Takeoff Partners

Takeoff Partners are experienced growth advisors and private investors that focuses on internationalizing B2B software and services. Takeoff Partners provide advisory and coaching services that leverages their experiences in growing businesses. The portfolio businesses of the company are Meetingpackage.com, LATO Tools, Tellybean, Enbrite.ly, Cuckoo Workout, and Havusport. Takeoff Partners is located in Finland and the company was founded in 2014 by Markko Vaarnas.

Jouko Virtanen

Senior Partner and Chairman of the Board

Kim Väisänen

Angel Investor

17 past transactions

Miradore

Private Equity Round in 2018
Miradore Ltd. is a provider of cloud-based IT lifecycle management systems, facilitating the efficient management of diverse IT environments for organizations. Founded in 2006 and based in Lappeenranta, Finland, with additional offices in Helsinki, the company offers integrated solutions that encompass asset management, configuration management, and lifecycle management tools. Miradore enables remote access to a variety of end-user devices, including desktops, laptops, and mobile devices, while supporting the entire IT lifecycle from purchasing and installation to maintenance and retirement of equipment. The platform provides a dynamic real-time asset management system that keeps IT service providers informed about their assets, ensuring reliable and updated information. Miradore also includes a built-in configuration management system that automates changes and maintains records, thereby enhancing operational transparency and compliance. Its services cater to IT service providers, enterprises, healthcare, government entities, and the Finnish military, making it a versatile choice for comprehensive IT management.

UPGRD

Venture Round in 2018
UPGRD is a company that specializes in transforming traditional portrait-style photographs into vibrant artwork through professional graphic design and photo editing services. Additionally, UPGRD operates a professional training and coaching platform aimed at helping individuals gain control over their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This platform provides tools and resources that enable clients to achieve personal and professional growth, facilitating a seamless training experience for employees. By combining artistic photo enhancements with effective coaching solutions, UPGRD seeks to inspire creativity and foster development in various aspects of life.

MeetingPackage

Seed Round in 2017
MeetingPackage.com lets you book meeting rooms & packages just like you book hotel rooms from your favourite travel website. Over 250 000 meeting rooms that include 3,4 and 5 star hotels and also unique venues. MeetingPackage.com saves time & money from the booking process of organising offsite meetings & events. Within the same tool you can also communicate directly with the venue, keep track on expenses and get real-time reporting to your management. MeetingPackage.com can be used for the standard half a day and day meetings as well as more complicated events. For Meeting Venues (Hotels, Conference Centers, Unique Venues etc.) we offer access to corporate clientele without eRFP spam! Seasonal pricing, multi-user functionality, reporting and full management of incoming bookings. Everything is in one place. Our API makes integrations possible for Sales & Catering softwares. ** MeetingPackage.com is the only marketplace globally to be integrated with Oracle Opera Sales & Catering. This gives access to the live availability and pricing for the majority of the meeting rooms in hotels around the world.

CollectiveCrunch

Seed Round in 2017
CollectiveCrunch is an AI leader in the forestry industry. We collect climate, geo and process data and crunch this information into AI models for better prediction of forest inventories and forest management parameters. Several of the top forestry players the Nordics and Baltics are our customers. Our product is called Linda Forest and is delivered via a SaaS platform. Using Linda Forest our customers make better buying and selling decisions, use wood-based raw material more efficiently, and overall reduce their costs. Currently focussed on Nordic and Baltic countries we are adopting the solution to Northern America, Russia and other forestry markets. Moreover, the solution can be adopted to new opportunities such as prediction of forest risk and modelling of CO2 sequestration.

Humap

Venture Round in 2017
Humap Software Oy, established in 2007 and located in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in developing software solutions aimed at digitalizing the consulting business. Drawing on two decades of expertise in change management consulting, the company's flagship product, REAL, is a web-based engagement and collaboration platform. REAL is designed to enhance productivity by replacing traditional in-person workshops, enabling distributed teams to engage effectively. The platform allows for rapid customization of processes and content to meet the specific needs of individual clients, facilitating seamless participation from large organizations on any device. Humap's solutions are currently utilized by over 100 organizations across ten countries, demonstrating their effectiveness in driving engagement and impact.

Tellybean

Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Tellybean Ltd. specializes in video calling solutions, allowing users to transform their televisions into videophones. Founded in 2011 and located in Helsinki, Finland, Tellybean offers applications that facilitate life-sized video calls on Android TVs and through web platforms. The company's services focus on enhancing communication, enabling connections between families and friends in a more engaging and immersive manner.

Buildie

Seed Round in 2017
Buildie is a software company that develops and sells software products for building documentation and quality management.

