Advocacy

The Finnish Venture Capital Association strives to create conditions for growth

We are a widely and strongly networked actor as well as a sought-after partner, and believe in the power of collaboration. We collaborate with other stakeholders to promote positive dialogue between the venture capital and private equity industry, policymakers, the media, and the public, in order to increase understanding of the venture capital and private equity industry and its significance for the growth ecosystem and for Finland as a whole.

We provide information and solutions to policymakers and actively participate in initiatives related to the industry’s operating environment, as well as in public discourse. We conduct advocacy both in Finland and at the EU level. We also maintain self-regulation pertaining to the venture capital and private equity industry.

At the EU level, we conduct advocacy work in close collaboration with Invest Europe, which serves as the industry’s umbrella organisation in Brussels. We actively participate in Invest Europe’s activities through its working groups and committees, with the aim of providing member companies with current information on European legislative initiatives and conveying the views of the Finnish venture capital and private equity industry on these matters.

We are committed to following the recommendations the Finnish Transparency Register for good lobbying practices which encourage actors carrying out lobbying to adhere to responsible practices. Read more here.