Finnish startups raise record €1.5bn as defence technology attracts investors
Helsinki hub’s companies capture outsized share of national funding despite economic headwinds.
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.
Finnish Deep Tech Scene Needs an Ecosystem, Not Just Heroes
Finnish deep tech companies raised a record €1.6 billion in funding last year. The figure is impressive, until you understand its true meaning. Take away three giant companies and the year was quieter than usual. So the real question isn’t whether Finland can produce industry titans, but whether we can replicate the recipe for success.
Finnish quantum startup IQM lands record €275m funding as Europe races to compete in quantum computing
IQM Quantum Computers secures largest Series B round in European quantum sector, led by US cybersecurity investor Ten Eleven Ventures. The investment brings total funding to around €520m as company targets global expansion and million-qubit systems
Business Finland’s GenAI Proof-of-Concept Funding Call Draws High Interest Across Diverse Sectors
Business Finland’s latest funding initiative for generative AI projects has attracted a surge of applications from sectors as varied as healthcare, education, gaming, and luxury yachts—highlighting the growing appetite for artificial intelligence across the Finnish economy.
Finnish satellite imaging firm ICEYE secures €9.4m from Polish fund for defence expansion
Finnish space technology company ICEYE plans to strengthen Poland’s defence capabilities with high-resolution radar satellites.
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