Software development in Riga
Fintech, logistics and startups. That economy shapes what Riga companies ask us to build.
The projects we see most often for Riga are SaaS MVP development, crypto payment gateway and digital wallet & E-Wallet app, delivered remotely from India with 4.5–5.5 hours of daily overlap.
Riga at a glance
Business districts
Most of the activity in Riga is concentrated in the city centre and Skanste. We regularly support companies based in these areas.
Economy and key industries
Fintech, logistics and startups. These sectors drive most of the software demand we see in Riga.
Talent and universities
Riga Technical University and University of Latvia. Local teams often pair with our engineers in India to add capacity and specialist skills.
Connectivity and infrastructure
Riga International Airport and port. We plan hosting, latency and integrations with this in mind.
Why Riga companies invest in software
With fintech, logistics and startups, businesses in Riga face growing pressure to digitise operations, serve customers online and integrate with partners. The most common requests we receive from Riga are SaaS MVP development, crypto payment gateway and digital wallet & E-Wallet app.
Because Riga draws talent from Riga Technical University and University of Latvia, many companies here run lean in-house teams and use NNT Software to add product engineering, QA, DevOps or AI skills on demand — with delivery scheduled around EET working hours.
How we would approach a project in Riga
- Start with the workflows that matter most to fintech — usually discovery sprint and ux prototype.
- Meet stakeholders in the city centre or online for a one-to-two-week discovery workshop.
- Plan hosting and integrations around riga International Airport and the EET working day.
- Combine your local team — often hired from Riga Technical University — with NNT engineers for design, development and QA.
- Release in two-week sprints and review results with your Riga team every fortnight.
What Riga businesses need from software
The core economy of Riga
Businesses here typically need secure onboarding, ledgers that reconcile to the cent, real-time payments and audit-ready reporting, and measure progress on onboarding completion rate, time to approve an application and fraud loss rate.
Fintech in Riga
Fintech companies typically need secure onboarding, ledgers that reconcile to the cent, real-time payments and audit-ready reporting, and measure progress on onboarding completion rate, time to approve an application and fraud loss rate.
Logistics in Riga
Logistics companies typically need live shipment visibility, warehouse accuracy, carrier integrations and digital proof of delivery, and measure progress on on-time delivery rate, cost per drop and warehouse pick accuracy.
Drones in Riga
Drones companies typically need reliable, integrated software that removes manual work and scales with growth, and measure progress on manual hours saved, error rate and customer response time.
SaaS MVP Development for Riga
A SaaS MVP is the smallest version of a subscription software product that proves customers will use and pay for it. For Riga clients we usually begin with launch & iterate (production launch and weekly releases) and discovery sprint, then add ux prototype and multi-tenant core. Pricing is set as per your requirements and budget.
Crypto Payment Gateway for Riga
A crypto payment gateway lets merchants accept Bitcoin, Ethereum and stablecoins such as USDT and USDC, with instant conversion to fiat if required. For Riga clients we usually begin with stablecoin rails (uSDT/USDC on Tron, Ethereum, Polygon and Solana) and auto-conversion, then add payouts and compliance. Typical first release: 10–16 weeks.
Digital Wallet & E-Wallet App for Riga
A digital wallet app stores money or payment credentials so users can pay, transfer and top up from their phone. For Riga clients we usually begin with p2p & qr payments (phone-number transfers and merchant QR) and top-ups & cash-out, then add virtual cards and bill payments. Typical first release: 12–20 weeks.
Remittance & Money Transfer App for Riga
A remittance app lets users send money abroad to bank accounts, mobile wallets or cash-pickup points. For Riga clients we usually begin with agent portal (cash-in, commissions and float) and aml & screening, then add treasury and sender app. Typical first release: 14–22 weeks.
Example project in Riga
Picture a fintech business in Riga that needs a SaaS MVP development. Discovery and a clickable prototype take about two weeks; the first release — discovery sprint, ux prototype and multi-tenant core — follows in 8–12 weeks.
