So far this year Finnish startups have raised €1bn from VC funds, more than the €1bn in all of 2020.
But which are the most exciting startups and scaleups? Which are the ones to watch in 2021?
Our team of experts at Sifted have chosen a list of exciting companies we think you need to know about, with an added ‘Sifted take’ on some to provide an extra layer of insight.
It’s a mixture of the big and the small, the well known and the under the radar. But all are making waves. Keep reading below and stay informed about Europe’s new economy!
(P.S The data is from European Startups, with valuation estimates from Dealroom. If there is anyone missing from this list, or anything is wrong, please let us know by email at [email protected]).
Key
Year founded
Amount raised
Last funding round
Valuation
Employees
Enfuce
Enfuce – A new kind of financial service provider without legacy and focusing on the future possibilities within payments
Espoo, Finland
17m
€28-€42m
50-100
Enfuce
Enfuce – A new kind of financial service provider without legacy and focusing on the future possibilities within payments
Espoo, Finland
17m
€28-€42m
50-100
Haltian
Brings wireless technologies to new frontiers, creatively realizing any mobile and sensor technology need
Oulu, Finland
13.8m
€18-€27m
100-500
Haltian
Brings wireless technologies to new frontiers, creatively realizing any mobile and sensor technology need
Oulu, Finland
13.8m
€18-€27m
100-500
Meru Health
We are on a mission to improve the lives of people living with depression
Helsinki, Finland
12.4m
€29-€44m
100-500
Meru Health
We are on a mission to improve the lives of people living with depression
Helsinki, Finland
12.4m
€29-€44m
100-500
HumanCharger
Light therapy headset that delivers light to the photosensitive receptors in the brain through the ear canal.
Oulu, Finland
9.22m
€35-€53m
1-10
HumanCharger
Light therapy headset that delivers light to the photosensitive receptors in the brain through the ear canal.
Oulu, Finland
9.22m
€35-€53m
1-10
Basemark Oy
Development tools for the next generation of autonomous and connected vehicles
Helsinki, Finland
€9m
€28-€42m
50-100
Basemark Oy
Development tools for the next generation of autonomous and connected vehicles
Helsinki, Finland
€9m
€28-€42m
50-100
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