City of Rauma

Municipal Government Servicesrauma.fi

The City of Rauma (Rauman kaupunki) is a Finnish municipal government established in 1442, serving approximately 39,000 residents through 224 employees with statutory public services including housing, education, transport, cultural facilities, and utilities delivered via wholly-owned subsidiaries and an integrated digital service platform.

Company typePublic
Founded-
HeadquartersFinland
Headcount101–250
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What City of Rauma does

The City of Rauma (Rauman kaupunki) is a Finnish municipal government located in the Satakunta region, established in 1442 as Finland's oldest port city. It serves approximately 39,000 residents through 224 employees, providing statutory public services including housing, education (early childhood through upper secondary), childcare, public transport, cultural and recreational services, waste management, water supply, youth services, and urban planning. The municipality operates as a public administrative body governed by an elected city council and holds a statutory monopoly over mandated local services within its jurisdiction. Geographically, the city's service footprint extends to the Etelä-Satakunta employment area covering five municipalities (Eura, Eurajoki, Huittinen, Rauma, Säkylä).

Service delivery combines physical service points with integrated digital infrastructure. The central customer interface is Service Point Pyyrman (Valtakatu 2 A), supplemented by a mobile Pyyrman bicycle, four branch libraries plus a mobile library bus, two youth centers (Viklo and Kuovi), and the Ohjaamo counseling center. Digital services run on a Trimble-based platform providing eFeedback, ePermit, and online reservations; education management uses Visma's Wilma and VismaInschool systems; financial operations run on Unit4 ERP; administrative decisions are processed through the Valmu decision-making application; and records management uses Assi (Tweb). The city also maintains wholly-owned operating entities: Rauma Water (Rauman Vesi), Rauma Regional Waste Management Facility, Rauma Asunnot Oy for rental housing (~1,500 apartments, approximately half state-subsidized), and Gyyt for public transport. Operational assets include 7 boat harbors with ~1,700 berths, the UNESCO World Heritage Old Rauma quarter, and the annual Pitsiviikko festival.

Revenue derives from municipal taxation (primary), user fees for services (waste management, water, cultural and sports venues, boat berths, rental housing, childcare), and state government funding. Distribution runs through direct-to-consumer channels (physical service points, online platforms, mobile outreach) and institutional partnerships with technology vendors (Trimble, Visma, Unit4, Valu Digital Oy) and transport operators (LS-Liikennelinjat Oy for Gyyt buses, Lyttylän Liikenne Oy for service transport). Customer segments include Rauma residents (primary), local businesses via Business Rauma, youth and young adults via Ohjaamo and youth services, tourists and visitors via Visit Rauma, and international residents via International House Rauma.

City of Rauma firmographics

Firmographics

Name: City of Rauma
Legal name: Rauman kaupunki
Website: https://rauma.fi
Company type: Public
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 101–250 employees
Short description: The City of Rauma (Rauman kaupunki) is a Finnish municipal government established in 1442, serving approximately 39,000 residents through 224 employees with statutory public services including housing, education, transport, cultural facilities, and utilities delivered via wholly-owned subsidiaries and an integrated digital service platform.
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City of Rauma industry classification

Industry

Product category: Municipal Government Services
NAICS: Social Assistance (624), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)
SIC: Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Management Services (8741)
akta.pro primary industry: Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)
akta.pro secondary industries: Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Relocation & Settling-In Concierge (Personal) (HSACAIAL)

Keywords

Public administration services
Municipal housing services
Public transportation
Water and waste management
Public education services

Where City of Rauma is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ country: Finland
HQ region: Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

City of Rauma business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

Municipal Tax Revenue: Primary revenue source from local municipal taxes levied on residents and businesses within Rauma's jurisdiction.
Service Fees: User fees for various municipal services including waste management, water supply, cultural facilities, sports venues, boat berths, rental housing, and childcare.
State Government Funding: Government grants and allocations from national government for mandated public services including education, social services, and infrastructure.
Cultural and Recreation Fees: Revenue from facility rentals (Poselli Culture House, Rauma Hall, Karin kampus), event tickets, gym memberships, and course enrollments through online store.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Unit Pricing	Annual	Boat berth rental by width (1.5m to 4.0m width)
Subscription	Annual	Youth workshop fees
One time/ perpetual license	Pay-as-you-go	Summer youth employment programs
Freemium	Pay-as-you-go	Public transport Gyyt
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Sports facilities and venue rental

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels11 records

City of Rauma product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The City of Rauma (Rauman kaupunki) is a Finnish municipal government that delivers public services to its approximately 39,000 residents and the broader Etelä-Satakunta employment area. Core services include rental housing (~1,500 apartments), public education (early childhood through upper secondary), public bus transport (Gyyt), water supply and waste management, cultural and sports facilities, youth services, library services, building permits, and economic development support through Business Rauma. Services are delivered through a central Service Point (Pyyrman), digital e-service platforms, mobile units, and dedicated service offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

