What Taiste does

Taiste Oy is a Finnish private digital design and development agency headquartered in Turku, founded in 2009 by Ville Kaisla (Design Director), Mikko Harju (Technology Director), and Oscar Salonaho (Managing Director). The firm turns complex technology into user-friendly digital solutions, delivering four core service areas: digital product development, system modernization, digital design services, and AI and data solutions, with technology stacks spanning React, React Native, TypeScript, Java, Spring, Python, MapLibre, Kendo UI, and Google Firebase. Its portfolio includes the Hesburger restaurant digital ecosystem (custom ERP, POS, order tablet, pick-up screens, self-service kiosks, and a mobile app serving 1.8M users across ~500 restaurants in 9 countries), the Teleste Argus Network Management System WebUI (supporting up to 200,000 cable-network devices), Bluefors' cryogenic measurement interfaces used in quantum-computing research, the SoteKaista accessible PWA for disability service transport, and the Allas Pool wellness mobile app.

The company operates a project-based professional services model with quote-based pricing and multi-year enterprise contracts, sold through an enterprise direct-sales motion led by Sales contact Henri Ranki. Customer concentration is anchored by Hesburger, which absorbs a dedicated 30+ person team within Taiste's ~60-person headcount, while the broader base spans 150+ clients across telecom, energy, life sciences, higher education, and the public sector (logos include Bayer, Kemira, UPM, Suunto, Takeda, Aalto University, Vaisala, Helen, Flowhaven, and Taksikuutio). Taiste runs three Finnish offices (Turku HQ, Helsinki Kamppi, Jyväskylä) and reports FY2024 revenue of €7.9M on profitable, financially independent terms with 20–30% organic annual growth sustained for nearly a decade and no external funding rounds. Recognition includes 2025 Grand One (Best Digital Service, plus honorable mentions for Service Design and User Experience) and 2025 European Design Awards Silver for the Hesburger order management work, alongside Red Dot, Interaction Awards, Anthem Awards, and UX Design Awards.

Name

Taiste

Legal name

Taiste Oy

Website

https://taiste.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Taiste is a Finnish digital design and development agency founded in 2009, building custom web, mobile, ERP, and AI-enabled solutions for enterprise clients across telecom, energy, life sciences, research, and restaurant sectors, with its flagship Hesburger program serving 1.8M mobile users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Turku

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Services / Custom Software Development: Project-based professional services revenue from design and development of custom digital solutions. Services include digital product development, system modernization, digital design services, and AI/data solutions. Revenue model based on project fees and ongoing maintenance contracts with enterprise clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Taiste is a Finnish digital product design and development agency that designs, builds, and maintains bespoke digital solutions for enterprise clients. Its work spans custom web and mobile applications, large-scale system modernisation and ERP overhauls, UX/UI and service design, and AI/data solutions, with named products including the Hesburger digital ecosystem, the Teleste Argus Network Management System WebUI, the SoteKaista accessibility Progressive Web App, the Allas Pool native mobile app, the Bluefors cryogenic measurement system interface, and Vaisala web calculators.

