Committees
The association’s committees report their activities to the board. Our committees include the Buyout Committee, ESG Committee, Legal Committee, Research Committee, Venture Capital Committee, Tax Committee, and Communications Committee. In addition, the Sustainable Finance Committee currently operates on an ad hoc -basis. The term for these Committees is two years. The association’s board approves the new members of the Committees.
Buyout Committee
The Buyout Committee addresses current topics within its own sector and supports the planning of industry advocacy work.
Chair
Mia Sirkiä, Saari Partners
Secretary
Jonne Kuittinen, Finnish Venture Capital Association
Members
Antti Karppinen, CapMan Buyout
Juho Frilander, EQT Partners
Kia Aejmelaeus, Evli Private Capital
Sampo Ahonen, Helmet Capital
Juhana Kallio, Intera Partners
Hanna Viinikainen, Juuri Partners
Niklas Wickström, Korona Invest
Anne Riekki, MB Rahastot
Marika af Enehjelm, Norvestor
Juha Peltola, Vaaka Partners
Deputy Members
Elina Lae, Pontos
ESG Committee
The ESG Committee focuses on the themes of corporate social responsibility, impact, and diversity in the VC&PE industry. In addition, the ESG Committee, which established the principles of responsible investment in the Finnish VC & PE industry, monitors the implementation of those principles and the need to update them.
Chair
Sanna Pietiläinen, eQ
Secretary
Mari Marsio, Finnish Venture Capital Association
Members
Petra Hakamo, Evli – Deputy Chair
Heli Kerminen, Tesi
Taija Heittola, Greenstep Oy
Minna Heimonen, MB Rahastot Oy
Katariina Helaniemi, Illusian
Sari Rajakangas, Mandatum Asset Management
Michaela Ramm-Schmidt, WhyCo
Elina Lae, Pontos Group
Henri Lyyski, Sponsor Capital Oy
Jaakko Isotalo, Korona Invest
Niko Elers, Voima Ventures
Eliisa Armila, LähiTapiola
Maiju Saarela, Juuri Partners
Liina Lehtonen, Butterfly Ventures
Mira Mielonen, Ilmarinen
Deputy Members
Tuukka Yrttimaa, Upright Oy
Essi Orenius, CapMan
Kia Aejmaleus, Evli Private Capital
Anniina Järvinen, Hannes Snellman
Kiira Tuohimaa-Leisio, Roschier Attorneys
Tiina Tuominen, Anthesis Group Finland
Riikka Weber, KPMG
Jenni Suhonen, Kvanted
Sonja Nyholm, Hartwall Capital
Anne Riekki, MB Rahastot
Rilla Saukkonen, Lifeline Ventures
Eva Toppari, EY
Linda Tierala, Taaleri Oyj
Lia Heasman, Castrén & Snellman
Tiina-Marjo Nousiainen, Bravura
Legal Committee
The Legal Committee supports the association and the VC & PE industry in developing a legislatively favorable and competitive operating environment, as well as in establishing the position of private equity as an ethically high-standard and professional investment asset class. The Legal working group monitors and promotes nationally and internationally significant legislative initiatives, regulatory requirements, and self-regulation guidelines relevant to the industry.
Chair
Juha Surve, eQ
Secretary
Mari Marsio, Finnish Venture Capital Association
Members
Paulus Hidén, Borenius – Deputy Chair
Maarit Hannula, Taaleri
Eeva Rakkolainen, KPMG
Hanne Stenman, Tesi
Jarno Tanhuanpää, Castrén & Snellman
Pyry Somervuori, Krogerus
Jaakko Lindgren, Dottir
Nina Rosenlew, United Bankers
Julian Lagus, OP Varainhoito
Kiira Tuohimaa-Leisio, Roschier Attorneys
Essi Orenius, CapMan
Henri Ruotsalainen, Hannes Snellman
Jutta Niemelä, LähiTapiola Vahinkovakuutus
Antti Vepsä, PwC
Ida Viitamäki, Mandatum Oyj
Deputy Members
Vilma Nuutinen, Evli-Rahastoyhtiö
Kirsi Karvonen, Eversheds Asianajotoimisto
Tobias Björkström, EY
Jussi Ekonen, Lieke Asianajotoimisto Oy
Tommy Holmström, EY
Katariina Pesonen, Lexia Asianajotoimisto
Julius Matilainen, Byro Legal
Tiia Ryhänen, Korkia Oy
Mia Rintasalo, Waselius Asianajotoimisto Oy
Olli Oksman, Kalliolaw Asianajotoimisto Oy
Laura Pehkonen, LLV Fund Management Oy
Raoul Lehtonen, OpenOcean
Sustainable Finance Committee
The Sustainable Finance Committee monitors the development of the EU’s sustainable finance regulatory framework and prepares summaries of the regulatory impacts on the VC&PE industry for the association’s members. The committee also prepares the association’s training offerings on the regulatory framework. The working group operates on an ad hoc basis.
