Tekes Overview
- Investor Type
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Venture Capital
- Status
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Inactive
- Investments
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286
- Portfolio
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96
- Exits
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147
Tekes General Information
Company Description
Tekes was a venture capital firm which sought to provide funding to business development projects, scientific research organizations and public service providers. The firm sought to invest in companies based in Finland in their seed and early stages. It was founded in 1983 and is based in Helsinki, Finland. As of January 1st, 2018 Finpro - the Finnish trade promotion organization - and Tekes merged and is now formally known as Business Finland.
Business Details
Website
www.tekes.fiYear Founded
Investor Status
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Corporate Office
- Porkkalankatu 1
- 00101 Helsinki
- Finland
Tekes Investments & Acquisitions (286)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Company Stage | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ReadPeak | 25-Oct-2019 | Later Stage VC | 00000 | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Generating Revenue | |
| Invesdor | 01-Oct-2019 | 00000 00000 | 00000 | Financial Software | Generating Revenue | |
| SenzoLive | 05-Mar-2018 | 00000 00000 | 00.000 | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | |
| Polka Dot Studio | 18-Jan-2018 | 0000 00000 | 00000 | Entertainment Software | Out of Business | |
| Cleac | 13-Dec-2017 | 00000 00000 | Educational Software | Bankruptcy: Liquidation | ||
| Utopia AI | 13-Dec-2017 | 00000 00000 | 00.000 | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | |
| Varjo | 30-Nov-2017 | 00000 00000 | 00.00 | Electronics (B2C) | Generating Revenue | |
| City Digital (Helsinki) | 02-Nov-2017 | 00 000000000 | Publishing | Profitable | ||
| Promilless | 01-Nov-2017 | Early Stage VC | 00000 | Diagnostic Equipment | Generating Revenue | |
| Cerenion | 18-Oct-2017 | Grant | 000.00 | Decision/Risk Analysis | Generating Revenue |
Tekes Exits (147)
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designium Brand Group | 14-Jul-2024 | Out of Business | |
| RePack | 15-May-2024 | 000000000000 | 00.000 |
| MaaS Global | 04-Mar-2024 | 0000000000: | |
| Transfluent | 30-Jan-2024 | 000000000000 | |
| Tellyo | 09-Nov-2023 | 000000000000 | |
| Bonusway | 01-Nov-2023 | 000000000 00 | |
| Wello (Alternative Energy Equipment) | 20-Sep-2023 | 0000000000: | |
| Matchmade | 19-Sep-2023 | 0000000000: | |
| Icareus | 01-Aug-2023 | Secondary Transaction - Private | |
| AddSearch | 19-Jun-2023 | Buyout/LBO |
Tekes Investments by Industry, Year, and Region
Investments by Industry
Investments by Year
Investments by Region
Tekes FAQs
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What is Tekes?
Tekes was a venture capital firm which sought to provide funding to business development projects, scientific research organizations and public service providers.
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When was Tekes founded?
Tekes was founded in 1983.
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Where is Tekes headquartered?
Tekes is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.
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How many investments has Tekes made?
Tekes has made 286 investments.
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What has Tekes invested in?
Tekes has made numerous investments in companies like ReadPeak, Invesdor, and SenzoLive within the Media and Information Services (B2B), Financial Software, and Business/Productivity Software industries.
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What has Tekes invested in recently?
Tekes's latest investment was on 25-Oct-2019 in ReadPeak, a company within the Media and Information Services (B2B) industry.
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