Tesi

Tesi, officially known as Suomen Teollisuussijoitus Oy, is a Finnish state-owned venture capital company founded in 1995. Its mission is to promote economic growth and renewal in Finland by investing in promising Finnish companies. Tesi operates as a market-driven investor, focusing on both venture capital funds and direct investments in startups, scale-ups, and industrial companies. The organization aims to support companies with potential for global scalable growth, particularly in sectors such as deep technology, health technology, clean transition, and the defense industry. Tesi emphasizes strengthening domestic ownership and participates in larger growth financing rounds, acting as a minority co-investor alongside private capital.

Tesi adds value to its portfolio companies by acting as a minority co-investor, providing not only capital but also strategic support and access to a network of private investors. The organization focuses on companies with scalable growth potential, ensuring that they have the necessary resources and guidance to succeed in competitive markets.