We invest in venture capital and private equity funds that develop Finland’s most promising growth companies. As a Finnish state-owned investor and with our new role, we especially chart Finnish venture capital and private equity funds that have the capacity to invest in industrial-scale and in scale-ups and later-stage growth companies. Tesi aims to create new high-quality international-scale funds in Finland to strengthen the availability of private equity and venture capital funding.
While our fund investment activities will become more selective under our new strategy – focusing more on existing market gaps and adapting to market changes – no fund types will be categorically excluded.
Investment focus
Capital
funds
Our principal target market is Finland. We also selectively invest in international VC funds active in Finland, which complement the local market with their expertise and investment focus.
small-cap
buyout funds
We invest mainly in Finnish and selectively Nordic funds that complement the Finnish market.
buyout
funds
We mainly invest in Finland.
Our approach - a sparring partner for Finnish first-time and established funds
Sparring partner right from the start
We will be your active partner – whether you need help in formulating your new fund idea, forming the fund strategy or developing the fund in the long-term.
Creating added value together
Our target funds bring clear added value to Finnish growth companies and are large enough for their needs. In our opinion, an aspiring new fund includes a diverse, competent and broad investment team. It fuels the Finnish venture capital and private equity market and has a well-functioning investment strategy.
From professionals
for professionals
You’ll have full access to our investment expertise. Our teams are committed to making your fund the next success story. We expect no less from our portfolio funds: professionalism, dedication and a good track record. We require existing teams to have a good return on investment history. New teams should have expertise based on their fund’s investment strategy.
Growth is a
common goal
We are elevating Finland to the forefront of new economic growth – responsibly and with a long-term focus. We make investments on market terms and our investments are directed at the most promising, selected funds. Our commitment is typically EUR 5–15 million.
Attractive
Finland
Our country is full of amazing investment opportunities: from rising stars to super performers. Our target funds are always active in the Finnish market. We actively co-operate with, among others, the European Investment Fund (EIF).
Responsibility
and impact
Companies and funds impact our society. Our portfolio funds operate in accordance with responsible investment principles. The funds’ investments create new growth and jobs. Together, we can solve challenges of sustainable development.
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