Loudspring

Loudspring is a cleantech accelerator in the Nordic region, boasting several fast growing and high impact companies that solve global challenges. The portfolio companies are active in energy- and resource efficiency as well as decentralized renewable energy and are based in Finland, Sweden and Germany. The company management consists of company builders and investors who have been active within the cleantech space for over a decade.The company is listed on First North Finland under the ticker LOUD and on First North Stockholm under the ticker LOUDS.

Antonio Gallizio

CIO

Jarkko Joki-Tokola

CEO and MD

Timo Linnainmaa

Co-founder, Partner

Lassi Tapani Noponen

MD, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of the Board

25 past transactions

Sofi Filtration

Venture Round in 2020
Sofi Filtration Oy specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced water cleaning and process wastewater handling solutions applicable across various industries, including mining, metallurgy, oil and gas, and power generation. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, the company provides innovative and automated water treatment technologies. Its product offerings include systems for delivering solids-free water for reverse osmosis, treating flue gas wastewater, cooling water treatment, and managing wastewater prior to discharge. Sofi Filtration also focuses on recirculating process water and replacing traditional cartridge or bag filters, ensuring robust performance tailored to industry needs. The company is supported by both public innovation development funds and private investors, reinforcing its commitment to cutting-edge filtration technology.

Nuuka

Venture Round in 2019
Nuuka is a Finnish provider of building management solutions that specializes in a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed for smart and sustainable real estate. The platform consolidates building data into a unified user interface, allowing owners and users to monitor and analyze energy efficiency and indoor air quality effectively. By automating data collection from various sources, including energy meters and building automation systems, Nuuka enables commercial and public buildings to enhance their sustainability and performance. This approach not only improves management practices but also increases property values by making critical information accessible to a broader audience beyond just technical experts.

Eagle Filters

Funding Round in 2019
Eagle Filters Oy designs and manufactures filters for combined cycle power plants, compressors, and other industrial needs. The company specializes in gas turbine air inlet filters, air filters for general ventilation solutions, and filters for dust collecting systems. It also offers filters to customer specifications for several equipment manufacturers in Finland and internationally. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Kotka, Finland. As of January 18, 2018, Eagle Filters Oy operates as a subsidiary of Loudspring Oyj.

Eagle Filters

Acquisition in 2018
Eagle Filters Oy designs and manufactures filters for combined cycle power plants, compressors, and other industrial needs. The company specializes in gas turbine air inlet filters, air filters for general ventilation solutions, and filters for dust collecting systems. It also offers filters to customer specifications for several equipment manufacturers in Finland and internationally. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Kotka, Finland. As of January 18, 2018, Eagle Filters Oy operates as a subsidiary of Loudspring Oyj.

ResQ Club

Venture Round in 2018
ResQ Club is a Finnish company connecting sustainable restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores with consumers that appreciate eating affordable quality food. ResQ partners can drastically reduce their food waste with their proprietary location-based mobile and web service, as it enables consumers to find and rescue surplus food in their proximity. Every meal purchased via ResQ is one less meal thrown away, helping their urban communities to waste less and be more sustainable. They are on a mission to reduce food waste to zero at restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores. It's estimated that 10% of the already produced food in restaurants ends up in the trash instead of hungry mouths. On a global scale, this equals 11 million tons of food wasted every year.

Nuuka

Venture Round in 2017
Nuuka is a Finnish provider of building management solutions that specializes in a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed for smart and sustainable real estate. The platform consolidates building data into a unified user interface, allowing owners and users to monitor and analyze energy efficiency and indoor air quality effectively. By automating data collection from various sources, including energy meters and building automation systems, Nuuka enables commercial and public buildings to enhance their sustainability and performance. This approach not only improves management practices but also increases property values by making critical information accessible to a broader audience beyond just technical experts.

ResQ Club

Venture Round in 2017
ResQ Club is a Finnish company connecting sustainable restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores with consumers that appreciate eating affordable quality food. ResQ partners can drastically reduce their food waste with their proprietary location-based mobile and web service, as it enables consumers to find and rescue surplus food in their proximity. Every meal purchased via ResQ is one less meal thrown away, helping their urban communities to waste less and be more sustainable. They are on a mission to reduce food waste to zero at restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores. It's estimated that 10% of the already produced food in restaurants ends up in the trash instead of hungry mouths. On a global scale, this equals 11 million tons of food wasted every year.

