IR Partners Oy

What IR Partners Oy does

IR Partners Oy is a Helsinki-headquartered, privately held Finnish communications consultancy founded in 2011 that advises listed companies and pre-IPO growth companies on capital markets communications, financial communications, M&A and IPO communications, strategic communications and reputation management, and sustainability / ESG advisory. Its client base is concentrated in Finland, with documented cross-border engagement extending into Sweden, France, and the UK (London AIM market) where its assignments require it. The firm positions itself as a senior-level embedded partner to management teams and boards rather than a volume execution shop, and lists over 30 IPO projects and multiple M&A transactions among its credentials.

The firm delivers its services through five practice areas — Capital Markets Communication and Investor Relations, Financial Communication, M&A and IPOs, Strategic Communication and Reputation Management, and Sustainability and ESG Advisory — and earns revenue through project-based mandates (IPO and M&A communications, transaction support, special situations, sustainability program build-outs) combined with ongoing advisory retainers (annual report cycles, IR calendars, recurring stock exchange disclosures, Capital Markets Days). It does not operate a proprietary technology platform and integrates with clients through senior consultants rather than software delivery. Distribution is direct, enterprise, and C-suite/board-led; named clients include Auroora Yhtiöt, Revenio Group, Digia, KoskiRent, Faron Pharmaceuticals, Fortaco Group, S-Bank, Ilkka Oyj, Raisio, and others across industries such as medical devices, food, renewable energy, banking, and media.

The firm employs 13 people, with founders Saija Serpola (current CEO) and Tiina Olkkonen (Chair of the Board since end-2025) at its center, supported by Business Directors, Leading Consultants, and specialists. Recent senior additions (Tiina Niemi ex-GRK Infra; Tuuli Oja ex-Valmet Head of IR) in June 2026 indicate deliberate capacity build in the IR/financial communications practice. Marketing relies on the firm's website, LinkedIn presence, case studies, and capital markets event participation rather than paid acquisition. No funding rounds, subsidiaries, or external investors are disclosed, and the firm is owned by its founding partners.

Name

IR Partners Oy

Legal name

IR Partners Oy

Website

https://irpartners.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IR Partners Oy is a Helsinki-based boutique communications consultancy advising Finnish listed and pre-IPO companies on capital markets communications, financial communications, M&A and IPO advisory, strategic communications, and sustainability/ESG advisory through a 13-person senior team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Communications Advisory Services: Professional advisory services for capital markets communications, investor relations, financial communications, M&A communications, IPO communications, strategic communications, and sustainability/ESG advisory. Services are delivered through project-based engagements and ongoing partnerships with clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IR Partners Oy is a Finnish professional communications consultancy that delivers capital markets communications, investor relations, financial communications, M&A and IPO communications, strategic communications, and sustainability/ESG advisory services. The firm works directly with senior management and boards of listed and unlisted companies, providing advisory and implementation support through project-based engagements and ongoing partnerships.

Product overview

IR Partners Oy is a professional communications consultancy firm, not a software product company. The company offers a unified suite of advisory services organized around five core practice areas: Capital Markets Communication and Investor Relations, Financial Communication, M&A and IPOs, Strategic Communication and Reputation Management, and Sustainability and ESG Advisory. These services are delivered through experienced consultants who work directly with client management teams on communications strategy, execution, and ongoing support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Capital Markets Communication and Investor Relations (IR) Comprehensive investor relations services for listed and pre-IPO companies, including IR strategy development, equity story creation, investor relations planning, IR annual calendar execution, and Capital Markets Day (CMD) support.
• Financial Communication Financial reporting and stock exchange communications services for listed companies, including interim and annual reporting support, regular stock exchange communications, and results/earnings communications.
• M&A and IPO Communications Corporate transaction and IPO communications advisory including M&A communication, transaction and IPO communication, and special situations management for companies undertaking listings, mergers, acquisitions, or other transformative events.
• Strategic Communication and Reputation Management Strategic communications services including thought leadership and awareness building, change management and crisis communications, and media relations/PR for corporate clients.
• Sustainability and ESG Advisory ESG advisory services including sustainability definition and priority-setting, sustainability management, and sustainability reporting and communications, supporting clients with CSRD preparation, double materiality assessments, and sustainability program development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 successful IPO projects completed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nasdaq HelsinkicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIR Partners works closely with Nasdaq Helsinki as a communications advisor for companies listing on the exchange. They support IPO processes, bond listings, and ongoing listed company communications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ir-partners-oy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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