Zebra ScaleUp Pitching Day — Tartu 2025 (sTARTUp Day) by Lars Ling Via Flickr: Against the vibrant backdrop of sTARTUp Day in Tartu — where thousands of innovators, founders, mentors and investors gather each year — something special took place that truly captured the spirit of mission-driven entrepreneurship. On a crisp winter day, the Zebra ScaleUp Pitching Day brought together the boldest early-stage companies from across the Central Baltic region to share their visions for sustainable growth and impact. www.zebrascaleup.eu Sixteen passionate founders stepped onto the stage, each weaving stories of innovation, resilience, purpose and potential. They spoke not just about products and business models — but about purpose-led growth, where sustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand, reflecting the core ethos of the Zebra ScaleUp programme. At the judges’ table: Lars Ling, bringing decades of entrepreneurial experience, offered thoughtful feedback and encouragement. His presence was a testament to the calibre of both the event and the founders pitching — bridging insight with inspiration for the next wave of change-makers. From deep tech and cleantech solutions, to creative digital services and social-impact ventures, the day was a celebration of ambition with purpose — a reminder that great ideas can shape a more sustainable tomorrow. Startup Day: www.startupday.ee/ Photos and videos courtersy of Lars Ling. linktr.ee/larsling © 2008-2026 Lars Ling / CleanTech Region Group. All rights reserved.
