Kielo Growth
Overview
Kielo Growth is an angel investor collective based in Oulu, Finland, investing in early-stage startups across various sectors. The organization is also managing North Finland's largest startup and growth company community and hub next to the University of Oulu in Teknologiakylä. Founded in 2015, Kielo Growth has been an active participant in Oulu's startup ecosystem, supporting the development of new growth ventures in the region. The organization works in deep collaboration with Oulu Startup Incubator (OSI), a subsidiary of Kielo, providing facilities, business community, and individual expert assistance to startups. Kielo Growth has invested over €1 million into 27 startups, participating in ten investment rounds in 2020, including six follow-on investments. The company's portfolio includes companies such as Badrap, Bastinet, Bupup, Capricode, Cyblem, Dronnair, JEJ Asunnot, Haukimedia, Hot Delivery Box Oy, HowNetWorks, Ideamoottori Oy, InnoOK Osk, iProtoXi, Golden Malt, Macon, Lesti Software, Oulu Startup Incubator, Owatec, Paikallinen Mainostoimisto, PK Safety, Proconnect, Radai, SensorFleet, SensorFU, Signet Digital, Sonolux, Smartblock, Super God, RAKKA Asunnot, Remod, Tecinspire, TP Asennus ja Huolto / TP Kauppaedustus, Ääkköset, and Wastebook. Kielo Growth's investment philosophy focuses on supporting startups with potential for international product business, aiming to develop the attraction of the Oulu area into a blossoming field of success stories. The organization emphasizes deep collaboration with local entities and provides comprehensive support to foster the growth of startups in Northern Finland.
Investment Focus
- Early-stage startups with potential for international product business
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Kielo Growth invest in?
Kielo Growth invests in Technology, Information Technology, Consumer Electronics, Consulting and Communities, and is based in Oulu, Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. Kielo Growth is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Kielo Growth invest at?
Kielo Growth backs companies at Pre-Seed and Seed.
Which regions does Kielo Growth invest in?
Kielo Growth invests across Finland.
Who are the partners at Kielo Growth?
Team members listed for Kielo Growth include Ari Takanen (Co Founder, Startup Advisor, Investor) and Sami Halonen (Chief Gardener and Co-Founder).
What companies has Kielo Growth invested in?
Kielo Growth's portfolio includes RadAI, Sensorfu, Owatec, Capricode, Remod, Badrap, Bastinet and Bupup.
How do I contact Kielo Growth?
Kielo Growth's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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