Helve

What Helve does

Helve is a Latvian-headquartered innovation management and consulting firm that helps large enterprises, corporates, and public-sector organizations move from stalled ideas to validated prototypes and market-ready solutions. Founded in 2018 by Līva Pērkone and Marija Ručevska in Riga, the company delivers a portfolio of five core professional services: AI Solutions (workflow automation, AI audits, custom AI tool integration, AI capability workshops), Innovation Sprints (3-5 day rapid validation and prototyping engagements), Scouting & Mapping (startup and technology discovery), Workshops & Capability Building (AI literacy, leadership training, AI labs), and Venture Building (corporate-startup co-creation from concept to market). Helve's business model is project-based professional services revenue, augmented by grant and EU-funded program management fees for accelerators and pre-accelerators including Future Hub, Future Hub Climate, Open Health Labs, Confluence, ATOM Mobility Hub, and the Baltic Sustainability Awards.

The firm operates a two-sided model linking European startups with Baltic corporate and public-sector testing partners, securing multi-year anchor relationships with clients such as Rimi Baltic (EUR 1 million open-innovation commitment over three years), Balcia Insurance, SEB Bank, Sadales tīkls, Latvijas Pasts, and several Latvian hospitals, alongside government partners including LIAA, Riga City Council, and the National Health Service of Latvia. In March 2026 Helve announced its merger with Civitta, a Central and Eastern European management consultancy operating across 20+ countries with 750+ employees, repositioning the combined entity as a 'one-stop shop' for AI-driven innovation advisory across Northern Europe and the Baltics; founder Līva Pērkone joined Civitta as Associate Partner, and Helve continues as a branded practice within the larger organization.

Name

Helve

Legal name

Helve

Website

https://helve.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Helve is a Latvian innovation consultancy that helps large enterprises, corporates, and public-sector organizations deliver AI integration, innovation sprints, startup scouting, and venture building. Following its March 2026 merger with Civitta, the combined firm delivers AI-driven innovation advisory across 20+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Innovation Consulting

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Computer Related Services (541519), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Enablement & Adoption Services (Change Management, Adoption, Champions) (BPAEANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

ITIL/ITSM Process Consulting & Implementation (BPAEAJAB), IT Architecture & Solutions Design (Enterprise/Cloud Architecture, Integration) (EDABAFAK)

Keywords

• Innovation consulting
• Corporate accelerators
• AI integration services
• Startup scouting
• Venture building

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Innovation Consulting Services: Professional consulting fees for AI integration, innovation strategy, and capability building engagements with enterprises and public sector organizations.
2. Program Management & Facilitation: Ecosystem partnership and program management fees for facilitating open innovation platforms, hackathons, pre-accelerators, and corporate acceleration programs (e.g., Future Hub, Open Health Labs) on behalf of corporate and government clients.
3. Event & Awards Hosting: Revenue from hosting sustainability awards programs (Baltic Sustainability Awards), hackathons (CodeX, Rimi Retail Hackathon), and other innovation events with corporate sponsors and partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Helve is a Baltic innovation management consultancy that provides AI-driven innovation services, including AI solutions and integration, rapid innovation sprints, startup and technology scouting, capability-building workshops, and end-to-end venture building. It also designs and facilitates corporate open innovation programs, accelerators, pre-accelerators, hackathons, and sustainability awards on behalf of enterprise and government clients across the Baltic region.

