Rise Finland

What Rise Finland does

Rise Finland Oy (legal entity; Business ID 3540428-3) is a privately held, founder-operated Finnish company headquartered in Tampere (Villilänniemi 10, 33300) that operates the annual RISE Forum, a growth-entrepreneurship conference held at Finnkino Tennispalatsi in Helsinki. The company's core product is the RISE event — a single-day, multi-stage conference (capacity 600 attendees) that aggregates Finnish growth-oriented entrepreneurs (with revenue over €5 million), high-growth startups (revenue over €1 million), public capital providers (Business Finland, Finnvera, Tesi), private financing institutions (banks, VCs, angel networks via FiBAN), and international investors. Adjacent products include the RISE Funding Guide (a physical and digital financing-instrument directory distributed to all attendees), the RISE Awards (co-presented with Aspia), a VIP program, and three-tiered partnership packages priced at €1,000, €7,000, and €15,000.

Underlying technology is intentionally lightweight: an event-management stack built on Stripe payment processing for ticketing, a digital event application used for on-site matchmaking and networking, and a content production workflow around the Funding Guide. There is no proprietary platform, no mobile app published in app stores, no disclosed API, and no AI/ML components; operational delivery is human-curated by the four-person founding team.

The company makes money through two primary streams. The first is one-time ticket sales priced at €149 (Super Early Bird 2027) and €299 (Last Chance 2026), targeting Finnish growth entrepreneurs. The second is recurring partnership and sponsorship revenue (€1,000 to €15,000 annual packages) sold directly by the partnerships team to the 30+ ecosystem organizations that participate in the event. The customer base is therefore a hybrid of (a) ~500 distributed individual entrepreneur ticket buyers and (b) ~30 mid-market-to-enterprise financing, legal, and government partners. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and no external institutional capital or funding rounds are documented in the source data.

Name

Rise Finland

Legal name

Rise Finland Oy

Website

https://rise-event.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rise Finland operates the annual RISE Forum in Helsinki, a 600-attendee conference connecting Finnish growth entrepreneurs (revenue over €5M) and startups (revenue over €1M) with public and private capital providers, selling event tickets (€149–€299) and tiered sponsorship packages (€1,000–€15,000).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Events & Conferences

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Growth entrepreneurship events
• Business networking forums
• Investor matchmaking platforms
• Growth financing events
• Entrepreneurship conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampere

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event ticket sales: RISE generates revenue primarily through ticket sales for its annual flagship conference. Multiple ticket tiers exist including Last Chance (299€), Super Early Bird (149€), and VIP tickets. Revenue is earned from growth entrepreneurs attending the event.
2. Partnership and sponsorship packages: RISE offers tiered partnership packages (RISE Impact at €1,000, RISE Elevate at €7,000, and RISE Visionary at €15,000) that provide visibility, speaking slots, booth space, and VIP access. Partners include financing providers, banks, law firms, and ecosystem organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rise Finland organizes the annual RISE Forum, a growth entrepreneurship event held in Helsinki that brings together Finnish growth-oriented entrepreneurs (revenue over €5M) and high-growth startups (revenue over €1M) with public and private capital providers, international investors, and ecosystem partners for financing matchmaking, expert content, and networking. The company also produces the RISE Funding Guide, runs the RISE Awards (co-presented with Aspia), and sells tiered partnership packages to financing providers, banks, law firms, and ecosystem organizations.

Product overview

Rise Finland operates as an event and ecosystem platform focused on accelerating Finland's economic growth through growth entrepreneurship. The core offering is the annual RISE Forum event, which brings together Finland's most growth-oriented entrepreneurs with funding providers across multiple stages. The company also produces the RISE Funding Guide (a comprehensive financing instrument reference), offers RISE Awards for outstanding entrepreneurs and companies, and provides VIP and partnership programs for sponsors. Together, these products form a unified ecosystem for connecting growth companies with capital, knowledge, and networking opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RISE Funding Guide: A comprehensive information package for growth entrepreneurs about providers of public and private capital, distributed to all RISE event attendees. The guide brings together the most important financing instruments for growth entrepreneurs.

Products and services

• RISE Annual Forum (RISE Event) Annual growth entrepreneurship forum that brings together Finnish growth-oriented entrepreneurs with public and private capital providers, international investors, banks, VCs, and ecosystem partners for financing matchmaking, expert content on corporate financing/growth/internationalization, 1-on-1 matchmaking with investors, free financial advisory services, and networking.
• RISE Funding Guide Comprehensive guide compiling all key public and private financing instruments for Finnish growth entrepreneurs, distributed to all event attendees in print and digital form.
• RISE Awards Annual awards presented by Rise Finland and Aspia recognizing companies and individuals demonstrating strong, bold growth and entrepreneurship advocacy in Finland (including RISE Growth Award, Boldest Advocate for Entrepreneurship, and RISE Growth Award Honorable Mention).
• VIP Program Premium add-on program offering VIP lounge access, VIP host services, and exclusive networking opportunities for top-tier event attendees and partners.
• RISE Partnership Packages Three-tier sponsorship/partnership packages (RISE Impact at €1,000, RISE Elevate at €7,000, RISE Visionary at €15,000) that give financing providers, banks, law firms, and ecosystem organizations logo visibility, speaking slots, booth space, VIP tickets, and Funding Guide inclusion.

