Investors in Finland

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Tesi

Tesi, established in 1995, is a Finnish government agency dedicated to promoting business growth and employment within Finland. It engages in both direct and indirect investments in companies and investment vehicles, aiming to stimulate the growth and internationalisation of Finnish businesses. Tesi collaborates with private co-investors to invest in venture capital funds and growth companies across various sectors. The agency utilizes proceeds from the privatisation of state-owned companies to finance investments, which support the development of investee companies, facilitate spin-offs, and address significant industrial investments and corporate restructurings. With capital investments exceeding 570 million euros, Tesi plays a crucial role in fostering the Finnish economy.
Made 93 investments in Finland

Lifeline Ventures

Lifeline Ventures Oy is a Helsinki-based venture capital firm founded in November 2009, focusing on early-stage investments in technology-driven sectors. The firm specializes in funding startups, particularly in healthcare, gaming, web-based platforms, and general high technology. Lifeline Ventures primarily targets investments within Finland, although it has made select investments in other Nordic countries. The firm typically invests between €0.5 million and €1 million, covering stages from inception to Series A. With a keen interest in innovative solutions, Lifeline Ventures aims to support emerging companies that demonstrate potential for growth and impact in their respective industries.
Made 102 investments in Finland

Capman

CapMan is a prominent Nordic private asset management and investment firm founded in 1989, with a focus on private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. With over 30 years of experience, CapMan has established a strong presence in the Nordic region and Russia, managing a diverse portfolio that spans various industries. The firm aims to enhance the value of unlisted businesses by fostering better organization and financial stability, which contributes to economic growth and societal well-being. CapMan operates through two primary divisions: CapMan Private Equity, which includes funds like the Growth Equity and Mezzanine funds, and CapMan Real Estate, which focuses on core and value-added real estate investments. The firm targets investments in sectors such as technology, retail, and residential properties, emphasizing the importance of quality environments and utilities for thriving communities. Through its international networks, CapMan seeks to create sustainable value for its investors while supporting innovation and job creation in the regions it serves.
Made 40 investments in Finland

Superhero Capital

Superhero Capital is a venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland, established in 2015. It specializes in seed-stage investments, targeting startups and early-stage companies primarily in the business-to-business software sector. The firm focuses on technology-enabled companies in areas such as healthcare, financial services, and various business services. Superhero Capital aims to make investments ranging from €100,000 to €500,000, concentrating on opportunities within Finland and the Baltic region. The firm is committed to supporting insight-driven startups that demonstrate potential for growth and innovation.
Made 35 investments in Finland

Icebreaker

Icebreaker is a venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland, specializing in early-stage investments in unique software-driven companies across Finland, Sweden, and Estonia. The firm manages the Icebreaker Opportunity Fund I, established in 2021, which focuses on providing funding at the idea, angel, and seed stages, typically investing between €150,000 and €800,000. In addition to financial support, Icebreaker fosters a robust community of hundreds of members, creating a valuable network for potential team members, clients, and advisors to help startups grow and succeed.
Made 57 investments in Finland

Maki.vc

Maki.vc is a venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland, that focuses on early-stage investments in startups, primarily at the seed and Series A stages, with occasional participation in Series B rounds. Founded in 2018, Maki.vc targets a wide range of industries, emphasizing technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep tech, and innovative user experiences. Investment amounts typically range from €0.2 million to €750,000 at the seed stage, and from €750,000 to €5 million at Series A. While the firm has a strong focus on the Nordic region, it pursues opportunities globally, particularly in companies that challenge conventional norms and exhibit strong intellectual property and customer insights. Maki.vc partners with founders who are committed to pushing boundaries in their respective fields.
Made 32 investments in Finland

Inventure

Inventure is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm based in the Nordics and Baltics, with offices in Helsinki, Stockholm, and Shanghai. The firm specializes in investing in innovative and rapidly growing companies, particularly in the technology, software, and digital services sectors. Inventure seeks to partner with exceptional entrepreneurs who aim to disrupt their industries. The firm typically makes initial investments ranging from 100,000 euros to 10 million euros throughout a company's development. Managed from Helsinki, Inventure Fund III, established in 2017, specifically targets software companies in the Nordics and Baltics, leveraging a team of experienced entrepreneurs and investment professionals dedicated to fostering global success for start-ups.
Made 61 investments in Finland

