Ellappi
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersRovaniemi, Finland
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Ellappi does
Ellappi Oy is a Finnish electrical contracting company headquartered in Rovaniemi that provides end-to-end electrical infrastructure services across Lapland. Founded in 1999, the company maintains six regional offices (Ivalo, Utsjoki, Rovaniemi, Kemijärvi, Pelkosenniemi, Enontekiö) and employs over 70 professionals. Its service portfolio spans electrical network construction and maintenance at 0.4 kV–110 kV, electrical automation for water and wastewater systems, telecommunications and fiber network build-out, district heating networks, street and outdoor lighting (including the KeyLight smart-management platform), EV charging turnkey installations, solar PV system deployment, indoor building electrical work, and survey/measurement services.
The business model is project-based B2B contracting, with revenue generated through competitive tendering for one-time infrastructure projects and ongoing maintenance/service contracts (including 24/7 fault response) with regional energy distribution companies, water utilities, telecom operators, municipalities, industrial firms, and property developers. Distribution is exclusively direct — projects are won via tender and direct enterprise sales, with no channel partners or self-serve purchasing. Marketing is minimal, limited to a corporate website and organic LinkedIn/Facebook presence.
Ellappi is jointly owned by four regional Lapland energy companies — Inergia Oy, Utsjoen Sähköosuuskunta, Koillis-Lapin Sähkö Oy, and Napapiirin Energia ja Vesi (Neve) — which together form both the company's ownership and its largest customer base. The 2018 consolidation of these owners' electrical contracting operations into Ellappi, followed by the 2021 integration of Enontekiön Sähkö's installation business, established the company's current regional scale and integrated utility-aligned operating model.
Ellappi firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ellappi
- Legal name
- Ellappi Oy
- Website
- https://ellappi.fi
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ellappi industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electrical Contracting Services
- NAICS
- Electric Power Distribution (221122), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (221330)
- SIC
- Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Distribution Network O&M (MV/LV Lines, Switchgear, Transformers) (EUAEAGAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Renewable Energy Asset O&M (Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal) (EUAEAGAB), Remote Operations, Control Room & Digital O&M (Monitoring, Diagnostics) (EUAEAGAM)
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Where Ellappi is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rovaniemi
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
Ellappi business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Project-based electrical contracting: One-time project contracts for electrical infrastructure construction, including power networks, telecommunications networks, street lighting, EV charging systems, solar installations, and building electrical work. Revenue is generated through competitive tendering and direct project awards.
- Maintenance and support services: Ongoing maintenance, repair, and 24/7 emergency on-call services for electrical networks, substations, water utility systems, and district heating infrastructure. Provided under service contracts with enterprise clients such as network operators and municipalities.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Ellappi product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ellappi Oy is an electrical contracting company (sähköurakointiyhtiö) based in Rovaniemi, Finland that provides comprehensive electrical infrastructure services across the Lapland region. The company builds, maintains, and repairs power networks (0.4 kV–110 kV), electrical automation systems, telecommunications and fiber networks, district heating infrastructure, street and outdoor lighting, EV charging stations, and solar panel installations, supported by 24/7 fault response and emergency services. With over 70 professionals across six regional offices, Ellappi serves energy companies, water utilities, telecom operators, municipalities, industrial clients, and real estate developers.
Product overview
Ellappi is a comprehensive electrical contracting company serving the entire Lapland region in Finland. Rather than a unified software product with modules, the company offers a portfolio of distinct electrical and infrastructure services that work together to serve customers across the entire lifecycle of electrical systems. The core service portfolio includes: Electrical Networks (sähköverkot) for power grid construction and maintenance from 0.4 kV to 110 kV; Electrical Automation (sähköautomaatio) for water and wastewater systems; Telecommunications Networks (tietoliikenneverkot) for fiber optic and data network construction; District Heating (kaukolämpö) for heating network construction and maintenance; Indoor Installations (sisäasennukset) for building electrical systems; Street and Outdoor Lighting (katu-ja ulkovalaistus) with smart lighting solutions including KeyLight asset management; Traffic Systems (liikenne) for EV charging and traffic lights; Survey and Measurement Services (kartoitus-ja mittauspalvelut); and Solar Panel System Installation (aurinkopaneelijärjestelmien asennus). All services are delivered through a network of over 70 professionals across multiple locations in Northern, Central, and Eastern Lapland.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Electrical Networks (Sähköverkot)
Companies that use Ellappi
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Ellappi technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Ellappi partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ellappi competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Empower PN: Finnish-based provider of industrial, energy, and telecom network services including power network construction and maintenance. Directly comparable to Ellappi in Finnish market scope and service mix, though operating at significantly larger scale nationally.
