Oslo, Norway · Startup Gelato is an Oslo-founded print-on-demand and production platform that connects e-commerce sellers, creators, and enterprises with a global network of over 130 print partners across 32 countries. The platform enables businesses to sell custom-printed products like t-shirts, wall art, mugs, and photo books that are produced locally near the end customer, reducing shipping times, costs, and carbon emissions. Gelato has raised over $200 million and serves millions of creators through integrations with Shopify, Etsy, and other e-commerce platforms. The company is a leading example of how distributed manufacturing networks can be orchestrated through software to create more sustainable and efficient supply chains.
Riga, Latvia · Startup Printful is a Riga-founded print-on-demand and fulfillment company that enables e-commerce entrepreneurs, creators, and brands to sell custom-designed products without holding inventory. The platform handles printing, warehousing, and shipping of apparel, accessories, and home goods through its own fulfillment centers in the US, Europe, and Mexico. Printful integrates with major e-commerce platforms including Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, and Amazon, and has fulfilled over 70 million items. With over 1,000 employees and revenues exceeding $200 million, Printful is Latvia's largest technology company and one of the Baltic region's most significant startup success stories, demonstrating that global-scale e-commerce infrastructure can be built from Riga.