Entrepreneurship

Studying Entrepreneurship in Finland

Finland offers a wide range of educational programs for aspiring entrepreneurs, combining practical learning, innovation, and support for new business ideas. From universities to applied sciences institutions, students can develop entrepreneurial skills and explore start-up opportunities in a supportive environment. Here is a list of few universities:

Establishing a Company in Finland

Setting up a business in Finland is streamlined and efficient:

• Business Information System (YTJ): If you have a Finnish personal identity code, you can submit your company's start-up notification through the YTJ system, integrating registration with the Trade Register and Tax Administration. ​Suomi.fi

• Trade Register: Provides guidance on the registration process and legal implications of starting a business. ​PRH

• Limited Liability Company: A common business structure in Finland; registration can often be completed electronically. ​Suomi.fi

Finding Investors in Finland

Securing funding is crucial for business growth. Finland offers various avenues to connect with potential investors:

• Business Finland's Investor Services: Connects Finnish early and growth-stage companies with international venture capital and corporate firms. ​FutureBiz

• Pääomasijoittajat (Finnish Venture Capital Association): Offers an investor search tool to help entrepreneurs find suitable investors based on specific criteria. ​Pääomasijoittajat

• Angel Match: Provides a database of venture capital investors in Finland, allowing filtering by industry and investment stage. ​Angel Match

• Angel Investment Network: Connects entrepreneurs with private investors, known as business angels, who are interested in funding startups and early-stage businesses. ​Scandinavian Investment Network

• Invesdor: An international crowdfunding platform that facilitates equity crowdfunding for startups and growth companies in Finland. ​Wikipedia

Additional Resources

• Business Guide by Business Finland: A comprehensive guide for companies planning to establish operations in Finland, covering legal, financial, and operational aspects. ​

• Suomi.fi: Provides information on launching business operations in Finland, including requirements for private entrepreneurs and limited liability companies. Suomi.fi