- NRC Group: Nordic infrastructure contractor providing electrical and telecom network services across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Comparable to Ellappi in power distribution and telecom contracting, particularly for utility customers.
- One Nordic: Nordic utility services provider specializing in electrical infrastructure, power grid services, and 24/7 fault response. Highly comparable service profile to Ellappi with focus on distribution networks and substation maintenance.
- Eltel Networks: Nordic-based specialist in power distribution, transmission, and telecom network construction and maintenance. Closest direct peer to Ellappi at a much larger scale, with overlapping service categories including MV/LV networks, substations, and 24/7 fault response.
- Netel AB: Swedish/Nordic contractor delivering electrical network infrastructure, fiber, and power services. Highly comparable to Ellappi's mix of power networks (0.4 kV – 110 kV equivalent), telecom, and electrical installations across Nordic geographies.
Broad incumbents
- Caverion: Large Nordic technical building and industrial services provider covering electrical installations, automation, and facility services. Comparable to Ellappi's indoor electrical installations and automation segments as part of a much broader portfolio.
- Assemblin: Nordic technical installation contractor covering electrical, telecom, and building systems. Comparable to Ellappi's indoor installations, telecom, and EV charging segments within a much wider Nordic footprint.
- Bravida: Leading Nordic provider of technical installation and service solutions including electrical, telecom, and infrastructure. Comparable to Ellappi in electrical contracting and building installations, but at much larger scale across multiple Nordic countries.
Regional players
- Rejlers: Nordic engineering and technical consulting firm with power distribution and electrical infrastructure services. Comparable to Ellappi in power network engineering and planning scope, though primarily Sweden/Norway-focused rather than Finnish Lapland.
- Väre (Verkko) — Finnish utility contractor: Finnish regional electrical contracting and distribution services provider. Comparable to Ellappi in Finnish regional electrical network construction and maintenance, though serving different geographic regions.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
Ellappi social profiles
Digital presenceEllappi financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Ellappi leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Ellappi funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Ellappi M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Ellappi
What does Ellappi do?
Ellappi Oy is an electrical contracting company (sähköurakointiyhtiö) based in Rovaniemi, Finland that provides comprehensive electrical infrastructure services across the Lapland region. The company builds, maintains, and repairs power networks (0.4 kV–110 kV), electrical automation systems, telecommunications and fiber networks, district heating infrastructure, street and outdoor lighting, EV charging stations, and solar panel installations, supported by 24/7 fault response and emergency services. With over 70 professionals across six regional offices, Ellappi serves energy companies, water utilities, telecom operators, municipalities, industrial clients, and real estate developers.
Is Ellappi a public or private company?
Ellappi is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Ellappi founded?
Ellappi was founded in 1999. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Ellappi based?
Ellappi is headquartered in Rovaniemi, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does Ellappi make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Project-based electrical contracting is the primary driver. The others are maintenance and support services.
Who are Ellappi's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Empower PN, NRC Group, One Nordic, Eltel Networks and Netel AB. Broad incumbents are Caverion, Assemblin and Bravida. Regional players are Rejlers and Väre (Verkko) — Finnish utility contractor.
Does Ellappi have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ellappi.
What industry is Ellappi in?
Ellappi's product category is Electrical Contracting Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAEAGAE, Distribution Network O&M (MV/LV Lines, Switchgear, Transformers), with a secondary code of EUAEAGAB, Renewable Energy Asset O&M (Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal). Its NAICS code is 221122 and its SIC code is 4900.