Product overview

Taiste is a Finnish digital product development company offering four core solution areas: Digital Product Development, System Modernisation, Digital Design Services, and AI and Data Solutions. These services are delivered through bespoke digital products built for clients. Key named products include the Hesburger ecosystem (a suite comprising a custom ERP system, order management system, staff POS, order tablet, pick-up screen, self-service kiosks, and a mobile app with loyalty features serving 1.8 million users); the Teleste Argus web-based NMS interface; the SoteKaista Progressive Web App for disability transport services; the Allas Pool native mobile application; and the Bluefors cryogenic measurement system control unit and web interface. Additional products include Vaisala's suite of web calculators and product selectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Product Development End-to-end design and development of custom digital products including web and mobile applications, built to be scalable, user-friendly, and aligned with clients' business objectives. Targeted at mid-market and enterprise organisations seeking bespoke digital products.
• System Modernisation Modernisation of legacy systems into contemporary, maintainable, and scalable architectures, enabling businesses to evolve their technology infrastructure without disrupting operations. Targeted at enterprises with complex legacy estates requiring controlled transformation.
• Digital Design Services Professional UX/UI design services encompassing user research, service design, and interface design for web and mobile platforms, focused on delivering intuitive and accessible user experiences. Targeted at organisations seeking high-craft design support.
• AI and Data Solutions Machine learning to AI-powered solutions leveraging data foundations to build predictive, generative, and analytical capabilities tailored to business needs. Targeted at enterprises seeking practical AI implementations on solid data platforms.
• Hesburger ERP System Custom-built Enterprise Resource Planning system serving as the operational core for Hesburger's restaurant chain, connecting nearly 500 restaurants, managing 5,800 products and 36,000 active prices, with modular architecture enabling long-term flexible development.
• Hesburger Order Management System Comprehensive order management overhaul for Hesburger, consisting of a new order tablet, staff point of sales system, and customer-facing order pick-up screen, unifying all sales channels including delivery partners Wolt, Foodora, and Bolt Food into a single streamlined interface.
• Hesburger Mobile Application Smartphone application enabling customers to order, pay, and pick up meals from Hesburger restaurants, including digital coupons and a mobile loyalty card. The app serves 1.8 million users.
• Hesburger Self-Service Kiosks Self-service ordering kiosks deployed across Hesburger restaurants in multiple languages, allowing customers to place and pay for orders independently and customise meals.
• Hesburger Order Tablet Order tablet serving as the central hub for order management across all sales channels, handling order reception, collection, and food handoff. Supports multiple tablets and synchronised real-time order tracking.
• Hesburger Device Admin Portal Device Management Service monitoring and maintaining all of Hesburger's business-critical devices across locations. Enables remote software updates, device start/shutdown, and centralised device status monitoring across 500 locations and 12,000 devices.
• Teleste Argus Network Management System (WebUI) Browser-based, zero-install web user interface for Teleste's Argus NMS system, providing cable operators with real-time network visibility, map-based device management, and streamlined workflows for monitoring networks of up to 200,000 devices. Built with React, TypeScript, MapLibre, and Kendo UI.
• Bluefors Cryogenic Measurement System Interface UX/UI design and front-end and back-end development for Bluefors' ultra-low temperature measurement systems. Includes a React component compiler for interactive system diagrams, an extended open-source graphing library for data visualisation, and Python-based state machine control for cryostats.
• SoteKaista Progressive Web App Browser-based Progressive Web App (PWA) for disability service clients to independently book and manage taxi travel, featuring real-time budget tracking, multi-language support, and extensive WCAG 2.1 accessibility compliance including screen reader support and cognitive accessibility features.
• Allas Pool Mobile Application Native mobile application (iOS and Android) for Allas Pool wellness centre members, enabling membership purchases, real-time pool and changing room availability, class and event bookings, personal training history, and integration with visitor wristbands. Built with React Native and Google Firebase.
• Vaisala Web Calculators and Product Selectors Web-based calculators (dissolved gas analyser for transformer maintenance, humidity calculator, hydrogen peroxide calculator) and product selector tools for Vaisala's measurement instrumentation customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,000 work hours freed up per year for Hesburger through order management system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoftware company that Taiste is closely affiliated with. Involved in Hesburger digital ecosystem projects, particularly the order management overhaul. Deep strategic partnership in software development.
• The Finnish Association of People with Physical DisabilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExperience experts who participated in SoteKaista service testing and development, providing feedback on accessibility and usability for disability service clients.
• Finnish Federation of the Visually ImpairedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteers who tested SoteKaista service with focus on screen reader users, providing feedback on accessibility improvements.
• Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County (LUVN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilot partner for SoteKaista service with 27 clients from transportation services. Provided ongoing feedback during pilot phase.
• Bond Creative AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrand agency involved in Allas Pool brand refresh alongside Taiste's mobile app development.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Accenture Nordics: Global consulting giant with a significant Nordic/Finnish practice delivering digital product development, system modernization, and AI services to enterprise clients. Competes for the same large transformation RFPs Taiste targets.
• TietoEVRY: Large Nordic IT services and software company offering custom development, system modernization, and digital workplace services. Much larger and broader than Taiste, but competes for the same enterprise digital-transformation mandates.
• Wunder (Kyndryl): Originally a Finnish design and technology agency (Wunder Finland) now operating within Kyndryl's design arm. Historically a direct peer; now embedded in a much larger incumbent focused on enterprise digital experience and managed services.

Direct peers

• Solita: Finnish tech, data, and design consultancy offering custom software development and digital transformation services to enterprise customers across the Nordics. Similar service mix and target segments to Taiste.
• Siili Solutions: Nordic digital development company with strong Finnish roots delivering custom software, data, and design services to enterprise clients. Comparable size and service portfolio to Taiste.
• Reaktor: Finnish software design and development consultancy delivering custom digital products, embedded teams, and innovation services. Comparable business model and enterprise client base to Taiste.
• Vincit: Finnish-listed software company providing custom software development, design, and digital transformation services. Directly comparable in offering, geography, and target customer profile.
• Gofore: Finnish-listed digital transformation consultancy offering software development, design, and management consulting to enterprise and public-sector clients. Comparable in size and Finnish market focus.
• Futurice: Finnish digital engineering and design agency offering custom software development, design, and AI/data services to enterprise clients. Closest direct peer to Taiste in scope, size range, and Finnish/Nordic focus.
• Netlight: Nordic consultancy with a strong Helsinki presence delivering custom software, digital product development, and design services to enterprise clients. Directly comparable in service offering and Nordic geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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