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Quiet M&A market reflected in H1 2024 private equity investments in Finnish SMEs – Optimism on the rise
The slow merger and acquisition (M&A) market has been evident in the low volume of private equity investments in Finnish SMEs during the first half of 2024. However, private...
Finnish startups raise half a billion in funding in first half of 2024
Funding for Finnish startups remained steady in the first half of 2024, matching levels seen last year. Domestic venture capital (VC) investors were highly active in both investments and...
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...
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...
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...
Finalists for the 2024 Building Growth Competition announced: animation, space tech, software, and personal assistance
The finalists for the 2024 Building Growth Competition, organized by the Finnish Venture Capital Association and PwC, have been selected! The competition seeks the most interesting and inspiring story...
Private equity and venture capital investors identify 47 potential IPO candidates from portfolios
The IPO market has experienced an unusually long quiet period. However, private equity and venture capital investors have identified numerous companies within their portfolios that they believe have the...
Finnish companies lead European private equity statistics
According to recent statistics from Invest Europe, the umbrella organisation for European private capital, Finnish companies received the most private equity investments relative to GDP in Europe last year....
M&A market slowdown reflected in 2023 private equity investments in Finland – positive shift in investors’ market sentiment
The subdued M&A market of the previous year has left its mark on private equity investments, witnessing a decline in activity among Finnish buyout and growth investors compared to...
Startup funding in Finland sees drop from record highs in 2023 – Finnish venture capital funds raise a substantial amount of new capital
The ongoing economic uncertainty has taken its toll on startup investments, with Finnish startups witnessing a significant decrease in funding raised in 2023 compared to previous record-breaking years. However,...
Finnish venture capital investors continue to find high-quality startups – Fundraising and exits pose challenges
A recent market sentiment barometer tracking the views of Finnish venture capital investors reveals that the ongoing economic downturn is presenting hurdles in fundraising and portfolio company exits. However,...
Despite the challenging market situation, Finnish PE investors have actively invested in growth-oriented SMEs in the first half of 2023
In the first half of 2023, Finnish buyout and growth investors (PE investors) have continued to actively invest in domestic growth-oriented SMEs. According to a recent barometer, investors find...