COUNARA OÜ · ABOUT

Analytical clarity
for complex decisions.

Counara OÜ is an independent practice providing cross-border competitive intelligence teardowns and emerging market strategic research briefs. Founded in Estonia, operating internationally.

The Founder

Iliyana Hristova

Counara OÜ is directed by its founder, Iliyana Hristova. Operating internationally, Iliyana brings a rigorous, cross-border perspective to competitive intelligence and emerging market research.

Her analytical methodology is informed by an extensive background in corporate procurement, vendor management, SAP and invoice administration within the Norwegian energy sector. This operational foundation is supported by academic training in International Economic Relations and Security Studies, shaping how she approaches complex market and regulatory environments for international clients.

  • LANGUAGES

    English (Fluent) 
    Norwegian (Fluent) 
    Bulgarian (Native) 
    Spanish (Above Basic) 
    Brazilian Portuguese (Above Basic)

  • OPERATING MODEL Remote / International

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WORKING MODEL

How Counara Operates

Counara is a one-person practice. Every project is researched, written, and delivered by Iliyana directly, with a working model built for clarity and international reach rather than overhead.

Clients internationally, with particular focus on cross-border and emerging market topics

Projects are scoped and agreed primarily by email. A short discovery call is available on request if a live conversation would help

All deliverables are structured written reports, ready to circulate internally

Flat-rate pricing, scoped individually per project, confirmed in writing before work begins

Registered as a Private Limited Company (OÜ) via the Estonian e-Residency programme

Legal Disclaimer: Counara OÜ provides research, analysis, and strategic interpretation based on named, verified sources and publicly available information. CI and research reports are strategic orientation frameworks and do not constitute legal, financial, or investment advice.