Venture capital
Equity for high-growth companies targeting international markets. Typical amount: rounds typically €0.5–10M (equity, typically 10–30% per round).
Facts last verified 23.7.2026
Equity for high-growth companies targeting international markets. Finnish and Nordic funds are listed by the Finnish Venture Capital Association.
Key facts
- Provider: Venture capital funds
- Type: Equity
- Typical amount: rounds typically €0.5–10M
- Rate / terms: equity, typically 10–30% per round
- Legal basis: Market terms
- Who it is for: Micro to medium companies · R&D, international growth, digitalisation
How to apply
There is no application form here — this is a negotiation. Banks assess repayment ability and collateral: bring up-to-date financials, a cash-flow forecast, and a clear use of funds. Investors assess the growth story: bring evidence of traction and a defensible view of the market.
Competition works in your favour. Terms for loans, leasing, factoring and investment vary widely between providers, and a second offer is the strongest negotiating tool there is.
Public instruments often stack with market financing — a Finnvera guarantee can turn a bank's no into a yes, and a grant-funded project makes the investor case stronger.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Venture capital provide?
Typical amount: rounds typically €0.5–10M. Support level / terms: equity, typically 10–30% per round.
Who can apply for Venture capital?
Provider: Venture capital funds. Company size: micro, small, medium. Typical use: R&D, international growth, digitalisation.
On what legal basis is Venture capital granted?
Market terms.
Indicative screening information, not advice. Amounts and rules change, so confirm the current terms and eligibility with the provider before you rely on them.
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