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Emilia Närhi joins Finnish Venture Capital Association’s communications team
December marks a new chapter for the Finnish Venture Capital Association’s communications as Emilia Närhi steps into the role of Head of Communications. She will be covering for the...
Member blog: Gender diversity advances in Finnish VC & PE industry, but challenges remain
Over the past five years, the Finnish venture capital and private equity industry has seen good progress in gender diversity. The proportion of women in the industry has grown...
Member blog: Is your sustainability work still focused on managing surveys? Time to adopt data models in sustainability
Language models and scientific knowledge create new efficient opportunities to manage the impact of investments and comply with changing regulation – and Finland is at the forefront of this...
Member blog: Transition finance: Paving the way for a sustainable future in the Nordics
Transition finance is rapidly becoming a cornerstone in the global effort to combat climate change. As the world shifts towards a low-carbon economy, the financial sector plays a crucial...
Introducing our new member Helsinki Partners: Fostering international growth in Finland
Helsinki Partners is a city marketing, investment and talent attraction company wholly owned by the City of Helsinki. The company’s main goal is to create international business opportunities to...
What determines an investment decision?
An investment is preceded by a thorough examination of the company, its management, expertise, market, and growth potential. From an entrepreneur's perspective, it is beneficial to understand the investor's...
Eight reasons to seek venture capital and private equity investment
Venture capital and private equity investment is a form of financing. For a company seeking growth, it is often the best option. Venture capital and private equity investments offer...
Seeking an investor for your growth company? Read this first!
Many Finnish venture capital and private equity investors invest in already established growth companies. A clear potential to accelerate growth is a prerequisite for investment. Venture capital and private...
Seeking an investor for your startup? Read this first!
A startup aiming for strong growth should consider seeking a venture capital and private equity investor to join their company's growth story. When a professional investor invests in the...
#1 in private equity in Europe, but what’s Finland missing?
Last week, we reported that Finnish companies received the most private equity (PE) investments in Europe relative to GDP in 2023. Let’s dig deeper into the details. In 2023,...
Steps to venture capital and private equity funding
Venture capital or private equity refers to an investment into a company made by a professional investor, typically in exchange for a portion of the company's shares. It is...
Investors can influence the preservation of biodiversity
According to the World Economic Forum, the three biggest problems of this decade are extreme weather events, failure in climate action, and biodiversity loss. The effects of biodiversity loss...