Investors in Finland

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Tesi

Tesi, also known as Finnish Industry Investment, is a government agency based in Helsinki, Finland, established in 1995 to foster Finnish business and employment. The agency manages investments derived from the privatization of state-owned enterprises, directing funds to stimulate growth and internationalization of Finnish companies. Tesi engages in both direct investments in growth companies and indirect investments through venture capital and private equity funds, targeting various sectors. Its investment strategy encompasses support for rapid growth, spin-offs, major industrial ventures, and corporate restructurings, with a total investment portfolio exceeding 570 million euros. Through these initiatives, Tesi aims to enhance the competitiveness of Finnish businesses in the global market.
Made 93 investments in Finland

Lifeline Ventures

Lifeline Ventures Oy is a Helsinki-based venture capital firm founded in 2009, focusing on early-stage investments in various sectors, including healthcare, technology, games, and financial technology. The firm primarily invests in Finland but has also made a limited number of investments in other Nordic countries. Lifeline Ventures targets investments ranging from €0.5 million to €1 million, supporting startups from inception through Series A funding. Its portfolio includes companies in high technology, life sciences, online services, and software industries.
Made 103 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

CapMan

CapMan is a prominent Nordic private asset management and investment firm founded in 1989 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. With over 30 years of experience, CapMan specializes in private equity, real estate, and infrastructure investments across the Nordic countries and Russia. The firm manages a diverse portfolio, including buyout and growth funds, as well as real estate value-added funds, targeting various sectors such as healthcare, technology, and manufacturing. CapMan is committed to enhancing the performance and stability of unlisted businesses and real estate, believing that well-managed companies contribute to economic growth and societal well-being. Its investment strategy emphasizes creating high-quality environments and utilities, which are essential for thriving communities.
Made 40 investments in Finland

Icebreaker

Icebreaker is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Helsinki, Finland, specializing in investments within the software sector. The fund focuses on financing unique software-driven companies at the idea, angel, and seed stages, typically investing between EUR 40,000 and EUR 350,000. As part of its operations, Icebreaker manages a community that connects hundreds of members, providing access to a network of potential team members, clients, and advisors. The fund's goal is to support the growth of innovative tech companies in Finland.
Made 57 investments in Finland

European Innovation Council

The EIC pilot supports top-class innovators, entrepreneurs, small companies and scientists with bright ideas and the ambition to scale up internationally. It brings together the parts of Horizon 2020 that provide funding, advice and networking opportunities for those at cutting edge of innovation.
Made 35 investments in Finland

Maki.vc

Maki.vc is a venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland, established in 2018. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on seed and Series A rounds, with the possibility of participating in Series B rounds as well. Maki.vc targets a diverse range of industries, placing particular emphasis on deep tech, artificial intelligence, machine learning, healthcare technology, and consumer products. Investment amounts vary from €0.2 million to €750,000 at the seed stage and from €750,000 to €5 million at Series A. While the firm primarily focuses on the Nordic region, it also seeks opportunities globally, particularly in markets such as Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Maki.vc partners with innovative companies that challenge category norms and demonstrate strong intellectual property and customer insights.
Made 31 investments in Finland

Inventure

Inventure is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland, with a focus on the Nordic and Baltic regions. Founded in 2005, Inventure specializes in investing in innovative and rapidly growing companies led by exceptional entrepreneurs across various sectors, including technology, software, and digital services. The firm typically makes initial investments ranging from 100,000 euros to 10 million euros throughout the lifecycle of a company. With a team comprising experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts, Inventure is dedicated to supporting startups in their journey to achieve global success. The firm operates not only in Helsinki but also in Stockholm and Shanghai, emphasizing its commitment to fostering growth in the startup ecosystem.
Made 61 investments in Finland

