About startup landscape in Finland
Finland has over 16,445 startups across the country. Of these, 4.06K are funded companies that have collectively raised $36.7B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 6 unicorns. A total of 2,335 investors have participated in 5,943 funding rounds, with 277 startups securing early-stage funding and 93 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 852 new companies have been founded, raising over $448M in funding. Startups in Finland have witnessed 1,460 acquisitions and 460 IPOs, while 1,443 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 472 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Finland
Nokia is the top company in Finland, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Finland:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of networking and communication infrastructure solutions across various industries | Espoo (Finland) | 1865 | Public | - | |
Operator of a platform facilitating delivery of food and other items | Helsinki (Finland) | 2014 | Acquired | $860M | |
Developer of a smart ring for sleep, fitness, stress, and health | Oulu (Finland) | 2013 | Series E | $1.32B | |
Provider of unified platform for retail and supply chain planning | Helsinki (Finland) | 2005 | Series D | $816M | |
Mobile game developer focusing on mid-core games | Helsinki (Finland) | 2010 | Acquired | $143M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Finland
In the year 2026, till May 2026, $311M has been raised in 37 equity
funding rounds across Finland. In the same period last year (i.e. till May 2025), $345M had been raised across 50 rounds in Finland. So, 2026 has seen a 9.82% drop in funding in companies of Finland as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Finland:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
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Series B | 5484 | May 11, 2026 | ||
Seed | 3700 | Apr 30, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Series A | 4736 | Apr 24, 2026 | ||
Seed | 1342 | Apr 23, 2026 | and 3 more | |
Seed | 9359 | Apr 23, 2026 | and 1 more |
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- 16.4K+ Total Companies
- $36.7B+ Total Funding
- 4.1K+ Funded Companies
- 455+ IPOs
- 1.5K+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Finland
Europa is the top investor in companies of Finland based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Finland:
Acquisitions in Finland
In the year 2026, till May 2026, 15 acquisitions happened in Finland. Last year, in 2025, a total of 78 acquisitions happened in Finland.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Finland:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | May 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 06, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 31, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 31, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 17, 2026 |
IPOs in Finland
In the year 2026, till April 2026, 3 IPOs happened in Finland. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 4 IPOs happened in Finland.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Finland:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Apr 07, 2026 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Mar 17, 2026 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Jan 02, 2026 | Helsinki Exchange (HEL) | |
Dec 02, 2025 | Helsinki Exchange (HEL) | |
Oct 10, 2025 | Helsinki Exchange (HEL) |
Top News about startups in Finland
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Supercell partners with Taika Waititi to launch new character in Brawl StarsPocket Gamer•Mar 23, 2026•Supercell
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T-Mobile's 5G network is transforming into an AI computing platform.PhoneArena•Mar 17, 2026•T-Mobile, Nokia, Nvidia,
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The 9th Dragon Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PCGematsu•Mar 13, 2026•Headup, FrameOver, Reforged Studios
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Wolt Market Enhances Supermarket Experience with Expanded Product SelectionRetail Technology Innovation Hub•Mar 12, 2026•Wolt
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Qt Group & Qualcomm to Accelerate Industrial Edge AI DevelopmentNew Electronics•Mar 10, 2026•Qt Group, Qualcomm
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