PikaPay
Pre Seed Round in 2022
PikaPay is a technology company that develops a mobile payment platform. This platform enables consumers and businesses to make and receive payments conveniently, securely, and at low fees. It offers real-time transactions, benefiting retailers, restaurants, and transportation providers by enhancing their customers' payment experiences.
The Human Touch Robotics
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Introducing robotics with the lightness of the human touch in realms once thought impossible.
Akkurate
Venture Round in 2018
Akkurate Oy is a Finnish company established in 2016, specializing in mobile battery consulting, analysis, diagnostics, and engineering services. Based in Kaarina, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including technology consulting, testing and analysis, specification optimization, charging system design, and manufacturing assessments. Akkurate conducts various tests, such as electrical performance testing, safety testing, and battery analysis, which encompasses x-ray analysis and Scanning Electron Microscope evaluations. The team at Akkurate comprises experienced professionals with a strong background in battery production, development, and lifecycle management. Their expertise is aimed at minimizing risks associated with Li-ion batteries, ensuring that clients can manage their investments effectively as battery technology evolves.
Solar Foods
Venture Round in 2018
Solar Foods Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Lappeenranta, Finland, is a food-tech startup focused on producing sustainable protein alternatives through innovative technology. The company specializes in a process that utilizes electricity to generate hydrogen, which is then combined with carbon dioxide, water, vitamins, and minerals to cultivate microbial biomass. This biomass is transformed into Solein, a nutritious single-cell protein that serves as an alternative to animal-derived proteins. Solar Foods' method relies on elements from the air, such as CO2 and nitrogen, and is independent of traditional agricultural practices, making it resilient to climate variations. By employing gas fermentation, Solar Foods aims to provide a sustainable solution for food production that addresses the growing demand for nutritious food ingredients and plant-based meat alternatives.
Visedo
Debt Financing in 2016
Visedo Oy is a Finnish company based in Lappeenranta that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and delivery of electric drive trains tailored for heavy mobile work machines, marine vessels, and buses. The company's advanced electric and hybrid drivetrains are designed to operate efficiently in harsh environments, providing solutions that enhance fuel savings while reducing emissions and noise levels. By utilizing state-of-the-art electric components, Visedo enables its clients to minimize their environmental impact and improve productivity across various heavy-duty applications.
Aurelia Turbines
Seed Round in 2014
Aurelia Turbines Oy, founded in 2013 and based in Lappeenranta, Finland, specializes in the manufacture and marketing of two-stage gas turbines. The company has successfully commercialized technology developed at Lappeenranta University of Technology, backed by over 30 years of research in high-speed technology and fluid dynamics. Aurelia's gas turbines are designed to enhance the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises by utilizing a low-emission combustion process capable of operating on hydrogen, biogas, synthetic gas, and other renewable fuels. This innovative approach allows businesses to reduce operating costs while improving performance and minimizing environmental impact. The company retains extensive intellectual property rights related to its core technology and collaborates with world-class industrial partners to ensure scalability and ease of integration. Aurelia has received financing from various Finnish investors and was among the first in Europe to secure funding from the EU H2020 program, reflecting its commitment to developing high-efficiency and reliable energy solutions.