Elinvoimakeskus

The regional state agencies that took over the ELY centres' business services in 2025. They grant the business development aid family and handle rural business support.

Why it matters

Older material still says ELY. It is the same door with a new name.

Finnvera

The Finnish state's financing company. For established firms it mostly does not lend directly. It guarantees bank loans instead, taking part of the risk off the bank.

Why it matters

A guarantee can make a bank loan possible when the company's own collateral is not enough.