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David Cendon Garcia @ EU-Startups · today 06:55 EDT

Latvia’s next big thing: 10 early-stage startups gaining momentum in 2026

As part of our ongoing country deep-dive series, we turn our focus to Latvia and spotlight 10 promising early-stage startups shaping the country’s next wave of innovation. Founded between 2021 and 2025, these companies reflect the breadth of Latvia’s emerging tech ecosystem, spanning AI, FinTech, defence, logistics, SaaS and sports management. All data referenced in ...

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