Evli Growth Partners

Evli Growth Partners is a European venture capital firm focusing on late-stage and growth capital investments in European companies. Based in Helsinki, Finland and founded in 2018, it targets growth-oriented businesses with annual turnover above five million euros and typically invests between three and five million euros, often taking a minority stake. The team comprises five serial entrepreneurs with hands-on experience in building and scaling market leaders and brings extensive experience from more than 150 companies as founders, executives, or investors, with exits valued in the billions of euros.

Jere Blomqvist

Investment Manager

Mikael Hed

Growth Partner

Juuso Koskinen

Associate Partner

Pauliina Lämsä

Investment Manager

17 past transactions

Yazen

Series A in 2024
Yazen is a digital healthcare platform specializing in personalized weight loss programs. It connects users with medical professionals, including doctors, dietitians, and personal trainers, to create tailored weight management plans combining lifestyle coaching and medical treatments.

Bob W

Series B in 2024
Bob W is a provider of short-stay accommodation services that offers an alternative to traditional hotels. The company operates a managed marketplace of serviced apartments that combine the quality standards and amenities of a lifestyle hotel with the authenticity and functionality of a home. Each apartment is locally designed, work-friendly, and equipped with hotel linens and professional cleaning services. Additionally, the accommodations feature fully equipped kitchens, access to local gyms, and curated breakfast options. This approach allows travelers to easily find and enjoy short-stay accommodations tailored to their needs while ensuring a high standard of service and ecological mindfulness.

Refurbed

Series C in 2023
Refurbed GmbH is an online marketplace based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the distribution of refurbished electronic goods. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of products including phones, TVs, tablets, smart watches, laptops, desktops, headphones, consoles, cameras, and kitchen appliances. Refurbed devices undergo a rigorous 40-step renewal process to ensure they look new and function like new. Each device comes with at least a 12-month guarantee. The company aims to provide products that are up to 40% cheaper and 100% more environmentally friendly than brand-new counterparts, making it an attractive option for cost-conscious and eco-friendly consumers.

Elite Alfred Berg

Acquisition in 2022
Elite Alfred Berg offers saving, investment and asset management services for private investors & institutions.

Happeo

Series B in 2022
Happeo is a next-generation intranet platform that unifies internal communications and knowledge management. It offers a user-friendly template-based page builder and integrations with various company tools, enabling universal search across all platforms. This streamlined approach has led to adoption rates three times the industry average, making it a preferred choice for market leaders like Doctolib, GANT, and Marqeta.

Laserhub

Series B in 2022
Laserhub is a procurement platform and marketplace for custom-made metal parts that digitizes and automates procurement processes for industrial B2B customers. The platform supports sheet metal work including laser cutting, bending and folding, deburring and thread cutting, powder coating and laser engraving, and handles turning and milling orders through its network of suppliers. Serving buyers and suppliers in Germany, Austria, France and Belgium, Laserhub aims to reduce both processing steps and parts costs by streamlining sourcing and manufacturing workflows. Founded in 2017 and based in Stuttgart, Germany, the company positions itself as a digital intermediary for metal parts manufacturing.

Preply

Series C in 2022
Preply Inc. is an online marketplace that connects students with tutors for personalized learning experiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, the platform allows students to find and engage independent tutors for various subjects and test preparations, including SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, and IELTS. Tutors can create and offer subject-specific packages that include learning materials, which students can filter based on price, duration, and specific requirements. With a global network of over 50,000 tutors and millions of learners, Preply has facilitated more than 15 million lessons, emphasizing the importance of live engagement in effective learning. The company operates with a diverse team of over 400 employees across multiple locations, including Barcelona and Kyiv, and is committed to creating innovative learning solutions through data-driven approaches.

Perlego

Series B in 2022
Perlego is an online subscription service that provides access to a vast library of textbooks and non-fiction titles. Established in 2016 and headquartered in London, the company has partnered with over 3,000 publishers to offer users unlimited access to more than 650,000 eBooks and publications. Perlego aims to enhance accessibility to educational resources, enabling students and learners around the world to benefit from affordable reading materials through a monthly subscription model. By focusing on academic and professional e-books, Perlego seeks to support learning and foster knowledge acquisition at a low cost.

Refurbed

Series B in 2021
Refurbed GmbH is an online marketplace based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the distribution of refurbished electronic goods. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of products including phones, TVs, tablets, smart watches, laptops, desktops, headphones, consoles, cameras, and kitchen appliances. Refurbed devices undergo a rigorous 40-step renewal process to ensure they look new and function like new. Each device comes with at least a 12-month guarantee. The company aims to provide products that are up to 40% cheaper and 100% more environmentally friendly than brand-new counterparts, making it an attractive option for cost-conscious and eco-friendly consumers.

