About startup landscape in Finland
Finland has over 19,342 startups across the country. Of these, 4.18K are funded companies that have collectively raised $38.5B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 8 unicorns. A total of 2,477 investors have participated in 6,055 funding rounds, with 280 startups securing early-stage funding and 98 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 2,041 new companies have been founded, raising over $549M in funding. Startups in Finland have witnessed 1,511 acquisitions and 586 IPOs, while 1,450 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 | |
Developer of superconducting quantum computers | Espoo (Finland) | 2018 | Series B | $600M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Finland
In the year 2026, till October 2026, $1.37B has been raised in 88 equity
funding rounds across Finland. In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), $1.98B had been raised across 117 rounds in Finland. So, 2026 has seen a 30.69% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 4109 | Oct 26, 2026 | and 1 more | |
Series A | 7920 | Oct 22, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Seed | 9192 | Oct 20, 2026 | ||
Seed | 4057 | Oct 14, 2026 | ||
Series D | 4123 | Oct 12, 2026 |
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- 19.3K+ Total Companies
- $38.5B+ Total Funding
- 4.2K+ Funded Companies
- 585+ 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 October 2026, 47 acquisitions happened in Finland. Last year, in 2025, a total of 86 acquisitions happened in Finland.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Finland:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 19, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 19, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 14, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 01, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 08, 2026 |
IPOs in Finland
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
Oct 13, 2026 | Helsinki Exchange (HEL) | |
Oct 02, 2026 | Helsinki Exchange (HEL) | |
Jul 03, 2026 | Helsinki Exchange (HEL) | |
Jul 02, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jun 23, 2026 | Helsinki Exchange (HEL) |
Top News about startups in Finland
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Qt Group Launches Clate: A New AI-Native, No-Code Design Tool for Embedded UI/UXDEVOPSdigest•Oct 27, 2026•Qt Group
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Suunto Launches Race 3S: Next-Generation Performance Watch in a Compact Titanium CasePR Newswire•Oct 21, 2026•Suunto
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P2X Solutions Starts Selling Renewable Methane to European Marketspv magazine•Oct 16, 2026•P2X Solutions
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Supercell partners with Maestro Media for Clash Royale board game adaptationPocket Gamer•Oct 16, 2026•Supercell
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Senegalese govt partners with Nokia to advance digital modernisationTelecompaper•Oct 02, 2026•Orange, Nokia
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CubiCasa and Restb.ai Partner to Accelerate Floor Plan Delivery for Real Estate AgentsGlobeNewswire•Sep 28, 2026•CubiCasa, restb.ai
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Iloq extends relations with Räikkönen family to next generationSecurityworldmarket•Sep 28, 2026•iLOQ
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