Tesi is a state-owned investment company that strengthens Finland's venture capital landscape by co-investing in local growth companies. The firm invests €2M–€15M from Series A through growth stages, playing a catalytic role in Finland's innovation ecosystem.
As Finland's government-backed growth investor, Tesi helps bridge the funding gap between seed-stage investment and international growth capital. The firm co-invests alongside private VCs, providing stability and long-term commitment to the Finnish ecosystem.
Tesi's role as a cornerstone investor in Finnish VC funds and direct co-investor in growth companies makes it one of the most important institutional actors in the Nordic startup landscape.
Helsinki, Finland
"Strengthening Finland's venture capital landscape — state-owned co-investor catalysing innovation from Series A to growth."
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