BUILDING MALTA'S
STARTUP HUB
A close-knit network of startup founders, investors and supporters based in Malta. From project feedback to events and mentorship, we're rebooting the local startup ecosystem so that founders can build the next generation of unicorns.
A community, not a business network.
Building a startup in Malta is hard, and it was even harder to find the right people to talk to. We wanted to change that, and created a culture that despises bullshit, lives for real conversations and provides useful, direct support to founders.
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> READ FULL DISPATCHHow RetroGradient Labs Is Bringing Operational Intelligence, Responsible Innovation, and AI Sovereignty to Malta For nearly a decade, Natalia Mallia has worked at the intersection of artificial intelligence, technology, and problem-solving. Long before AI became the centerpiece of boardroom conversations and global headlines, Natalia considered herself an “AI kid.” She began exploring the field while attending university approximately eight years ago, drawn to its potential to help people make
As more consumers turn to AI platforms for information and recommendations, businesses face a new challenge: understanding how their brands appear in AI-generated answers. Searchable, an AI visibility platform, is expanding its presence in this emerging market through the acquisition of Meridian Tech, Inc., a New York-based AI search visibility startup, in a seven-figure deal announced on September 21, 2026. The acquisition forms part of Searchable’s broader expansion into the United States, w
What happens when a boxer, artist, banker, and army reservist unite behind one vision? Meet Jay Rajakariyar, the founder of Malta Fight Co., transforming personal growth into a combat sports platform helping people build confidence, discipline, and purpose. Malta Fight Company Spotlight.
How Startecon Turns Complex Data Challenges into Practical Solutions For more than 30 years, Mikko Lähdeaho has worked at the intersection of data, technology, and problem-solving. His career has taken him through IT consulting, business intelligence, data analytics, data warehousing, and database development. Along the way, he has served organizations of nearly every size, from major companies such as Microsoft, Nokia, SSAB, and financial institutions to businesses operated by a single person
On an island famous for its limestone cliffs, climbing is reaching new heights indoors. Crash Pad brings Malta bouldering walls, Olympic-level training, fitness and recovery spaces, coaching and more—all under one roof and built around a growing climbing community.
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