Solved
Solved operates a two-sided digital marketplace connecting organizations with 20,000+ vetted sustainability, cleantech, and urban-solutions experts across 100 countries, monetizing via transaction commissions, advisory retainers, and white-label platform deployments for clients including governments, enterprises, and global city networks.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersHelsinki, Finland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingDigital Commerce or Content
What Solved does
Solved operates a two-sided digital marketplace connecting organizations with vetted sustainability, cleantech, and urban-solutions experts. Its core product, Solved Advisory, allows clients to post project needs, receive and compare expert proposals, collaborate via built-in chat and co-creation workspaces, and pay through escrow or invoice, with the platform free to use until a hire is made. A second product, Solved Together, is a white-label deployment of the platform licensed to organizations (including C40 Cities and United Smart Cities/UNECE) that need to manage their own expert networks alongside access to Solved's broader pool.
The company reports an expert network of more than 20,000 specialists across roughly 100 countries and over 800 completed projects, with named clients spanning municipal governments (Cities of Espoo, Helsinki, Kuusamo), water utilities (San Diego County Water Authority), enterprises (YIT, Korjaamo Group), and international networks (C40, UNECE). Solved also co-runs White Winters with Ski Sport Finland — a sustainability program for the winter sports industry, now operating under the FIS sustainability umbrella and anchoring a new White Winters Online Platform launched as a Finnish pilot in June 2026. Revenue is generated via transaction commissions on expert hires (20% under €25K, 15% at €25K-€50K, 10% above €50K), retainer and advisory services, and white-label platform licensing.
Solved is privately held under a Finnish parent (Solved – The Cleantech Company Oy, Oulu) controlling a Slovak operating entity (Solved, s.r.o., Žilina), with co-founders Santtu Hulkkonen (CEO), Janne Hietaniemi, and Radoslav Mizera leading an 11-50 person organization. Only one external funding round is disclosed (approximately $573,540 in October 2018 from AFRY and Verona Consulting), indicating a capital-efficient, largely bootstrapped operating model.
Solved firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Solved
- Legal name
- Solved, s.r.o.
- Website
- https://solved.fi
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Solved operates a two-sided digital marketplace connecting organizations with 20,000+ vetted sustainability, cleantech, and urban-solutions experts across 100 countries, monetizing via transaction commissions, advisory retainers, and white-label platform deployments for clients including governments, enterprises, and global city networks.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Solved industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Expert Marketplace Platform
- NAICS
- Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance (BPADAEAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Supply Chain Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing (SMETA, supplier ESG) (EUAHAJAE)
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Where Solved is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Helsinki
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Solved business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Digital Commerce or Content
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Transaction Commission on Expert Work: Solved charges a transaction fee (commission) when clients hire and pay experts through the platform. Fee tiers: 20% for project value under €25K, 15% for €25K–€50K, and 10% for projects over €50K. The platform is free to use for posting jobs and accessing collaboration tools until a hire is made.
- Retainer / Advisory Services: Solved also operates under retainer and advisory models, providing on-demand cleantech advisory services to clients with recurring or complex project needs (e.g., Allas Sea Pool case study delivered under retainer).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | Free access to marketplace, collaboration tools, and job posting |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Standard commission tier for smaller projects |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Mid-tier commission for medium projects |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Preferred commission tier for large projects |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Solved product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Solved operates a two-sided digital marketplace that connects organizations seeking sustainability, cleantech, and urban solutions expertise with a global network of 20,000+ vetted experts across 100 countries. Clients post project needs, experts apply, and the platform facilitates project scoping, real-time collaboration, team assembly, and secure payment processing (escrow or invoice). The company also offers a white-label platform (Solved Together) for organizations to manage their own expert networks, and runs the White Winters sustainability program for winter sports.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Solved Together: Platform to build and manage a talent pool of in-house and external experts for swift access and deployment of on-demand workforce across organizations.
- Solved Advisory
- White Winters
Products and services
- Solved Advisory On-demand expert marketplace for hiring top cleantech, sustainability, and urban solutions experts. Enables organizations to build tailored teams by posting projects or challenges, reviewing candidate proposals, collaborating via a shared virtual workspace, and paying by hour or fixed price. Targeted at enterprises, governments, and organizations seeking specialized sustainability expertise.
- Solved Together Customizable white-label digital platform for organizations to build and manage a talent pool of in-house and external experts for rapid workforce deployment. Includes network engagement features, agile resourcing, team building, co-creation workspaces, and access to over 15,000 on-demand experts. Customizable to fit brand identity. Deployed for organizations such as C40 Cities and United Smart Cities.
