Startup Funding: How to Get Capital
What startup funding is, how to get it in Finland, and what you need to know to make the most out of your funding opportunities. Location in Vantaa means that excellent funding opportunities are available for you to apply for. You may choose a particular one or combine funding from various public and private sources.
Public funding
Business Finland is your main address for applying for public funding. You may start by applying for Tempo funding. If you have got start-up permit, Tempo is an excellent opportunity. Please read more about Business Finland funding here.
You may also contact ELY Center for more information about public funding and support opportunities.
If you are already in Finland and thinking about starting a business, you may also apply for a start-up grant.
Private funding
If you connect with our business sectors you may find opportunities combining client relationship and funding. Vantaa Energy, as an example, provides an interesting start-up/scale-up -opportunity.
Finnish Business Angels may help you if you are in the early stages of your endeavor.
If you have already well running business, you may start finding your partner from the Finnish Venture Capital community.
Apply for a start-up grant
If you are already located in Finland and planning to begin your entrepreneurial career, you may apply for a start-up grant. The start-up grant is a service that provides financial support for covering the personal livelihood of a new entrepreneur aiming to engage in full-time entrepreneurship. Read more on the TE Office web site.