Voima Ventures

Voima Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Espoo, Finland, that focuses on seed, pre-seed, and early-stage investments in deep technology companies. Founded in 2019, the firm targets sectors such as bio and new materials, medical technologies, life sciences, imaging and optics, IoT and electronics, robotics, software, and artificial intelligence. Voima Ventures aims to support startups in the Nordic and Baltic regions, typically investing between €150,000 and €500,000, with the possibility of increasing investments in Series A and B rounds up to €2 million. The firm is dedicated to helping founders accelerate the growth of their ventures and bring innovative ideas to global markets.
Made 14 investments in Finland

Innovestor

Innovestor is a Nordic venture capital investor and financial services company based in Helsinki, with offices in Jyväskylä, Stockholm, and Moscow. The firm specializes in providing funding and strategic insights to early-stage growth companies in various sectors, including commercial products, information technology, industrial, and cybersecurity. Innovestor Growth Fund III, launched in 2020, is focused on investing in growth opportunities across Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden. For investors, Innovestor curates attractive investment opportunities in carefully selected companies, while for growth companies, it offers competitive funding terms and access to a team of experienced professionals and industry experts. Innovestor is supervised by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority.
Made 40 investments in Finland

Trind VC

Trind Ventures is an early stage VC fund based in Tallinn, Estonia. Investing in start-ups across Europe, from seed rounds all the way to sustainability, with a focus on ICT. Trind Ventures partners are Joel Aasmäe, Ivar Siimar, Kimmo Irpola and Taavi Lepmets.
Made 10 investments in Finland

PIVOT5.VC

PIVOT5.VC is a corporate investment arm of Industryhack Oy specializing in investments in seed, start-ups, early stage, and growth companies. The firm does not invest in games. It focuses on investments in media, commerce, education, data & analytics with an interest in mobile and web, services, technology, IoT, b-to-b, and b-to-c companies. Also, it seeks to invest TO_DELETE in Vigo acceleration companies. PIVOT5.VC was founded in 2009 and is based in Helsinki, Finland with two additional offices in Helsinki, Finland.

Butterfly

Butterfly Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Oulu, Finland, with additional offices in Helsinki and Stockholm. Established in 2012, it specializes in seed-stage investments, primarily in the Nordic region. The firm focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including technology, entertainment, health, marketing, education, cleantech, telecom, mobile, deep tech, and hardware interfacing software. Butterfly Ventures is known for its early-stage approach, often investing in companies that have yet to generate revenue, with approximately 80% of its portfolio companies falling into this category. Its active involvement in the early-stage investment landscape has established Butterfly Ventures as a prominent player in the region.
Made 51 investments in Finland

Vendep Capital

Vendep Capital Oy is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Espoo, Finland, established in 2016. The firm specializes in investing in fast-growing software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies, primarily focusing on pre-series A investments within the technology sector across the Nordics and Baltics. With 40 million euros under management, Vendep Capital has attracted funding from Finnish private and institutional investors, including Tesi and The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. The firm aims to support 15 to 20 companies by making investments ranging from 0.5 million to 2.5 million euros.
Made 22 investments in Finland

EIB

European Investment Bank (EIB) provides lending, borrowing, and treasury services primarily in the European Union. The company offers project loans for the public and private sectors; loans to banks and other intermediaries; structured finance products; guarantees and securitization instruments for senior and subordinated debts; project bonds; equity and fund investment products such as infrastructure equity and debt funds, and environmental funds; and venture capital funds and security packages for funds. The company also offers microfinance; risk sharing finance for research, development, and innovation projects; finance and technical expertise for sustainable energy projects; infrastructure project advisory services; support for urban development projects; guarantees for transport infrastructure; and funding for public-private partnerships and small- and medium-sized enterprises. EIB serves the transportation, global loans, energy, industry, health, education, water, sewerage, infrastructure, services, telecommunications, agriculture, and fisheries sectors. European Investment Bank was founded in 1958 and is based in Luxembourg.
Made 22 investments in Finland

Reaktor Ventures

Reaktor Ventures, the venture capital arm of Reaktor Innovations Oy, was established in 2012 and is based in Helsinki, Finland, with additional offices in Tokyo and New York. The firm specialized in incubation, startup, seed, early venture, and growth investments, with a focus on software-related business models. It typically invested between €50,000 and €1,000,000 in each portfolio company, preferring to lead seed rounds and take a minority stake of around 15 percent. However, Reaktor Ventures has ceased to make new investments and is now concentrating on supporting its existing portfolio companies. Between 2013 and 2018, it invested in 42 different companies and one early-stage fund, with plans to continue making follow-up investments to nurture its current holdings.
Made 48 investments in Finland