Product overview

Helve is a Baltic innovation management company that offers a portfolio of consulting and program-based services rather than a unified software product. Its core service offerings consist of five interconnected capabilities: AI Solutions (AI-driven optimization and automation), Innovation Sprints (rapid idea validation and prototyping), Scouting & Mapping (startup and technology discovery), Workshops & Capability Building (team training and AI literacy), and Venture Building (new venture co-creation). These services are delivered both directly to corporate clients and through structured programs including Future Hub (corporate-startup co-creation), Future Hub Climate (climate tech pre-acceleration), Open Health Labs (healthcare innovation pilots), Confluence (science-based startup pre-acceleration), Baltic Sustainability Awards (competition), and AI 101 workshops (AI onboarding). The company functions primarily as an innovation management and consulting firm rather than a software platform vendor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AI Solutions and Integration AI-driven consulting service that designs and implements workflow automation, data-driven strategies, audits, custom AI tool integration, and AI capability workshops for enterprise and government clients.
• Innovation Sprints Tailored 3–5 day innovation sprints that rapidly validate ideas and transform them into actionable prototypes, covering problem framing, prototyping, and MVP roadmaps for corporate clients.
• Scouting and Mapping Startup and technology scouting service that maps ecosystems, identifies strategic partners, and delivers trend reports, partner matchmaking, and ecosystem deep dives for clients seeking technology and startup intelligence.
• Workshops and Capability Building Custom workshops, leadership sessions, AI & innovation training, and AI labs that equip client teams with tools, frameworks, and confidence to drive change internally.
• Venture Building End-to-end co-creation of new ventures with corporations and entrepreneurs, covering venture design, MVP development, go-to-market strategy, operational setup, and fundraising support.
• Future Hub Open innovation accelerator program where corporations (e.g., Sadales tīkls, Eco Baltia, Latvenergo, Swedbank, Latvijas Pasts, Cēsu alus) set business challenges and European startups deliver pilot solutions over a ~2-month period with innovation expert support.
• Future Hub Climate Climate tech pre-accelerator program co-launched with LIAA and Riga City Council in 2023, supporting Baltic climate technology startups with up to EUR 5,000 in funding and corporate testing partners over a 10-week product validation cycle.
• Open Health Labs Healthcare innovation pilot program run with the National Health Service of Latvia, pairing Latvian public healthcare institutions (Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital, Riga Psychiatric and Narcology Centre, Jelgava City Hospital, Daugavpils Regional Hospital) with European MedTech startups to co-create patient-centric digital solutions.
• Confluence Pre-Acceleration Program 12-week pre-acceleration program for science-based startups implemented with LIAA, providing mentorship from Baltic Sandbox and BSV Ventures, EUR 5,000 milestone funding per startup, industry partnerships, and a Demo day at Deep Tech Atelier 2025; funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Latvian state budget.
• Baltic Sustainability Awards Annual Baltic-level sustainability awards competition hosted by Helve with founding partner Rimi Baltic, recognizing enterprises, organizations, startups, and individuals in Impact, Innovation, and Changemakers categories.
• AI 101 Workshop 4-hour hybrid-ready AI onboarding workshop covering AI fundamentals, visual and brand content tools, prompting as a power skill, hands-on labs, ethics discussions, and regulatory trend introductions; designed for non-technical teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20+ solutions developed through Future Hub program
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

