Latvia's startup financing gets creative

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Latvia's startup financing gets creative

Latvia is behind its Baltic neighbours when it comes to startup development and funding — but things are starting to happen

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Latvia's startup financing gets creative

Latvia is behind its Baltic neighbours when it comes to startup development and funding — but things are starting to happen