What Kajaanin kaupunki - City of Kajaani does

Kajaanin kaupunki (City of Kajaani) is a Finnish municipal government entity founded around 1650 in the Kainuu region of Northern Finland, serving approximately 36,000 residents as the regional administrative and service hub. It delivers the full statutory portfolio of Finnish municipal services — early childhood education through university-level coordination, social welfare and wellbeing navigation, urban planning and construction permitting, water supply and wastewater treatment, public transport, waste management, cultural venues (Kaukametsä congress center, Kajaani City Theatre, Kainuu Museum, art museum, libraries), sports facilities (Kaukavesi aquatic center, ski tracks, sports halls), and economic development support for its four priority industries: technology, metal and chemical, renewable energy, and tourism.

The city operates through a governance structure of a 51-member elected council (kaupunginvaltuusto, term 2025–2029) and an 11-member city board (kaupunginhallitus), with an Acting City Manager (Vt. kaupunginjohtaja), Joni Partanen, leading administration. It runs several wholly-owned public utilities (liikelaitos) including Kajaanin Mamselli (catering and cleaning, producing ~8,000 meals daily across ~151,000 m²) and Kajaanin Vesi (water utility), and participates in regional entities including Kainuun Pelastuslaitos (rescue services), Kainuun hyvinvointialue (wellbeing services county), and Kainuun ammattiopisto (KAO, vocational education).

The technology stack supporting service delivery includes a Trimble-powered interactive map service (Karttapalvelu) at kartta.kajaani.fi, a Trimble eFeedback citizen feedback platform, SSH Secure Collaboration-based encrypted email (Turvaposti), a Jamix menu planning system for educational catering, and Matomo web analytics. The city publishes open data — procurement invoices (2017–2025), 3D building models, GTFS public transport feeds, and WMS map interfaces — under Creative Commons BY 4.0. The revenue model is non-commercial: services are funded primarily through municipal taxation, supplemented by selected user fees (e.g., hunting and fishing permits, ticket sales via Lippupiste) and Kela meal subsidies for university students, with no market-driven pricing or ARR mechanics.

Name

Kajaanin kaupunki - City of Kajaani

Legal name

Kajaanin kaupunki

Website

https://kajaani.fi

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kajaanin kaupunki is the Finnish municipal government of Kajaani in the Kainuu region, founded circa 1650, serving approximately 36,000 residents and the broader Kainuu region with statutory public services including education, urban planning, water supply, rescue, cultural, and economic development services through a 225-employee administration and regional subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration / Municipal Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Administrative and Support Services (561)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vending, Kiosk & À La Carte Food Programs (On-Campus Retail) (EDAEAEAI)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Education and social services
• Urban infrastructure
• Economic development

Headquarters

HQ city

Kajaani

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kajaanin kaupunki is a Finnish municipality providing comprehensive public services to approximately 36,000 residents and businesses across the Kainuu region. Core offerings include education (daycare through university), social and welfare services coordination, urban planning, water and waste management, public transport, cultural and sports facilities, tourism services, and economic development support. The city operates wholly-owned public utilities including Kajaanin Mamselli (catering/cleaning, ~8,000 meals daily) and Kajaanin Vesi (water/sewage), and delivers digital e-services via an integrated municipal platform.

Product overview

Kajaani is a Finnish municipal government providing a broad portfolio of public services through both physical service points and digital platforms. The city's digital services include a web-based map service (Karttapalvelu), a property plot application service, a citizen feedback system, and a secure email service. The city's catering and cleaning operations are consolidated under the Kajaanin Mamselli enterprise, while water services are provided by Kajaanin Vesi. Kajaani Info serves as the central service point for citizen inquiries. Open data is available through downloadable datasets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kajaanin Mamselli: Catering and cleaning services public utility

