Top 25 Biotechnology Startup Investors in Estonia (September 2026)

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• Solaride — Solaride is a bunch of progressive pioneers of the future who are building Estonia's first solar car to face the ultimate challenge to prove how successfully students can create innovation.
• RAIKU — RAIKU is a cleantech startup that produces 100% natural packaging material that has also great looks and shock absorption - most importantly, it gives 15-20 times more volume to its raw material making it one of the most resource efficient material uses in the world with high margins. Both the production is and products are clean making no harm tonature. RAIKU has raised over 1.2mln€ in the pre-seed stage, built a team of over 10 people, its own IP and clients are already using its packaging material. This material will up-end the 1 trillion € packaging sector.
• Jälle Technologies — Jälle Technologies create advanced recycling technologies that transform battery waste into high-value resources.

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• Fiberdom — Fiberdom develops sustainable materials from wood fibers, focusing on plastic-free solutions. The company offers a range of compostable cutlery designed for food service and take-away applications. These products are fully recyclable and comply with European regulations, making them suitable for environmentally conscious consumers. Fiberdomemphasizes innovation in transforming wood fibers into high-performance materials, contributing to sustainability efforts in various industries. The commitment to creating eco-friendly alternatives positions Fiberdom as a key player in the materials innovation sector.
• MÖ Foods — MÖ Kaurajogu is domestic, completely herbal and above all delicious. All our products are manufactured in Central Ostrobothnia, Lohtaja.
• AquaNab Solutions — AquaNab is a biotechnology startup developing precision immunotherapies for aquaculture. The company's core platform uses alpaca-derived nanoantibodies (called AquaNabs) formulated directly into fish feed. This approach allows the therapeutic molecules to cross the fish's intestinal barrier and target pathogens from the bloodstream.

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• ÄIO — Innovative food technologies to replace palm oil, coconut oil and animal fats with sustainable and healthier alternatives.
• Lifeyear — Digital-first heart care. At scale.
• Rollo Robotics — 1ROLLO is the world's first commercial autonomous one-wheeled security robot. Making security services 10x cheaper, smarter, and more energy-efficient.

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• Reduciner — Reduciner's vision to turn industrial CO₂ emissions from a liability into a valuable resource. Its technology converts captured carbon dioxide and biochar into valuable feedstocks such as carbon monoxide and activated carbon, enabling circular carbon use in emissions-intensive industries. Reduciner combines strong scientific expertise withindustrial applicability across sectors such as cement, steel, and chemicals. Its electricity-driven process allows industries to reduce emissions without major changes to existing infrastructure, offering a resilient and cost-competitive way to reduce carbon dependency while creating new value from CO₂ emissions.
• TheStorage — Flexible industrial heat electrification and scalable energy storage. TheStorage offers cost efficient, sustainable grid scale energy storage that can discharge heat, steam or CHP.
• Photoncycle — The year-round solar energy system for heating and electricity

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• Gearbox Biosciences — A biotechnology company that licenses novel antibiotic-free recombinant protein production technology in E. coli.

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• Gearbox Biosciences — A biotechnology company that licenses novel antibiotic-free recombinant protein production technology in E. coli.

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• ViaCyte — ViaCyte is a preclinical therapeutic company specializing in regenerative medicine therapies for diabetes. Their therapy is based on the differentiation of stem cells into pancreatic beta-cell precursors, with subcutaneous implantation in an encapsulation device. Data in their publications demonstrate that these cells can produce therapeuticallyrelevant levels of insulin in response to blood glucose, and sustain diabetic animals. Their goal is a product which can free both Type 1 and Type 2 patients with diabetes from insulin dependence on a long-term basis, while reducing or eliminating hypoglycemic, microvasculature, and weight-related cardiovascular complications.
• Aduro BioTech — Aduro Biotech is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies that are designed to harness the body's natural immune system for the treatment of patients with challenging diseases. It was founded in 2000 and headquartered in Berkeley, California.
• Ronovo Surgical — Ronovo Surgical is an emerging medtech company focused on innovating minimally invasive (MIS) and digital surgery.

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• Gearbox Biosciences — A biotechnology company that licenses novel antibiotic-free recombinant protein production technology in E. coli.