Vaaka Partners

Vaaka Partners Oy is a Finnish private equity firm established in 1989, specializing in mid-market investments. The firm focuses on providing growth capital, bridge financing, co-investment opportunities, and management buyouts, primarily targeting consumer and technology companies across Europe. With a commitment to fostering the development of its portfolio companies, Vaaka Partners aims to drive sustainable growth and create value through strategic investments.
Made 24 investments in Finland

Pontos

Pontos is a family-owned private equity and real estate investment company based in Helsinki, Finland. Established in 2001, it operates in Finland, the Baltic States, and Portugal. The firm focuses on a diverse range of investments, including commercial real estate, property development projects, and real estate development companies. Additionally, Pontos invests in property technology, listed shares, fixed-income investments, and private equity funds, reflecting a broad investment strategy aimed at various sectors within the real estate and financial markets.
Made 4 investments in Finland

Intera Fund IV

Intera Fund IV is a growth-oriented private equity fund managed by Intera Partners, based in Helsinki, Finland. The fund focuses on investing in Finnish and Swedish companies with annual sales ranging from €10 to €200 million, aiming to acquire majority ownership. Intera targets situations that facilitate organic growth, international expansion, industry consolidation, and transitions in family-owned businesses. Established in 2007, Intera is committed to sustainable investing practices and adheres to established valuation and reporting guidelines. The firm manages a total capital of €575 million across three funds, with investments primarily sourced from prominent Nordic and European institutional investors.
Made 30 investments in Finland

Visionplus

Vision+ is a Finnish company that invests into digital products such as applications, games and services in all digital platforms. The company also invests in Internet and SaaS services, apps and sometimes in special content IP deals. The Fund’s management team has extensive background in technology, as business angels in seed investments, entrepreneurship and the creation of successful new product, content, services and business. Members of the management team have also run development and business organizations of significant scale in global setting.
Made 55 investments in Finland

Nordic Option

Nordic Option Oy is a venture capital firm based in Oulu, Finland, that specializes in investing in small and medium-sized growth technology companies primarily located in the Oulu, Lappi, and Kokkola regions. Founded in 1994, the firm focuses on both early-stage and later-stage investments, typically ranging from €0.5 million to €3.84 million, in companies that have achieved a minimum sales value of €1 million. Nordic Option does not invest in the property sector, and its strategy allows for multiple early-stage investments of up to one million euros each. The firm manages a portfolio valued at approximately €10 million and has provided loans totaling around €1 million, supporting the growth of established businesses in Northern Finland.
Made 7 investments in Finland

Play Ventures

Play Ventures is a new games VC Firm.
Made 11 investments in Finland

OpenOcean

OpenOcean is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2008, with headquarters in Finland and offices in London, Helsinki, and Amsterdam. The firm focuses on investing in technology companies across Europe, particularly in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Finland. OpenOcean targets Series A funding rounds, typically leading or co-leading investments of around €5 million. With a strong entrepreneurial background in building successful software businesses, the firm collaborates closely with founders to help develop and scale global companies that provide innovative data-intensive software solutions.
Made 20 investments in Finland

Nordic Investment Bank

Nordic Investment Bank is an international financial institution headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, that provides long-term loans and guarantees to both private and public sector clients. Established in 1975, it operates primarily in the Nordic and Baltic regions, with a mission to enhance competitiveness and environmental sustainability. The bank offers a variety of financing options, including corporate loans, sovereign loans, and loans for municipalities, as well as project and structured finance. It also engages in treasury operations and invests in green bonds issued by entities within its member countries. Nordic Investment Bank serves a diverse clientele, including governments, municipalities, small and medium-sized enterprises, and financial institutions, funding projects in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, transport, and telecommunications. Its operations extend beyond member countries to include projects in non-member regions across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. The bank's commitment to sustainability ensures that all financed projects align with its mission to foster a prosperous and sustainable Nordic-Baltic region.
Made 4 investments in Finland