48 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• CivittaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Merger/integration combining Helve's local Baltic innovation and AI expertise with Civitta's international scale and delivery capabilities. The merger creates a 'one-stop shop' for innovation advisory across Northern Europe, bridging high-level strategy and rapid AI solution prototyping. Helve's founder Līva Pērkone joins Civitta as Associate Partner. Deal value not disclosed.
• LIAA (Latvian Investment and Development Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Co-implementing Confluence pre-acceleration program for science-based startups. 12-week program with mentors from Baltic Sandbox, BSV Ventures, and Helve. Provides up to 5,000 EUR financing and Demo day at Deep Tech Atelier 2025. Funded by European Regional Development Fund.
• Baltic SandboxcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 May 2025Mentor provider for Confluence pre-acceleration program. Provides experienced mentors to support science-based startups in innovation commercialization, practical advice, and industry insights over 12-week program.
• BSV VenturescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 May 2025Mentor provider for Confluence pre-acceleration program. Provides experienced mentors to support science-based startups in innovation commercialization, practical advice, and industry insights over 12-week program.
• Riga City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Co-supporting Future Hub Climate pre-accelerator with LIAA. 7 climate tech startups selected from Baltics to work with established enterprises for product validation over 2 months.
• Very BerryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Corporate testing partner in Future Hub Climate - testing smart sensor for berry cultivation with startup Smart Agrometer to replace laboratory tests.
• MaldugunsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Corporate testing partner in Future Hub Climate - providing brewer's spent grain (BSG) for mycelium cultivation testing with startup Biohifas.
• BIORminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023State scientific institute testing underwater drone use cases with startup SUBmerge Baltic for water quality and underwater infrastructure monitoring.
• Port of VentspilsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Corporate testing partner for underwater drone testing with startup SUBmerge Baltic, expanding solution capabilities.
• Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Co-launching Future Hub Climate pre-accelerator with support from LIAA and Riga City Council. Program selects 8 climate tech startups, supports with up to 5,000 EUR each, and partners them with corporations for 10-week product validation. Budget from Technology Transfer Program.
• TraxlominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Selected startup from Rimi Retail Hackathon for retail execution tasks marketplace using gig workers to optimize grocery stores. Awarded paid pilot project.
• EnvelopeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Selected startup from Rimi Retail Hackathon - computer vision solution for real-time shelf overview and inventory management. Awarded paid pilot project.
• LiTechminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Selected startup from Rimi Retail Hackathon - data quality management tool for retailers. Awarded paid pilot project.
• goodbagminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Selected startup from Rimi Retail Hackathon - gamified sustainable shopping rewards platform. Awarded paid pilot project.
• Footprints AIminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Selected startup from Rimi Retail Hackathon - AI-powered Omnichannel Retail Media platform. Awarded paid pilot project.
• Revo FoodsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Selected startup from Rimi Retail Hackathon - plant-based seafood alternatives. Awarded paid pilot project.
• Peak SaveminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Hackers track winner at Rimi Retail Hackathon - energy optimization system for grocery store freezers. Awarded EUR 3,000 prize plus TechChill 2024 tickets.
• Help'a'bitminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Hackers track winner at Rimi Retail Hackathon - food donation improvement for food banks. Awarded EUR 1,500 prize.
• Food FellasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Hackers track winner at Rimi Retail Hackathon - gamification of near-expired product purchasing. Awarded EUR 500 prize.
• BoxRentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Testing partner for Allockate's specialized door control solutions in Confluence pre-acceleration program.
• Berner LatvijaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Testing partner for Allockate's specialized door control solutions in Confluence pre-acceleration program.
• Cietvielu fizikas institūts (CFI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Testing partner for AP4pic providing equipment access for product research and development in Confluence program.
• Semmelweis University (Hungary)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Testing partner for Bdetect prototype comparison with market alternatives.
• Sarma & NordeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Architecture firm partner for Project Roots developing sound-dampening wall panel integrations.
• ICF LatvijaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Testing partner for Companon's AI coaching assistant for coaching processes.
• Purviņu MedusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Beekeeping partner for ForQueenBee's bee hive sensor testing.
• VaivariminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Healthcare partner for InnovoMotion's rehabilitation app improvement with Stradiņa slimnīca.
• PrintfulminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Testing partner for TE-D product testing among employees with feedback collection.
• Latvijas Koka būvniecības klasterisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Wooden construction cluster partner for Accoustic Technologies' 3D printed furniture testing.
• Rimi BalticcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023Ecosystem partner for retail hackathon and open innovation platform. Rimi committed EUR 1 million over 3 years for PoCs and pilots. Helve facilitates hackathons and platform execution. Previously collaborated for 3 years within Future Hub implementing 4 pilot projects.
• Digital Accelerator of Latvia (DAoL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Helve joined DAoL consortium (20 partners) to help Latvian entities with digital transformation. Project aims to support 1,236+ companies, invest EUR 3.5M in digital transformation, and trigger EUR 2.4M from other sources. Specializations: AI, 5G/IoT, GovTech, Cybersecurity, EdTech, Quantum technologies.
• EIT FoodcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Implementing Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) program in Latvia - an EIT Food programme coordinated simultaneously in 11 countries. Program hosted 110 participants, aims to reduce gender inequality in agriculture and food sector through education, network building, and dedicated resources.
• EY BalticminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Strategic methodology partner for Baltic Sustainability Awards, providing fair, transparent, and data-driven assessment of applications tailored specifically to the Baltic awards.
• IF (Insurance)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Partner for Baltic Sustainability Awards 2022, supporting the sustainability innovation awards competition.
• DokobitminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Partner for Baltic Sustainability Awards 2022, supporting the sustainability innovation awards competition.
• Baltic BlockminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Partner for Baltic Sustainability Awards 2022, supporting the sustainability innovation awards competition.
• National Health Service of LatviacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022Launched Open Health Labs - Latvia's first public healthcare innovation pilot program. Four healthcare institutions (Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital, Riga Psychiatric and Narcology Centre, Jelgava City Hospital, Daugavpils Regional Hospital) work with European MedTech startups to create digital solutions.
• ATOM MobilitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022Co-running ATOM Mobility Hub venture-building program - first accelerator for entrepreneurs with no IT knowledge wanting to start vehicle sharing, ride-hailing, or on-demand delivery businesses. Nine-week online program with mentors from Adyen, Funderbeam, Movmi, EIT Urban Mobility. Prize fund exceeds 30,000 EUR.
• Eco Baltia videminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022Corporate partner in Future Hub 3rd program seeking new waste recycling solutions through co-creation with European startups.
• Sadales tīklsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022Corporate partner in Future Hub 3rd program seeking solutions to secure grid stability through co-creation with European startups.
• LatvenergominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022Previous Future Hub corporate partner collaborating on energy innovation challenges with European startups.
• SwedbankminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022Previous Future Hub corporate partner collaborating on innovation challenges with European startups.
• Citadele bankminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022Previous Future Hub corporate partner collaborating on innovation challenges with European startups.
• Latvijas PastsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022Previous Future Hub corporate partner collaborating on postal service innovation challenges with European startups.
• OrklaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022Previous Future Hub corporate partner collaborating on innovation challenges with European startups.
• UbiquitiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022Main sponsor of CodeX hackathon - international programming festival gathering 200+ European IT talents. Prize sponsor for winning team.
• Gravity TeamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022Main sponsor of CodeX hackathon, setting cryptocurrency bot challenge. Prize sponsor for winning team.
• Riga Technical UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022Venue supporter for CodeX hackathon, providing physical space for the international programming festival.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Techstars: Global accelerator network running partner-driven programs across multiple continents, including European operations. Comparable to Helve in offering accelerator infrastructure and corporate-startup matchmaking, though at vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Deloitte Digital: Global consulting firm with extensive AI strategy, digital transformation, and innovation advisory practices serving enterprise clients across Europe. Comparable to Helve/Civitta in offering enterprise AI advisory and innovation services, though at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• EIT Digital: EU-funded European innovation accelerator and venture builder focused on deep tech and digital transformation. Comparable to Helve in offering corporate-startup co-creation programs backed by EU funding, but operates at significantly larger pan-European scale.

