Growth Multiplier – Funding for Success
Join us for the next session in our Growth Multiplier series, where we delve deeper into the factors that drive growth. This spring, our focus is on funding. Mark your calendars for the event “Growth Multiplier – Funding for Success,” happening on April 9th, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM at Epicenter, Mikonkatu, Helsinki OR participate via live stream.
In today’s rapidly changing market, securing the right funding is crucial for scaling your business. This hybrid event will offer valuable insights into the dynamic funding landscape and its impact on growth entrepreneurs. We will explore key themes, including:
- What’s happening in the funding market?
- What should growth entrepreneurs know about current funding market trends?
- Real-life examples of securing capital for international expansion and new business opportunities.
You will also have the opportunity to participate in roundtable discussions, where we will dive deeper into funding-related themes.
The event is completely free of charge, so don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and connect.
Event: Growth Multiplier – Funding for Success
Date: April 9th, 2025
Time: 2 PM – 5 PM
Location: Epicenter Helsinki OR Online
Meet our inspiring speakers
Juhana Brotherus – Director and Chief Economist, Suomen Yrittäjät
Juhana is a seasoned leader and Chief Economist with extensive experience in national organizations and financial institutions. Proven expertise as a Board Member, contributing to the success of publicly listed companies, mutual pension insurance firms, SMEs, foundations, and NGOs. A former banker and investment professional with a strong track record in driving strategic initiatives and delivering results.🚀
Eric Deighton – CFO, Vapaus
Eric works as a CFO at Vapaus. He is a leadership team member at Vapaus, leading the Finance Operations & Legal team. He focuses on ensuring the company executes its growth potential while improving the planet. He contributed to Vapaus raising 30-plus million EUR in capital and winning the 2023 European Start-up for Mobility Gold Prize in Brussels.🚀
Tero Lehtinen – CFO, Duunitori
Tero Lehtinen is an experienced CFO and private equity professional with a passion for driving growth and developing businesses. Currently the CFO at Duunitori, Tero has extensive experience from both sides of the funding landscape – for example, he was part of the management team that raised a €15M Series A round at Sulapac and while working in the private equity team at Vaaka Partners, contributed to the successful international expansion of Musti & Mirri to Sweden.🚀
Eeva Grannenfelt – Partner, Grannenfelt Finance
Eeva founded Grannenfelt Finance in 2015, bringing with her nearly 40 years of experience in the financial sector. She has held executive positions in banks and pension insurance companies and served as a board member in several growth companies. Before establishing Grannenfelt Finance, she was responsible for corporate financing and private equity investments at Elo and worked as an Investment Director at Eläke-Fennia for over 11 years. 🚀
Aki Soudunsaari – CEO, Springvest
Aki Soudunsaari is a Venture Architect and Serial Entrepreneur with over 15 years of global experience. He focuses on sustainability, growth, and building high-performing teams. Aki is a Ph.D. Candidate in Growth Ventures and holds M.Sc. degrees in Sports & Health and Entrepreneurship.He has founded, advised, and invested in multiple ventures and has been featured in over 400 media outlets, including Bloomberg and CNN. Aki also writes for Forbes USA and hosts the Cofounderi podcast. 🚀
Moderator: Jussi Luhtasela – Member of of Boardman Grow Board
Jussi Luhtasela is an experienced digital business professional with a solid background in developing and selling online services in both B2C and B2B sectors. In his previous role, he served as the CEO of RecRight, a SaaS growth company offering video recruitment services, helping to expand Finnish software expertise globally. 🚀
This event is proudly organized in collaboration with Business Finland, Springvest, the Technology Industry of Finland, and PwC.
More information: Taina Brandstack, taina.brandstack@boardman.fi.