Customers pay with Cards, personal data is handled under EU GDPR, the product is hosted on Frankfurt, and the team reviews onboarding completion rate and time to approve an application every month.
Services available in Riga
Hire Dedicated Developers
Full-time offshore React, Node.js, Flutter, Python, .NET and Java engineers working as your own team. In Riga, a common first deliverable is devops & cloud, often followed by qa engineers.
Cybersecurity & KYC/AML Compliance
Security engineering, KYC/AML onboarding, transaction monitoring and audit readiness. In Riga, a common first deliverable is sanctions & pep screening, often followed by audit readiness.
Custom Software Development
Business software engineered around your exact workflows, approvals and integrations — you own every line of code. In Riga, a common first deliverable is workflow & approval systems, often followed by customer & partner portals.
ERP Software Development
Tailor-made ERP for manufacturers, distributors and trading companies — production, inventory, sales and finance in one system. In Riga, a common first deliverable is procurement, often followed by sales & dispatch.
Hire Dedicated Developers for Riga companies
For Riga clients, hire dedicated developers usually covers qa engineers, full squads and frontend developers. Manual and automation testers. Typical technology choices include Python, .NET and PHP, hosted close to Riga for fast response times.
Cybersecurity & KYC/AML Compliance for Riga companies
For Riga clients, cybersecurity & KYC/AML compliance usually covers security hardening, kyc / kyb onboarding and aml monitoring. Pen-test remediation, secrets management and SIEM logging. Typical technology choices include Onfido, ComplyAdvantage and Chainalysis, hosted close to Riga for fast response times.
Custom Software Development for Riga companies
For Riga clients, custom software development usually covers accounting & crm sync, dashboards & bi and legacy modernisation. Two-way sync with QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho, Salesforce, HubSpot and NetSuite. Typical technology choices include .NET, Python and PostgreSQL, hosted close to Riga for fast response times.
ERP Software Development for Riga companies
For Riga clients, ERP software development usually covers finance & tax, production planning & bom and inventory & warehouse. Ledgers, receivables, multi-currency and VAT/GST-ready exports to your accounting system. Typical technology choices include Flutter (shop-floor app), Barcode/RFID and REST APIs, hosted close to Riga for fast response times.
Getting started checklist for Riga companies
- Decide which languages users need: Latvian.
- Agree who in Riga will join fortnightly demos and approve releases.
- Confirm hosting expectations under EU GDPR.
- Set a budget range — we shape scope as per your budget.
- Pick two success metrics from onboarding completion rate, time to approve an application and fraud loss rate.
- Write down the one process in your Riga operation that wastes the most time.
- List the systems it must connect to — accounting, CRM, payments (SEPA Instant and Cards) or messaging.
Localising Riga projects for Latvia
Business in Latvia is mainly conducted in Latvian. We build interfaces, notifications and documents ready for those languages, format dates, numbers and EUR amounts the local way, and plan releases around the EET working day.
Payments Riga customers expect
Customers in Riga commonly pay with SEPA Instant and Cards. We integrate these alongside global gateways such as Stripe and PayPal, with reconciliation into your accounting system.
Hosting for Riga projects
For low latency in Riga and compliance with EU GDPR, we usually recommend Frankfurt, Ireland or another EU region to stay within GDPR transfer rules.
Working with a Riga team
A typical Riga engagement starts with a video discovery call inside our EET overlap window, followed by a written scope and estimate in EUR or USD within 48 hours.
Nearby markets in Latvia
Daugavpils
Manufacturing and services.
Next steps
Ready to discuss software development in Riga? Here is how to get started with NNT Software:
- Share your goals, users, must-have features and timeline through the contact form, email or WhatsApp.
- Join a free 30-minute discovery call with a solution architect — we sign an NDA first if you prefer.
- Receive a written proposal within 48 hours: scope, milestones, team, timeline and fixed estimate.
- Kick off with a discovery workshop and see working software in your first sprint demo.