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• Gearbox Biosciences — A biotechnology company that licenses novel antibiotic-free recombinant protein production technology in E. coli.

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• MYCEEN — MYCEEN is a carbon-negative materials combining mushroom mycelium and industrial byproducts.
• KappaZeta — Kappazeta's AI-driven satellite insights help governments and businesses make fact-baseddecisions and save time on analyzing vast amounts of data globally.

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• YuMuuv — YuMuuv is an employee wellness platform that uses science-based formulas to capture data and keeps track of physical activity & leaderboard.
• Antegenes — Antegenes’ novel genetic tests assess a patient’s personal cancer risks, and include clinical recommendations for personalized cancer prevention. The tests are based on innovative polygenic risk score technology which helps to clarify a person’s genetic predispositions to cancer. It therefore allows for more accurate prevention and early detectionmeasures – crucial in the fight with cancer. The tests are currently being used to determine the genetic risk for four cancers: breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, and skin melanoma.
• Bidrento — One powerful platform for your entire portfolio. The leading property and tenant management software. Scale your operations and maximize your profit with Bidrento. Try it already today!

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• BirdyChat — A modern work chat app for professionals. Start conversations with anyone using their work email. Collaborate and grow your network.
• Giraffe360 — Giraffe360 is game-changing subscription product for real estate companies to streamline professional quality photography and high accuracy floor plan creation.
• Saltz — Premium ingredients for your menu with no hidden delivery fees or markups.

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• Gelatex Technologies — Gelatex is a Techstars-backed materials technology company that invented the fastest technology for producing bio-based nanofibers on a large scale. It is a platform technology that enables faster and up to 100 cheaper nanofiber production for applications like 3D scaffolds for tissue engineering, cultured meat, bio-based filters, eco-friendlyleather-like textile, energy storage, wound care, and many more. The technology is patent-pending and the machinery fully functional. The company was founded in 2016 and until COVID-19 pandemic developed eco-friendly leather-like textile from gelatin nanofibers, using this nanofiber production technology as part of the process. COVID-19 was a trigger to understand the wider potential of the technology which then led to pivot.The company is based in Estonia and holding incorporated in UK (2019).
• Sigrid Therapeutics — Sigrid Therapeutics is developing an ingested medical device for lowering blood sugar in prediabetics.

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• Inaam — impact investing made simple. pick your values, build a real portfolio, track where your money goes. $10/month. ASIC-regulated. built for 18-30s.
• PayToMe.co — PayToMe.co offers innovative and secure payment solutions including text-to-pay, digital invoicing, and digital checkbook services.
• Kybele's Garden — Kybele's Garden focus on algae-based bioponics and algae fermentation methods. Their differentiation strategy boosts harvest yield, source efficiency, and functional content, while improving sensory attributes and shelf life. These technologies can be used in agrifood and skin care, and integrated into existing producers' systems.

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• Antegenes — Antegenes’ novel genetic tests assess a patient’s personal cancer risks, and include clinical recommendations for personalized cancer prevention. The tests are based on innovative polygenic risk score technology which helps to clarify a person’s genetic predispositions to cancer. It therefore allows for more accurate prevention and early detectionmeasures – crucial in the fight with cancer. The tests are currently being used to determine the genetic risk for four cancers: breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, and skin melanoma.

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• Copla — Simplify cybersecurity compliance with automated workflows, audits, and risk management. Our expert CISO team tailors solutions to your organization's needs.
• CyberUpgrade — Simplify cybersecurity compliance with automated workflows, audits, and risk management. Our expert CISO team tailors solutions to your organization's needs.
• Nanordica Medical — Nanordica Medical develops novel nanoparticle-based antibacterial wound care products.

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• Wandercraft — Self- balancing and hands free movement with the innovative self-balancing feature, Atalante allows for multi-tasking and cognitive involvement as part of treatments.
• Santander Brasil — Banco Santander in Brazil, its largest division in Latin America and one of the world's most important, accounting for 50%.
• Skyborn Renewables — Skyborn Renewables develops, builds, and operates offshore wind projects across the full lifecycle. The company identifies sites, secures permits, structures financing, and manages engineering, procurement, and construction. Its teams plan grid connections and deliver operations and maintenance for utility-scale assets. Skyborn Renewables alsoprovides asset management, health and safety oversight, and environmental monitoring throughout project life. Services include offtake strategy and power sales support, stakeholder engagement, and supply chain coordination. The portfolio covers greenfield development, joint ventures, and acquisitions, with capabilities from early-stage studies to long-term operation. Technology work spans turbine selection, foundation design, cable layout, and digital performance analytics. Skyborn Renewables collaborates with partners to expand renewable generation and enable electrification through offshore wind energy.

