LIFT99

LIFT99 is a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting early-stage startups in the Baltic region. The firm focuses on investing in young, promising founders who are part of their community, emphasizing hard-working and synergistic teams with existing products demonstrating real traction. Their investments typically range from €100,000 to €1.5 million, targeting companies in the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, and Series B stages.

The firm's investment strategy centers on sectors such as Information Services, Information Technology, and the Service Industry. LIFT99 operates in Estonia and Ukraine, with hubs in Tallinn and Kyiv, providing a vibrant community and resources for startup founders. Their portfolio includes companies like Veriff, Dashbird, and ChatCreate, which have benefited from LIFT99's support in their early stages.

LIFT99's philosophy is rooted in fostering a community-first network of startup founders, freelancers, and creatives who are passionate about making an impact. They believe in synergy and co-growing, aiming to transform the way founders share expertise, learn, and grow. This approach has led to the establishment of the Estonian Startup Awards, a community initiative celebrating the success stories of Estonian startups and inspiring the next generation of founders.