Ulvilan Kaupunki

Name

Ulvilan Kaupunki

Legal name

Ulvilan kaupunki

Website

https://ulvila.fi

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Ulvilan Kaupunki is a Finnish municipal government in Satakunta, founded in 1365, providing education, healthcare coordination, water and utility services, cultural facilities, and administrative services to the city's residents and businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Utilities (221)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAA

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Education services
• Water utility services
• Cultural heritage

Headquarters

HQ city

Ulvila

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax Revenue: Municipal tax revenue from residents and businesses operating within Ulvila municipality
2. State Funding: Government funding and subsidies from national government for various municipal services and projects
3. Service Fees: Various user fees for services such as water supply, waste management, educational services, and facility rentals

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ulvilan Kaupunki is a Finnish municipal government (city) that administers local public services for residents and businesses. It delivers education, water and wastewater services, library services, sports facilities, cultural venues, and coordinates social and healthcare through the Porin Perusturva regional welfare consortium. It also publishes municipal communications and operates a digital service platform for citizen transactions and feedback.

Product overview

Ulvilan Kaupunki operates as a traditional Finnish municipal government providing a comprehensive range of public services to its citizens. The city's digital presence centers on the ulvila.fi website portal, which serves as the primary gateway to electronic services (Sähköinen asiointi), municipal utilities (Vesilaitos), educational services (Kasvatus- ja opetuspalvelut), library services, and cultural facilities including the Friitala Leather Museum and Kaskelotti swimming hall. The city also publishes the annual Ulvila Summer Magazine and maintains a community application for resident engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ulvilan yhteisösovellus (Commu): Community application for Ulvila residents
• Ulvilan Olohuone
• Friitalan nahkamuseo
• Kaskelotin uimahalli
• Ulvilan Lämpö Oy

Products and services

• Sähköinen asiointi (Electronic Services)
• Vesilaitos (Water Services)
• Kasvatus- ja opetuspalvelut (Education Services)
• Kirjastopalvelut (Library Services)
• Kaskelotin uimahalli (Kaskelotti Swimming Hall)
• Friitalan nahkamuseo (Friitala Leather Museum)
• Ulvilan yhteisösovellus (Ulvila Community Application)
• Porin Perusturva Healthcare and Social Services

Named customers2 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Porin PerusturvacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPorin Perusturva is a joint welfare authority providing social and healthcare services for Pori and Ulvila municipalities. This regional partnership coordinates health services, elderly care, and social welfare programs for Ulvila residents.
• Väylävirasto (Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVäylävirasto is collaborating with Ulvila on the Tampere-Pori railway project, including removal of eight level crossings and construction of the Haistila underpass bridge. This infrastructure project significantly improves traffic safety in the area.
• Hansaliitto (Hanseatic League)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUlvila is a member of the modern Hansaatic League, a network of about 200 member cities founded in 1980 in Zwolle. The partnership focuses on promoting cultural heritage, cross-border cooperation, and sustainable development. Ulvila rose as a Hansa city in the 1400s due to its strategic location along the Kokemäki River.
• Ahvenanmaa (Åland Islands)minorOthersAhvenanmaa (Åland Islands) donated an apple tree to Ulvila as part of their 100th anniversary of self-governance celebration in 2021. The tree was planted at Öfvergårdsin farm as a symbol of friendship between the regions.
• Kohti hiilineutraalia kuntaa (Hinku) NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUlvila joined the Hinku network, committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2030 from 2007 levels. The city has already achieved 37% reduction. The network supports municipalities in climate action and provides resources for emission reduction planning.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Porin kaupunki (City of Pori): Neighboring Satakunta-region municipality and co-owner of the Porin Perusturva welfare joint authority. Closest functional peer because Ulvila already shares healthcare and welfare delivery infrastructure with Pori.
• Tampereen kaupunki (City of Tampere): Larger Finnish city on the same Tampere–Pori rail corridor undergoing level-crossing and station upgrades. Comparable as a Finnish municipal government delivering the same broad portfolio of education, transit, water, and cultural services.
• Turun kaupunki (City of Turku): Historically significant Finnish coastal city. Comparable municipal scope — education, libraries, water, museums, climate programs — and similar governance under the Finnish Local Government Act.
• Lahden kaupunki (City of Lahti): Mid-sized Finnish city known for environmental sustainability leadership (former European Green Capital). Highly relevant peer given Ulvila's Hinku climate commitments and shared focus on emissions reduction.
• Kouvolan kaupunki (City of Kouvola): Finnish municipality that has absorbed multiple former municipalities (Ulvila merged with Kullaa). Comparable governance and service-delivery model under Finnish local-government structure.
• Rauman kaupunki (City of Rauma): Satakunta-region neighbor of Ulvila with UNESCO-listed Old Rauma (heritage tourism comparable to Ulvila's Hanseatic identity) and similar municipal-service portfolio.
• Oulun kaupunki (City of Oulu): Regional Finnish city operating comparable municipal services including education, libraries, water supply, and climate/sustainability programs. Similar mid-sized Finnish municipality profile.
• Porvoon kaupunki (City of Porvoo): Historically significant Finnish municipality (medieval origins, comparable to Ulvila's 1365 founding) with similar cultural-heritage and municipal-service profile.
• Vaasan kaupunki (City of Vaasa): Coastal Finnish city with comparable portfolio of education, water, libraries, sports facilities, and climate commitments. Similar scale and service-mix to Ulvila.

Broad incumbents

• Helsingin kaupunki (City of Helsinki): Finland's largest municipal government. Operates the same comprehensive public-service portfolio (education, transit, water, healthcare coordination, culture) but at much greater scale; useful as a strategic comparator and benchmarking reference.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ulvilankaupunki3195/featured
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ulvilankaupunki

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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