Suomen Yrittäjänaiset

What Suomen Yrittäjänaiset does

Suomen Yrittäjänaiset (Finnish Women Entrepreneurs) is a national non-profit membership association founded in 1947, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, and dedicated to advancing the equality and visibility of women entrepreneurs. The organization operates through a federation of 50 local associations spread across Finland, delivering membership services, networking events, advocacy, training, and peer support to women entrepreneurs nationwide. Its core offerings include a quarterly membership magazine (Yrittäjänainen-lehti), a digital membership card via the Membook platform, an online merchandise shop, an annual national conference (Yrittäjänaispäivät), business growth programs (Kohti Kasvua and Kipinää naisyrittäjyyteen), member benefits including legal and financial advisory, and policy advocacy at national and EU levels.

The underlying technology stack is modest and SaaS-based: Membook handles digital member management and mobile membership cards, Microsoft Teams supports online events and webinars, and Datto Workplace serves as a document repository. There is no proprietary software or AI capability. The organization is led by Chairman Katja Rajala and operates with a lean staff of 11 employees, relying heavily on its volunteer-driven local association network for service delivery.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual membership dues (approximately 130-140 EUR per member, with a student tier at 30 EUR/year for two years), supplemented by event fees (ranging from 40 EUR for member organization days to 200 EUR for the Golf & Growth networking event), EU co-funding for the Kipinää naisyrittäjyyteen project (September 2025 - October 2027), foundation grants from Yksityisyrittäjäin säätiö, and partnerships with umbrella bodies including Suomen Yrittäjät, Suomen Uusyrityskeskukset ry, and Naisjärjestöjen Keskusliitto. The go-to-market is community-led, with membership acquisition driven through local associations, the organization's website, social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), and regional events.

Name

Suomen Yrittäjänaiset

Legal name

Suomen Yrittäjänaiset

Website

https://yrittajanaiset.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Suomen Yrittäjänaiset is a Finnish non-profit membership association founded in 1947, serving women entrepreneurs nationwide through 50 local associations via advocacy, networking, training, and a quarterly magazine, funded primarily by annual membership dues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Finland

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Annual membership fees from women entrepreneurs across 50 local associations in Finland. Fee ranges from 130-140 EUR annually depending on local association, with student membership at 30 EUR/year for two years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Suomen Yrittäjänaiset is a national non-profit membership association that provides women entrepreneurs in Finland with advocacy, networking, peer support, business training, events, and access to member benefits. Core offerings include an annual membership subscription (approximately 130-140 EUR/year), a network of 50 local associations, a quarterly membership magazine (Yrittäjänainen-lehti), an annual national conference (Yrittäjänaispäivät), and growth-oriented training programs (Kohti Kasvua, Kipinää naisyrittäjyyteen).

