EFS is a place where I can share both the highs and lows of building a company with people who truly get it. It keeps me close to the stories and lessons only founders can tell, and reminds me that we're stronger together.

Aune Aunapuu

Co-founder and CEO of Yaga

EFS makes it possible to stay connected to the local ecosystem, learn from founders further along on the journey and reminds me that the day to day struggles are a small part of a much bigger story. It’s hard to make time for those things, and EFS is cheaper than a therapist.

Avery Schrader

Co-founder and CEO of Modash

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Who is EFS for?

Criteria (exceptions possible):
  • Founder with at least 10% shareholding

  • 1+ year hands-on startup experience, active presence in Estonia

  • Achieved €500K+ funding OR €100K+ annual revenue OR 20K+ users

  • Building a company with global reach

  • 2 recommendations from existing members

  • Connected to Estonia in some shape or form
There's a €350 annual membership fee. 

Five good reasons to join the society

  • Really good events
    • Topical meetups and webinars
    • Home-hosted dinners 
    • End-of-year and summer celebrations 
  • A responsive, useful Slack community 
  • New connections, if not friends
  • Access to almost anyone in Estonian tech
  • A chance to shape and improve our ecosystem from the inside
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