Invest Lithuania

Have a look at Lithuania's key investment and ecosystem updates from May! 👇

From major fintech acquisitions to local team expansions, the last month of spring brought plenty of momentum to the country's business landscape.

But one story stood out in particular. Lithuania became the second country in Europe to approve Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised). Rather than repeating a process that had already been thoroughly carried out by the Netherlands, Lithuania chose to recognise the Dutch approval under existing EU regulation.

Fast, pragmatic, and ready to build on what already works. If that is not the Lithuanian way, we do not know what is 😉

More on that and other key updates to your right 👉

Getting from lab to market takes more than good science.
It takes the right location. 🌍

Next week, Aurelija, Greta and Justina are heading to The Hague for 2026 to discuss how Lithuania has become one of those spots. Key reasons include:

📈 Highly streamlined construction timelines and tailored government incentives, including a 0% corporate tax for up to 20 years for qualifying large-scale investments

🌾 Access to a vast array of quality feedstock, from agricultural residues and forestry side streams to food-processing by-products and emerging circular opportunities.

👩‍🔬 A steady talent pipeline, supported by 13 higher education institutions offering life sciences-related programmes.

As for the rest, let's get into it in person during the event. To schedule a meeting, reach out through our website at: https://investlithuania.com/contact-us/

See you in The Hague! 🎡

Most successful financial services ecosystems tend to pass through similar waves of growth 🌊

The first wave is all about laying the foundations. Licensing is fast, new startups enter the market, talent begins to gather, and regulation takes shape.

Then comes the second one - validation. And the companies that began as local challengers become acquisition targets for international players.

Lithuania’s fintech sector now finds itself in the latter, argues our Senior Investment Advisor and Fintech expert, Deimantė Žemgulytė, in her latest opinion piece for .

Last year, Ebury bought Lithuanian ArcaPay. Earlier this year, Checkout.com acquired Vilnius-based Blue EMI. And there are more deals in the pipeline.

“This is a clear indication that some of the biggest financial players in the world increasingly see Lithuania-based fintech companies as strategic platforms for international growth,” Deimantė explains.

But why Lithuania? And how much further could this M&A wave go? Uncover the answers in the full article here 👉 https://www.finextra.com/blogposting/31902/is-the-mergers-and-acquisitions-wave-in-lithuanias-fintech-sector-just-beginning

Let's meet in Amsterdam next week! 🍟

Our Senior Investment Advisors, Deimantė and Karilė, will be in town for Europe’s leading fintech event, Money20/20.

The fintech industry is particularly close to our hearts here in Lithuania. And for good reason. Over the past decade, the country has become home to hundreds of ambitious financial technology and financial services companies, including Robinhood, Revolut, and Nasdaq.

Why did they choose Lithuania? Key reasons include fast, straightforward regulations, advanced digital infrastructure, and Europe’s highest fintech talent per capita.

As for the rest - let's get into it in person next week 🙂‍↕️
To set up a meeting use the contact form at https://investlithuania.com/contact-us/