Finnvera

Finnvera is a specialized financing company owned by the State of Finland, dedicated to supporting early-stage enterprises through a variety of financial services. It focuses on bridging the gap between product development funding and private equity investments, thereby complementing the existing financial market rather than competing with private financiers. Finnvera's investments are aimed at fostering growth and internationalization in technology enterprises and innovative service companies that show potential for becoming internationally competitive. In addition to direct investments via Seed Fund Vera Ltd., Finnvera provides loans, guarantees, venture capital investments, and export credit guarantees to help businesses develop and attract further financing from other investors and industry players.
Made 81 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, Finland, with additional offices in Jyväskylä, Stockholm, and Moscow. Founded in 2014, Innovestor focuses on early-stage investments in technology, life sciences, health, and commercial real estate sectors. The firm manages multiple funds, including the Life Science & Health fund, which targets investments in life science, medicine, automation, medtech, artificial intelligence, and healthcare industries across Europe. Innovestor Growth Fund III also invests in various sectors, including commercial products, information technology, industrial, and cybersecurity, across the Nordic and Baltic regions. By providing funding on competitive terms and leveraging a team of experienced professionals, Innovestor offers valuable insights to growth companies while presenting attractive investment opportunities to its investors. Innovestor Ltd. is regulated by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority.
Made 41 investments in Finland

Butterfly Ventures

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 60 investments in Finland

Trind Ventures

Trind Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm located in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 1999. The firm specializes in investing in start-ups across Northern and Central Europe, focusing on various sectors, including information and communication technology, business-to-business, business-to-consumer, and marketplaces. Trind Ventures aims to support companies from seed rounds through to sustainability, leveraging its expertise to foster growth in innovative enterprises. The team comprises experienced partners, including Joel Aasmäe, Ivar Siimar, Kimmo Irpola, and Taavi Lepmets.
Made 10 investments in Finland

Vendep Capital

Vendep Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Espoo, Finland, established in 2013. The firm specializes in pre-series A investments, focusing primarily on fast-growing software as a service (SaaS) companies and B2B marketplaces in the Nordics and Baltics. With €40 million under management, Vendep Capital has raised funds from various Finnish private and institutional investors, including Tesi and the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. The firm's investment strategy typically involves committing between €0.5 million and €2.5 million across 15 to 20 companies, targeting sectors related to technology and telecommunications.
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

Gorilla Capital Management Oy

Gorilla Capital Management Oy is an investment firm focused on early-stage technology companies in the Nordic region, specifically targeting businesses in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Estonia. The firm seeks to identify and support innovative startups with the potential for significant growth in the technology sector. By providing capital and strategic guidance, Gorilla Capital aims to foster the development of promising enterprises that can contribute to the dynamic landscape of the Nordic technology market.
Made 17 investments in Finland

Vaaka Partners

Vaaka Partners Oy is a Finnish private equity firm established in 1989, based in Helsinki. The firm specializes in mid-market investments, focusing on small and lower mid-market buyouts as well as growth capital, venture capital, and mezzanine financing. Vaaka Partners targets consumer and technology companies across Europe, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as healthcare, software as a service (SaaS), manufacturing, information technology, and business products and services. Through its diverse investment strategies, the firm aims to support the growth and development of its portfolio companies.
Made 24 investments in Finland

Pontos Group

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 Partners Oy

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

VisionPlus is a Finnish venture capital firm established in 2011, located in Helsinki. The firm focuses on investing in digital products, including applications, games, and services across various digital platforms. Its investment portfolio encompasses software-as-a-service, mobile applications, and internet services, as well as special content intellectual property deals. The management team at VisionPlus possesses extensive experience in technology, entrepreneurship, and seed investments, having successfully developed and managed large-scale business and development organizations in a global context.
Made 55 investments in Finland

Play Ventures

Play Ventures is an early-stage gaming venture capital firm founded in 2018, with offices in Singapore. The firm specializes in investing globally in pre-seed, seed, and Series A stage startups within the gaming industry. Play Ventures focuses on opportunities in free-to-play and web3 gaming, along with gaming services startups, positioning itself to support innovative projects that shape the future of gaming.
Made 11 investments in Finland