Chair
Sanna Pietiläinen, eQ
Secretary
Mari Marsio, Finnish Venture Capital Association
Members
Essi Orenius, CapMan
Tommy Holmström, EY
Eeva Terho, Borenius
Elina Kamppi, KPMG
Taija Heittola, Greenstep Oy
Tuukka Yrttimaa, Upright Oy
Kia Aejmelaeus, Evli Private Capital
Henna Homan, Mandatum Asset Management Oy
Aino Nuotio, Tesi
Laura Pehkonen, LLV Fund Management Oy
Eva Toppari, EY
Minna Heimonen, MB Rahastot
Lia Heasman, Castrén & Snellman
Maiju Saarela, Juuri Partners
Deputy Members
Noora Nieminen, Mandatum Asset Management
Linda Tierala, Taaleri Oyj
Raoul Lehtonen, OpenOcean
Katariina Pesonen, Lexia Asianajotoimisto
Anne Riekki, MB Rahastot
Research Committee
The association conducts long-term research activities that produce high-quality and comprehensive research on the VC&PE industry. The Research Committee guides and coordinates the association’s research efforts.
Chair
Kimmo Vanne, MB Rahastot
Secretary
Jonne Kuittinen, Finnish Venture Capital Association
Members
Maiju Aspegren, Evli Growth Partners
Juho Frilander, EQT Partners
Jaakko Isotalo, Korona Invest
Petri Laine, Innovestor
Erkka Niemi, Voland Partners
Juho Risku, Butterfly Ventures
Pontus Stråhlman, Voima Ventures
Rilla Saukkonen, Lifeline Ventures
Raoul Lehtonen, OpenOcean
Jakob Sandell, Tesi
Deputy Members
Eljas Repo, Ajanta Innovations
Sarah Sipilä, KPMG
Jussi Lehtinen, PwC
Victor Malmström, Simon-Kucher
Emilia Grönqvist, Prudentus Capital
Venture Capital Committee
The Venture Capital Committee addresses current topics within its own sector and supports the planning of industry advocacy work.
Chair
Jussi Sainiemi, Voima Ventures
Secretary
Jonne Kuittinen, Finnish Venture Capital Association
Members
Janiina Lammi, BSV Ventures
Riku Asikainen, Evli Growth Partners
Terhi Vapola, Greencode Ventures
Elina Holkko, Lifeline Ventures
Pauliina Martikainen, Maki.vc
Artturi Tarjanne, Nexit Ventures
Matti Vänskä, NGP Capital
Tom Henriksson, OpenOcean
Juha Lehtola, Tesi
Reima Linnanvirta, Trind.vc
Sami Ahvenniemi, Vendep Capital
Deputy Members
Elina Lae, Pontos
Rami Salonen, Mandatum Asset Management
Tanu-Matti Tuominen, IPR.VC
Maria Wasastjerna, Kvanted Ventures
Tax Committee
The Tax Committee prepares industry statements related to tax regulations and regulatory guidelines. From the industry’s perspective, the fundamental characteristics of the tax system should include legal certainty and predictability in taxation.
Chair
Vilho Lammi, CapMan Oyj
Secretary
Mari Marsio, Finnish Venture Capital Association
Members
Heikki Wahlroos, Borenius Asianajotoimisto – varapuheenjohtaja
Mikko Alakare, Castrén & Snellman
Pasi Erlin, Taaleri
Anne Riekki, MB Rahastot
Reima Linnanvirta, Trind Ventures
Andreas Bussman, Roschier Asianajotoimisto
Antti Lehtimaja, Asianajotoimisto Krogerus
Markku Hakkarainen, PwC
Ville Alahuhta, Bird & Bird Asianajotoimisto Oy
Harri Vehviläinen, Hannes Snellman
Kalle Koskinen, Ernst & Young
Jani Karjalainen, KPMG
Nina Jalo, eQ Varainhoito
Elina Holkko, Lifeline Ventures
Juho Mäkiaho, Korona Invest Oy
Virpi Pasanen, Deloitte Oy
Janina Helekorpi, Mandatum
Deputy Members
Nina Rosenlew, United Bankers
Jaakko Klemettilä, HPP Asianajotoimisto
Oscar Wik, Dittmar Asianajotoimisto
Stefan Stellato, Hannes Snellman
Raoul Lehtonen, OpenOcean
Suvi Vänskä, Alder
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee supports the development of communication within the VC&PE industry and monitors the evolution of the industry’s public image. The Communications Committee prepares, for example, communications training and guides for the association’s members.
Chair
Heli Mehtätalo-Takala, Innovestor Group
Secretary
Emilia Närhi, Finnish Venture Capital Association
Members
Anna Brchisky, Bamla Agency Oy
Saara Vettenranta, Tesi
Verna Vuoripuro, Illusian Founder Office
Visa Manninen, Miltton Oy
Sami Miettinen, Translink Corporate Finance Oy
Minna Heimonen, MB Rahastot
Unna Lehtipuu, Finnfund
Linda Tierala, Taaleri Oyj
Hanne Haapakoski, Springvest Oyj
Taru Wahlroos, Vendep Capital