Nuuka

Grant in 2017
Nuuka is a Finnish provider of building management solutions that specializes in a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed for smart and sustainable real estate. The platform consolidates building data into a unified user interface, allowing owners and users to monitor and analyze energy efficiency and indoor air quality effectively. By automating data collection from various sources, including energy meters and building automation systems, Nuuka enables commercial and public buildings to enhance their sustainability and performance. This approach not only improves management practices but also increases property values by making critical information accessible to a broader audience beyond just technical experts.

SansOx

Seed Round in 2016
SansOx Oy provides solutions for water purification processes. It offers OHS products that are integrated into water flow systems of fresh water processing and waste water treatment for oxidation and aeration. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Helsinki, Finland.

Nocart

Venture Round in 2016
Nocart Ltd, founded in 2010 and based in Lahti, Finland, specializes in developing power generation units (PGUs) for small power plants. The company addresses the electricity generation needs of various customers, enabling them to utilize diverse power sources such as manure, wood chips, water, and wind. Nocart's solutions support eco-villages in producing both heat and electricity, and assist industries in generating power from waste. Initially focused on industrial automation services, including programming and electrical design, Nocart shifted its focus towards creating cost-effective power generation solutions for small power plants in response to market demand and a commitment to advancing renewable energy technologies. This evolution reflects the company's dedication to contributing to the transition towards cleaner energy sources.

Watty

Seed Round in 2016
Watty AB is a Swedish company that specializes in energy management solutions for both businesses and private individuals. Founded in 2013 and based in Stockholm, Watty offers a product known as NILS, which is installed by placing a device on the electricity meter. This solution utilizes machine learning algorithms to analyze aggregate energy data, breaking it down into distinct components by recognizing the unique behavior and usage patterns of individual appliances. As a result, NILS provides detailed diagnostics of a home's energy consumption based on data from a single measurement source. Watty also offers a subscription-based service that includes a Watty box and an accompanying app, allowing users to monitor their energy usage in real-time and gain insights into their home. This innovation combines various technologies, including artificial intelligence, hardware, Internet of Things (IoT), and Software as a Service (SaaS), enabling users to make informed and sustainable choices in their daily energy consumption.

ResQ Club

Seed Round in 2016
ResQ Club is a Finnish company connecting sustainable restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores with consumers that appreciate eating affordable quality food. ResQ partners can drastically reduce their food waste with their proprietary location-based mobile and web service, as it enables consumers to find and rescue surplus food in their proximity. Every meal purchased via ResQ is one less meal thrown away, helping their urban communities to waste less and be more sustainable. They are on a mission to reduce food waste to zero at restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores. It's estimated that 10% of the already produced food in restaurants ends up in the trash instead of hungry mouths. On a global scale, this equals 11 million tons of food wasted every year.

Nocart

Venture Round in 2015
Nocart Ltd, founded in 2010 and based in Lahti, Finland, specializes in developing power generation units (PGUs) for small power plants. The company addresses the electricity generation needs of various customers, enabling them to utilize diverse power sources such as manure, wood chips, water, and wind. Nocart's solutions support eco-villages in producing both heat and electricity, and assist industries in generating power from waste. Initially focused on industrial automation services, including programming and electrical design, Nocart shifted its focus towards creating cost-effective power generation solutions for small power plants in response to market demand and a commitment to advancing renewable energy technologies. This evolution reflects the company's dedication to contributing to the transition towards cleaner energy sources.

Nuuka

Venture Round in 2015
Nuuka is a Finnish provider of building management solutions that specializes in a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed for smart and sustainable real estate. The platform consolidates building data into a unified user interface, allowing owners and users to monitor and analyze energy efficiency and indoor air quality effectively. By automating data collection from various sources, including energy meters and building automation systems, Nuuka enables commercial and public buildings to enhance their sustainability and performance. This approach not only improves management practices but also increases property values by making critical information accessible to a broader audience beyond just technical experts.

Swap.com

Series B in 2015
Swap.com, Inc. operates an online store. It sells women’s, junior girl’s, men’s, kid’s, baby, and maternity apparel and related accessories; and toys and games, sports and outdoor products, movies and books, and decoration products. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois with additional offices in Chicago, Illinois; and Helsinki, Finland.

Aurelia Turbines

Venture Round in 2015
Aurelia Turbines Oy manufactures and markets two-stage gas turbine. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Lappeenranta, Finland with additional offices in Germany and the United Kingdom.