Nordic Option

Nordic Option Oy is a venture capital firm based in Oulu, Finland, established in 1994. The firm specializes in investing in small and medium-sized growth technology companies located in the Northern regions of Finland, specifically Oulu, Lappi, and Kokkola. Nordic Option focuses on both early-stage and later-stage investments, aiming to provide capital ranging from €0.5 million to €3.84 million to companies with a minimum sales value of €1 million. The firm does not engage in property sector investments and has a portfolio with an investment value of approximately €10 million, along with around €1 million in loans granted. Nordic Option's investment strategy allows for up to five early-stage growth investments, supporting the development of established companies in its target regions.
Made 7 investments in Finland

OpenOcean

OpenOcean is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2008 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. It invests in growing technology companies across Europe, with a focus on sectors such as cybersecurity, fintech, artificial intelligence, software, and cloud technology. The firm typically leads or co-leads €5 million Series A funding rounds, engaging closely with founders to help build and scale companies that deliver innovative, data-intensive software solutions. OpenOcean has offices in London, Helsinki, and Amsterdam, reflecting its commitment to supporting entrepreneurial ventures across key European markets.
Made 20 investments in Finland

Voland Partners

Voland Partners is a growth equity firm established in 2021 and located in Helsinki, Finland. The firm specializes in investing in later-stage and growth-stage technology companies within the Finnish market. By leveraging its expertise, Voland Partners aims to partner with ambitious entrepreneurs to foster the development of successful technology businesses. The firm is committed to building prosperous companies in a responsible manner, ultimately creating positive outcomes for society as a whole.

VTT Ventures

VTT Ventures Ltd is the venture capital arm of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, specializing in pre-seed and seed phase investments in high-tech companies with international growth potential. Established in 2010 and based in Espoo, Finland, the firm invests in a variety of sectors, including imaging and optics, the Internet of Things, life sciences, materials, manufacturing, and software. It typically invests between EUR 0.11 million and EUR 0.6 million per transaction, targeting companies with revenues up to EUR 1 million and enterprise values between EUR 2 million and EUR 5 million. VTT Ventures aims to acquire minority stakes of up to 25% in its portfolio companies and actively participates in their governance by taking board seats. The firm prefers to conduct its investments from its balance sheet and seeks to exit its investments within five years, focusing primarily on opportunities within Finland.
Made 21 investments in Finland

Verdane

Verdane is a private equity firm based in Oslo, Norway, established in 1985. It specializes in investing in Northern European companies with significant growth potential, primarily within the software, consumer internet, energy technology, and advanced industrial sectors. Verdane's investment strategy allows for both minority and majority stakes in individual companies or portfolios. The firm adopts an active-ownership approach, focusing on value-creating initiatives that foster top-line growth. By leveraging extensive networks, market intelligence, and sector expertise, Verdane supports its portfolio companies in achieving substantial revenue and EBITDA growth. Historically, companies backed by Verdane have experienced remarkable revenue growth, with an average of 23% among its core portfolio as of 2018. Verdane also emphasizes impact investments, particularly in the energy sector.
Made 17 investments in 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

Redstone

Redstone is a Berlin-based venture capital firm established in 2014, with additional offices in Zurich and Helsinki. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in European companies across various sectors including health, industrial, and fintech. Redstone employs a unique VC-as-a-Service model, connecting corporate venture funds with innovative founders to facilitate the growth of startups. By leveraging corporate capital, industry knowledge, and networks, Redstone provides tailored intelligence that aids partners in making informed strategic decisions while staying updated on emerging digital trends. The firm is managed by seasoned entrepreneurs and investors with extensive experience in the European technology landscape, ensuring effective communication and support for both startups and investors.
Made 4 investments in Finland

