Business Lempäälä

What Business Lempäälä does

Business Lempäälä is the operating brand of Lempäälän Kehitys Oy, a private limited company wholly owned by the Lempäälä municipality in the Pirkanmaa region of Finland. Founded in 1999, it functions as the municipality's official economic development corporation, delivering free business advisory, property marketing, networking events, and tourism coordination services to local enterprises and companies considering relocation to Lempäälä. The organization manages the Marjamäki Business Park (300+ hectares, nearly 400 tenant companies, ~2,100 employees, ~30,000 m² of new commercial construction annually) and the Pajalan yritysalue industrial zone, both positioned along Finland's busiest highway (VT3) between Tampere and Helsinki.

Its core product is not a single technology platform but an integrated suite of services and web-based portals: the Lempäälän yritys- ja palveluhakemisto business directory (lempaala.yrityshakemistot.fi), the Lempäälän toimitilapalvelu commercial property registry (lempaala.toimitilapalvelut.fi), the Ideakeskus coworking and incubator space within Lempäälän Kehitys Oy facilities (launched 2020), the Visit Lempäälä tourism portal (visitlempaala.fi), and the annual Lempäälän Tietopaketti information publication (production transferred to Pirmediat Oy as of 2025). Technical implementation is outsourced to Valu Digital Oy and Ajoton Oy, with GDPR and partial WCAG 2.0 AA compliance maintained.

The business model is fully municipally funded — 100% of revenue comes from Lempäälä kunta with no disclosed commercial pricing or fees. All advisory, premises marketing, event organization, and tourism services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries. The customer base spans four segments: new and aspiring entrepreneurs, existing local SMBs, tourism operators, and domestic/international companies evaluating relocation to Lempäälä for logistics, retail, or manufacturing. Distribution is primarily direct and field-based through the Lempäälän-talo office and Ideakeskus coworking facility, supplemented by digital self-serve portals and recurring events such as Yrittäjän päivä and Hankintatreffit.

Name

Business Lempäälä

Legal name

Lempäälän Kehitys Oy

Website

https://businesslempaala.fi

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Business Lempäälä is the municipally-owned economic development corporation of Lempäälä, Finland, providing free business advisory, commercial property marketing, coworking space, and tourism coordination to local SMBs, entrepreneurs, and companies considering relocation along the Tampere-Helsinki corridor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lempäälä

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Municipal funding: Funded entirely by Lempäälä municipality (100% ownership) as an economic development corporation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Business Lempäälä (legal entity Lempäälän Kehitys Oy) is a municipality-owned economic development corporation that helps new and existing businesses establish, locate, and grow in Lempäälä, Finland. It provides free business advisory, commercial premises and land marketing, business directory and property listing portals, networking events, coworking space (Ideakeskus), tourism promotion under the Visit Lempäälä brand, and an annual information publication (Lempäälän Tietopaketti).

Product overview

Business Lempäälä is an economic development service operated by Lempäälän Kehitys Oy (100% owned by Lempäälä municipality). It is not a single software product but rather a suite of business development services and information portals. The portfolio includes: a business and service directory (Lempäälän yritys- ja palveluhakemisto), a property and facilities service (Lempäälän toimitilapalvelu), an Ideakeskus coworking space, a tourism portal (Visit Lempäälä), and annual publications like Lempäälän Tietopaketti. The company also organizes networking events, manages summer entrepreneur programs, and provides business consultation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Visit Lempäälä: Tourism promotion and coordination brand for Lempäälä, operated by Lempäälän Kehitys Oy to develop and market local tourism services and attractions.

