Innovestor

Thrilled to take part in Expand North Star. Dubai Harbour area filled with builders & investors, great energy from +2.000 startups. Lots of opportunity in the region, and for cooperation between UAE 🇦🇪 and Finland 🇫🇮 in tech & innovation. The fast growing markets and deep capital pools in UAE & Gulf coupled with strong Finnish expertise & knowhow in e.g. AI, Industrial Tech, Clean Energy, Life Science & Health is an exciting combo. Next up Slush!

Innovestor team is growing again - Welcome Teemu! 👋 Meet Teemu Pakarinen, our new trainee in the Investor Relations team. Who is Teemu?   Teemu is a master’s student in Economics at Aalto University, where his studies cover a range of topics from statistics and economic history to more traditional finance courses. He brings with him a solid background in asset management and investor relations, as well as recent experience from a market entry consulting internship in Beijing. Outside of work, Teemu enjoys running, bouldering, and ice swimming - ideally all three in the same day.   What made him choose Innovestor?   Teemu first discovered Innovestor while volunteering at Slush a few years back. Visiting the company’s website left a lasting impression, and a long story short, he’s now part of the team. What drew him in was Innovestor’s ethos of doing good while doing well. He values a culture that strikes a balance between high individual freedom and strong personal accountability for one’s projects.   What is he looking forward to in the coming year?   In the year ahead, Teemu is eager to deepen his understanding of the venture capital industry and contribute meaningfully to Innovestor’s LPs and other stakeholders. He’s especially excited about the projects currently underway and looks forward to also expanding his knowledge on life sciences, real estate, and energy storage solutions from Innovestor’s industry experts. Welcome aboard Teemu, we're excited to have you with us!🥳

We are proud to be a supporting investor of New Nordics Healthtech Matchmaking, a Slush side event bringing together the brightest minds in healthtech, life sciences, and investing.✨ Finding the right connections at Slush can be overwhelming - this event makes it effortless. Whether you’re a startup raising funding or an investor seeking your next breakthrough, this is your chance to meet the right people from across the Nordic health innovation ecosystem. 📍 Expect an evening of meaningful networking, great discussions, and a relaxed atmosphere with food and drinks flowing. 💚 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eerGrBNk 🗓️ Date: November 19, 18-22 📍 Location: Terkko Health Hub The event is co-organized by: Terkko Health Hub, Health Incubator Helsinki, HealthHub Finland EDIH, Tampere Health, Kuopio Health, Oyster Incubator, Health Tech Hub Copenhagen, Health Founders, and Health Innovation Aarhus Supported by: Tesi, Almaral, Nordic Science Investments, LUMO Labs, and Angelini Ventures.

Meet Paavo!👋 We’re happy to welcome Paavo Grönqvist, who has joined our Real Estate team as a Trainee! Who is Paavo? Paavo is a third-year Real Estate Economics student at Aalto University with a curious, proactive, and diligent attitude. Prior to joining Innovestor, he gained experience in residential real estate management, with a focus on IT and analytical responsibilities. Outside of work, Paavo enjoys learning new things and challenging himself – both professionally and on the golf course.⛳️ What made him choose Innovestor? Paavo was drawn to Innovestor by its strong team spirit and collaborative culture. He was also inspired by the opportunity to work alongside talented people who share a forward-looking mindset. Moreover, being part of a small and dynamic team gives him a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to the real estate field early in his career. What is he looking forward to in the coming year? In the upcoming year, Paavo is looking forward to deepening his expertise and growing professionally by contributing to a wide variety of projects. He is eager to learn from experienced colleagues, take on new challenges, and work closely with his team to make a positive impact. Welcome aboard, Paavo! Great to have you on the team!🙌

Partnering in full swing at Sachs Biotech in Europe Forum. Find, partner, repeat!

It was a pleasure to host the first-ever Pitch Finland event dedicated to the creative industries together with Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) here at our office. The event gathered founders and investors from fashion, design, games, and arts to share ideas and highlight the potential of Finland’s creative startup scene. A huge thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday. Great conversations and plenty of inspiration!💫

Founders! Stretch your muscles (and your network) before Slush🔥 On Slush Day 0, we’re bringing together 25 ambitious early-stage tech founders for a morning of bouldering, lunch, and networking. Climb & Connect with Innovestor is your chance to meet peers, swap ideas, and start the week off the ground before the madness begins. If you’re an early-stage founder building in Finland -  or exploring opportunities to operate here - we’d love to meet you! 📅 Tuesday, November 18 | 09:00–11:30 📍 Helsinki (location shared with confirmed guests) Only 25 spots available, so apply fast to secure your spot! More info & registration: https://lnkd.in/dWAzQr7v

A Finnish sofa-in-a-box taking over Europe! 🛋️ Kauppalehti just featured KOTA company, one of our Angel CoFund portfolio companies, and their impressive growth story. The company was founded by former KONE executives Visa Fristrom and Jukka Salmikuukka together with designer Andras Kelemen. Kota set out to create a better sofa that is easy to ship, simple to assemble and comfortable to sleep on. Since launch, Kota has grown at an exceptional pace. Monthly sales have increased by an average of 35% every month since June 2024. In August 2025, sales reached around €700,000, up from only €10,000 in June 2024. The products are now sold in more than 30 markets, with 70% of revenue coming from exports. Read more in Kauppalehti: https://lnkd.in/ds4Qwhhd Innovestor couldn’t be more proud to support the Kota team on their journey to build a new generation of Nordic consumer brands!💪

Sharing knowledge is one of the most effective ways to support founders. Yesterday, we hosted our regular PALO Alumni meetup for our portfolio companies, this time with a focus on funding and in particular the shifting public funding environment. With major changes coming to Business Finland’s instruments, we wanted to help our early-stage founders navigate what’s next. For that, we invited Tommi Pajala, who delivered clear, actionable insights on the evolving landscape. A big thank you to everyone who joined the discussion, and especially to Tommi for bringing clarity to an important (and timely!) topic. 🙌