Their Estonian-based subsidiaries then started to invest in Latvia and Lithuania, sometimes also to Russia. Such investments, primarily into the financial sector, were especially popular with Scandinavian companies. That’s why 43% of Estonian foreign investments were in the finance sector.
Nende Eestis asuvad ettevõtted hakkasid seejärel investeerima Lätti ja Leetu, vahel ka Venemaale. Eriti palju selliseid investeeringuid tehti Skandinaavia firmade poolt finantssektorisse: selle tulemusel on Eesti välisinvesteeringuist koguni 43% finantssektoris.