and the annual e-Residency […]
Breaking Down Walls and Building Connections in Virtual Worlds – A Conversation with Timmu Tõke, CEO of Ready Player Me
Meet Timmu Tõke, the CEO of Ready Player Me, a cross-game avatar platform on a mission to break down the walls and build more open and connected virtual worlds. Ready Player Me empowers developers, content creators, and end-users to create and customize their own 3D avatars, enabling seamless integration across various platforms. Today, Ready Player […]
Discovering the Vibrant German Startup Scene: Insights and Tips for Expanding Your Business into the German Market
As technology continues to rapidly evolve, the startup industry remains at the forefront of innovation. With startups emerging from all corners of the globe, it’s essential for entrepreneurs and investors to stay connected with the latest trends and developments in the industry. Germany has emerged as a leading hub for startups, attracting entrepreneurs and investors […]
Exploring the Italian Startup Ecosystem at Latitude59
The ICE-Italian Trade Promotion Agency is a government organization that promotes the internationalization of Italian companies. At Latitude59 2023, they are excited to showcase some of the most innovative Italian startups that are seeking to expand into the Nordic market and to serve as a bridge for Nordic companies looking to connect with Italy. Italy’s startup […]
5 reasons every startup should consider Asia
It’s no news that Asia is a significant market – it’s big, it’s impactful, it’s advanced. Will it open doors for you and your company? In this guest post, Enterprise Estonia and their Asia-focused team brings out 5 main reasons to look towards east. Got more questions? Step into the Entreprise Estonia’s booth at Latitude59 to […]
How Estonian founders take a stand for gender equity in VC funding – a guest post by Invest Estonia
Only 1% of venture capital today goes to companies founded by women. Estonia’s successful female founders are teaming up, speaking up, and stepping up to battle biases in the venture capital space. Invest Estonia explores their success stories and opportunities to boost equal opportunities even further. And if you are ready to join the most […]
Be Bold. Build New Nordic Bridges for New Talent.
Want to be a part of an ecosystem that offers a globally proliferate environment for top talents in the tech industry? Do you want to exchange ideas with other stakeholders from Estonia, Finland, and Sweden on regional development and collaboration models? Then join the Nordic Tech Valley Talks opening session in Proto Avastustehas on May […]
CoinsPaid x Latitude59: Get Your Conference Ticket With A Crypto Payment
CoinsPaid, an ecosystem of business solutions for smooth integration of crypto with a leading global cryptocurrency payment processor, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Latitude59, the most international tech and startup conference of Estonia. Through this collaboration, attendees of Latitude59 can now purchase tickets to the conference using cryptocurrency. “We are excited to be […]
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