Pilvi Cloud Company

Private Equity Round in 2016
Pilvi Cloud Company Ltd specializes in developing an online sales software platform tailored for the automation of digital product sales, particularly for Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud services. Founded in 2013 and based in Espoo, Finland, the company offers solutions such as the Pilvi Cloud Shop, a customizable sales automation and vendor management tool designed for SaaS providers, and the Pilvi Cloud Commerce Platform, which facilitates the sale and management of ongoing services. The platform streamlines various sales processes, including trial periods, sales transactions, payments, and post-sale support, aimed at minimizing customer attrition. Additionally, Pilvi provides services that encompass business strategy, customer insights, and technological expertise, enabling hosting providers and cloud brokers to enhance their eCommerce capabilities and expand their customer base effectively.

Futures Platform

Venture Round in 2016
Futures Platform Oy operates a web-based tool that helps organizations to build a holistic view of their own future and make choices in a changing world. The company operates Futures Platform, a radar on trends and changes that allows users to map out future trends in a visual fashion; and provides access to a trends map with inspirational articles and videos produced by future foresight experts. Its tool also inspires the users in companies and public organizations alike to think about the likely future developments and form their own educated views; and allows users to discuss the phenomena inside the platform, and vote to prioritize which forces of changes are the most critical ones to discuss and prepare for. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Helsinki, Finland.

Zero Keyboard

Seed Round in 2015
Zero Keyboard makes data entry into Salesforce fast and easy. It enables users to log calls, create leads, scan business cards, collect information, manage tasks, calendar events, and more on the go, even offline, without typing. Zero Keyboard is the perfect companion for Salesforce users.

LATO Tools

Venture Round in 2015
LATO Tools is a software company based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2014. It specializes in providing a user-friendly SaaS platform designed to assist organizations in implementing strategies and business plans effectively. The software facilitates the cascading of strategies, allowing clients to align their teams towards common goals while tracking progress and results collaboratively. By enabling users to plan, execute, and monitor their strategies, LATO Tools empowers organizations to enhance operational excellence and realize their objectives. The application focuses on fostering a shared understanding among team members, promoting engagement, and ensuring that all employees contribute to the organization's success.

Fourdeg

Funding Round in 2015
Fourdeg is a company that specializes in heating optimization technology for water radiator systems in buildings. Founded in 2013 and based in Esbo, Finland, it offers solutions that enhance energy efficiency and improve temperature control, leading to significant energy savings and reduced heating costs. The company's advanced algorithms enable adaptive temperature management at a room level, making it suitable for various types of buildings, including residential, commercial, and public structures. Fourdeg's expertise combines over 90 years of experience in consumer and infrastructure business, product development, and energy technology, supported by collaboration with Aalto University. Its systems not only improve indoor comfort but also contribute to lower carbon footprints, with the potential for impact at individual room, building, and city levels.

Cuckoo Workout

Private Equity Round in 2015
Cuckoo Workout is a work wellness startup company that offers its customers a web-based activity game. It offers Cuckoo, a corporate wellness tool that increase employees’ physical activity during the workday and helps avoid the risks of sedentary work.

Enbritely

Seed Round in 2015
Enbrite.ly is a company that specializes in optimizing online marketing performance through comprehensive tools and services. Founded in 2014 and based in Budapest, Hungary, it focuses on marketing source analysis and reporting to combat fraudulent activities in advertising. The company provides detailed assessments and action plans aimed at enhancing return on investment across various marketing channels. Its services cater to a diverse clientele, including webshops, advertising networks, and traffic brokers, helping them to ensure safe and effective marketing practices. Enbrite.ly's approach combines data science, analytics, and app development to support business growth and improve competitive positioning in the market.

Videoly

Private Equity Round in 2015
Videoly is an automated video discovery and management tool for e-commerce. With Videoly online stores can get product videos (brand videos, reviews, unboxings, etc.) flowing automatically to their product pages without any manual work. Having videos on product pages have been A/B test proven to increase conversions, order value and time spent on site.

Framery

Private Equity Round in 2015
Framery Oy, founded in 2010 and based in Tampere, Finland, specializes in the manufacture and development of soundproof private spaces and pods designed to enhance workplace happiness and productivity. The company offers a range of products, including acoustic phone booths suitable for open-plan offices and public areas. Notable products include Framery O, which is equipped for individual use with features like a table top, air ventilation, electric sockets, and LED lighting, creating an echo-free environment for calls and video conferences. Framery Q caters to groups by providing a comfortable space for meetings and collaborative sessions, featuring adjustable tables and lighting. Through its innovative designs, Framery aims to redefine workspaces by promoting privacy and focus in increasingly open office environments.

CareCare

Venture Round in 2013
CareCare Oy is a Finnish company that specializes in manufacturing ergonomic, single-use products designed for the safe and efficient movement of patients in hospitals and nursing homes. Founded in 2014 and based in Joensuu, the company offers a range of products, including grip socks to reduce slipping risks, slide films for patient transfers, transfer mitts for repositioning, and rolling racks for film dispensing. CareCare also provides a daily storage bag for patients, ensuring convenience and organization. Its products are available for purchase online, making them accessible to healthcare facilities seeking to enhance patient mobility and safety.
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