City Rental Housing Rental housing service providing approximately 1,500 apartments to residents, with about half being state-subsidized dwellings. Managed by the city's wholly-owned subsidiary Rauma Asunnot Oy.
Gyyt Public Transport City bus service operating routes throughout Rauma, providing public transportation for residents and visitors. Operated by LS-Liikennelinjat Oy under contract with the city.
Water Supply and Waste Management Water supply and sewerage services provided by Rauma Water (Rauman Vesi) subsidiary, and waste management services provided by Rauma Regional Waste Management Facility.
Cultural and Sports Facilities Rental Rental of cultural venues (Poselli Culture House, Rauma Hall) and sports facilities (gymnasiums, swimming hall, ice rinks) for events, meetings, and recreation. Booked through the Timmi reservation system.
Municipal Boat Harbor Services Boat berth rentals across 7 municipal harbors (Kanali, Mantereenpää, Mustalahti, Petäjäs, Rokki, Sjölund, Syvärauma) with approximately 1,700 berths and 160 seasonal storage spots. Reservations via Trimble ePermit platform.
Building and Public Area Permits Electronic permit services for building control, public area usage permits, excavation permits, and water/sewage connection applications via the Trimble ePermit platform.
Public Education Services Municipal education services including early childhood education, preschool, comprehensive basic education, and upper secondary school (Rauman Lyseon lukio). Managed using Wilma and VismaInschool systems.
Youth Services and Ohjaamo Counseling
Library Services Library services including the main library, four branch libraries, and a mobile library (Kirjastoauto) serving all areas of Rauma. Integrated with the regional Satakirjastot shared library system.
Business Rauma Economic Development
Service Point Pyyrman

Quantifiable outcome

Free public transport for all passengers during summer 2026 (June 1 - August 9)
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Companies that use City of Rauma

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

City of Rauma technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature5 records

City of Rauma partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

Valu Digital OycoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical implementation partner for Rauma.fi and Visitrauma.fi websites. Valu Digital Oy is responsible for the technical development and maintenance of the city's main web platforms.
TrimblecoreTechnology or IntegrationTrimble provides multiple e-government platforms including eFeedback (citizen feedback), ePermit (permits and reservations), and website content management. The city's digital service infrastructure relies on Trimble's municipal software solutions.
LS-Liikennelinjat OycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary public transport operator for Rauma Gyyt bus services. Provides fast and flexible transport for locals and visitors throughout Rauma.
VismacoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides student management systems including VismaInschool, Kurre, Primus, and Wilma for education management across Rauma's schools.
Unit4coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Unit4-ERP financial management system for the city's financial operations including accounting, budgeting, and procurement.
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located at Rauma Hall with Satamakatu 26 address shared with SAMK business administration building. City uses facility for cultural events and meetings.
Satakunnan hyvinvointialueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional wellbeing services county responsible for healthcare and social services. Bills from wellbeing services county cannot be paid at Pyyrman service point.
Lyttylän Liikenne OyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerService transport operator providing accessible transportation services in Rauma area. Operates under service number +358 50 382 2005.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

City of Rauma competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Others

City of Tampere:
Business Finland: National innovation and international recruitment funding body whose international talent attraction mandate complements Business Rauma's employer-facing recruitment services.
Satakunnan hyvinvointialue: Regional wellbeing services county responsible for healthcare and social services in the same Satakunta region; directly adjacent in the local public-service ecosystem even though primary care/social services have been transferred away from municipalities.

Direct peers

City of Kokkola: Smaller coastal Finnish municipality with similar statutory service scope including harbor operations, rental housing, education and cultural services; useful comparable for Rauma's scale and demographic profile.
City of Jakobstad / Pietarsaari: Finnish coastal municipality of comparable size with a bilingual service mandate and similar municipal functions including housing, harbors, education and cultural venues.
City of Pori: Neighbouring Satakunta-region municipality providing the same statutory municipal service portfolio (housing, education, transport, harbors, cultural venues) to a comparable Finnish urban population, making it the closest direct peer for Rauma.
City of Forssa: Small-to-mid sized inland Finnish municipality providing the same statutory municipal services; useful size-comparable peer for cost and service-mix benchmarking.

Broad incumbents

City of Oulu: Mid-large Finnish municipality with comparable service portfolio including rental housing (Oulun Asunnot Oy), youth services, cultural venues and integrated e-services used as a peer benchmark.
City of Turku: Larger Finnish coastal city with overlapping municipal mandates including port, harbor berths, cultural venues, housing and digital e-services; broader portfolio but directly comparable service mix.
City of Helsinki: Finland's largest municipality providing the same comprehensive statutory services and operating extensive digital e-services and integrated housing, transit and cultural infrastructure; a broad incumbent reference point.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

City of Rauma financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

City of Rauma leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

City of Rauma subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries4 records

City of Rauma funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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City of Rauma M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about City of Rauma

What does City of Rauma do?

Is City of Rauma a public or private company?

City of Rauma is a public company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was City of Rauma founded?

City of Rauma was founded in -1. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is City of Rauma based?

City of Rauma is headquartered in Finland, in the Europe region.

How does City of Rauma make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Municipal Tax Revenue is the primary driver. The others are service Fees, state Government Funding and cultural and Recreation Fees.

Who are City of Rauma's main competitors?

Others on record are City of Tampere, Business Finland and Satakunnan hyvinvointialue. Direct peers are City of Kokkola, City of Jakobstad / Pietarsaari, City of Pori and City of Forssa. Broad incumbents are City of Oulu, City of Turku and City of Helsinki.

Does City of Rauma have an API?

No public API is recorded for City of Rauma.

What industry is City of Rauma in?

City of Rauma's product category is Municipal Government Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIACAK, Local Public Health & Human Services Administration, with a secondary code of BPAIANAC, Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services. Its NAICS code is 624 and its SIC code is 8300.