Private investors can help a company develop and grow. Sources of private capital include angel investors and venture capital. Private investors provide funding and possibly also expert help to support a company’s growth. If private capital is the right form of funding for your company, our experts will help you find the best sources of private capital.
Venture capital
What are venture capital investments?
Venture capital (VC) investments are funding provided by professional investors to early-stage companies with high growth potential. These investments often carry significant risk, but also the possibility of exceptional returns.
Venture capital investments are made mainly through funds, which may consist of private and public investors. The funds manage capital with the aim of supporting innovative companies and achieving a significant increase in the value of their shares. VC investors typically provide funding in exchange for an ownership stake in the company.
VC investors provide more than financial support: they are often actively involved in developing the company. They bring valuable networks, market knowledge and strategic expertise that help the company grow quickly and reach its next stage of development.
Venture capital investments are directed especially at technology and growth companies with scalable business models and the potential to grow internationally. VC funding is decisive for many startups that need significant resources to commercialise and expand their products or services.
Angel investors
Private investors
Angel investors are individuals or groups who invest capital in early-stage companies. They often have a personal interest in the company and a desire to support new ideas. Alongside financial support, angel investors bring experience, expertise and valuable networks to the company, which can speed up growth.
Angel investors often give advice on business development, help open up customer relationships and support market knowledge. The investment is typically made in exchange for a stake, which gives them a long-term commitment to the company’s success.
Angel investors are especially important for startups that do not yet have access to traditional forms of funding. They can act as the first outside investor, making it possible to develop the business and attract new investment.
We offer expert and reliable service to companies that want to make use of both private and public funding opportunities. Public sector funding, such as Business Finland funding or Elinvoimakeskus grants, can provide significant support for business development. We help identify the funding options that best suit your company and make sure the process runs smoothly, from strategic planning to preparing the application and getting it approved.
