What 4Business Oy does

4Business Oy is a Tampere-headquartered Finnish specialist in audiovisual (AV) and smart office technology integration, founded in 2014 with an additional office in Vantaa. The company designs and implements integrated AV systems, video conferencing infrastructure, LED walls, display and digital signage, acoustics, lighting and wellness systems, and security technology for office, customer-facing, sports, and heritage/cultural environments. Its offering is organized as four lifecycle modules layered on top of the technology stack: Be4+ pre-study, 4SaaS+ equipment rental/leasing, 4Learn+ training, and 4Care+ maintenance, supported by partnerships with tier-one vendors including Samsung, Genelec, Barco, Sennheiser, BrainLit, and OiOi Collective.

The company serves a diversified set of Finnish enterprises and organizations across media and broadcasting (MTV, Flik), legal (Krogerus), consulting (Knowit, Sofigate), sports venues (Tappara Nokia Arena, Tammelan Stadion), energy (Ilmatar Energy), hospitality (Farang), and cultural/museum sites (Olvi Foundation Brewery Museum, Ylä-Savo Local Heritage Museum). Revenue mechanics combine project-based one-time fees from system design and implementation with recurring subscription revenue from 4SaaS+ rental/leasing and 4Care+ maintenance contracts, supplemented by training services (4Learn+). Customer acquisition is driven by direct enterprise field sales, content marketing through a Finnish-language website, and reference-driven case studies across multiple verticals.

In April 2026, the company announced a leadership transition and ownership expansion: Joel Liesniemi was named CEO, founder Ville Honkanen moved to Chairman, and new investor Antti Kareinen joined the ownership alongside AI development lead Janne Lankinen, with stated intent to build AI capabilities across commercial, after-market, and internal use cases. The firm holds an EcoVadis Bronze sustainability certification (2024) and operates exclusively in the domestic Finnish market with no disclosed subsidiaries, acquisitions, or external funding rounds.

Name

4Business Oy

Legal name

4Business Oy

Website

https://4business.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

4Business Oy is a Finnish audiovisual and smart office technology integrator that designs, implements, and maintains AV, video conferencing, LED walls, acoustics, and lighting systems for Finnish enterprises across media, legal, sports, energy, cultural, and office sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audiovisual Integration Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112), Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532420)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Workplace Technology & Smart Office Support (Room Booking Systems, IT/AV Liaison) (IMAIALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupant Experience & Smart Workplace Apps (Room/Desk Booking, Comfort Feedback) (BPABAGAO), Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF), IT Service Desk & End-User Support (L1/L2) (BPAAACAA)

Keywords

• Audiovisual system integration
• Smart office solutions
• Video conferencing systems
• LED display walls
• AV maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampere

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. AV System Design and Implementation: Project-based design and installation of audiovisual systems for commercial premises including offices, studios, restaurants, sports venues, and public institutions. Includes consultation, equipment specification, installation, and commissioning.
2. 4SaaS+ (Smart as a Service) Rental and Leasing: Equipment rental and leasing solutions allowing customers to access AV technology without large upfront investments, providing ongoing subscription revenue
3. 4Care+ Maintenance and Support Services: Ongoing maintenance contracts providing technical support, remote management, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance for installed AV systems. Includes response time guarantees (e.g., 4-hour response).
4. 4Learn+ Training Services: Training services for end users to effectively utilize installed AV systems, typically bundled with project delivery or offered as standalone service

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

4Business Oy designs and implements modern office and facility AV technology projects, integrating video conferencing, display and LED-wall systems, smart office technology, acoustic and audio solutions, lighting, and security technology into commercial premises. The company sells turnkey project delivery supported by a lifecycle service portfolio spanning pre-study (Be4+), equipment rental/leasing (4SaaS+), training (4Learn+), and ongoing maintenance (4Care+), targeting enterprise, public-sector, and cultural-venue customers across Finland.

Product overview

4Business Oy is a Finnish expert company specializing in modern office technology and facility project design and implementation. The company operates a platform-plus-modules model comprising four lifecycle service modules (Be4+, 4SaaS+, 4Learn+, and 4Care+) that support clients throughout the entire AV project lifecycle—from pre-investigation (Be4+) through procurement financing (4SaaS+), training (4Learn+), and ongoing maintenance (4Care+). The core technology solutions are organized into six key solution areas: video conferencing, display technology and LED walls, Smart Office solutions, acoustic treatment and audio, lighting and wellness, and security technology. Solutions are delivered across three space types: office spaces (toimitilat), customer-facing spaces (asiakastilat), and residential home/leisure (4home). Projects span diverse sectors including corporate offices, media companies, sports arenas, museums, restaurants, and law firms. The company holds EcoVadis Bronze certification and operates from offices in Vantaa and Tampere, Finland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Be4+: Pre-project research and analysis service that converts customer needs and wishes into concrete preliminary studies.
• 4SaaS+
• 4Learn+
• 4Care+
• 4home

