Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN)

🔥 FiBAN’s 15th Anniversary Gala – The Must-Attend Investor Gala of 2025! 🔥 Have you signed up yet? This is THE night to celebrate the incredible impact of our FiBAN community: nearly €500M invested in over 2,000 startups! 🚀✨ What to expect? 🌟 Inspiring legends on stage 🏆 Awards for extraordinary investors & partners 🎶 Top-tier entertainment and a crazy karaoke afterparty 👑 Hosted by none other than Amel Gaily – Former FiBAN CEO, Advisor in Diili (Nelonen), and CEO of Cuckoo! 📅 Date: March 7, 2025 | ⏰ 17:30 📍 Location: Helsinki (address sent to registered guests) We’re proud to have Danske Bank and Berggren as our esteemed sponsors, making this milestone celebration even more special. 💝 PS. Our Valentine’s Day offer (-15%) is on until February 16th! If you're an investor but not yet a FIBAN member, this could be a prime opportunity to come see what we're about! Send us a message to learn more and get the discount code. 🎟️ Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/dvEFq4nJ Join us in making history! 🚀🥂 #FiBAN15 #AngelInvesting #StartupEcosystem #Networking #Investing #Growth

Congratulations to our most recent #FiBANFunded startup, Norolan, securing 600 000 € to revolutionize the fishing Industry! 🎣🏞️ Norolan, a Mikkeli-based company crafting high-quality, sustainable fishing gear, has successfully raised over 600 000 € with the help of an angel syndicate from FiBAN! With the funding, Norolan plans to scale its operations further! But it’s not just about the money—FiBAN angels bring mentorship, strategic insights, and a strong network to help startups succeed. 📍 What made Norolan stand out to investors? ✔️ Authentic, founder-driven passion ✔️ Commitment to sustainability & craftsmanship ✔️ Strong market potential & scalable business model 📖 Read more about Norolan in the comments! 🛠️ Thinking about raising funding for your startup? Over 2000+ FiBAN-backed companies have raised nearly half a billion euros in the past 15 years. 📌 Apply for funding to pitch in our next Pitch Finland event, organized with our partner Staria: https://lnkd.in/d9K8aat4 ⏳ Deadline: 16.3. Questions? Our Deal Flow Manager Miikka Miettinen is glad to meet your at our next Startup Clinic, 6.3., organized with Business Helsinki. Sign-up link in the comments. #FiBAN #AngelInvesting #Enkelisijoittaja #Bisnesenkeli #Startups #Startuprahoitus

✨Happy Valentine's Day! Join us on March 7, 2025, for a night of inspiration, recognition, and legendary fun for FiBAN's 15th Anniversary Gala. 💝 Valentine’s special (-15%) - Claim your discount TODAY with the code VALENTINE15 The celebration marks a year of nearly half a billion euros invested in 2,000+ startups and we'll party with: 🥂Welcoming drinks: Sparkling by Danske Bank 🎤 Iconic speakers & annual angel awards 🎶 Live entertainment & epic karaoke afterparty sponsored by Berggren 👑 Hosted by Amel Gaily – FiBAN legend & Diili advisor A huge thank you to Danske Bank and Berggren for sponsoring the event! 💡 Not yet a FiBAN member but curious about the network? This is a golden opportunity to experience the energy, insights, and connections that make FiBAN unique. Join us! 🎟️ Register now: https://lnkd.in/dCxbCTcG #FiBAN15 #AngelInvesting #StartupEcosystem #Networking #Investing

”Turvallinen tila toimii” FiBANin operatiivinen johtaja Milja Inkeri Mäkelää haastateltiin naisten representaatiosta startup-kentässä, ja hän avasi, miksi myös vain naisille suunnattuja tapahtumia tarvitaan. Kauppalehti 💡Hiljattain Finnish Business Angels Network avasi whistleblowing-kanavan ja on vahvistanut turvallisen tilan periaatteita omissa tapahtumissaan. ”Uskomme, että tällaisella kulttuurimuutoksella on iso merkitys siinä, hakeutuvatko naiset startup-maailmaan”, Mäkelä sanoo. Mäkelä kehuu naisten rahoitushakemusten laatua. ”Onnistuminen lähtee siitä, että ylipäänsä uskaltaa hakea rahoitusta.” 💎 FiBAN järjestää naisille suunnattuja tapahtumia yhteistyössä aktiivisten jäsenten ja kumppaneiden, kuten Shevestments ja Keskuskauppakamari (Finland Chamber of Commerce) kanssa. 💎Seuraava naisille suunnattu verkostoitumistapahtuma Enkelisijoittamisesta johtajanaisille järjestetään Keskuskauppakamarin kanssa 3.3. Online-paikkoja vielä vapaana! 💡Juttu julkaistiin Kauppalehdessä yrittäjä Krista Kinnunen haastattelun kainalojuttuna, jossa hän kertoo matkastaan yrittäjänä maailman ensimmäisten mekaanisten äänikorujen kehittäjänä (Zoy Oy) 💫 Linkki artikkeliin kommenteissa. Lue juttu “FiBAN järjestää vain naisille suunnattuja sijoitustapahtumia – ”Turvallinen tila toimii” 👇 https://lnkd.in/dSNtpGcs