Products and services

• Ideakeskus Coworking Space Shared workspace and business incubator facility located in Lempäälä-talo, providing entrepreneurs, sole proprietors, and small businesses with workspace, meeting facilities, and an entrepreneurial community environment.
• Visit Lempäälä Tourism Portal Digital tourism information portal operated by Business Lempäälä that provides comprehensive visitor information about Lempäälä, including attractions, accommodations, restaurants, shopping, and events.
• Lempäälän yritys- ja palveluhakemisto (Business and Service Directory) Searchable online directory of businesses operating in Lempäälä region and the services they offer; free for businesses to list and update their information.
• Lempäälän toimitilapalvelu (Property Service Portal) Online portal for commercial properties and business plots in Lempäälä, allowing businesses to search and inquire about available commercial spaces, land, and facilities.
• Lempäälän Tietopaketti (Annual Information Publication) Annual approximately 200-page informational publication for residents, businesses, and newcomers to Lempäälä, covering municipal services, businesses, and local information.
• Kesäyrittäjä (Summer Entrepreneur) Program Annual program offering free vendor spots at Erik Ednerin tori and Myllyranta to entrepreneurs during summer months (June-August), organized in partnership with Lempäälä municipality.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Business TamperecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development organization providing support for businesses across the Tampere region, collaborating on cross-municipal initiatives and business development programs.
• Ely-keskuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment providing advisory services and funding programs for businesses.
• EnsimetricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew enterprise center providing startup advisory services, business planning support, and counseling for entrepreneurs in Lempäälä area. Services available up to 3 sessions per entrepreneur.
• Lempäälän Yrittäjät rycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal entrepreneurs association with nearly 500 members, actively collaborating on events and business development initiatives. Chair: Jari Rantala.
• Pirkanmaan Yrittäjät rycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional entrepreneurs organization representing business interests and providing support services.
• KuHa Oy (Kuntien Hankintapalvelut)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint municipal procurement company owned by Kangasala, Lempäälä, Nokia, Orivesi, Pirkkala, Vesilahti, and Ylöjärvi. Coordinates public procurement for member municipalities.
• Lempäälän kuntacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality of Lempäälä, 100% owner of Lempäälä Development Oy. Provides funding and strategic direction for economic development activities.
• Tampereen kauppakamariminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Commerce serving Tampere region businesses with networking and business support services.
• Business FinlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational funding and internationalization agency for Finnish companies, providing support for exports and business development.
• Visit TampereminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional tourism marketing organization promoting Tampere area attractions and services.
• Visit FinlandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational tourism promotion agency for Finland.
• YrityskummitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentor network providing experienced business professionals as advisors for startups and small businesses.
• IdeaparkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinland's largest shopping center located in Marjamäki Business Park, attracting 7.5 million visitors annually. Major economic driver and tenant in the business area.
• Tampereen ja Pirkanmaan EU-toimistominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU representation office for Tampere and Pirkanmaa region, supporting international project development and EU funding access.
• KuntaliittominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities providing guidance on municipal operations and legislation.
• Lempäälän Lämpö OyminorOthersLocal energy company serving Lempäälä businesses with heating solutions.
• Kaupunkiseudun matkailuyritykset (Kangasala, Nokia, Orivesi, Vesilahti, Ylöjärvi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional tourism cooperation network across Tampere metropolitan area municipalities, organizing joint events and marketing initiatives.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Business Finland: National funding and internationalization agency providing funding, advisory, and export services. Comparable in the business advisory and funding-guidance components of Business Lempäälä's offering, but operating at national scale rather than for one municipality.
• Visit Finland: National tourism promotion agency that works with regional operators like Visit Lempäälä. Comparable tourism marketing function at a national scale, providing the broader framework within which Business Lempäälä's tourism activities operate.

Direct peers

• Turku Business Region: Regional economic development organization serving the Turku area. Comparable municipal-backed mandate to attract businesses, support SMEs, and market commercial premises across a defined geographic region.
• Business Oulu: Oulu-based municipal economic development company providing business advisory, premises services, and relocation support. Comparable organizational form (municipality-owned development company) and service mix to Business Lempäälä.
• Visit Tampere: Regional tourism marketing organization for the Tampere area, directly comparable to Business Lempäälä's Visit Lempäälä tourism brand. Both coordinate destination marketing, events, and visitor attraction for their respective regions. Already an explicit partner.
• Business Tampere: Regional economic development organization serving the Tampere region. Directly comparable in mandate (attracting and supporting businesses), geographic scope (Pirkanmaa), and service offering (advisory, premises marketing, networking). Already an explicit partner.
• Enter Espoo: Espoo municipality's economic development agency offering similar business advisory, premises marketing, and internationalization support. Same publicly-funded economic development mandate with comparable service portfolio targeted at SMEs and relocating companies.
• Helsinki Business Hub: Municipal-backed economic development entity focused on attracting international companies and investments to the Helsinki capital region. Comparable in function and operating model as a publicly-funded business attraction and advisory body, though at a larger metropolitan scale.

Regional players

• Tampereen Kauppakamari (Tampere Chamber of Commerce): Regional chamber of commerce offering networking, business support services, and advocacy. Overlaps with Business Lempäälä in business support and events, but as a member-based association rather than a municipal development entity. Already a listed partner.

Others

• Yrityskummit (Finnish Business Mentors): National mentor network providing experienced business professionals as advisors to SMEs and startups. Directly overlaps with the advisory function Business Lempäälä provides, and is listed as a partner in the data.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lempaalanyrittajat
• Instagraminstagram.com/visitlempaala
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lempaalan-kehitys-oy

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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