EQT Ventures

EQT Ventures is a European venture capital firm founded in 2015 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, with over €1.2 billion in total capital raised. The firm launched its first fund in May 2016, followed by a second fund in November 2019, aimed at supporting bold founders in various sectors, particularly in information technology and SaaS. With a commitment to providing more than just financial backing, EQT Ventures offers mentorship and guidance to companies at seed, early, and later stages of growth. The firm operates from six offices located in major cities, including London, Stockholm, and San Francisco, adopting a "locals with locals" approach to better support entrepreneurs. EQT Ventures utilizes its proprietary artificial intelligence platform, Motherbrain, to inform investment decisions and has facilitated over $100 million in portfolio investments through this data-driven strategy.
Made 13 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 15 investments in Finland

Sisu Ventures III

Sisu Ventures III is an early-stage venture capital fund managed by Sisu Game Ventures, located in Helsinki, Finland. Established in 2014, the firm specializes in the gaming sector, focusing primarily on investments in promising gaming companies within the Nordic region. Sisu Game Ventures is comprised of four active partners, each with significant experience in the gaming industry and startup ecosystem, having founded and developed numerous companies with successful exits. While the primary focus remains on Nordic companies, Sisu may consider investments outside the region if they arise through their established network.
Made 16 investments in Finland

NordicNinja VC

NordicNinja VC is a venture capital firm established in 2019 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The firm focuses on supporting the growth of early-stage companies in the Nordic and Baltic regions, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as robotics, automation, health technology, artificial intelligence, and mobility. With over 100 million euros in capital, NordicNinja VC aims to facilitate the scale-up of innovative businesses in the New Nordics, fostering development and advancement in these key industries.
Made 8 investments in Finland

Visma

Visma provides business software and services aimed at improving and digitizing administrative processes for both private and public sectors. The company operates through three main divisions: Software for Small and Medium Businesses, Software for Government and Large Accounts, and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). Its offerings include web-based accounting, invoicing solutions, customer relationship management, and various administrative tools designed for small businesses, large enterprises, and the public sector. Visma focuses on enhancing efficiency and reducing bureaucracy through e-government solutions and comprehensive outsourcing services, such as accounting, payroll, and financial consultancy, primarily in the Nordic region. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Visma has a strong commitment to customer service and aims to deliver innovative solutions that facilitate better ways of working.
Made 26 investments in Finland

ETF Partners

ETF Partners LLP is a London-based private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2006 that specializes in investments in sustainable technologies and environmental services across Western Europe. The firm focuses on early-stage and growth capital investments, particularly in sectors such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, smart cities, water treatment, and sustainable agriculture. ETF Partners typically invests between approximately $1.32 million and $19.64 million across multiple funding rounds, often taking a lead role and securing a board seat in its portfolio companies. The firm emphasizes creating value through innovation and seeks to support entrepreneurs and management teams dedicated to making a positive environmental impact. Its investment strategy includes a strong pan-European presence, with particular attention to the United Kingdom, Nordic countries, Germany, and the Benelux region.
Made 3 investments in Finland

Nordic Capital

Nordic Capital is a private equity firm established in 1989 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. It specializes in buyouts and growth investments, primarily targeting large and medium-sized companies across various sectors, with a notable emphasis on healthcare, technology, financial services, industrial goods, and consumer retail. The firm focuses on investments in Northern Europe, particularly in the Nordic region and Germany, while also considering opportunities in other markets. Nordic Capital typically invests between $53 million and nearly $3.7 billion in companies with annual sales ranging from approximately $166 million to $796 million. The firm aims for majority ownership but may also consider minority stakes, holding investments for an average duration of 4.6 years. With a commitment to responsible investing, Nordic Capital emphasizes long-term value creation through strategic development and operational excellence, often taking a lead role in its portfolio companies and engaging closely with management teams. The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering impressive returns and has received multiple awards for its investment performance.
Made 10 investments in Finland

