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Madis Lehtmets appointed Managing Director of EstVCA

25 November 2024

From January, the Estonian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EstVCA) will be led by Madis Lehtmets, who boasts a wealth of experience in both the start-up sector and as an investment advisor.

EVENT INVITATION / 17 April at 15:30 / "Exit readiness and valuation"

EstVCA and KPMG invite you to participate in the "Exit Readiness and Valuation" event, where we talk about startup valuation, successful business selling and exit strategies. The event features a presentation by Mikko Palmu - a partner and Head of Corporate Finance of KPMG Finland with a focus on valuations and 20+ years of experience in the field as well as a panel discussion with EstVCA Board Member Margus Uudam also participating. Join in!

EVENT RECAP, GALLERY & RECORDING: Estonian Startup Ecosystem Annual Fireside Chat 2023 / (18.01.2024)

22 January 2024

Already for the fourth in a row, key members of the Estonian innovation ecosystem came together for a traditional annual ecosystem fireside chat to discuss the present situation and future possibilities of the Estonian startup/tech/VC scene.

EVENT (18 January 2024): Estonian Startup Ecosystem Annual Fireside Chat 2023

29 December 2023

It's time for the traditional Estonian Startup Ecosystem wrap-up event! Join us for the annual fireside chat and the networking that follows on 18 January at 16:00 at Erinevate Tubade Klubi ( Telliskivi 60-A1, 4th floor; Tallinn). We'll kick the event off with an open bar serving snacks, beer, and wine, followed by a 45-minute chat discussing highlights from 2023 and what’s in the headlights for 2024.

The Estonian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EstVCA) Announced a New Board

06 December 2023

Kaari Kink, the Head of Investments at the venture capital fund Superangel, has been elected as the new Chairman of the board of the Estonian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EstVCA). The new board will continue to develop the organisation and PE/VC market for the period of 2023-2025. Kadri Lindpere will continue as the Managing Director of EstVCA.

EstVCA delegation participated at Invest Europe’s Chair’s Dinner for the Nordics & Baltics

10 November 2023

On the 8 November Invest Europe's Chair Frans Tieleman and CEO Eric de Montgolfier hosted a dinner in Stockholm for the Nordics and Baltics.

EstVCA Participated at the Tech-Roundtable Meeting with Prime Minister Kaja Kallas

09 November 2023

This week Prime Minister hosted the Tech-Roundtable Meeting, where EstVCA had once again the honor to participate.

INVITATION: EstVCA's New Management Board Announcement Event / 16 November 5 PM

06 November 2023

We are excited to invite you to the EstVCA NEW Management Board Announcement Event & Celebration, which takes place on 16 November at 5 PM at PoCo Art Museum (Rotermanni 2, Tallinn) and continues with drinks and snacks at Stalker Bar (Rotermanni 6) across the street.

NEW MEMBER: SEB joins EstVCA as an associate member

EstVCA is honoured to welcome SEB as an associate member to join the pool of leading consultants, financial institutions and legal advisors working closely with regional Private Equity and Venture Capital funds and their portfolio companies.

EstVCA SUMMER SPECIAL - June 2023 Newsletter

Before we move on to the holiday season, let us wrap up our May and June events as well as news and announcements from our members.

EstVCA participated at the Estonia-Saudi Investment Forum 2023 22 June 2023

NEW REPORT: Baltic Private Equity and Venture Capital Market Overview 2022 21 May 2023

RECAP: EstVCA Annual General Meeting 2023 / 12 May 15 May 2023

EstVCA EVENTS SPECIAL - May 2023 Newsletter 02 May 2023

INVITATION (17 May at 15:30) – Launch of the Baltic PE/VC Report 2022 27 April 2023

INVITATION: EstVCA Annual General Meeting 2023 / 12 May 8:45 – 10:45 26 April 2023

EstVCA March 2023 Newsletter 10 April 2023

EstVCA February 2023 Newsletter 28 February 2023

EstVCA and universities again team up for a special Private Equity and Venture Capital course 30 January 2023

Baltic M&A and Private Equity Forum 2023 / 19 APRIL / RIGA 27 January 2023

In 2022, Estonian startups emerged stronger than ever, say key stakeholders 10 January 2023

Baltic Private M&A Deal Points Study 2022 is out now 20 December 2022

How can investors drive impact?- Workshop by Alison Fort from Katapult Foundation 25 October 2022

EstVCA October Newsletter 10 October 2022

EstVCA delegation visit to the US 09 October 2022

Sügishooaja avaseminar 14.09.22: JULGEOLEK ja INVESTEERINGUD 31 August 2022

EstVCA June 2022 Newsletter 30 June 2022

EstVCA May 2022 Newsletter 31 May 2022

EVENT: Latitude59 side event by EstVCA and Httpool - Let´s get digital! 09 May 2022

EstVCA April Newsletter 29 April 2022

EstVCA September 2021 Newsletter 05 October 2021

EstVCA Newsletter July-August 2021 31 August 2021

EstVCA May 2021 Newsletter 31 May 2021

Technopolis Ülemiste joins EstVCA 16 March 2021

EVENT: 17 March 2021 „From Crises to Growth“ 05 March 2021

EstVCA February 2021 Newsletter 26 February 2021

EstVCA January 2021 NEWSLETTER 01 February 2021

KPMG joins EstVCA to further support the growth of Private Equity and Venture Capital industry in Estonia 27 January 2021

EstVCA COFFEE CONNECTIONS #2 "Baltic Private M&A Deal Points Study 2020" 17 November 2020

EstVCA October/November 2020 Newsletter 06 November 2020

EstVCA elects Margus Uudam as a new Chairman 04 November 2019

ESTVCA elects Kristjan Kalda as a new Chairman 07 November 2017

Investment activity of ESTVCA members surged 385% in 2016 07 July 2017

Startup Estonia and ESTVCA publish freely available Startup Model Documents 15 June 2017

Livonia Partners to acquire Santa Monica Networks in Latvia and Lithuania together with management 20 March 2017

BaltCap announces new Partners 14 November 2016

SmartCap announced an open call to fund managers for direct investments portfolio 31 August 2016

The Baltic venture capital market will be united under a single flag 29 August 2016

BaltCap-backed FCR Media Group expands to Belgium and ensures 9x revenue growth for the BaltCap investment 11 July 2016

BIF funds have attracted €102m from domestic pension funds 07 June 2016

ESTVCA Legal Committee publishes 2016 M&A Deal Points Study 09 May 2016

Members of ESTVCA, ESTBAN, FinanceEstonia and Service Industry Association gathered to welcome 2016 26 January 2016

ESTVCA has elected Kalmer Kikas as a new Chairman 16 December 2015

Most awaited event in the Baltics will take place in Jurmala on August 27th! 15 June 2015

22 Eesti tippadvokaati panid seljad kokku, et luua kõrgetasemeline riskikapitali valdkonna õiguskeskkond 10 June 2015

Estonian Private Equity & Venture Capital Industry Review 2014 18 May 2015

EstVCA 2013 review 12 May 2014