In 2025, Finnish tech saw €2.9B raised, with Nokia securing $1B from Nvidia. Early-stage activity remained strong across deeptech, AI, cleantech, and healthcare.
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Finland's 2025 tech funding shows a blend of late-stage support for scaling companies and consistent early-stage investment. Sectors like deeptech and AI are drawing significant interest, reflecting a focus on science-based innovation. The Finnish ecosystem maintains its position as a key player in the Nordics.
Giraffe360, a real estate marketing tech firm, secured $10M in Series B funding led by Cipio Partners. Existing investors Founders Fund, Hoxton Ventures, and Change Ventures joined, demonstrating continued confidence in the company's vision and execution.
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Giraffe360 combines proprietary hardware with AI to streamline real estate marketing, offering HDR photography, virtual tours, and floor plans. Their platform provides a comprehensive suite of tools that address the evolving needs of the real estate industry. This funding helps scale operations amid a significant shift towards immersive digital experiences in real estate, driven by changing consumer expectations and technological advancements. The demand for high-quality visuals and interactive property tours has surged, making Giraffe360's offerings increasingly valuable to real estate agents and agencies looking to stand out in a competitive market. Mikus Opelts is the CEO, steering the company through this period of rapid growth and expansion.
Arkadia Space, a Spanish space firm, secured €14.5M from the EIC (European Innovation Council) for its development of green propulsion technology using hydrogen peroxide. This funding package includes a €2.5M grant, €6M equity investment, and an additional €6M in private investment, showcasing a blended finance approach to supporting deep-tech innovation.
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Arkadia Space is actively developing a safer, more sustainable alternative to traditional, highly toxic rocket propellants such as hydrazine. Hydrazine, while effective, poses significant environmental and health hazards. The EIC support validates Arkadia's innovative technology and aligns with the European Union's broader goals for safer and more environmentally responsible space missions and technologies. This funding will enable Arkadia to accelerate the development and testing of its hydrogen peroxide propulsion system, bringing it closer to commercial readiness. Francho García is the CEO, leading the company's efforts to revolutionize space propulsion and contribute to a greener space industry. The company is positioning itself to benefit from the increasing demand for sustainable space technologies as the industry grows.
SOUS, an Amsterdam-based AI growth platform specifically designed for restaurants, has successfully raised €4M in seed funding. The funding round was led by Seed +Speed Ventures, with participation from PeakBridge and āltitude, reflecting strong investor interest in AI-powered solutions for the hospitality sector.
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SOUS is developing and deploying AI agents to help restaurants boost their online visibility, drive direct sales through their own channels, and automate marketing tasks that are typically time-consuming and resource-intensive for independent operators. This funding will primarily support the further development of the SOUS platform and facilitate its expansion across Europe, with an initial focus on the German market. This expansion aims to tap into the significant restaurant market in Germany, where many restaurants are looking for innovative ways to compete with larger chains and navigate the challenges of digital marketing. The company was founded by Devon Scoulelis, Thomas Scholte, and William Hurst, who bring a mix of expertise in AI, marketing, and the restaurant industry.
WithSecure, a prominent cybersecurity firm, is actively emphasizing the critical importance of cybersecurity resilience within Finland. Their analysis highlights the nation's significant dependence on non-European technologies and the urgent need for proactive risk management strategies in the face of escalating cyber threats and geopolitical instability.
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Cybersecurity is now recognized as a paramount concern for businesses and governments globally, often surpassing traditional risks such as climate change and economic downturns in terms of immediate impact. WithSecure strongly advocates for the promotion of digital sovereignty and diversification of technology sources as essential strategies for maintaining independent operational freedom and reducing vulnerability to supply chain disruptions. There's a palpable shift in focus away from mere regulatory compliance towards a more proactive approach centered on active threat detection, incident response, and continuous security monitoring.