- White Winters International sustainability program developed by Solved and Ski Sport Finland as part of FIS sustainability strategy. Connects ski resorts, event organizers, athletes, and companies to develop practical solutions for climate challenges in winter sports. Includes assessment tools, a solutions platform, and collaborative working groups.
- White Winters Online Platform Digital platform integrating FIS Sustainable Procurement Guide, FIS CO2 Calculator, a Best Practices Library, and a Supplier & Solutions Directory. Designed to help winter sports events reduce environmental impact through informed procurement, logistics, and energy decisions.
Quantifiable outcome
- 800+ projects delivered across 100 countries through the expert marketplace
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Solved
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Solved technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Solved partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- FIS (International Ski and Snowboard Federation)flagshipWhite Winters operates as part of FIS's global sustainability strategy. FIS and White Winters are jointly developing the FIS White Winters Online Platform project to bring sustainability into planning, procurement, and delivery of winter sports events, based on the FIS Sustainable Procurement Guide and CO₂ Calculator.
- Finnish Ski AssociationcoreThe Finnish Ski Association joined the White Winters pilot in Finland for the FIS White Winters Online Platform project. The association contributes to reducing climate impact of events like Ruka Nordic and Lahti Ski Games through responsible procurement and circular economy practices.
- SanaClisminorGlobal contract research organization SanaClis joined White Winters to support the future of winter sports, youth development, and environmental sustainability. SanaClis supports skiing through partnerships with ski federations, athletes, and grassroots programs, including the Fearless Finns national teams.
- Break Sokos Hotel LeviminorBreak Sokos Hotel Levi (S Group) joined the White Winters pioneer programme on UN World Environment Day to continue its sustainability work in the Arctic environment. The hotel holds Green Key certification and Sustainable Travel Finland label, and will contribute practical sustainability solutions for Arctic tourism.
- TaigawiseminorTaigawise serves as White Winters' sustainability communications partner, ensuring that sustainability efforts are communicated clearly and credibly. Taigawise's mission is to make sustainability management simple and profitable, emphasizing courage in sustainability communication.
- SnowerminorFinnish snow measurement technology company Snower joined White Winters to provide real-time snow depth and conditions data to support climate-smart winter solutions and more efficient snow management for ski resorts.
- Finnish Ski Area AssociationcoreThe Finnish Ski Area Association (FSAA), publisher of Ski.fi, joined White Winters as a strategic partner to advance sustainable ski resort operations nationally and internationally. FSAA connects Finnish ski resort expertise and sustainability practices into the White Winters network.
- KPMGcoreKPMG is collaborating with White Winters on a White Paper to map the needs, best practices, and insights from the world's 25 leading resorts, guiding the next phase of industry-wide transformation in winter sports sustainability.
- UbercoreUber launched Uber Ski in Finland in partnership with White Winters, offering winter-ready rides with ski/snowboard equipment transport. The partnership supports sustainable mobility to ski resorts and connects Uber's brand with the winter sports sustainability ecosystem. Available in Helsinki, Rovaniemi, Kittilä, Kuusamo, Kuopio, and Jyväskylä.
- Ruka and Pyhä Ski ResortscoreRuka and Pyhä joined White Winters as official ski resort partners, bringing their sustainability practices including Green Key-certified accommodations, 100% renewable electricity, biodiesel-powered slope machines, electric snowmobiles, and energy-efficient snow management. They gain access to international expertise and solutions to further reduce environmental impact.
- AINS GroupcoreAINS Group joined White Winters contributing multidisciplinary sustainability expertise for investment planning and construction: climate and biodiversity footprint calculation, energy-efficient solutions, circular economy in construction, and transport emission reduction. AINS is developing the White Winters assessment tool to help ski resorts manage their climate and nature footprint.
- Levi Ski ResortcoreLevi Ski Resort joined White Winters as a founding partner and pilot site, contributing expertise in sustainable ski resort operations. Levi serves as the primary pilot location for the White Winters assessment tool and sustainability platform, showcasing energy efficiency, snowmaking optimization, and biodiversity initiatives.
- Ski Sport FinlandflagshipWhite Winters was developed by Ski Sport Finland and Solved as part of FIS's sustainability agenda. Ski Sport Finland is a co-founder and key strategic partner, providing sports federation network, event platform (Levi World Cup, Ruka Nordic, Lahti Ski Games), and industry credibility for the White Winters program.
- Lahti Ski GamescoreLahti Ski Games (Salpausselän kisat) collaborates with White Winters to host the White Winters x Lahti Ski Games expert event in March 2026, examining sustainability challenges and best practices for venues and events.
