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Latvian start-ups have paid €86 million in taxes

The amount of taxes paid by Latvian startups last year increased by 22%, exceeding 86 million euros and confirming the sector’s growing importance in the national economy. The 10 largest taxpayers in the startup sector paid 48.2 million euros in taxes last year - more than half of all taxes paid by the sector.

Dec 13 min read

A. Mežgaile: We must help Ukrainians believe in themselves

Looking through the media and social networks every morning, it almost feels like the only thing happening in Ukraine is drones flying, something being blown up, and something being blown up by Ukrainians. But in reality, here in Latvia we can’t even imagine how big this country is. Nor do we fully grasp that life there is still going on. In a large part of the territory, people’s daily routines continue. The Ukrainian nation’s will to live and work is admirable. Despite the

Nov 274 min read

As part of “TechChill Kyiv”, 20 startups from Ukraine will be coming to Riga.

In cooperation with “ Techosystem ”, a non-governmental organization that unites members of the Ukrainian startup ecosystem, Latvia’s startup and technology conference “TechChill” is organizing a special startup growth program. Its goal is to provide startup founders in Ukraine with tools, contacts, and also the confidence needed for international growth. The first meeting in Kyiv brought together 31 investors from all over the world. In March, during the “TechChill” conferen

Nov 142 min read

Why We’re Supporting Ukraine’s Startup Future

Over the past few years, we’ve watched Ukraine face extraordinary challenges, and yet, we’ve also witnessed something just as extraordinary: the unshakable resilience, creativity, and drive of its people. Behind the headlines is a country full of talent. Founders building products the world needs and teams innovating in circumstances most of us can’t imagine.

Aug 282 min read