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Helsinki Partners

Exclusive Programs

Helsinki Partners

LP & Fund services

  • Information on VentureCapital data in Finland
  • Introduction to theFinnish VC and LP ecosystem
  • Support for fund setup
  • Events and visits
Helsinki Partners

Ecosystem Visits

  • Meet with investors and companies to connectwith suitable local partners
  • Visit Finnish universities, researchinstitutions, and other key players in the innovation ecosystem
Helsinki Partners

Growth Services

  • Business information and advising on themarket entry
  • Support for international expansion
  • Business intelligence data on the market (e.g.amount of talent in a specific field etc.)
  • Soft landing services (support with setting upthe business in Finland, applying for proper visa, getting a bank account etc.)
  • Matchmaking and networking
  • Events
Business Finland

Pre-seed and seed stage investors

  • High quality deal flow services
  • Ability to offer networking possibilities with the startup ecosystem such as Maria01
  • Close cooperation with international ecosystem actors
  • Health Incubator Helsinki: health sector startups seeking for funding, matchmaking, direct intros, events‍
  • Helsinki Education Hub: education startups looking for funding‍
  • Business Helsinki Accelerator:‍
    • ready investment possibilities: selected funding seeking teams
    • clinics and events with partners such as Fiban and Aalto university
Business Finland

Soft landing services

  • Appointments with startup soft landing experts
  • Service package that makes entering the Finnish market as easy as possible for international businesses
  • International House Helsinki: guidance in settlingin Helsinki (official permits, setting up a business, social benefits etc.),especially while arriving outside EU
  • Sisu Factory: together with thecities of Espoo and Vantaa, getting started with your company, directing toright services

Why start, expand or invest in finland?

Business-Friendly Tax Environment
  • Lowest Corporate Tax Rate in the Nordics:Corporate income tax will drop to 18% by 2027 (currently 20%) — making it one of the most competitive rates in Europe.
  • Loss Deduction Extended to 25 Years: From 2026, companies can carry forward tax losses for 25 years, supporting long-termR&D-heavy growth.
  • Tax Reform Favors Fund Structures: New regulation by spring 2026 aims to create internationally attractive PE/VC fund structures, encouraging foreign capital into Finnish funds.
Launchpad for R&D and Deep Tech Innovation
  • Generous Public R&D Funding: BusinessFinland and EU-backed programs offer grants, loans, and co-investments — with up to 50% coverage for innovation projects.
  • Access to Top Talent & Research: Home to world-class universities (e.g., Aalto University, University of Helsinki) and strong academia-business collaboration.
  • Dual-use and Future Tech Friendly: Finland supports emerging tech, including quantum, defence tech, clean energy, and satellite tech. Example: ICEYE, the SAR satellite leader, launched its tech in Finland and now serves global defence clients.
Stable and Strategic Gateway to the Nordics & EU
  • EU Single Market Access + Global Connections:Helsinki offers seamless entry to the EU and EEA — with daily direct flights toAsia, the US, and key European hubs.
  • Top-Tier IP Protection & Rule of Law: Finland ranks #1 in the world for judicial independence (WEF), giving investors peace of mind.
Open Innovation & Collaboration Culture
  • Public-Private-People Partnership Model: Finland thrives on co-creation. Cities, universities, startups, corporates, and citizens work together. Example: Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) was born inHelsinki through tight cooperation between startups, public transport, and the city.
  • Ecosystem Access is Democratized: No ivory towers — in Finland, it’s normal to reach out directly to a CVC director, university researcher, or city official.
Top Performer in Innovation & Impact
  • #1 in EU Innovation Scoreboard 2023 and #2 inGlobal Sustainable Resport in 2025.
  • Ranked Most Resilient Economy in Europe (2024, FM Global Resilience Index).
Startup & VC Ecosystem with Momentum
  • Top VC Returns in Europe: Finnish VC funds consistently outperform the EU average. Example: In 2023, Finland’s top-quartile VC funds showed net IRRs of over 20%.
  • Home to Global Game-Changers: From Supercell and Wolt to ICEYE and Aiven — Helsinki Area punches above its weight in unicorns.Example: Supercell's AI Innovation Lab in Helsinki is a sandbox for next-gen gaming and creativity.
  • Strong LP Base & Growing Funds: Backed by EIF, Tesi, and Finnish pension funds, local GPs are increasingly active in deep tech, green transition, and industrial innovation.
Liveable, Sustainable, and Just Plain Cool
  • World’s Happiest Country (8 years running) and one of the safest, greenest, and most functional societies.
  • English as a Working Language: Almost everyone speaks English, and many companies operate fully in English.

Business helsinki

Finland's official government agency for trade and investment promotion, innovation funding, travel promotion and talent attraction

Helsinki Partners

Helsinki Partners matches investors, business professionals, founders, talents and visitors with possibilities in Helsinki

90 Day finn

Experience what your company’s future could look like in Helsinki

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Program for international investors to efficiently explore the New Nordics