Analysis

August 4, 2023

7 Finnish startups to watch, according to VCs

From a tech platform for elderly care to SaaS tools for producing TikToks, here are the Finnish startups you need to know about

Alexandra Bacon

3 min read

Finland is the second-best funded tech ecosystem in the Nordics, according to Dealroom. Last year Finnish startups brought in $1.9bn — a record amount for the country. This year funding has dropped to just $557m, according to Dealroom. With only five full months of 2023 remaining, it's unlikely to top last year’s success.

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Alexandra Bacon

Alexandra Bacon was an editorial intern at Sifted. Find her on Twitter and LinkedIn

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