Products and services

• Be4+ Pre-Investigation Service Pre-project investigation service that surfaces the real needs of spaces and users before equipment selection, converting client needs and wishes into a concrete preliminary investigation report. Sold as a standalone pre-study module for organizations planning AV investments.
• 4SaaS+ (Smart-as-a-Service) AV equipment rental and leasing service providing cost efficiency for AV investments, allowing clients to access AV technology without large upfront capital expenditure. Sold as a recurring subscription/rental product to enterprise customers.
• 4Learn+ Training Service Training service for smooth onboarding and effective use of new AV systems, sold standalone or bundled with project delivery to ensure user adoption and operational proficiency.
• 4Care+ Maintenance Service Comprehensive care and maintenance service for installed AV systems covering reliability, continuity, cost efficiency, and expert support, including a 4-hour response SLA, remote management, and ongoing system optimization. Sold as a recurring maintenance contract to enterprise customers.
• Videoneuvotteluratkaisut (Video Conferencing Solutions) End-to-end video conferencing solutions covering meeting room design, hardware selection, camera and microphone systems, display integration, and hybrid meeting support for Microsoft Teams Rooms and BYOD environments. Sold as a project-based solution to enterprise and organizational customers.
• Näyttöteknologia ja LED-seinät (Display Technology and LED Walls) Display and LED wall solutions including Samsung professional displays, Samsung The Wall LED walls, laser projectors, video walls, and interactive touch screens. Sold as a project-based solution for corporate, hospitality, sports, and museum environments.
• Smart Office -ratkaisut (Smart Office Solutions) Intelligent office technology solutions including room booking systems, workspace sensors, occupancy monitoring, space management, and integration with building management systems to optimize office space utilization. Sold to enterprise customers seeking hybrid-workplace modernization.
• Akustointi ja äänentoistoratkaisut (Acoustic Treatment and Audio Solutions) Acoustic treatment planning and audio system design including sound masking, speaker placement, and professional audio systems using brands such as Genelec, L-Acoustics, and Bose Professional with Dante/IP networking. Sold as a project-based solution to enterprise, hospitality, and venue customers.
• Valaistus- ja hyvinvointiratkaisut (Lighting and Wellness Solutions) Lighting solutions including BrainLit circadian/biosentric lighting for human well-being, tunable white LED systems, DMX-controlled architectural lighting, and integration with AV control systems. Sold to enterprise and venue customers prioritizing employee and visitor well-being.
• Turvatekniikka (Security Technology)

Quantifiable outcome

• MTV's new Pöllölaakso studio won Suuri Journalistipalkinto in Vuoden uudistaja category
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration25 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SamsungcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term technology partnership with Samsung for display solutions. 4Business has implemented Samsung The Wall LED walls, QH/QM series displays, and Samsung Flip interactive displays across customer projects including Krogerus, Tappara, and Flik. Partnership enables quality product supply and technical support.
• GeneleccoreTechnology or IntegrationFinnish audio company providing active speakers, subwoofers, and Smart IP networked audio solutions. Widely used across 4Business projects including Farang restaurant (41 speakers), Olvi museum, Knowit, and Krogerus. Genelec's Smart IP technology allows audio signal, power, and control over single network cable.
• BarcocoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for wireless presentation solutions (Barco Clickshare) enabling easy content sharing in meeting rooms. Implemented at Knowit, Krogerus, and other customer locations.
• SennheisercoreTechnology or IntegrationAudio technology partnership for professional microphone solutions including TeamConnect Ceiling array microphones for meeting rooms and speech applications. Implemented at Krogerus and other projects.
• BrainLitcoreTechnology or IntegrationBiosentric lighting technology partnership providing chronobiological lighting solutions for workplaces. Implemented at Tappara Nokia Arena player facilities and other locations. BrainLit lighting follows circadian rhythms to support wellbeing and performance.
• OiOi CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative agency partnership for immersive experience design and content creation. Collaboration on Olvi museum immersive exhibition combining 4Business technical expertise with OiOi's content design and storytelling. Partnership exemplifies co-creation approach for museum and cultural venue projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kinly: Kinly (formerly AVM and Videoconference Nordic) is a leading Nordic and European AV and video collaboration integrator offering design, integration, and managed services — the closest geographic and offering match to 4Business in the Nordic region.
• AVI-SPL: AVI-SPL is the largest global AV systems integrator, providing design, integration, and managed services for video conferencing, collaboration, and smart workplace solutions to enterprise clients — directly mirroring 4Business's core value proposition at much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Crestron Electronics: Crestron is a leading global manufacturer of AV control, room scheduling, and smart office technology whose products 4Business integrates; their direct enterprise sales and partner channels compete with system integrators including 4Business.
• Barco: Barco is a key technology partner of 4Business (Clickshare wireless presentation, video processing) but also operates a ClickShare enterprise channel and broader visualization business that competes for end-customer relationships in the meeting room and LED wall segments.
• Atea: Atea is the largest Nordic IT infrastructure and services provider, offering AV/VC integration, workplace technology, and managed services across Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and the Baltics — a broad incumbent competing with 4Business in Finnish enterprise AV.
• Caverion: Caverion is a major Finnish/Nordic building technology and facility services provider offering integrated building systems including AV, lighting, security, and smart building solutions — directly overlapping with 4Business's facility technology scope at a much larger scale.
• Extron Electronics: Extron is a major AV signal processing, control, and switching manufacturer whose products 4Business integrates and supports; they also offer direct enterprise services and certification programs that compete with integrator offerings.

Emerging players

• Appspace: Appspace is a workplace experience and space management software provider (room booking, digital signage, workplace apps) competing with 4Business's Smart Office solutions and space reservation systems from a SaaS-first angle.
• Q-SYS (QSC): Q-SYS is a software-based AV control and audio platform increasingly offering integrated meeting room solutions that overlap with 4Business's audio/video conferencing integration offering, particularly for enterprise customers.

Regional players

• Loihde Trust: Loihde is a Finnish digital services and security company providing AV, security technology, IT services, and smart workplace solutions to enterprise and public sector clients — a direct regional competitor in the same Finnish market.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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