Aboa Venture III

Aboa Venture III is a venture capital fund managed by Aboa Venture Management Oy, a private equity firm based in Turku, Finland. Established in 1994, Aboa Venture Management focuses on investing in small and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors. Aboa Venture III specifically targets investments in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, software as a service (SaaS), life sciences, educational technology, and technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) industries within Finland. The firm aims to support innovative companies that demonstrate growth potential in these fields, contributing to the development of the Finnish economy.
Made 28 investments in Finland

Evli

Evli is a Finnish private bank based in Helsinki, specializing in investment and asset management services for individuals, companies, and institutions. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of products, including asset management, market services, and corporate finance, supported by a team of professionals. Evli Growth Partners, a venture capital arm established in 2018, focuses on late-stage and growth capital investments in Northern European companies, particularly in Series A and B funding rounds. The firm typically invests between €3 million and €5 million in businesses with revenues exceeding €5 million, preferring minority stakes. In addition to venture capital, Evli manages various private equity and private debt funds, seeking impact investments across different global markets while maintaining a commitment to sectors such as healthcare and real estate.
Made 4 investments in Finland

OP Financial Group

OP Lab is a financial services group based in Finland, evolving from traditional banking to a more customer-centric approach. It offers a comprehensive range of banking, wealth management, and insurance services, striving to meet the diverse needs of its clientele. The organization comprises 180 cooperative banks and serves over 1.4 million customer-owners, making it one of the largest financial institutions in Finland. OP Lab emphasizes the integration of technology to enhance its services, ensuring that it remains responsive to customer demands both now and in the future. With a foundation dating back to 1902, OP Lab provides various financial solutions, including loans, savings, investments, and insurance products, catering to individuals, businesses, and institutions alike.
Made 3 investments in Finland

Crowberry Capital

Crowberry Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and based in Reykjavik, Iceland. The firm specializes in investing in seed and early-stage technology startups in the Nordic region. With a focus on outstanding teams building globally competitive businesses, Crowberry Capital emphasizes a strong follow-through philosophy, supporting companies from initial funding through to exit. The founding partners have a long-standing collaborative history, having worked together for over seven years. The team has extensive experience, having managed over 51 technology startups, negotiated 15 exits, and made 17 seed investments. Crowberry Capital's members bring a global perspective, having lived and worked in eight countries across four continents.
Made 3 investments in Finland

Korona Invest

Korona Invest is an alternative investment management firm established in 2006 and located in Espoo, Southern Finland. The company focuses on small-to-mid-sized investment opportunities, primarily targeting growth-stage companies through buyouts and venture capital investments. Korona Invest specializes in a diverse range of sectors, including business products, business services, healthcare, information technology, telecommunications, media, and climate technology. The firm aims to capitalize on fast growth companies, spin-offs, generational changes, and corporate restructurings within the Finnish market.
Made 7 investments in Finland

Flashpoint Venture Capital

Flashpoint is an international investment firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Tel-Aviv, Budapest, Warsaw, Riga, and Nicosia. The firm manages approximately $500 million in assets under management and focuses on investing in software companies, particularly in the business-to-business (B2B) sector, as well as business-to-consumer applications. Flashpoint operates six venture funds, including venture capital funds, a venture debt fund, and a secondary fund, and has a strong presence in Eastern Europe and Israel. Its investment strategy encompasses various technology sectors, such as information technology, cybersecurity, e-commerce, and software-as-a-service (SaaS). With a diverse investor base that includes over 120 family offices and high-net-worth individuals, Flashpoint has invested in more than 50 companies, achieving eleven exits, including notable sales of stakes in Shazam and Chess.com.
Made 4 investments in Finland

Spintop Ventures

Spintop Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2009 by a group of experienced tech entrepreneurs and investors. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing primarily on technology startups in sectors such as software, e-commerce, and software-as-a-service. With a strong network of successful entrepreneurs and institutional investors, Spintop Ventures has made over 35 investments in growing startups, successfully exiting from four of these ventures. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes the Scandinavian region, aiming to support innovative companies during their critical growth phases.
Made 10 investments in Finland

