Wall of Fame
Recognising Estonian-founded startups that build globally, grow fast, and give back
The Estonian Startups Wall of Fame at LIFT99 is a living tribute to the founders and companies shaping Estonia’s startup story. It celebrates startups that have reached meaningful scale, created local impact, and contributed to the wider founder community.
The goal is not only to remember the companies that build Estonia’s startup reputation, but also to recognise the next generation of founders taking it further.
The history of the Wall of Fame dates back to #EstonianMafia Wall of Fame at Garage48 HUB. After LIFT99 HUB was opened in its new home in 2016, the wall was reopened with the help of Niklas Zennström, co-founder of Skype.
In 2019, LIFT99 Ukraine opened the first Wall of Fame for Ukrainian startups, expanding the idea beyond Estonia and recognising founders building globally from the region.
The history of the Wall of Fame dates back to #EstonianMafia Wall of Fame at Garage48 HUB. After LIFT99 HUB was opened in its new home in 2016, the wall was reopened with the help of Niklas Zennström, co-founder of Skype.
In 2019, LIFT99 Ukraine opened the first Wall of Fame for Ukrainian startups, expanding the idea beyond Estonia and recognising founders building globally from the region.
80-100%
Annual revenue growth
Ownership culture
The team has access to options
Private company
Independently owned and operated
Giving Back
Good cause, purpose or
action serving the benefits of (startup) community
€3M+
annual revenue
and/or €5M+ total funding
€100,000+
taxes paid in Estonia per quarter
Know a company that belongs here?
The Estonian Startup Wall of Fame keeps growing. New Estonian-founded startups
and scaleups can be added when they meet the criteria and show meaningful impact
in Estonia and beyond.
and scaleups can be added when they meet the criteria and show meaningful impact
in Estonia and beyond.
You can apply with your own company or nominate another startup
you believe deserves to be recognised.
Every submission is reviewed based on the Wall of Fame criteria.
you believe deserves to be recognised.
Every submission is reviewed based on the Wall of Fame criteria.
(or write directly to LIFT99 Tallinn team)
80%-100%
revenue growth per year
€3M+
annual revenue and/or €5M+ funding
€100,000+
taxes paid to Estonian Government per month
Option Plan
in place for their employees
Giving Back
Good cause, purpose or action serving the benefits of (startup) community
Equity Majority
not in private ownership