Product overview

Suomen Yrittäjänaiset is a national membership organization for women entrepreneurs, not a traditional software product company. The organization's offerings consist of membership services including a quarterly magazine (Yrittäjänainen-lehti), a digital membership card via Membook platform, over 50 local association networks, an annual national conference (Yrittäjänaispäivät), growth-oriented projects (Kohti Kasvua, Kipinää naisyrittäjyyteen), member benefits portfolio, event management services, and advocacy activities. The organization maintains an online shop and provides webinars and training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Membership Subscription Recurring annual membership for women entrepreneurs in Finland priced at 130-140 EUR per year (varying by local association), granting access to advocacy, networking, peer support, training events, member benefits, and the quarterly magazine Yrittäjänainen-lehti.
• Yrittäjänaispäivät (Annual National Conference) Annual national conference and expo for women entrepreneurs featuring seminars, workshops, networking, and the general assembly of the association; upcoming edition scheduled for Oulu, 25-26 September 2026.
• Yrittäjänainen-lehti (Quarterly Membership Magazine) Quarterly membership magazine providing news, interviews, and insights on women entrepreneurship in Finland, distributed to members of Suomen Yrittäjänaiset.
• Kohti Kasvua Growth Program Growth-oriented training program supporting women entrepreneurs in business development, including the Kasvulabra intensive, with financial support from the Private Entrepreneurs' Foundation (Yksityisyrittäjäin säätiö).
• Kipinää naisyrittäjyyteen Project EU co-funded project providing mentorship, training, and support for women entrepreneurship, co-implemented with Suomen Yrittäjäopisto and running September 2025 through October 2027.
• Member Benefits Package (Jäsenedut) Portfolio of member benefits including legal and financial advisory services, webinars, marketing channels, travel and tourism discounts, and event access, available to paying members of the association.
• Policy Advocacy and Lobbying Services (Edunvalvonta) Standing advocacy and lobbying services representing women entrepreneurs' interests at national and EU levels, including formal advocacy goals for each government term.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Corkhill Management OyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2026Sports management and event production company specializing in women's golf; co-organizes the Golf & Growth networking event with Suomen Yrittäjänaiset at Linna Golf in Hämeenlinna
• Suomen YrittäjätcoreOthersNational umbrella organization for Finnish entrepreneurs; Suomen Yrittäjänaiset is a member organization of Suomen Yrittäjät, enabling advocacy representation and collaboration within the broader Finnish entrepreneurship ecosystem
• Suomen Uusyrityskeskukset rycoreOthersMember organization providing access to startup support services and new business development networks across Finland
• Naisjärjestöjen KeskusliittocoreOthersMember organization of the Finnish women's NGO umbrella, enabling advocacy work on gender equality issues at national level
• Linna GolfminorOthersGolf venue in Hämeenlinna hosting the Golf & Growth networking event for women entrepreneurs
• Lapland Hotels OuluminorOthersOfficial accommodation partner for Yrittäjänaispäivät 2026 event in Oulu, offering discounted rates for attendees with booking code ALLSYN26
• Suomen YrittäjäopistocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish Entrepreneurship Institute co-implementing Kipinää naisyrittäjyyteen program (EU-funded) alongside Suomen Yrittäjänaiset

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC): Canadian national network supporting women entrepreneurs through advocacy, programming, and partnerships. Comparable in its national-level women-entrepreneur advocacy and member-support mandate, and in its reliance on partnerships and public funding.
• Fédération des Femmes Cheffes d'Entreprises Mondiales (FCEM): International federation of women business owners and entrepreneurs founded in France, with national chapters worldwide. Directly comparable in mission (supporting women entrepreneurs), structure (chapter-based membership), and service mix (networking, advocacy, training).
• NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners): US-based national membership organization for women business owners, providing advocacy, networking, education, and peer support. Directly comparable in mission and operating model to Suomen Yrittäjänaiset, but serving the US market.
• Female Founders: European community and venture initiative supporting women entrepreneurs through events, education, and network access. Comparable as a women-focused entrepreneurship community with events, training, and peer support, with overlap in advocacy and member services.
• WEConnect International: Global nonprofit network connecting women-owned businesses to corporate and public-sector supply chains. Comparable in its women-entrepreneur focus, advocacy orientation, and member-benefit model (training, certification, network access).

Broad incumbents

• Suomen Ekonomit: Finnish professional and trade association for business school graduates and economics professionals. Comparable as a Finnish membership organization offering advocacy, networking, training, and member benefits, with similar operational infrastructure and distribution through local chapters.
• Suomen Yrittäjät: Finland's main national entrepreneurs' organization, of which Suomen Yrittäjänaiset is a member. Comparable as a Finnish business membership association offering advocacy, networking, training, and policy influence, but serving all entrepreneurs rather than a women-focused niche.
• FSB (Federation of Small Businesses): UK membership organization for small business owners and the self-employed, offering advocacy, legal/financial services, networking, and training. Comparable as a dues-funded small-business membership association with advocacy and member benefits, but operating at much larger scale and not gender-specific.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/25816208373
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/suomen-yritt%C3%A4j%C3%A4naiset
• Instagraminstagram.com/suomenyrittajanaiset

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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