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In 2023, Finnish startups experienced a significant reduction in funding, down from the previous year s record highs, reflecting a broader trend of economic slowdown affecting startup investments across Europe and the United States. According to the Finnish Venture Capital Association (FVCA), total growth funding for Finnish startups was approximately €871 million, a sharp decline from the €1.7 billion raised in 2022. ....
HELSINKI, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ As the global venture capital landscape is still waiting to bounce back from a generational slump, Helsinki has laid the groundwork and positioned itself as a prime destination for VCs and startups to have a strong year in 2024. Renowned for its high-profit investments, strategic location, and robust support infrastructure, the Finnish capital. ....
In the first half of 2023, Finnish private equity investors have actively continued to invest in growth-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) despite a challenging market environment. According to a recent barometer survey, investors specializing in buyout and growth investments view the current market as difficult, but signs of improvement are on the horizon. ....
At 2021 Finnish startups broke the previous records and raised a total of 1,2 billion euros of capital. Now, on November 14th 2022, Finnish startups have already exceeded last year s numbers: the total amount of equity capital raised is over 1,3 billion euros.
"This figure includes only publicly announced equity funding in Finnish startups pre-Slush. ....
Companies owned by private equity and venture capital investors (PE investors) are clearly growing faster than peer companies, according to a recent impact study of the PE industry carried out by PwC and the Finnish Venture Capital Association (FVCA). The growth was very strong both in terms of turnover and the number of personnel. ....