Redstone

Redstone is a Berlin-based venture capital firm founded in 2014, with additional offices in Zurich and Helsinki. It specializes in early-stage European companies across various sectors, including health, industrial, and fintech. Redstone has developed a unique VC-as-a-Service model that bridges the gap between industry leaders and ambitious entrepreneurs, facilitating access to corporate capital, expertise, and networks. The firm combines investment services with tailored intelligence, helping its partners make informed strategic decisions and stay abreast of emerging digital trends. With a team of experienced entrepreneurs and investors deeply embedded in the European technology ecosystem, Redstone aims to identify and support promising ventures that align with its investment strategies. The firm emphasizes fast and transparent communication, fostering trust with both startups and investors.
Made 4 investments in Finland

VTT Ventures

VTT Ventures Ltd is the venture capital arm of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, focusing on investments in pre-seed, seed phase, startup, and spin-off companies. Based in Espoo, Finland, the firm employs straight equity and convertible debt financing methods, primarily targeting investments within Finland. VTT Ventures typically invests between EUR 0.11 million and EUR 0.6 million per transaction in companies with revenues up to EUR 1 million and enterprise values ranging from EUR 2 million to EUR 5 million. The firm aims for a minority stake of up to 25% in its portfolio companies and seeks to actively participate in their management, often taking a seat on the Board. VTT Ventures is dedicated to leveraging VTT's technology to foster the growth of high-tech companies with international potential, with an investment horizon of approximately five years.
Made 21 investments in Finland

Verdane

Verdane is a venture capital and private equity firm established in 1985, focused on investing in Northern European companies with significant growth potential. The firm targets sectors such as software, consumer internet, energy technology, and advanced industrials, and can take either minority or majority positions in its investments. Verdane employs an active-ownership model, providing portfolio companies with access to extensive networks, market intelligence, and sector expertise to foster top-line growth. Historically, companies in its portfolio have experienced substantial revenue and EBITDA growth. Verdane also manages diversified funds that emphasize impact investing, particularly in the energy sector, and engages in secondary investments aimed at digitalization. The firm is based in Oslo, Norway, and operates across Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden.
Made 17 investments in Finland

Finnish Industry Investment

Finnish Industry Investment Ltd. is an investment arm of Ministry of Employment and the Economy, Finland specializing in direct and fund of fund investments. It does not invest in real estate and makes only minority investments in companies. Within direct investments, the firm makes private equity and venture capital investments in start-ups, early-mid-late venture stages, recapitalizations, growth, buyouts, turnaround, internationalization, mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, emerging growth, and sectoral and corporate restructurings. It also makes late stage investments in larger companies and provides mezzanine, convertible bond, equity, and quasi-equity financing. Within fund of fund investments, the firm invests in private equity, buyout, and venture capital funds focusing on small and medium sized late growth stage companies including sector and corporate restructuring, spin-offs, major industrial investments, and venture capital funds that invest in early and growth stage technology companies. The firm invests in all industries with a focus on mining in the development and construction phases, bioeconomy and cleantech sectors, ICT, industrial digitalization, healthcare sectors, telecoms and marine industry clusters. It focuses on Finland for both direct and indirect investments, but may invest in foreign companies and funds if the capital is used for business development in Finland. The firm also makes co investments typically in Finnish and foreign private equity and venture capital companies, pension funds, industrial investors and also private investors. The firm makes initial investments between €0.05 million ($0.06 million) and €10 million ($12.70 million) in its portfolio companies and may also participate in further financing rounds. It typically invests between €5 million ($6.32 million) and €20 million ($25.28 million) per fund and prefers a minority stake. The firm seeks to exit through IPO, Acquisition by e.g. an industrial buyer and Refinancing, i.e. the sale of a holding to an institutional investor. Finnish Industry Investment Ltd. was established on February 15, 1995 and it is based in Helsinki, Finland.

Sentica Partners

Sentica Partners Oy is a private equity firm based in Helsinki, Finland, established in 2004. The firm specializes in investing in small and mid-sized companies, primarily focusing on management buyouts, buy-ins, acquisitions, and growth capital, while avoiding turnaround situations. Sentica Partners targets various sectors, including healthcare, information technology, engineering, equipment manufacturing, and business services, with an emphasis on companies located in Finland, particularly in regions like Päijät-Häme, Häme, and Keski-Suomi. The firm typically invests between €0.5 million and €15 million in companies generating sales of €10 million to €100 million, and having enterprise values between €5 million and €50 million. Sentica Partners aims for either majority or minority stakes in its portfolio companies and often seeks board representation. With funds under management totaling approximately €180 million, the firm is supported by Finnish institutional investors and notable European funds.
Made 31 investments in Finland

