About the merger
Today we’re happy to share that Helve, a Latvian innovation consultancy, is joining Civitta, strengthening our innovation capabilities in the Baltics.
Helve specializes in building and scaling innovation ecosystems, helping the public sector, large corporations, and startups work together to solve complex challenges. For years, both Civitta and Helve have shared a similar mission: guiding organizations through change to turn ambitious ideas into real-world results.
This merger is another step in Civitta’s growth in the Baltics. By combining Helve’s niche expertise in ecosystem building with Civitta’s international reach, we are creating a stronger platform to support our clients through their digital and green transitions. We are now better equipped than ever to be a “one-stop shop” for innovation advisory across Northern Europe.
By joining forces, we are answering the market’s demand for a “one-stop” innovation partner that bridges the gap between high-level strategy and the rapid prototyping of AI solutions. While Helve specializes in scouting breakthrough startups and managing innovation programs, Civitta provides the international infrastructure to scale those innovations across 20+ countries. This merger creates a good value proposition, offering a comprehensive suite of AI-driven services – ranging from strategic AI roadmaps and policy development to the actual technical implementation of machine learning and automated workflows.
We are proud to welcome Līva Pērkone, the founder of Helve, who joins Civitta as an Associate Partner. Her deep expertise in building innovation ecosystems will be instrumental as we continue to expand our impact across the Baltics and beyond.
“Latvia is an important market for us, and we want to continue developing our services here. Helve’s hands-on, tech-first approach makes them a great fit, and together we can combine our international network with their local expertise.”
Adam Saulius Vaina
“Joining forces with Civitta is a natural and exciting evolution for Helve. Over the past decade, we’ve built a reputation for helping organizations navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape and connecting them with the startup ecosystem. By merging our local networks with Civitta’s impressive international reach, we are creating a powerhouse for growth. We bring a high-tech, agile edge to the group, while Civitta provides the global footprint that allows us to take our clients from initial innovation scouting all the way to international market expansion.”
Līva Pērkone
Deal at a glance
- Strategic goal: By integrating Helve’s ecosystem-building expertise, Civitta will be better positioned to lead large-scale innovation and sustainability projects across the Baltics and beyond.
- Combined strength: This merger brings together Civitta’s broad advisory services with Helve’s hands-on experience in managing company wide innovation sprints and facilitating startup-corporate collaboration.
About the companies
Helve
Helve is a leading Baltic innovation firm with over a decade of experience bridging the gap between established corporations and the startup ecosystem. Having designed high-impact open innovation programs for the region’s largest players, they excel at turning complexity into opportunity. Today, Helve is at the forefront of AI adoption, specializing in AI-driven strategic consulting and rapid prototyping. By combining deep roots in the startup network with a focus on execution, they empower organizations to move from innovation theory to real-world scale.
Civitta
Civitta is the leading independent management consultancy in Central and Eastern Europe. We provide consulting, digital, and funding services to a wide range of clients – from governments and international organizations to startups and global corporations. With a team of over 750+ employees, we combine a strong local presence in the CEE region with international cross-border expertise.
