About startup landscape in Finland
Finland has over 17,260 startups across the country. Of these, 4.12K are funded companies that have collectively raised $38.2B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 6 unicorns. A total of 2,415 investors have participated in 6,032 funding rounds, with 284 startups securing early-stage funding and 95 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,298 new companies have been founded, raising over $515M in funding. Startups in Finland have witnessed 1,481 acquisitions and 526 IPOs, while 1,444 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 471 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 | |
Mobile game developer focusing on mid-core games | Helsinki (Finland) | 2010 | Acquired | $143M | |
Provider of unified platform for retail and supply chain planning | Helsinki (Finland) | 2005 | Series D | $816M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Finland
In the year 2026, till August 2026, $1.06B has been raised in 67 equity
funding rounds across Finland. In the same period last year (i.e. till August 2025), $518M had been raised across 92 rounds in Finland. So, 2026 has seen a 104.91% rise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PE | 9930 | Aug 12, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9860 | Aug 06, 2026 | ||
Series E | 3407 | Jul 17, 2026 | ||
Series A | 5901 | Jul 16, 2026 | ||
Series D | 7632 | Jul 08, 2026 |
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- 17.3K+ Total Companies
- $38.2B+ Total Funding
- 4.1K+ Funded Companies
- 525+ 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 July 2026, 33 acquisitions happened in Finland. Last year, in 2025, a total of 82 acquisitions happened in Finland.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Finland:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 21, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 13, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 09, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 26, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 10, 2026 |
IPOs in Finland
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
Jul 03, 2026 | Helsinki Exchange (HEL) | |
Jul 02, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jun 23, 2026 | Helsinki Exchange (HEL) | |
Jun 12, 2026 | Helsinki Exchange (HEL) | |
Jan 02, 2026 | Helsinki Exchange (HEL) |
Top News about startups in Finland
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Suunto's New Heart Rate Monitor Receives FCC ApprovalNotebookcheck Publishing GmbH•Jul 25, 2026•Suunto
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Wartsila Records Record Orders of 2.85 Billion Euros in Second QuarterTeleborsa•Jul 21, 2026•Wartsila
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Suunto Core 2 Launches with 15-Month Battery Life and New FeaturesNotebookcheck Publishing GmbH•Jul 21, 2026•Suunto
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Wärtsilä completes 300MWh Bungama BESS for Revera Energy in South AustraliaEnergy-Storage•Jul 01, 2026•Wartsila