Sparkmind.vc

Sparkmind.vc, established in 2017 and based in Helsinki, Finland, is a venture capital firm dedicated to the education sector. As the first Nordic venture capital company focused on learning, Sparkmind.vc targets companies that are innovating in early childhood, K12, higher, secondary, vocational, and corporate education, as well as lifelong learning. The firm typically makes investments ranging from seed to growth stages, with a maximum investment of €5 million per company. Sparkmind.vc primarily focuses on opportunities within Europe, supporting teams that are transforming educational experiences and outcomes.
Made 5 investments in Finland

Midinvest Fund EP I

Midinvest Fund EP I, managed by Midinvest Management Oy, is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Jyväskylä, Finland. Established in 1994, the firm specializes in making early-stage investments and providing growth capital to small and medium-sized enterprises, primarily in the technology sector. Midinvest focuses on companies with annual revenues between €1 million and €35 million, with a particular interest in regions such as Central Finland, Päijät-Häme, Ylä-Pirkanmaa, and the Jyväskylä area. The firm structures its investments through various instruments, including share capital and loans, and typically seeks board representation in its portfolio companies. Midinvest aims for both majority and minority stakes and plans to exit investments within three to seven years, generally through trade sales or sales to other private equity investors.
Made 24 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

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

SITRA

Sitra is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland. Established in 1967, it operates as the venture capital investment arm of Sitra and specializes in fund of fund investments, targeting private equity funds, real estate funds, and venture capital funds. The firm actively engages in the management of its investments, often nominating representatives to the boards of its portfolio companies. Sitra's investment focus is structured around three key programmes: Health Care, Food and Nutrition, and Environmental. The Health Care Programme emphasizes investments in innovative companies that enhance healthcare delivery and technology, while the Food and Nutrition Programme targets enterprises that improve food production and technology. Additionally, Sitra aims to foster economic growth and international competitiveness in Finland by supporting projects that enhance economic efficiency, education, and research.
Made 14 investments in Finland

Wave II

Wave Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 and based in Helsinki, Finland, with an additional office in Sweden. The firm focuses on pre-seed and early-stage investments in the Nordic region, specifically targeting startups in sectors such as B2B, B2C, financial services, healthcare, and technology. As an early investor, Wave Ventures aims to support ambitious young teams and help them achieve their initial growth milestones. The firm manages the Wave II fund, which invests in 20 to 25 companies, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Made 8 investments in Finland

Adelis Equity Partners

Adelis Equity Partners AB is a private equity firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in lower mid-market and buyout investments across the Nordic region. Established in 2012, the firm focuses on companies in sectors such as niche industrials, retail, life sciences, consumer goods, healthcare, medical technology, and business services. Adelis targets companies with revenues between €25 million and €400 million and enterprise values ranging from €20 million to €200 million. The firm actively seeks majority ownership in its investments and takes board seats in the companies it supports, aiming to foster both organic and acquisition-based growth. With additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, Adelis is committed to creating value in small and medium-sized Nordic companies.
Made 6 investments in Finland

Nordea Bank

Nordea is a prominent financial services group headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, established in 1820. It operates as Denmark's second-largest bank, providing a comprehensive range of services, including personal banking, commercial banking, wholesale banking, and wealth management. Nordea serves both corporate and household customers, offering products like trade finance, cash management, and asset management. The group also encompasses several subsidiaries, such as Nordea Mortgage Bank, which issues covered bonds backed by Finnish housing loans, and Nordea Investment Management, which manages mutual funds and separate portfolios for various institutional clients globally. Additionally, Nordea Asset Management provides investment solutions across diverse asset classes for a wide range of investors. With a significant presence in Europe and operations extending to the Americas and Asia, Nordea continues to play a vital role in the financial landscape.
Made 11 investments in Finland