Direct peers

• Startup Wise Guys: Tallinn-based accelerator and early-stage investor with strong Baltic presence, running sector-specific accelerator programs (similar to Helve's Future Hub and Confluence) and connecting startups with corporate partners. Directly comparable as a regional accelerator operator and innovation ecosystem builder.
• Rockstart: Amsterdam-based accelerator running domain-focused programs (Energy, AgriFood, Health, Emerging Tech) with corporate-startup co-creation and venture-building components. Comparable to Helve in offering structured accelerator formats combined with corporate innovation partnerships across Europe.
• Civitta: Central and Eastern European management consultancy founded in Lithuania in 2013, operating across 20+ countries with 750+ employees. Acquired Helve in March 2026 to integrate Baltic innovation and AI expertise into its international delivery network — directly comparable as both the parent entity and the closest peer in geography and service mix.

Regional players

• Garage48: Tallinn-based hackathon organizer and startup community activator with deep Baltics presence, running events comparable to Helve's CodeX hackathon. Operates in the same regional innovation ecosystem and engages similar developer and startup talent pools.
• Overkill Ventures: Baltic-focused pre-seed venture fund supporting early-stage startups in the region. Comparable to Helve as a regional ecosystem participant supporting Baltic founders, though Overkill focuses on capital deployment rather than program management.

Emerging players

• Mindletic: Vilnius-based innovation and corporate wellbeing platform working with Baltic enterprises on digital transformation and employee engagement programs. Comparable to Helve as a regional innovation services provider serving Baltic enterprise clients with program-based offerings.
• Beamline: European deep tech accelerator and venture builder working with science-based startups on commercialization — directly comparable to Helve's Confluence pre-acceleration program for science-intensive startups and similar in target founder profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/helve
• Instagraminstagram.com/helve.eu

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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