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📣 It’s the last week to apply for a 2-day Fundraising boot camp organized by Hopohopo.io on May 5-6 in Helsinki! If you’re a founder actively raising this spring, this is your chance to sharpen your pitch, clarify steps forward, and get hands-on feedback on your strategy from seasoned VCs and fundraising experts. Boot camp is free to attend, but the spots are limited! Learn more and apply by April 21 with the link in the comments 👇

Join EU-Startups Summit - Europe's top startups, investors, and innovators for 2 days of networking, inspiration, and learning. ☀️ April 24-25, 2025 in sunny Malta Whether you’re launching your first startup or scaling a unicorn, this is the event you won’t want to miss.🦄 🫶 A special 20% discount code: TC20 https://lnkd.in/dHixbkK5 Cheers to Thomas Ohr and the team!

📢 Open Call for Applications!   The European Commission is committed to supporting the European defence innovation ecosystem. This is why it has launched two key initiatives to support start-ups, scale-ups, SMEs, and small mid-caps: the European Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) Business Accelerator and Matchmaking.   💡 EUDIS Business Accelerator, 8-month programme featuring six dedicated bootcamps across Europe’s leading defence industrial ecosystems.   It will equip start-ups and scale-ups with the skills, expertise, and connections to accelerate their growth in the defence sector. Selected companies will also receive a €65,000 seed-financing voucher.   ⏰Applications are now open until April 27th. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dDde8yzp   💡 EUDIS Matchmaking, bringing together the whole European defence innovation ecosystem – including innovators, investors, corporates and defence end-users. The programme will facilitating access to capital for defence founders and foster strategic partnerships.   The initiative will feature online and physical Matchmaking events, as well as community building activities.   ⏰Applications will stay open, but we encourage early applications to maximise the opportunities offered by the programme. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dTNtQy-D

I’m thrilled to be heading to the Sesame Summit in Biarritz.  If you're attending too, let’s grab a coffee and chat — drop me a message! Cheers to the Sesamers and thanks Ben Costantini for inviting. 

🚀 Bruntor’s Next Testing Phase is Rolling Out! Our first demonstration phase during the EIT Urban Mobility project "GreenDash" took place in autumn, and now, we’re kicking off the second testing phase with upgraded electric scooters! ⚡ The first two deliveries are already in action: ✅ Riga, #Latvia – In late February, we delivered Bruntor scooters to Riga City Council and Rīgas Meži. ✅ Tallinn, #Estonia – This week, #Kadriorg Park received their scooters for testing. All partners are using our Open Box model for park and city maintenance, making urban spaces #cleaner, #greener, and moving more #efficiently than before.  🌱 📸 Spotted Bruntor in #Riga or #Tallinn? Send us your photos or videos of our scooters in action! 💡 Want to try Bruntor scooters? Contact us! #Bruntor #Greendash #EITUrbanMobility #SmartCities #CityMaintenance #Sustainability #UrbanMobility

What’s your special memory you have about Skype? It was more than just a chat — it was the first truly global communication channel. It brought us together, helped us build relationships, and changed the way we connected. Cheers to the founders, and cheers to the era!

For the first time in history, Latvia has won an Oscar! 🏆🇱🇻 Black cats DO bring luck! 🐈⬛  Huge congratulations to Team Flow and the incredibly talented Gints Zilbalodis for creating such a masterpiece!

Two US bullies - both native eng speakers (one of whom incited the 2021 White House invasion) are not giving a word to hero Zelensky, whose eng is a 3rd language and a man whose bravery we will one day tell our children about.

Team Day? Oh yes, say less! We rolled up our sleeves and got creative at a ceramics workshop (hello, art masterpieces!). And, of course, no team day is complete without tacos & drinks 🌮. Great teams aren’t built in meetings - they’re built over clay and tacos! 💛 💠 Annija Mezgaile | Alise Gurenko | Anna Filipenoka | Rihards Putāns | Katrina Krievane | Daria Krykunova | Luize Darta Sietina

Tired of boring biz talks? 😴 Latvian Startup Association Startin.LV + Startup House Riga + TechChill present Startaps kažokā - wild founder stories + iconic Latvian food 🍽️ Ep.1: Martins Bratuskins talks toilet paper ads 🧻 & 1AM biz calls 📞 Host 💠 Annija Mezgaile tries a local dish that might risk her citizenship🍲 Thanks to Business Riga for powering this ride. 🙌 Click: https://lnkd.in/dTAJftfA