Gorilla Ventures Oy

Gorilla Ventures Oy is a seed-stage angel fund for Finnish startups. It finances 10 to 15 early-stage Finnish startups every year. Gorilla Ventures Oy also provides advice to startups in various high impact situations, including product or market fit, strategy, funding, go-to-market, customer development, international expansion, and other fundamental issues to make better strategic choices. It was launched in 2012 by Timo Tiihonen, Petri Lehmuskoski, Risto Rautakorpi, and Reijo Syrjäläinen. Gorilla Ventures Oy is headquartered in Helsinki, Southern Finland.
Made 24 investments in Finland

EQT Ventures

EQT Ventures is a European venture capital fund that has raised over €1.2 billion in total capital. Established in May 2016 with the launch of EQT Ventures I, which secured €566 million in commitments, the fund aims to provide the kind of support that the team wished they had during their own entrepreneurial experiences. The fund recognizes that successful company building requires more than just financial investment; therefore, it offers extensive support and guidance to founders at various growth stages. EQT Ventures does not target specific markets or industries, but instead seeks out ambitious founders with the determination to create global success stories. In November 2019, EQT Ventures II was launched with commitments of €660 million. The team operates from six offices located in major cities, employing a "locals with locals" strategy to enhance support for founders. Additionally, the in-house AI platform, Motherbrain, enables a data-driven investment approach and has facilitated over $100 million in investments across portfolio companies.
Made 13 investments in Finland

Sisu Ventures III

Sisu Ventures III is an early-stage venture capital fund managed by Sisu Game Ventures, based in Helsinki, Finland. Established in 2014, Sisu Ventures focuses on the gaming industry, particularly targeting the most promising gaming companies in the Nordic region. The fund's investment strategy is selective, considering opportunities outside the Nordics primarily through its established network. Sisu's team comprises four active partners with extensive experience in the gaming sector and startup ecosystems, having founded and developed numerous companies and achieved several successful exits. This combination of industry expertise and a targeted investment approach positions Sisu Ventures III as a significant player in the gaming investment landscape.
Made 16 investments in Finland

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.
Made 22 investments in Finland

NordicNinja VC

NordicNinja VC is a new venture capital fund supporting scale-up goals in the New Nordics. They are a venture capital firm with over 100 million euros to supporting scale-up goals in the Nordic and Baltic region.
Made 8 investments in Finland

ETF Partners

ETF Partners LLP is a London-based private equity and venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage and growth capital investments in environmental technologies and services across Western Europe. Established in 2005, the firm primarily targets sectors such as clean technology, renewable energy, energy efficiency, water treatment, agriculture, and waste reduction. ETF Partners seeks to invest between approximately $1.32 million and $19.64 million in its portfolio companies, often taking a lead role and securing board representation. The firm emphasizes sustainability through innovation, supporting entrepreneurs and management teams who are dedicated to creating impactful technological solutions. With a strong focus on the United Kingdom, Nordic countries, Germany, the Benelux countries, and Switzerland, ETF Partners aims to drive growth and value in companies that contribute to a more sustainable future.
Made 3 investments in Finland

Sponsor Capital

Sponsor Capital Oy is a private equity firm based in Helsinki, Finland, established in 1997. The firm specializes in investments in small and medium-sized companies, focusing primarily on those located in Finland or with a presence in international markets. Sponsor Capital engages in various investment activities, including management buyouts, business restructuring, and growth capital infusions. The firm typically invests between €5 million and €30 million in companies with annual revenues ranging from €15 million to €150 million. It seeks to acquire majority stakes, often in collaboration with co-investors, and prefers to exit its investments within four to seven years, typically through an initial public offering. Although it has no sector constraints, Sponsor Capital primarily targets industries such as commercial services, manufacturing, and SaaS.
Made 14 investments in Finland

OP Lab

OP Lab is a financial services group based in Finland, formed by OP Financial Group, which includes 180 cooperative banks and serves over 1.4 million customer-owners. The organization offers a comprehensive range of banking, wealth management, and insurance services, emphasizing customer loyalty benefits. OP Lab is undergoing a transformation from traditional financial service provision to a more customer-centric approach, aiming to align its offerings with the evolving needs of its clients. Established in 1995, OP Life Assurance Company operates under this umbrella, providing various insurance products and services. Through its commitment to innovation and technology, OP Lab seeks to enhance the customer experience and meet future financial needs.
Made 3 investments in Finland