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• Antegenes — Antegenes’ novel genetic tests assess a patient’s personal cancer risks, and include clinical recommendations for personalized cancer prevention. The tests are based on innovative polygenic risk score technology which helps to clarify a person’s genetic predispositions to cancer. It therefore allows for more accurate prevention and early detectionmeasures – crucial in the fight with cancer. The tests are currently being used to determine the genetic risk for four cancers: breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, and skin melanoma.
• Bisly — Bisly is an Estonian startup developing intelligent building solutions.
• Bidrento — One powerful platform for your entire portfolio. The leading property and tenant management software. Scale your operations and maximize your profit with Bidrento. Try it already today!

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• GaltTec — GaltTec focuses on developing and marketing microtubular solid oxide fuel cells. GaltTec specializes in drones, off-grid equipment, IoT, portable devices, and space equipment. GaltTec was founded in 2022 and was headquartered in Tartu, Estonia.
• Bisly — Bisly is an Estonian startup developing intelligent building solutions.
• Nanordica Medical — Nanordica Medical develops novel nanoparticle-based antibacterial wound care products.

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• Patchstack — Keep your WordPress sites and JavaScript apps safe from vulnerable plugins, themes & npm packages. Protect sites with virtual patching.
• Nora AI — Nora AI offers a course for antiviral drug discovery by focusing on host cells. Nora provides scientists with profound insights into disease mechanisms and spotlights high-potential drug candidates.
• DriveX Technologies — Decrease your average claim size with AI vehicle inspection tool for CASCO pre-checks and windshield claims.

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• Antegenes — Antegenes’ novel genetic tests assess a patient’s personal cancer risks, and include clinical recommendations for personalized cancer prevention. The tests are based on innovative polygenic risk score technology which helps to clarify a person’s genetic predispositions to cancer. It therefore allows for more accurate prevention and early detectionmeasures – crucial in the fight with cancer. The tests are currently being used to determine the genetic risk for four cancers: breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, and skin melanoma.

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• Gearbox Biosciences — A biotechnology company that licenses novel antibiotic-free recombinant protein production technology in E. coli.

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• Epic Sciences — Epic Sciences develops clinical solutions that accelerate drug development and guided therapy across cancer drug indications. Epic's new AR-V7 CTC liquid biopsy test is the first clinically proven predictive test for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
• Fractyl Health — Fractyl Health develops innovative medical device solutions for the treatment of chronic diseases. The growing product pipeline leverages our minimally invasive procedural therapy, Revita DMR (duodenal mucosal resurfacing), which is designed to rejuvenate the lining of the duodenum and improve patient health. They envision a world with bettersolutions to chronic diseases through the use of less invasive, device-based therapies that will lessen the burden on patients, physicians, and payers.Fractyl Health aims to bring curative therapies to the large populations of patients with metabolic disease.

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• Efenco — Efenco is a deep-tech startup developing patented clean energy conversion technologies, that increase the combustion efficiency of natural gas and hydrogen by unprecedented 18%
• Gearbox Biosciences — A biotechnology company that licenses novel antibiotic-free recombinant protein production technology in E. coli.
• Nordic Automation Systems — Full vertical LPWAN solution provider with flexible in-house R&D and production to enable fast roll out to the market.

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• MixRift — MIXRIFT - game developers specialized in Mixed Reality
• unspun — From 3D scan to perfect fitting custom jeans. unspun makes each pair of jeans unique to your actual body and design. On a mission to reduce global carbon emissions by 1%. As seen in Fast Company's World Changing Ideas, Time's Best Inventions, and PopSci's Best of What's New. Welcome to the future of apparel.
• Mesa Quantum — Unlock the potential of chip-scale quantum sensing for enhanced Position, Navigation, And Timing capabilities. Explore Mesa Quantum's practical solutions.