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Latvia’s fintech licensing ecosystem gains momentum
“We see a strong word-of-mouth effect — founders, especially international ones, who have had a positive licensing experience in Latvia are recommending it to their peers. How many of these enquiries will convert into actual licensing cases remains to be seen, but the ecosystem has clear momentum, and the community is growing,” said Ramona Miglāne, […]
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Baltic M&A market overview 2025: solid overall performance with headline deals by foreign investors
Based on preliminary data as of 10 December, in 2025 the Baltic M&A market slowed down a bit by deal count (-19% compared to the same period of 2024), but has already surpassed the full-year level of 2023, by 16%. This year’s impressive leap in the total announced deal value (+47%, nearly reaching the record […]
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European Legal update: 26.11. – 09.12.2025
Legal assistant Nikola Cīparsone compiled the material. Competition & Regulatory Commission opens antitrust investigation into Meta’s new policy concerning AI providers’ access to WhatsApp Published: 4 December 2025 The European Commission has launched a formal antitrust investigation to examine whether Meta’s recent policy regarding AI providers’ access to WhatsApp violates EU competition regulations. Under the […]
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Estonia as a launchpad: making Ukrainian defence tech startups investable
The guide was compiled by our experts Toomas Prangli, Kaupo Lepasepp, Robin Teever, Eva Lennuk and Kevin Piho. Alternatively, you can find the guide in PDF format here. 1. How to prepare 1.1. Mapping of operations Prior to incorporation, it is strongly advisable to map out the company’s core operations. This helps clarify what legal […]
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Preparing for an IPO in the Baltic Region: Key Steps and Lessons Learned
An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is a major milestone for companies seeking access to public capital and greater visibility. In Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, the process follows EU and local regulations, and Nasdaq Baltic listing requirements. While general recommendations, such as building a strong advisory team consisting of investment bankers, auditors, and lawyers with local […]