Invest in Finland

Name

Invest in Finland

Legal name

Business Finland

Website

https://businessfinland.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Promotion Services

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Asset & Investment Management (BPAIAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Capital Raising Advisory (Debt/Equity/Private Capital) (BPAHADAG)

Keywords

• Investment promotion services
• Foreign direct investment advisory
• Business establishment support
• Market entry consulting
• Innovation ecosystem matchmaking

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded services: Invest in Finland operates as part of Business Finland, which is fully owned by the Finnish Government. Services provided to foreign companies are free of charge, funded through government appropriation rather than direct revenue generation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Invest in Finland, a division of the government-owned Business Finland, is Finland's official investment promotion agency. It provides foreign companies with complimentary advisory services, market intelligence, curated business opportunity databases, sector-focused programs (data centers, software and data, health tech), and facilitated introductions to Finnish partners, talent, regulators, and R&D funding bodies to support establishment and expansion in Finland.

Product overview

Invest in Finland, as part of Business Finland, operates as Finland's official investment promotion agency offering a portfolio of services, tools, and programs to help foreign companies establish and expand operations in the country. The core offering includes the AI Assistant chatbot for initial inquiries, a Business Opportunities Database with industry-focused search capabilities, and a Data Centers Map for location-specific investment opportunities. Supporting tools include a Cost Calculator and Finland in Figures statistics. The agency focuses on strategic industry areas including Software and Data (with AI, IoT, quantum computing, and fintech), Data Centers, and Health technology through the Health 360 Finland program. Additional services encompass startup permits, company registration support, R&D funding facilitation, and networking opportunities. Research publications like the Finland Investor Confidence Barometer provide market intelligence. The overall portfolio functions as an integrated gateway to the Finnish business ecosystem rather than a single unified product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Invest in Finland: Finland's official investment promotion agency helping foreign companies establish and expand operations in Finland, operating as part of Business Finland.

Products and services

• Investment Promotion and Establishment Advisory Core advisory service offering free, personalized support from initial inquiry through operational setup, helping foreign companies establish and expand operations in Finland. Includes market intelligence, regulatory guidance, partner introductions, and R&D funding facilitation.
• Business Opportunities Database Searchable database of business opportunities and investment prospects across Finland, covering industries including bioeconomy, software and data, health and wellbeing, energy, electronics, and more, with map-based and list-based exploration options.
• Data Centers Map Interactive map tool for exploring investment-ready data center locations across Finland, with filters for co-locations, investment opportunities, building rights, lot size, power supply, and energy preferences.
• Cost Calculator Interactive tool for estimating costs related to establishing and operating a business in Finland.
• Finland in Figures Statistical resource providing key economic and business indicators about Finland for investors and companies considering market entry.
• Startup Permit Service Streamlined permit process for international entrepreneurs looking to establish and scale startups in Finland.
• Health 360 Finland Program Business Finland program supporting Finnish companies in developing and commercializing competitive digital health, health tech, medical devices, and AI-powered solutions for international markets, with €85 million in funding planned by end of 2028.
• Finland Investor Confidence Barometer Annual survey report measuring how companies operating in Finland view the country as a business destination, tracking investment intentions, workforce plans, and R&D investment expectations.
• Data Centers Investment Promotion Comprehensive resource covering Finland's data center opportunities, highlighting the country's cool climate, stable bedrock, reliable energy supply, and supportive regulatory environment as advantages for data center investments.
• Software and Data Investment Promotion Focus area covering Finland's strengths in artificial intelligence, IoT, data centers, quantum computing, Industry 4.0, imaging industry, eGov, and fintech solutions, marketed to foreign investors.
• Business Finland Newsletter Bi-monthly curated newsletter delivering news and insights from Finland's business landscape to subscribers interested in business opportunities in Finland.
• International Media Services Interface between international media and Finnish industry and business, providing information and contacts to support coverage of Finnish innovations and business stories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Foreign direct investment increased by EUR 2.4 billion in 2024 to reach EUR 83.5 billion total stock
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AmCham FinlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025AmCham Finland collaborates with Invest in Finland on the annual Finland Investor Confidence Barometer, which measures how companies view Finland as a business destination. The 2026 Barometer was conducted by Aula Research based on responses from 201 senior executives.
• Helsinki PartnersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Helsinki Partners runs the 'Founders to Finland programme' which supports international founders relocating to Finland, working alongside Business Finland's startup support services.
• Aalto UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Saab invested €20 million in a doctoral research program with Aalto University focused on sensors and radar systems. The partnership was renewed in early 2025 with minimum investment of €10 million covering 2027-2036, creating a strong pipeline of talent and innovation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Investissement Québec: Québec's investment promotion agency. Comparable as a sub-national government IPA with similar mandate to attract foreign companies, support establishment, and provide advisory on incentives and partnerships.
• CzechInvest: Czech Republic's investment promotion agency. Comparable as a Central European IPA providing establishment advisory, incentive programs, and aftercare services to foreign investors.
• Switzerland Global Enterprise: Switzerland's official SIPA with foreign investment promotion as part of its mandate. Comparable as a small, high-cost European IPA competing for premium FDI in technology, life sciences, and precision industry.

Broad incumbents

• IDA Ireland: Ireland's industrial development authority and investment promotion agency. Comparable as an established European IPA targeting FDI in technology, life sciences, and financial services, with similar sector-focused programming.
• Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI): Germany's federal economic development agency. Comparable as a larger European IPA with a broader portfolio covering trade promotion, FDI attraction, and market entry advisory for foreign investors.
• SelectUSA: U.S. government program within the International Trade Administration promoting FDI into the United States. Comparable as a large-scale government investment promotion program serving foreign companies evaluating market entry.

Direct peers

• Invest in Estonia: Estonia's government investment promotion agency. Comparable as a small Northern European IPA with similar focus on attracting digital, technology, and startup investment, and offering startup permit programs like Invest in Finland.
• Business Sweden: Sweden's official government investment promotion agency. Directly comparable as a Nordic IPA serving foreign companies considering Swedish operations, with overlapping mandate, services, and target investor pool.
• Innovation Norway: Norway's government agency for innovation and investment promotion. Directly comparable as a Nordic IPA helping foreign companies establish in Norway, with overlapping focus on green transition, technology, and sustainable business establishment.
• Copenhagen Capacity: Greater Copenhagen's official investment promotion agency. Directly comparable as a Nordic IPA with a similar mandate to attract foreign direct investment, promote business establishment, and provide advisory services to international companies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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