Helsinki-based startup Valpas has raised 1.6 million euros for its bed bug solution. The eco-friendly product works with a system that captures bugs without
Valpas, a Finnish startup that helps dozens of luxury hotels combat bedbugs, is telling investors it’s built a better trap in an unlikely way. It uses the
Ernest Protasiewicz
Helsinki has outperformed most major European cities in its handling of the pandemic. For those looking to set up shop, the Finnish capital offers a vibrant scene and – due to events such as Slush, Europe’s biggest start-up gathering – attracts capital far beyond its size. In recent years the city has given rise to several international growth companies in sectors ranging from technology to biomaterials, as well as those drawing on Finland’s rich design heritage. Things are looking up for the city’s entrepreneurs – and this sense of excitement is palpable.
Bed leg by Valpas
Mayor of Helsinki, Jan Vapaavuori