- Ruka NordiccoreRuka Nordic World Cup is a pilot participant in the FIS White Winters Online Platform project. Snow production at Ruka Nordic has been optimized with advanced snow storage and automation, reducing energy consumption by up to 90%.
- SnowsecurecoreSnowsecure provides snow farming and adaptive practices for ski resorts (Snowsecure solution), helping resorts open on time and races proceed as planned worldwide. Distributed globally through Liski's network.
- LiskicoreLiski, the exclusive FIS partner for sports and safety equipment and provider at the last five Olympic Winter Games, joined White Winters to certify its sustainability investments, develop its network, and accelerate climate and environmental projects. Liski contributes expertise in sustainable slope equipment and safety solutions, with products incorporating up to 67% recycled materials.
- BetolarcoreBetolar, a Finnish company providing low-carbon material alternatives to cement, participates in White Winters events and contributes to sustainable construction solutions for ski resorts. Presented at the Nasdaq White Winters event in Helsinki.
- eSledcoreeSled contributes electrification solutions for resort mobility, reducing noise and emissions in ski resort operations through electric equipment.
- NasdaqcoreNasdaq joined White Winters as a founding partner to promote sustainable economic growth and tackle climate change in winter sports. Nasdaq contributes to White Winters events and panel discussions, bringing visibility and credibility through its brand and connecting sustainability-driven companies to the program.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Solved competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Toptal: Vetted freelance talent marketplace connecting enterprises with top independent experts; shares the curated expert marketplace model and project-based engagement workflow with Solved, though Toptal is generalist rather than sustainability-focused.
- Catalant (Business Talent Group): Enterprise platform for sourcing independent consultants and expert talent on demand; highly comparable business model of curated experts, project matching, and white-glove enterprise sales, overlapping with Solved Advisory.
- South Pole Group: Sustainability and climate solutions provider serving enterprises and governments on carbon, energy, and supply-chain projects; comparable client base and use cases to Solved, especially on ESG and cleantech engagements.
- EcoAct: Sustainability consultancy delivering carbon strategy, climate reporting, and net-zero advisory to enterprises; shares Solved's enterprise/government sustainability buyer base and adjacent project delivery model.
- Cleantech Group: Cleantech advisory and market intelligence firm connecting corporates, investors and innovators in sustainable technology; overlaps Solved's cleantech/sustainability expertise focus and enterprise buyer base.
Broad incumbents
- GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group): Largest global expert network serving investment, consulting, and corporate clients with paid expert consultations; comparable as a curated expert intermediary, but broader and more established, and not vertically specialized in cleantech/sustainability.
- AlphaSights: Expert insights and consulting platform connecting decision-makers with domain experts on demand; comparable expert-matching model with a global operations footprint, though typically oriented toward shorter expert calls rather than multi-week projects.
- Upwork: Generalist freelance marketplace with the largest global supply of independent professionals; comparable core marketplace and transaction-fee model, though it competes with Solved more on horizontal breadth than sustainability specialization.
- Guidepoint: Global expert network providing on-demand consultations and research for institutional and corporate clients; comparable curated-expert intermediary model at a larger scale, without Solved's cleantech specialization.
Emerging players
- Watershed: Enterprise carbon accounting and climate platform with embedded expert services for sustainability programs; overlaps Solved in helping enterprises execute on sustainability strategy, with stronger software depth on emissions.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Solved leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Solved funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors3 records
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Solved M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Solved
What does Solved do?
Solved operates a two-sided digital marketplace that connects organizations seeking sustainability, cleantech, and urban solutions expertise with a global network of 20,000+ vetted experts across 100 countries. Clients post project needs, experts apply, and the platform facilitates project scoping, real-time collaboration, team assembly, and secure payment processing (escrow or invoice). The company also offers a white-label platform (Solved Together) for organizations to manage their own expert networks, and runs the White Winters sustainability program for winter sports.
Is Solved a public or private company?
Solved is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Solved founded?
Solved was founded in 2013. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Solved based?
Solved is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does Solved make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Transaction Commission on Expert Work is the primary driver. The others are retainer / Advisory Services.
Who are Solved's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Toptal, Catalant (Business Talent Group), South Pole Group, EcoAct and Cleantech Group. Broad incumbents are GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group), AlphaSights, Upwork and Guidepoint. Watershed is listed as an emerging player.
Does Solved have an API?
No public API is recorded for Solved.
What industry is Solved in?
Solved's product category is Expert Marketplace Platform. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPADAEAL, Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance, with a secondary code of EUAHAJAE, Supply Chain Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing (SMETA, supplier ESG). Its NAICS code is 541511 and its SIC code is 7370.