Evli

Evli is a Finnish private bank that specializes in investment and asset management services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Established in 2018 and based in Helsinki, it offers a comprehensive range of financial products, including asset management, markets, and corporate finance services. With offices in Helsinki, Turku, Stockholm, and Moscow, Evli serves a diverse clientele across Europe. The firm also operates Evli Growth Partners, a venture capital unit focused on late-stage and growth capital investments in Northern European companies, typically investing between €3 million and €5 million in firms with established revenues. Additionally, Evli manages various investment funds, such as Evli Healthcare I, which targets nursing and healthcare properties, and Evli Private Equity funds, which engage in buyout investments while seeking impact opportunities in climate and diversity. Overall, Evli emphasizes professional expertise and a tailored approach to meet the investment needs of its clients.
Made 4 investments in Finland

Nordic Capital

Nordic Capital is a private equity firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in buyouts and growth investments primarily in the healthcare, technology, financial services, industrial goods, consumer retail, life sciences, and business services sectors. Since its founding in 1989, the firm has established a strong reputation in Nordic private equity, focusing on medium to large companies, particularly within Europe, including Germany, Scandinavia, and the DACH region. Nordic Capital typically invests between $53 million and $3668.97 million in companies with annual sales ranging from $165.78 million to $796 million, aiming for majority ownership but also considering minority stakes. The firm engages in responsible investing, emphasizing long-term collaboration and operational excellence to create value in its portfolio companies. Investments are held for three to seven years, with an average duration of 4.6 years, and exits are executed through various strategies, including strategic sales and public offerings. Nordic Capital's team combines extensive experience in private equity with a network of industry specialists to support its investment strategy.
Made 10 investments in Finland

Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company

Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company is a prominent pension insurance provider based in Helsinki, Finland. Established in 1998 through the merger of Pension-Sampo and a significant segment of Pension-Varma, the company rebranded to its current name in December 2003. Varma offers a range of pension insurance services, including insurance coverage, vocational rehabilitation, and pension contribution estimates. Additionally, the company provides training and guidance focused on workplace well-being and social security for individuals working abroad. Its services extend to online platforms, client financing for pension foundations and funds, and advisory support for insured employees and entrepreneurs. Varma is committed to ensuring comprehensive pension solutions while promoting financial security for its clients.
Made 4 investments in Finland

Aboa Venture III

Aboa Venture III is a venture capital fund managed by Aboa Venture Management Oy, based in Turku, Finland. The fund focuses on investing in small and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, particularly in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, software as a service (SaaS), life sciences, educational technology, and technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT). Aboa Venture III aims to support innovative companies in Finland, contributing to their growth and development within these dynamic industries.
Made 28 investments in Finland

eQ Group

eQ Group is a Finnish company specializing in asset management and corporate finance. It offers a variety of services including mutual and private equity funds, discretionary asset management, structured investment products, and investment insurance policies, as well as a diverse range of mutual funds from international partners. The group also provides advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, and equity capital markets. Originally established as Amanda Capital in 2002 through the merger of Finvest and the private equity operations of Sampo, the company rebranded to eQ Group in 2011. Based in Helsinki, the group manages several funds, including direct lending funds and private equity investments across various regions, including the UK and parts of Europe.

Crowberry Capital

Crowberry Capital invests at seed and early stage in outstanding teams building global businesses around true technology advantages. They work with their teams to build fast paced, international companies from the Nordics. They have a strong follow through philosophy. They back the best from seed to exit. The founding partners behind Crowberry Capital have worked together for over 7 years. The Crowberry team has managed over 51 technology start-ups, negotiated a total of 15 exits and made 17 seed investments. The Crowberry team has a Global outlook having lived and worked in a total of 8 countries on 4 continents.
Made 3 investments in Finland

Flashpoint

Flashpoint is an international asset management firm specializing in investments in software companies, particularly in the business-to-business (B2B) sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, the firm manages approximately $500 million in assets across six venture funds, including four venture capital funds, a venture debt fund, and a secondary fund. It focuses primarily on early-stage technology start-ups in Eastern Europe, Israel, and select markets in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as Finland. Flashpoint has invested in over 50 companies, including notable names such as Guesty, Chili Piper, and Office RnD, and has successfully completed eleven exits, including stakes in Shazam and Chess.com. The firm is backed by more than 120 family offices and high-net-worth individuals, and it operates offices in major cities such as Tel-Aviv, Budapest, Warsaw, Riga, and Nicosia.
Made 4 investments in Finland