Tylko

Series C in 2021
Tylko is a direct-to-consumer brand specializing in high-quality, customizable shelving solutions designed to enhance home organization. The company operates a digital-first marketplace that allows customers to design perfectly fitting furniture for their specific spaces. Utilizing an augmented reality tool and an online configurator, Tylko simplifies the shopping experience, enabling users to visualize products in their homes before making a purchase. With a focus on ease of assembly and doorstep delivery, Tylko aims to provide a seamless experience for customers seeking practical and stylish storage solutions.

Preply

Series B in 2021
Preply Inc. is an online marketplace that connects students with tutors for personalized learning experiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, the platform allows students to find and engage independent tutors for various subjects and test preparations, including SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, and IELTS. Tutors can create and offer subject-specific packages that include learning materials, which students can filter based on price, duration, and specific requirements. With a global network of over 50,000 tutors and millions of learners, Preply has facilitated more than 15 million lessons, emphasizing the importance of live engagement in effective learning. The company operates with a diverse team of over 400 employees across multiple locations, including Barcelona and Kyiv, and is committed to creating innovative learning solutions through data-driven approaches.

CGTrader

Series B in 2021
CGTrader is a leading online marketplace specializing in the buying, selling, and creation of professional 3D content. It hosts the world's largest collection of licensable 3D models, featuring over 800,000 items and a managed community of nearly two million users, including skilled 3D designers. The platform provides designers with competitive monetization opportunities for their creations. CGTrader serves a diverse range of industries, such as retail, gaming, advertising, animation, 3D printing, and architecture, helping them reduce design costs and accelerate time-to-market. In addition to its marketplace, CGTrader offers enterprise solutions that enable businesses to convert 2D product images into photorealistic 3D models, enhancing customer experiences in augmented reality and other applications. This capability eliminates the need for expensive photo shoots, ultimately leading to increased sales conversions and fewer product returns. With a vast network of talented 3D designers, CGTrader is well-equipped to deliver complex 3D models at any scale.

Klevu

Venture Round in 2020
Klevu is a self-learning, AI-powered search platform for online retailers that aims to increase onsite sales and improve the shopping experience. The company provides a natural language search capability that returns relevant results and offers metadata-based catalog enhancements, including contextually relevant synonyms, to improve search relevance and user experience. Its platform supports easy self-service integration and catalog maintenance, and provides insights into shoppers’ search behavior to help merchants optimize conversions. Based in Helsinki, Finland, Klevu serves e-commerce businesses seeking to turn visitors into customers through more intuitive search and actionable analytics.

Refurbed

Series A in 2020
Refurbed GmbH is an online marketplace based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the distribution of refurbished electronic goods. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of products including phones, TVs, tablets, smart watches, laptops, desktops, headphones, consoles, cameras, and kitchen appliances. Refurbed devices undergo a rigorous 40-step renewal process to ensure they look new and function like new. Each device comes with at least a 12-month guarantee. The company aims to provide products that are up to 40% cheaper and 100% more environmentally friendly than brand-new counterparts, making it an attractive option for cost-conscious and eco-friendly consumers.

Klevu

Series A in 2019
Klevu is a self-learning, AI-powered search platform for online retailers that aims to increase onsite sales and improve the shopping experience. The company provides a natural language search capability that returns relevant results and offers metadata-based catalog enhancements, including contextually relevant synonyms, to improve search relevance and user experience. Its platform supports easy self-service integration and catalog maintenance, and provides insights into shoppers’ search behavior to help merchants optimize conversions. Based in Helsinki, Finland, Klevu serves e-commerce businesses seeking to turn visitors into customers through more intuitive search and actionable analytics.

TIER Mobility

Series B in 2019
TIER Mobility GmbH is a Berlin-based shared micro-mobility provider founded in 2018, specializing in electric kick scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds for local commuting. The company aims to transform urban mobility by offering users a convenient way to access light electric vehicles through its application software, which allows them to locate and book available scooters. TIER is dedicated to promoting climate neutrality and reducing urban dependence on cars, contributing to a more sustainable and livable environment. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER strives to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of its services, thereby supporting cities in their efforts to improve mobility solutions.

Enbrite.ly

Seed Round in 2015
Enbrite.ly is a company that specializes in improving online advertising and marketing performance through comprehensive tools and services. Established in 2014 and based in Budapest, Hungary, Enbrite.ly focuses on marketing source analysis and detailed reporting aimed at identifying and eliminating fraudulent activities within marketing channels. By providing actionable insights, the company helps clients, including webshops, advertising networks, and traffic brokers, enhance their return on investment and foster safe marketing practices, particularly in Europe. Through its offerings, Enbrite.ly aims to prevent future fraud and support sustainable growth for its customers.
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