Sofi Filtration

Venture Round in 2015
Sofi Filtration Oy specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced water cleaning and process wastewater handling solutions applicable across various industries, including mining, metallurgy, oil and gas, and power generation. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, the company provides innovative and automated water treatment technologies. Its product offerings include systems for delivering solids-free water for reverse osmosis, treating flue gas wastewater, cooling water treatment, and managing wastewater prior to discharge. Sofi Filtration also focuses on recirculating process water and replacing traditional cartridge or bag filters, ensuring robust performance tailored to industry needs. The company is supported by both public innovation development funds and private investors, reinforcing its commitment to cutting-edge filtration technology.

Enersize

Venture Round in 2015
Enersize Oyj provides online compressed air management software. It offers LEAQS, a leakage management software; Q+ online measurement and monitoring software; and Q+ automated real-time analysis & optimization software. The company provides its solutions for leakage management, measurement, data acquisition, and automated analysis of the compressed air systems operations based on IoT and cloud computing. The company is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.

Eagle Filters

Private Equity Round in 2015
Eagle Filters Oy designs and manufactures filters for combined cycle power plants, compressors, and other industrial needs. The company specializes in gas turbine air inlet filters, air filters for general ventilation solutions, and filters for dust collecting systems. It also offers filters to customer specifications for several equipment manufacturers in Finland and internationally. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Kotka, Finland. As of January 18, 2018, Eagle Filters Oy operates as a subsidiary of Loudspring Oyj.

Oricane

Venture Round in 2014
Oricane AB specializes in the development of green software technologies aimed at enhancing the efficiency of Internet applications. Founded in 2006 in Luleå, Sweden, the company focuses on creating methods and software components that utilize energy-saving algorithms to optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing. Its flagship product, BioCAM, offers advanced network search algorithms and management software designed for next-generation network equipment. Oricane's solutions significantly decrease power consumption, achieving over a 95% reduction in energy usage compared to industry standards since 2009. The company also emphasizes a solid mathematical foundation in its software design, ensuring efficient algorithm performance for tasks such as packet classification and forwarding. With a commitment to minimizing the environmental impact of Internet growth, Oricane has been awarded 14 patents for its core technologies and is expanding into the Big Data Analytics sector.

Nocart

Venture Round in 2014
Nocart Ltd, founded in 2010 and based in Lahti, Finland, specializes in developing power generation units (PGUs) for small power plants. The company addresses the electricity generation needs of various customers, enabling them to utilize diverse power sources such as manure, wood chips, water, and wind. Nocart's solutions support eco-villages in producing both heat and electricity, and assist industries in generating power from waste. Initially focused on industrial automation services, including programming and electrical design, Nocart shifted its focus towards creating cost-effective power generation solutions for small power plants in response to market demand and a commitment to advancing renewable energy technologies. This evolution reflects the company's dedication to contributing to the transition towards cleaner energy sources.

Swap.com

Series A in 2014
Swap.com, Inc. operates an online store. It sells women’s, junior girl’s, men’s, kid’s, baby, and maternity apparel and related accessories; and toys and games, sports and outdoor products, movies and books, and decoration products. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois with additional offices in Chicago, Illinois; and Helsinki, Finland.

Aurelia Turbines

Venture Round in 2014
Aurelia Turbines Oy manufactures and markets two-stage gas turbine. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Lappeenranta, Finland with additional offices in Germany and the United Kingdom.

MetGen

Series A in 2013
MetGen develops and produces enzymes tailored to industrial customer needs. MetZymes are enzymes belonging to the class of multicopper oxidases. These enzymes are involved in several oxidative functions and particularly in delignification. MetGen have created biological enzymes that can be added into the pulp mix to separate wood fibres more effectively before the thermo-mechanical pulping stage, radically improving the energy efficiency of the whole pulp-making process.

Oricane

Venture Round in 2013
Oricane AB specializes in the development of green software technologies aimed at enhancing the efficiency of Internet applications. Founded in 2006 in Luleå, Sweden, the company focuses on creating methods and software components that utilize energy-saving algorithms to optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing. Its flagship product, BioCAM, offers advanced network search algorithms and management software designed for next-generation network equipment. Oricane's solutions significantly decrease power consumption, achieving over a 95% reduction in energy usage compared to industry standards since 2009. The company also emphasizes a solid mathematical foundation in its software design, ensuring efficient algorithm performance for tasks such as packet classification and forwarding. With a commitment to minimizing the environmental impact of Internet growth, Oricane has been awarded 14 patents for its core technologies and is expanding into the Big Data Analytics sector.