Entrepreneur stories

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All companies presented in the stories have been Finnvera's customers at some point in company's history.Amongst other things the stories will shed light on the subject of financing in these companies and also on Finnvera's role in getting the financing together.

Making liquorice the first Finnish luxury food ingredient in the world

Timo Nisula is making determined efforts to export Kouvolan Lakritsi to other parts of the world. Conquering new markets requires a lot of legwork and increased production capacity. That is why a new liquorice factory is about to be completed in Kouvola.

Kouvolan Lakritsin lakutehtailija Timo Nisula

Boosted by corporate acquisitions: Green transition leader Enersense is storming ahead

Strong strategic vision plus good timing equals excellent results. Enersense is a shining example of a company that has succeeded in making the right decisions at the right time. Underpinning its growth have also been successful acquisitions, which have s... Read more

The pioneer of environmental solutions will not run out work in the future

After 40 years of operating in the field of environmental and ecosystem protection, there is now more demand for Lamor's expertise than ever before. The green transition increases the need for comprehensive environmental solutions, and global growth in en... Read more

Nokia does not prosper alone – Success accumulates in the entire value chain

Finnish roots and top experts form Nokia’s foundation and have been assets in the international market. However, success in the network business requires financing arrangements that are as good as those of the main competitors. For their part, Finnvera’s ... Read more

Nokian talous ja rahoitusjohtaja Kristian Pullola