Let the whole world see
what SUPERFINNS are made of
Say hi to SUPERFINNS, the ultimate sparring program for the ultimate Finnish SMEs. Tailor-made for companies with demonstrated market potential and scalability, we set our sights high, driving towards major international breakthroughs. Are you in?!
Sparring for breakthrough
finance and global growth
SUPERFINNS is the next-level sparring program tailored for scalable Finnish SMEs ready to move beyond proven market potential and achieve genuine international success.
We challenge you to join us! Our core themes are finance and global growth—designed to help you prepare for the world’s biggest stages. Together, we coach, inspire, and empower one another to reach new heights.
If you’re looking for concrete support to accelerate your company’s international expansion, this is the program for you. Bring your ambition, a proven track record, and a winning attitude—and let your inner rockstar shine!
The application period 10.12.2024 – 3.2.2025.
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Accelerate your growth
with SUPERFINN attitude
GET ALL THIS AND MORE
- Meet the greatest stars in the Finnish funding and investment scene
- Work in live and online events and one-2-one sessions
- 10-13 expert meetings and several roundtable/keynote discussions
- Network with all the right people who can help you to grow big
- The validation to call yourself as one of the SUPERFINNS
TO BECOME A SUPERFINN, YOU’LL NEED
- Finnish Business ID
- Proof of traction and global market potential
- Ambitious and skilled team
- Growth mindset and will to learn
- Crystal clear business plan
- Scalable and sustainable business
Apply now for
SUPERFINNS 2025
The SUPERFINNS 2025 application period is on and we welcome you to apply. Follow these simple steps and jump right in!
- Leave your contact information below.
- You will receive a confirmation email with further instructions.
- Fill in your Growth Company Analysis by 3.2.2025 / IN ENGLISH. Fully completed and sent Analysis is your application for the SUPERFINNS program – let’s rock!
What is Growth Company Analysis? Don’t get startled by the name! It consists of multiple choices and a few open questions. If you know your stuff, it’s a piece of cake!
Are you a future SUPERFINN?
Here’s how it works
At first you have to impress the partners with your incredible skills and make a top notch application that shows your true potential.
Partner jury selects 15 ambitious companies to the SUPERFINNS program based on applications. Your company can operate in any sector but must meet the criteria. Selected companies will meet handpicked experts, investors and other entrepreneurs.
PARTNER JURY 2025
- Vesa Riihimäki, Nordea Startup & Growth
- Julianna Borsos, Bocap
- Mikko Nurminen, Business angel
- Eeva Kovanen, Kovanen Capital
- Mika Kukkurainen, Nordic Foodtech VC
- Hanna Henell, Saari Partners
- Sami Ahvenniemi, Vendep Capital
- Pontus Stråhlman, Voima Ventures
THE SUPERFINN OF THE YEAR
After the sparring sessions Nordea and program partners choose ONE company that they believe to have a sparkling future. The winner gets:
- The SUPERFINN of the year title
- Visibility through Kasvu Open and Nordea: news about success, a company story on both organization’s websites + social media channels
- Nordea Personal Advisor for a year
- Participation in the Slush event with Nordea
- Video interview for Kasvu Open’s and Nordea’s Tarinoita yrittäjistä series
WHO CAN SEE MY DATA?
We handle the applications and company data with love and care. Only Kasvu Open and partner jury can see your application.
Meet the SUPERFINNS
Since 2021
SUPERFINN of the year 2024
QOCO Systems
The following companies were selected for the 2024 SUPERFINNS program.
Appmore, Espoo
BoxBox Technologies, Espoo
Chipmetrics, Joensuu
Clevenio, Jyväskylä
Diffo Solutions, Oulu
FinanceKey, Helsinki
Kamerastore.com, Tampere
Medicubex, Helsinki
Moi Panda, Espoo
QOCO Systems, Espoo
RAULI, Riihimäki
San Francisco Agency, Helsinki
SFTec, Oulu
Soletair Power, Lappeenranta
SUPERFINN of the year 2023
QuietOn
The following companies were selected for the 2023 SUPERFINNS program.
Biila Solutions, Vantaa
Dentafit, Sastamala
Dental Mammoth, Helsinki
Easy Access System Project, Helsinki
Fluent Progress, Joensuu
Northern Sports Insight and Intelligence, Helsinki
Origin by Ocean, Espoo
Pole Bicycle Company, Muurame
QuietOn, Kempele
Ruokaboksi, Helsinki
Sisko Health, Helsinki
Te?ted, Jyväskylä
Wannado, Helsinki
Whitepoint Optics, Helsinki
Work Pilots, Espoo
SUPERFINN of the year 2022
Tracegrow
The following companies were selected for the 2022 SUPERFINNS program.
4 Feet Under / Subsoccer, Helsinki
Aamu Partners, Helsinki
AQVA Finland, Helsinki
Bluet, Vantaa
Caidio, Espoo
Digitouch Group, Helsinki
Kickets Ticketing, Helsinki
Meeat Food Tech, Espoo
hightrust.id, Helsinki
Nanoksi Finland, Helsinki
Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland, Oulu
Predicell, Espoo
Safety4Traffic, Helsinki
Statzon, Lahti
Tracegrow, Kärsämäki
Turf Gamechanger, Pirkkala
SUPERFINN of the year 2021
Oiva Health
The following companies were selected for the 2021 SUPERFINNS program.
HeadAI, Pori
Oiva Health, Vantaa
ENTOS, Mikkeli
Seidat, Helsinki
SpinDrive, Lappeenranta
Leadership as a Service Company, Tampere
Ainoa Winery, Hollola
Finnadvance, Oulu
EOD Europe, Salo
Uute Scientific, Helsinki
KÄÄPÄ BioTech, Karjalohja
Libera la Musica, Espoo
About SUPERFINNS
SUPERFINNS sparring program is more than just sparring. The program aims to pump up the Finnish SMEs ”mind and body” ready to hit the global markets.
SUPERFINNS sparring program was born in 2020-2021 when Kasvu Open and Nordea recognized the need to boost the ambition level of Finnish SME’s, and created a program that encourages you to be a Rockstar with a capital R.
Every year the program has several partners whose representatives are committed to providing the companies with the best recipes for international success.
INFO
Inka Hyvönen
050 570 3500
inka.hyvonen@kasvuopen.fi