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Avanto Ventures

Venture Capital Finland ·Founded 2015

Overview

Avanto Ventures is a Nordic corporate venturing house specializing in building sustainable businesses and fostering fertile ecosystems. They assist companies in exploring new growth areas by connecting them with the startup ecosystem, developing internal ventures, labs, and innovation programs that positively impact people, the planet, and the wallet. Their investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as smart city development, sustainability, and the circular economy. Avanto Ventures operates in Finland, the Netherlands, and India, aiming to help both global and local organizations discover and collaborate with the best global innovations. The firm's founder and chairman, JP Virtanen, has a background in advising, investing, and exiting innovative growth companies. He has founded several companies, including Avanto Ventures in 2015, and has invested in more than 10 growth companies in the smart city domain. Under his leadership, Avanto Ventures has established itself as a key player in promoting sustainable business practices and innovation across multiple industries.

Investment Focus

Focus on sustainable business models
Alignment with smart city, sustainability, or circular economy sectors
Potential for global scalability

Portfolio Companies

Joukon VoimaSolvedConnected FinlandHema Imaging LLCCEKO SensorsMarine Bubble FlowVital Vio

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What sectors does Avanto Ventures invest in?

Avanto Ventures invests in Automotive, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Smart City, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Car Sharing, and is based in Finland. Avanto Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.