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Southern Finland's startup scene is defined by companies working on complex technologies. The area is a hub for businesses in quantum computing, aerospace, and artificial intelligence.
Supply chain company RELEX Solutions leads with over $814M in funding. Other notable companies include IQM Quantum Computers with $569.1M and satellite firm ICEYE with $529.6M.
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Get the Sheet for $50IQM Quantum Computers builds superconducting full-stack quantum computer systems for research institutions and developers. Their on-premises hardware is designed to help scientists and businesses explore the future of computing.
DataCrunch.io provides a cloud service platform built to help companies utilize and integrate AI and machine learning models. They offer high-performance GPU infrastructure, allowing teams to efficiently train and deploy complex applications.
MuniFin provides crucial financing for Finland’s public sector, serving municipalities, wellbeing services counties, and social housing projects. As a specialized credit institution, their lending ensures that communities can access essential services and invest in socially responsible initiatives.
ReOrbit builds software-defined satellites to enable sovereign and secure communications. Their flexible satellite platform is designed to be reconfigured in orbit, allowing for dynamic missions and extended operational lifetimes.
ICEYE operates a large constellation of radar satellites that provide reliable earth observation data through any weather conditions. Their platform offers analytics and near real-time insights for industries such as insurance, maritime surveillance, and disaster response.
One Click LCA builds life cycle assessment software to help the construction and manufacturing industries decarbonize their projects. The platform automates environmental impact calculations, making it easier for companies to pursue green building certifications and report on sustainability.
RELEX Solutions offers a unified AI-based platform that enhances supply chain and retail planning. Their technology helps companies forecast demand, automate replenishment, and optimize their overall operations from end to end.
The European manufacturer HMD builds the iconic Nokia mobile phones, focusing on creating durable and accessible devices. They are also introducing a new line of HMD original smartphones built with the same philosophy.
Varjo builds advanced virtual and mixed reality hardware for demanding industrial applications. Their high-resolution headsets and software are used by professionals for photorealistic simulations in fields like aviation, medicine, and engineering.
Metsä Group is a forest industry group that uses renewable wood from sustainably managed northern forests. They focus on producing wood products, pulp, fresh fibre paperboards, and tissue and greaseproof papers.
The top 10 are just a small slice of the activity across Southern Finland right now. Together, these companies have raised over $3 billion and are pushing forward in areas like AI, analytics, and biotech. Some are early in their journey, while others are scaling fast. Here’s a look at the 90 other startups that are part of what makes the region’s startup scene so strong.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1940 | $550M | Debt Financing | |
| Manufacturing | 2023 | $5.6M | Seed | |
| Manufacturing | 1851 | $60M | Debt Financing | |
| Enterprise | 2011 | $17.4M | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2014 | $822.5M | Series E | |
| Fashion | 2021 | $40.9M | Series A | |
| Enterprise | 2018 | $11M | Series B | |
| AI | 2022 | $12.7M | Series A | |
| Infrastructure | 2023 | $6.6M | Seed | |
| Energy | 1994 | $175M | Debt Financing | |
| Biotech | 2022 | $71.1M | Venture Round | |
| Environment | 2016 | $27.5M | Series A | |
| SaaS | 2022 | $1.8M | Seed | |
| SaaS | — | $2M | Venture Round | |
| Hardware | 2017 | $5.9M | Series A | |
| Gaming | 2020 | $175M | Debt Financing | |
| Analytics | 2015 | $1.4M | — | |
| Analytics | 2013 | €43.5M | Series B | |
| Gaming | 2019 | €26.9M | Series B | |
| Hardware | 2016 | $187.9M | Secondary Market | |
| Fintech | 2016 | €70.5M | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2023 | €3.5M | Series A | |
| Analytics | 2016 | €23.3M | Series A | |
| Biotech | 2017 | $76.7M | Grant | |
| Media | 2017 | $1.7M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2013 | €21.2M | Series B | |
| Biotech | 2020 | €48M | Series B | |
| Hardware | 2016 | $43.3M | Series B | |
| Enterprise | 2019 | €16.7M | Series A | |
| Analytics | 2018 | $47.3M | Series B | |
| Manufacturing | 2022 | €4.8M | Grant | |
| Hardware | 2022 | €19.4M | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2013 | $71.1M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 2017 | $25.4M | Series A | |
| Marketing | 2013 | $22.8M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 2013 | $17.9M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2007 | €41.5M | Private Equity | |
| Travel | 2018 | €71M | Series B | |
| Media | 2010 | $32.8M | Series B | |
| AI | 2017 | €10M | Private Equity | |
| Cloud | 2011 | €22M | Series B | |
| Infrastructure | 2024 | €5M | Seed | |
| Analytics | 2003 | $44M | Private Equity | |
| Manufacturing | 2015 | $58.3M | Venture Round | |
| SaaS | 2024 | $2.7M | Pre-Seed | |
| Gaming | 2010 | $143M | Series B | |
| Cloud | 2017 | $46M | Series B | |
| AI | 2018 | €12.4M | Series A | |
| AI | 2022 | €529.7k | Convertible Note | |
| Biotech | 2023 | €2.2M | Grant | |
| Biotech | 2016 | €84.6M | Series B | |
| Media | 2018 | €915k | Angel | |
| Enterprise | 2023 | $100k | Private Equity | |
| Gaming | 2020 | $26M | Series A | |
| Energy | 2023 | €44M | Series B | |
| AI | 2017 | $8.2M | Seed | |
| Biotech | 2019 | €9.5M | Debt Financing | |
| Analytics | 2015 | $7.3M | Series A | |
| AI | 2019 | €2.5M | Seed | |
| Analytics | 2018 | €1.3M | Debt Financing | |
| Analytics | 2014 | €17.7M | Venture Round | |
| Marketing | 2014 | $4.1M | — | |
| Biotech | 2016 | $32.2M | Venture Round | |
| Enterprise | 2020 | €28.3M | Venture Round | |
| Energy | 2020 | €15M | Corporate Round | |
| SaaS | 2020 | €900k | Seed | |
| Fintech | 2021 | €3M | Seed | |
| Gaming | 2013 | $20.8M | Grant | |
| AI | 2018 | €1.8M | Seed | |
| Media | 2015 | €52.1M | Series B | |
| Fashion | 2024 | $1.5M | Pre-Seed | |
| Infrastructure | 2012 | $15.5M | Series A | |
| Manufacturing | 2021 | $12.2M | Seed | |
| Media | 2015 | €32.5M | Series B | |
| Logistics | 1949 | €110M | Debt Financing | |
| SaaS | 2022 | €2.8M | Seed | |
| Hardware | 2021 | €50M | Debt Financing | |
| Gaming | 2019 | €22M | Seed | |
| Fintech | 2020 | €18.8M | Series A | |
| AI | 2021 | $8M | Seed | |
| Travel | 2014 | $8.6M | Series A | |
| AI | 2017 | $17.1M | Series A | |
| Enterprise | 2020 | €126M | Debt Financing | |
| Mobility | 2009 | $77.5M | Corporate Round | |
| Enterprise | 2017 | €11.8M | Series A | |
| Manufacturing | 2024 | €2.4M | Seed | |
| Biotech | 2011 | €27.8M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2017 | RUB990M | Venture Round | |
| Analytics | 2016 | €22.9M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2023 | €1.6M | Debt Financing |
