Are you looking for the future Nordic success stories and want to meet the founders behind them? Or are you interested in finding new breakthrough technologies and clients? We build growth programs which give our partners access to all that, and more.
What we offer
Insights
Learn about the latest innovations and business models in the Nordics.
Visibility
Connect with new clients, networks and gain visibility in the Nordics.
Connections
Meet the most ambitious growth companies and the founders behind them.
Knowing where the world is going is vital for successful companies. With us, you will learn about the latest technologies and innovations before others, meet the brightest people, and be a part of an ecosystem containing thousands of Nordic growth companies.
As our partner, we offer you easy access growth programs; such as Kasvu Open and Grow to Market programs to the USA, China and Sweden, where you can co-operate and connect with innovative Finnish growth companies. Our partnership opportunities are geared towards Corporations, Expert & Public Organizations, and learning institutions.
Let’s support Finnish growth companies’ development, growth and internationalization together.
Partner with future success stories heading to China, Sweden and the USA
Grow to Market is the largest private internationalization program in Finland for growth companies heading to China, Sweden or the USA. The program is built for companies that are planning on starting their international growth paths and for those who have already started but are still in their early stages.
Since 2017, with the help of our 34 partners, we have helped 192 growth companies find their business potential in the Chinese, Swedish and the USA markets through 10 completed Grow to Market programs.
Be part of Finland’s largest growth company coaching program
Kasvu Open is the largest growth coaching program for SMES in Finland. Each year Kasvu Open gathers the most innovative and growth hungry startups and start again companies to help develop and grow their businesses.
Since 2014, 1700 companies have received coaching, 1500 experts have offered their expertise and 270 partners have helped us carry out the program on a regional and national level. Together, the Kasvu Open partners share a mission of making Finland the world’s best growth company nation.
Support the continuity and renewal of Finnish SME’s
Tahdo uudistua is a program we organize in co-operation with our partners Säästöpankki, LähiTapiola and Elo. Our goal is to reach over two thousand entrepreneurs in our first year, and give them the right tools to make their businesses thrive. This is a great way to bring your business close to a huge pool of traditional Finnish companies.
Together with us, a professional venture capital investor
As an early-stage venture capital investor, we have the largest private venture backed portfolio in the Nordics. We invest in ambitious, high-tech, growth companies without industry limitations. As your investment channel to the Nordic region’s future success stories, we give you the opportunity to co-invest together with us into our chosen pre-vetted portfolio companies.
From banks point of view Kasvu Open is a great opportunity to help growth companies concretely. Nordea’s team has strong business know-how all around Finland and true commitment to support businesses. Kasvu Open is an excellent place to work together with other parties interested growth companies.
Head of Business Banking, Nordea Finland
Haier Hai Chuanghui, the incubation and investment branch of the world’s largest home appliance manufacturer Haier Group, is looking for innovative products and cutting-edge technology from all over the world. Working with Innovestor and Grow to Market is very efficient and smooth. It’s a new opportunity for Haier HCH to be connected with the Finnish ecosystem and Finnish growth ventures.
Director of Overseas investments Haier Hai Chuanghui
Finnish growth companies know what they are doing but they do not necessarily understand or utilize all the possibilities of digitalization when they are scaling their business globally. Kasvu Open makes it possible for us to meet thousands of growth-hungry companies which we can enlighten about these possibilities.
CEO, MarkkinointiAkatemia MAK Oy
Together with Innovestor and other partners we are continuously developing the [Grow to Market] process. Development can also be seen in growth companies leaving their application to these programs. The motivation level and quality of the companies is constantly improving.
Head of Advisory Service, Crowe Finland
Nowadays we have to compete for our customers’ attention. Getting that attention comes down to the benefits we can offer them. Kasvu Open is a concept that has clear benefits and companies get easily excited about it. The concept is also cost-effective and effortless for buyers. In Kasvu Open you have your head in the clouds but feet on the ground and hands in the clay.
CEO, Keuke, Development Centre ltd.
Innovestor’s wide networks show that they have ability to cooperate and it is nice to work with people who are capable of cooperation. In fact there is no point in working with those who aren’t capable of that.
Consulate General of Finland in New York
Give us a call or send us an email with any questions you may have
Managing Director, Growth Programs
+358 50 364 1825
matti.harkonen(a)innovestor.fi
Business Director, Grow to Market
+358 40 7576 434
anna-mari.blek(a)innovestor.fi
Business Director, Kasvu Open
+358 50 304 8779
satu.haka(a)innovestor.fi
Business Director, Tahdo Uudistua
+358 50 576 0851
susanne.forsberg(a)innovestor.fi
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