Evli Growth Partners

What is Evli Growth Partners?

Evli Growth Partners is a Finland-based venture capital fund that specializes in nurturing the growth of European startups through strategic investments and active partnership.

With a profound expertise in the equity market and a commitment to expansion, later-stage, and seed investments, they have positioned themselves as a key player in the Nordic and Baltic ecosystems. Their investment portfolio ranges with a focus primarily on industries of Other, IT (& TMT), and Media, aligning with the founders' vast experience of more than three decades of founding, managing, and investing in over 150 companies.

Their strategy is grounded in driving sustainable value, seeking to generate great returns without compromising on sustainability, by partnering with impact-minded entrepreneurs and robust business models.

With an impressive 200 million euros in assets under management, Evli Growth Partners typically invests between 3 to 5 million euros per venture but has the capability and inclination to invest approximately 10 million euros where needed, showcasing their flexible approach to sizing investments for optimal growth.

Their portfolio reflects a commitment to accelerate the 'most beautiful' growth companies, which they define as brilliant inventions and responsible enterprises with the potential to make the world better. They offer extensive support beyond financial investment, including time, energy, contacts, and knowledge, and prefer leading investment rounds while remaining open to syndication. Evli Growth Partners is part of the Evli Group and identifies itself as a proactive entity, also delving into the human side of entrepreneurship through their 'Founder Files' series that explores personal stories behind business success and failures.

They stay up-to-date with industry trends and actively involve themselves with their investees’ development from entry to exit.