1. Corporate investments

    To succeed internationally, Finland needs healthy and sustainable businesses. Sitra promotes this through selective investments in growth companies.

  2. Sitra invests on equal terms with other investors

    Sitra mainly invests in equity, but may also grant convertible loans or, in special cases, regular loans. Sitra does not give any subsidies to companies.

  3. Emphasis on responsible and active ownership

    Sitra actively participates in the development of its portfolio companies. The companies are able to use Sitra's internal expertise and extensive networks.

     

  4. Investment experience in more than 250 companies

    Sitra's portfolio currently includes investments in approximately 40 companies. The companies operate in fields such as energy, life sciences, local food and IT and environmental technology, as well as industrial production and services.

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New sustainable business

Sitra invests in companies in selected industry segments. We invest on equal terms with other investors with the investments being tools to promote sustainable businesses. In addition to a good financial return, Sitra also aims to achieve a positive effect on society.

New investments are targeted at businesses that:

  • promote health and well-being
  • solve social problems in society
  • improve material and energy efficiency
  • speed up the smart use of natural resources
  • promote an ecological way of life

Investments also create new kinds of business networks in Finland.

In addition to good financial returns, Sitra looks for skilled management and competitive technology, products or services. Investments typically are in the range of 300,000-1 million euros and Sitra aims at a minority ownership of 10-30% in the first financing round.

Sitra mainly invests in equity, but may also grant convertible loans or, in special cases, regular loans. Sitra always seeks other investors to co-invest in each company.

Emphasis on responsible and active ownership

Sitra's operations comply with the principles of socially responsible investments. Sitra commits to the ownership and development of the portfolio company for an average period of 4 to 10 years. Exit from a portfolio company will be carried out according to a specific plan prepared together with all other co-investors. Sitra is an active owner and typically nominates a representative to the board of directors.

No subsidies to companies

Sitra grants no subsidies or free support to companies. Please visit Enterprise Finland for information on services and funding for small and medium-sized companies available from other organisations.

Contact information

For more information on Sitra's corporate investment operations, please contact:

  •  Pauli Marttila, Director, Corporate Investments

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List of Sitra's investments by company

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