Finnish startups raise record €1.5bn as defence technology attracts investors
Helsinki hub’s companies capture outsized share of national funding despite economic headwinds.
Sales Morning 2026 — Where sales meets the future
Sales is changing fast. AI is reshaping how deals get done, how teams are built, and how buyers are reached. But in the rush to automate everything, one question keeps coming up: where does the human fit in?
Helsinki Gets Its First LUMI AI Factory Hub as European AI Network Continues to Expand
The Kumpula Campus hub provides AI research expertise, high-performance computing support, and a collaborative community space — all free of charge for academics and start-ups.
Smart ring giant Oura completes US shift as ownership patterns raise questions
Legal restructuring caps years-long Americanisation of company now majority-owned by US investors, highlighting European capital market weakness.
Sitra proposes unified health data system to unlock AI potential
Sitra’s national model would consolidate fragmented data reserves and streamline research permits, with pilot schemes planned for 2026.
3 E Network firm positions Mikkeli data centre as Nordic AI hub
Hong Kong-based tech company 3 E Network has designated its Mikkeli facility as gateway for AI computing infrastructure across the Nordic region.
Finland attracts top US tech talent with fast-track visas and world-class quality of life
Finland is targeting American AI engineers and researchers with fast-track work permits and promises of a 40-hour week, as tech workers seek alternatives to Silicon Valley’s intense culture.
Finnish AI startup Optivian raises €1.7m to automate enterprise sales with autonomous agents
Helsinki firm emerges from stealth with backing from Silo AI co-founder, promising to end the need for linear sales headcount growth
Finnish Agileday Secures €6.4M Series A to Transform Professional Services Sector
Finnish start-up Agileday aims to modernise how consulting and professional services firms plan, deliver and scale their operations. Recently announced Series A funding will definitely help.
Finland eyes specialised AI as next major global export
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