Quantifiable outcome

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Named customers4 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• AspiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAspia is Northern Europe's leading partner in financial and payroll management with over 39,000 customers. They sponsor the Aspia Stage at RISE events and co-present the RISE Growth Awards together with Rise Finland.
• Business FinlandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment organization providing innovation funding and internationalization services. Provides funding advisory services at RISE events and participates in the ecosystem.
• FinnveracoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFinnish export credit agency providing guarantees, loans, and export credit guarantees. Participates in RISE events to connect with growth companies seeking financing.
• Maria 01coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Europe's leading startup communities with around 200 startups, 26 partner companies, and 2,000+ people. Co-organizes content and connects ecosystem participants.
• DLA Piper FinlandsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlobal law firm specializing in venture capital and growth investments. Publishes the Nordic VC Report and provides legal expertise content at RISE events.
• NasdaqsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal technology company serving capital markets. Provides IPO and listing expertise content at RISE events through speakers and advisory sessions.
• BDO FinlandsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional services firm with over 400 experts in Finland, supporting growth companies with funding rounds, international expansion, and IPO preparation.
• Pääomasijoittajat ry (Finnish Venture Capital Association)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association representing private equity and venture capital sector in Finland. Advocates for the industry and produces research.
• GOS GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFinancial and accounting services expert firm that has facilitated nearly €350 million in funding for clients.
• FinnkinosupportingOthersCinema chain providing the Tennispalatsi venue for RISE events in Helsinki.
• Koju Film CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning marketing entertainment agency that creates content for growth companies. Contributes speaker content on marketing strategies.
• Suomen YrittäjätsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest business organization by membership representing Finnish entrepreneurs. Advocacy and content partnership.
• Innovation Home KamppisupportingOthersCoworking and event venue providing after-party space for RISE events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Slush: The flagship Helsinki-based startup and tech event, attracting tens of thousands of founders, investors, and operators globally. Direct peer because RISE founders have Slush experience and both target the Nordic founder/investor ecosystem with annual conferences.
• TechCrunch Disrupt: Flagship startup conference featuring investor matchmaking, growth-stage content, and tiered partner sponsorships. Direct peer in the business model of monetizing startup/investor connectivity through tickets and high-priced sponsor packages.
• Money 20/20: Premier global fintech and financial services event connecting startups, investors, banks, and payment providers. Direct peer given RISE's explicit positioning around growth financing and the buyer/seller marketplace of capital providers and growth companies.
• Arctic15: Nordic startup and venture conference held in Helsinki, focused on connecting early-stage startups with investors. Direct peer given the shared Finnish ecosystem, overlapping founder/partner networks, and similar matchmaking-style format.
• Nordic Business Forum: Large-scale annual business conference held in Helsinki targeting business leaders, executives, and growth-oriented professionals. Direct peer as both serve Finnish business audiences with paid ticketed conferences featuring keynote speakers and partner sponsorships.
• SuperReturn: Leading global private equity and venture capital industry conference series that connects fund managers, LPs, and growth-stage companies. Direct peer given the explicit growth-financing and capital-provider focus that anchors RISE's value proposition.

Regional players

• Pioneers of Tomorrow (Finland / Helsinki Summit events): Nordic-rooted events and ecosystem platform focused on entrepreneurship, impact, and growth-stage company development. Comparable as a fellow regional event operator serving the Nordic founder/investor community, though with a different thematic focus and broader geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Maria 01: One of Europe's largest startup campuses headquartered in Helsinki, hosting 200+ startups, investors, and partner companies with year-round programming and events. Comparable because Maria 01 is a RISE partner and operates in the same Finnish startup ecosystem, but functions as a broader community/incubator rather than a single event business.
• TNW (The Next Web): European-rooted tech media and events company producing large-scale conferences and digital content for the tech and startup ecosystem. Comparable as a hybrid events-plus-content business serving startup audiences, though at much larger scale and with year-round digital distribution.
• Web Summit: Global mega-conference for the technology and startup industry, attracting tens of thousands of attendees and thousands of partners/sponsors annually. Comparable as a large-scale business event monetized through tiered ticket sales and partner packages, though at vastly larger scale than RISE.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/risehelsinki
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rise-helsinki
• Instagraminstagram.com/rise_helsinki

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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