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June 29, 2023

The digital nomad's guide to Estonia

The Baltic country’s startup ecosystem is evolving — and the industry is keen to attract foreign talent


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Sandra Särav, deputy secretary general of business environment and consumer affairs at Estonia’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications

Despite a population of just 1.3m, Estonia is emerging as a tech powerhouse in Europe, earning comparisons to Silicon Valley. In 2022, Estonian startups raised more than €1.3bn and around 100 new startups were created, taking the country’s total to approximately 1,500.

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