Invest in Helsinki
Invest wisely. Invest in Helsinki.
We’re not just about the numbers – but our VC funds have consistently outperformed the European comparison. Helsinki Partners offers comprehensive, personalised support services for international VC funds and LP companies, free of charge. Whether you’re a VC fund ready to explore the Nordics or an LP company interested in the outstanding performance of Finnish VC funds, our experts are here to guide you.
Why Helsinki? We’re glad you asked.
Finnish Venture Capital funds have returned capital at a faster pace than the European average with 1.3x DPI in 2022
Source: TESI
The Finnish Venture CapitaL Market is performing well. Newer funds have performed exceptionally well in the European comparison.
2.9x
TVPI
Exceptional
Performance
The Finnish venture capital market is performing well. Newer funds have performed exceptionally well in European comparison.
Source: TESI
22%
IRR
Faster capital
return
VC funds have returned capital at a faster pace than the European Average with 1,3x DPI in 2022
Source: TESI
For VC funds
Helsinki Partners has got you covered, from paperwork to party invitations. If you’re looking for long-term expansion and establishment in the Nordics Helsinki Partners offers VC funds:
- Direct introductions to relevant local organisations, startups, Finnish VCs, and LPs.
- Hands-on support with getting your VC setup in Finland
- Invitations to must-attend events and networking opportunities.
- Marketing, let’s shout about your Finnish establishment from the rooftops (via Helsinki Partners’ channels, of course).
For LP Companies
We’re here to sprinkle your investment journey with data diamonds about the Finnish market and connect you with the who’s who in the VC landscape. Emerging Managers? Got them. Networking events? You’re invited. Helsinki Partners can provide you:
- Data about the local and regional VC landscape
- Information on Emerging Managers in the market
- Connections and introductions to relevant local contacts.
- Invitations to relevant events and networking opportunities in the region.
Venture Nordics
Interested in exploring the New Nordics, where unicorns frolic in the urban wild? Venture Nordics is your 9-day golden ticket to the Finnish venture ecosystem, specially crafted for international fund managers and LPs with a thirst for Nordic novelties. Join the waitlist to be the among the first to hear when we reopen applications for the next program
Helsinki Ecosystem Data
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2.9TVPI
Finnish Venture Capital Funds are exceeding the European average performance & rate of return in 2022.
Tesi, 2023
#1
in Europe for attracting VC funding, relative to GDP
Finnish Venture Capital Association, 2022
80
Unicorn companies in the region
Dealroom, 2023
Returns higher than expected.
(We’re very far north.)
Why settle for the ordinary when you can invest in a region where VC funds outperform European benchmarks? We’re all about open doors and tailored experiences for our international investor friends and giving you the VIP pass to Helsinki’s buzzing ecosystem.
Contact info
Book a free consultation with our Senior Business Advisors. This free consultation is offered by the city of Helsinki, which is committed to fostering the growth and success of investors like you in Helsinki. During your consultation, you’ll gain valuable insights into:
- The unique advantages of expanding your operations to Helsinki’s thriving ecosystem.
- How to leverage the city’s resources and support to accelerate your growth.
- Connecting with key stakeholders and potential partners in the Finnish landscape.
Panu Maulaheimo
Senior Advisor, Strategic Initiatives
Limited Partners and Funds
panu.maulaheimo(at)helsinkipartners.com
+358 40 669 3888
Tian Yu
Senior Advisor, Strategic Initiatives
Venture Nordics Program Manager & Venture Capital
tian.yu(at)helsinkipartners.com
+358 45 225 8618
“Helsinki Partners is a great organisation. They have always been very proactive in reaching out to introduce us to different companies and invite us to events.”
Tomosaku Sohara, Managing Partner, NordicNinja
“Helsinki Partners is like having a local team member on the ground from day one. I think it’s easy to say that without their support we wouldn’t be this far along and we probably wouldn’t be in Finland. They truly made it possible. The joke in Finland is that it’s not a country, it’s a country club, and with Helsinki Partners you have someone promoting your membership.”
Shwetank Verma, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Leo Capital
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