Products and services

• Kajaanin Mamselli Municipal catering and cleaning public utility producing approximately 8,000 meals daily and maintaining approximately 151,000 m² of facilities. Serves daycare centers, schools, educational institutions, and public offices with food services and cleaning.
• Kajaanin Vesi Municipal water utility enterprise providing drinking water supply and wastewater treatment services for the City of Kajaani.
• Kajaani Info Central city information and service point providing guidance on all municipal services, ticket sales (Lippupiste), bill payment, public transport card services (Waltti), fishing and hunting permits, and tourism guidance. Open Mon-Fri 9:00-15:00.
• Kajaani Karttapalvelu (Map Service) Interactive web-based GIS service providing city-owned lands, school catchment areas, postal districts, voting districts, statistical areas, property search, zoning information, and spatial data access. WMS interface available for geographic data integration.
• Tonttien varaushakemuspalvelu (Plot Reservation Service) Online service for searching and applying for available municipal plots and land for residential and commercial development, operated via Trimble eSite.
• Palautepalvelu (Citizen Feedback Service) Digital citizen feedback system for reporting observations and providing feedback on municipal services including urban planning, streets, water supply, parks, buildings, catering, education, culture, and sports, with category-based routing.
• Turvaposti (Secure Email) Encrypted email service enabling secure transmission of confidential documents and attachments between citizens and municipal administration, powered by SSH Secure Collaboration platform with device-specific access links.
• Tourism Services (visitkajaani.fi / Kajaani Info) Tourism information and visitor services portal promoting Kajaani and the Kainuu region, including travel information, event calendars, cultural venues (Kajaani City Theatre, Kainuu Museum, Kajaani Art Museum, Kaukametsä Congress and Culture Center), activity guides, and accommodation guidance.
• Vesiliikuntakeskus Kaukavesi (Aquatic Center) City-operated aquatic center providing swimming and water sports facilities for residents and visitors.
• Kajaani Library (Kirjasto) Municipal public library providing books, media, information services, and community programs to residents.
• Kaukametsä Congress and Culture Center Municipal congress and cultural center hosting events, performances, conferences, and cultural programming for residents and visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Daily meal production: approximately 8,000 meals per day; cleaning services for approximately 151,000 m²; approximately 160 professionals
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Kainuu-Koillismaa Employment Area (Kainuu-Koillismaan työllisyysalue)coreOthersMulti-municipality employment services collaboration covering Kainuu and Koillismaa region including Hyrynsalmi, Kajaani, Kuhmo, Kuusamo, Paltamo, Puolanka, Ristijärvi, Sotkamo, Suomussalmi, and Taivalkoski. Established through labor market service reform effective January 2025 with dedicated board governing employment services regionally.
• Kainuun hyvinvointialue (Wellbeing Services County of Kainuu)coreOthersRegional wellbeing services authority providing healthcare and social services in Kainuu. City collaborates on health promotion, elderly care, children's services, mental health, and social support. Public notices and news shared between city and wellbeing area websites.
• Waltti (Public Transport)coreTechnology or IntegrationNational public transport ticketing and travel card system used in Kajaani. City offers WALTTI travel cards, timetable information, and integrates with national transport networks. GTFS open data shared for route and schedule information.
• Kainuun Pelastuslaitos (Rescue Services of Kainuu)coreOthersJoint rescue services authority serving Kainuu region. City collaborates on emergency preparedness, crisis readiness surveys, and public safety services.
• Kainuu Vocational College (Kainuun ammattiopisto/KAO)coreOthersRegional vocational education institution. City provides student meal services through Kajaanin Mamselli, shares premises, and collaborates on education services for secondary vocational training.
• Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK)coreOthersRegional university of applied sciences. City provides Care Café catering service and Kaukavesi cafe operations. Students receive meal subsidies through Kela. Collaboration on higher education and regional development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City of Jyväskylä: Jyväskylä is a mid-sized Finnish city (~140k residents) with a comparable service portfolio including university, water utility, public transport, and regional administrative functions. It serves as a model for mid-sized Finnish municipal digital transformation.
• City of Turku: Turku is a major Finnish city (~195k residents) with comparable service portfolio including water utility (Turku Vesihuolto), public transport, education, and cultural services. Provides comparison for service delivery models at larger scale.
• City of Kuopio: Kuopio is a mid-sized Finnish regional hub (~125k residents) serving as the administrative center of North Savo. It provides comparable municipal services including education (university), water utility, and cultural infrastructure, with a similar regional hub role to Kajaani in Kainuu.
• City of Lahti: Lahti is a Finnish city (~120k residents) with comparable municipal services and size. It has been active in similar regional governance reforms and sustainability initiatives, providing a relevant comparison point for Kajaani's strategic direction.
• City of Rovaniemi: Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland, a northern Finnish municipality of comparable size (~65k residents) with a similar service portfolio. Like Kajaani, it operates a water utility, catering services, and regional administrative functions, and faces similar demographic and economic challenges in Northern Finland.
• City of Tampere: Tampere is one of Finland's largest cities (~340k residents) operating comparable municipal services at greater scale. It provides a benchmark for what a tier-2 Finnish regional hub looks like and is a relevant scaling reference for Kajaani's roadmap.
• City of Oulu: Oulu is the largest Northern Finnish city (~210k residents) and serves as the administrative hub of North Ostrobothnia region. It offers the same municipal service portfolio (education, water utility, urban planning, transit) in a comparable Northern Finnish context, making it the most directly comparable peer to Kajaani.
• City of Joensuu: Joensuu is a regional hub in North Karelia (~80k residents) with comparable municipal service offerings including water supply, education, and cultural services. Its role as a regional administrative center and similar service portfolio make it a strong structural peer.

Broad incumbents

• City of Helsinki: Helsinki is Finland's capital and largest city (~660k residents), operating an extensive municipal service portfolio. While much larger than Kajaani, it sets the benchmark for Finnish municipal digital services and innovation and represents the upper-tier incumbent reference.
• City of Espoo: Espoo is one of Finland's fastest-growing cities (~290k residents) with a comparable service portfolio but materially larger scale. It is a relevant incumbent reference for service innovation and digital municipal services in Finland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCC4uQ3_H2TKgazG9AIcNjAw
• Facebookfacebook.com/kajaaninkaupunki
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kajaaninkaupunki
• Instagraminstagram.com/kajaanin_kaupunki

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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