Korona Invest

Korona Invest is an alternative investment management company founded in 2006 and based in Espoo, Southern Finland. The firm specializes in identifying and managing investment opportunities in fast-growing companies, spin-offs, and ownership restructurings, with a particular focus on small to mid-sized enterprises primarily within Finland. Korona Invest aims to support generational changes in businesses, leveraging its expertise to navigate the complexities of corporate transitions and growth strategies.
Made 7 investments in Finland

Taaleri

Taaleri Oyj is a Finnish asset management company that offers a range of financial services to private individuals, institutional investors, and corporations. The firm specializes in wealth management and investment services, launching various mutual funds that focus on equity, fixed income, and real estate investments. Taaleri's investment strategy includes private equity and infrastructure projects, particularly emphasizing the circular economy, with a focus on renewable energy, recycling, and energy-efficient solutions. The company operates several funds, including those dedicated to real estate and energy infrastructure, and typically invests between EUR 2 million and EUR 5 million per project. Taaleri is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, with additional offices in several other Finnish cities, and aims to promote ownership and investment among Finns.
Made 7 investments in Finland

Spintop Ventures

Spintop Ventures is a Swedish venture capital firm established in 2009 and headquartered in Stockholm. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, primarily targeting technology startups within the Scandinavian region. Spintop Ventures is backed by a network of experienced tech entrepreneurs and seasoned investors, which has enabled the firm to make over 35 investments in emerging companies. With a focus on fostering growth, Spintop Ventures has successfully exited from four of its investments, demonstrating its commitment to supporting innovative businesses in their development.
Made 10 investments in Finland

Sparkmind.vc

Sparkmind.vc, originally known as EDUIMPACT Venture Capital, is a venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland, specializing in the education sector. Founded in 2017, it focuses on early-stage, seed, and growth stage investments, particularly in learning and EdTech. The firm targets companies transforming various educational levels, including early childhood, K12, higher education, vocational training, and corporate learning. Sparkmind.vc aims to support teams that drive innovation in these areas, with investments typically reaching up to €5 million. As the first Nordic venture capital company dedicated to the learning sector, Sparkmind.vc primarily invests in companies located in Europe.
Made 5 investments in Finland

Midinvest

Midinvest Management Oy is a Finnish private equity and venture capital firm focused on buyouts and growth capital. Established in 2001 and based in Jyväskylä, the firm primarily invests in small and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, with a particular emphasis on technology. Midinvest targets companies with annual revenues typically ranging from €1 million to €35 million, and it often seeks early-stage investment opportunities. The firm's investment strategy involves structuring funding through share capital, loan instruments, and convertible loans, and it aims to obtain board representation in its portfolio companies. Midinvest favors both majority and minority stakes and generally plans to exit its investments within three to seven years through trade sales or sales to other private equity investors. Its investment focus is primarily in Finland, particularly in the Central Finland, Päijät-Häme, Ylä-Pirkanmaa, and Keuruu regions.
Made 24 investments in Finland

Supercell

Supercell is a mobile game developer based in Helsinki, Finland, with additional operations in San Francisco. Founded in 2012 by experienced industry veterans, the company focuses on creating games designed for tablets and touch devices. Supercell adopts a unique approach by empowering small, independent teams to develop engaging games that appeal to a broad audience and are intended to be played for years. The company's notable titles include Clash Royale, Boom Beach, Clash of Clans, and Hay Day, which span various genres such as combat strategy and farming. By prioritizing user engagement and social interaction, Supercell aims to provide enjoyable gaming experiences across multiple platforms, specifically targeting both iOS and Android users.
Made 7 investments in Finland

Helmet Capital

Helmet Capital is a private equity firm based in Helsinki, Finland, established in 1998. The firm specializes in making direct majority investments in small and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, including life sciences, retail, services, and information technology. Helmet Capital manages funds for private individuals, family businesses, and institutional investors associated with the target companies. The firm has successfully managed four funds since its inception, with one currently active. The team comprises ten private equity professionals and four advisors, bringing extensive experience from leadership roles in Finnish industry, management consulting, and investment banking.
Made 34 investments in Finland