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Over 2000 new jobs created, rapid growth, and a strong tax footprint – Private equity-backed companies drive economic impact in Finland

Finnish companies owned by venture capital and private equity investors are growing significantly faster than their peers in revenue, employment, and productivity. In 2023, these companies created over 2000...

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ICEYE wins the 2024 Building Growth competition

ICEYE, a Finnish space technology company, was announced as the winner and audience favourite of the 2024 Building Growth competition, organised by the Finnish Venture Capital Association (FVCA) and...

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Pääomasijoittajilla tutkitusti positiivinen vaikutus kohdeyhtiöiden vastuullisuuteen

Research shows private equity and venture capital investors positively impact sustainability of portfolio companies

Sustainability has become a key value creation tool for private equity investors, and a new study reveals that Finnish private equity and venture capital investors are contributing positively to...

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Codento, backed by Saari Partners, aims to be the leading Google Cloud partner in the Nordics

Codento Oy, a Premier Partner for Google Cloud in the Service Engagement Model, is accelerating its expansion into Sweden and other Nordic countries with the support of private equity...

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Estonian Food Tech Startup ÄIO Secures €6 Million for Demo Plant Construction

The biotechnology startup ÄIO has raised €6.1 million through venture capital funds Voima Ventures, 2C Ventures, SmartCap and Nordic Foodtech VC. The funds will be used to build a...

Growth stories

ICEYE: Pioneering the future of earth observation with next-gen satellite technology

ICEYE, an internationally operating new space technology company, develops microsatellites equipped with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology, offering near real-time radar imagery of Earth regardless of time of day...

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mk2 films secures major slate financing deal with IPR.VC to boost production and acquisitions

European sales, production and finance powerhouse, mk2 films, has announced a significant multi-year financing deal with established investment fund manager IPR.VC, marking a pivotal step in the company’s ambitious growth plans. The fund...

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CapMan Growth sijoittaa Groweoon

CapMan Growth invests in rapidly growing SaaS company Groweo

The CapMan Growth Equity III fund makes its third platform investment in Groweo. Groweo’s mission is to enable effective digital sales and lead conversion with effortless implementation, especially to...

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Roima Intelligence: Sustainable growth through innovative software solutions

Based in Espoo, Finland, Roima Intelligence is a leading provider of supply chain and manufacturing software solutions. The company offers a wide range of solutions that enable its customers...

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QMill raises €4m in seed funding to deliver near-term industrial quantum advantage via cutting-edge algorithms

QMill, a pioneering quantum-computing company based in Espoo, Finland, has successfully raised €4 million in seed funding. The funding round was led by Finland-based Maki.vc and Singapore-based VC Antler...

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Vaaka Partners owned SaaS company Cloudpermit acquired by the Riverside Company

Cloudpermit, a building permitting and land management SaaS company previously owned by Vaaka Partners, has been acquired by The Riverside Company, a global Private Equity firm. Following the successful...

Growth stories

Suomen Avustajapalvelut: Enabling independent living to individuals with disabilities

Suomen Avustajapalvelut offers personal assistance services to individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and impairments. The company's goal is to enhance the quality of life for those in need by...