In this part of the web page you will find different financing methods targeted for start-up enterprises. You can also move on to filling in applications for financing on our online services.
Sufficient equity helps ensure successful business and gives the company financial leeway at the outset of operations. Before there are any sales revenues, a starting enterprise can use its equity to finance investments and day-to-day operations.
In order to finance investments pertaining to the launching of its business, an enterprise can apply for Finnvera’s loans and guarantees. Investments can be used, for instance, to pay for means of production, information technology or premises.
If an enterprise is short of working capital, it can apply for a loan or guarantee from Finnvera. The need for working capital may arise for various reasons, such as seasonal changes during the financial year or the management of sales receivables.
Finnvera provides financing for the start, growth and internationalisation of enterprises and guarantees against risks arising from exports. Finnvera strengthens the operating potential and competitiveness of Finnish enterprises by offering loans, domestic guarantees, venture capital investments, export credit guarantees and other services associated with the financing of exports. The risks included in financing are shared between Finnvera and other providers of financing.
Finnvera is a specialised financing company owned by the State of Finland and it is the official Export Credit Agency (ECA) of Finland.