🎤 Valentine's themed Pitch Finland x KPMG was a full house with over 100 investors and founders present – and for good reason! 🎤 It was an evening packed with sharp pitches and excellent keynotes, and our angel investors made this one for the books. 💡✨ 🏛 Hosted at KPMG, the event featured: ⭐New Member Onboarding led by Mari Kirjalainen and our incredible new angel members. 🤩 • Johanna Fagervik & Eric Sandelin (KPMG Finland) – Breaking down tax incentives and EU funding opportunities for startups. • Tuomas Pahlman (Hopohopo.io, Angel Investor) – Unveiling how AI is revolutionizing deal flow and portfolio management, but also reminding us that fundraising is no fun-raising for the founders.🤪 But it can be made easier! 📢 A powerhouse lineup of startups, hosted by our Deal Flow Manager Miikka Miettinen 💎 • Coubonga– A mobile app offering location-based digital coupons, connecting consumers with exclusive deals from various businesses. • Audicin – Neuroscience-powered stress relief without extra effort. ( Tech Nordic Advocates alumni ) • WhatSpam Company – AI-driven fraud protection for businesses and individuals. • One Mobility Ltd. – A flexible kids' bike subscription for sustainable mobility. • HYPERMINE - VTT Launchpad team Laser-based hyperspectral mineralogy sensing to improve resource efficiency and minimize environmental impact. • Leida Solutions – AI-powered compliance automation for medical device companies. • Good2Know – AI-powered transparency for used car purchases. • Rebuild Watch Company – Luxury watches crafted from upcycled materials to fund humanitarian causes. ( https://lnkd.in/gm9xsyiQ ) 🏆 And the audience’s Best Pitch Award went to Hypermine – a VTT LaunchPad / VTT spin-off 🌊 Next up: Our Polar Bear Pitching side event in Oulu on February 25th, followed by the festival itself, where Startups will pitch while standing in ice-cold water. Sign-up link in the comments. BusinessOulu #FiBAN #PitchFinland #Startups #KPMG #Enkelisijoittaja #Bisnesenkeli #AngelInvestor

💡 LIVE NOW! Want to land your first investor? Join us on Thursday for a power-packed webinar with HubSpot For Startups & FiBAN to learn precisely how! 🗓 Feb 13 | 11:00 AM EET | Online 📍 Featuring: Ilkka Kaikuvuo, FiBAN Vice Chair, entrepreneur & angel investor 🔑 What you’ll learn: ✅ What angels really look for ✅ How to find & approach investors ✅ The key terms you must understand ✅ How to work with investors post-funding ✅ Bonus: 1:1 pitch deck feedback for select founders! 🎟️ Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/d_HDRDRG #StartupFunding #AngelInvesting #Fundraising #Growth

🚀 FiBAN’s 15th Anniversary Gala – The Ultimate Investor Celebration! 🥂 Join us on March 7, 2025, for a night of inspiration, recognition, and legendary fun! Nearly €500M invested in 2,000+ startups—let’s celebrate this impact together! 🎤 Iconic speakers & annual angel awards 🎶 Live entertainment & epic karaoke afterparty 👑 Hosted by Amel Gaily – FiBAN legend & Diili advisor A huge thank you to Danske Bank for making this milestone celebration even more special as our esteemed sponsor! 💝 Valentine’s special (-15%) until Feb 16 - Send a DM to get the code. 💡 Not yet a FiBAN member but curious about the network? This is a golden opportunity to experience the energy, insights, and connections that make FiBAN unique. Join us! 🎟️ Register now: https://lnkd.in/df2cK4jq #FiBAN15 #AngelInvesting #StartupEcosystem #Networking #Investing

Final chances of applying to pitch to FiBAN + other investors in our Oulu Polar Bear Pitching side event. Submission DL tomorrow February 12th!

🚀 Looking to secure your first investor? Join us for an exclusive webinar with HubSpot For Startups and FiBAN to learn how to attract angel investors and fundraise effectively. 🔹 Special Guest: Ilkka Kaikuvuo – FiBAN Vice Chairperson, entrepreneur, and angel investor. 📅 When? February 13, 11:00 AM EET 📍 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dB3PyUMN 💡 We’ll cover what angels look for, how to approach investors, and key terms you need to know. Plus, a live demo on using HubSpot’s free tools to scale your fundraising. 🎁 Bonus: The first ⚡fastest 5 founders ⚡ who join HubSpot’s startup program this month get 1:1 feedback from Ilkka on their business model or pitch deck! 👇 More details & how to claim the offer in the comments! #startups #fundraising #angelinvesting #FiBAN #HubSpotforStartups Ragini Campion HubSpot

Today at Tampere University, Tampere Entrepreneurship Society organized a very insightful session on what makes angel investors see opportunity where others only see risk? and How do Angel investors identify winning ideas and build successful companies from them? we got the answers of those questions from two invited speakers from Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN): Irene Viinikkala – Technology entrepreneur, board professional and business development expert Ilkka Kaikuvuo – Startup realist, angel investor and board professional A great thanks to organizers, speakers and fellow participants who were sitting with me in the audience! The event clearly brought clarity, knowledge and opened a space for #innovators to get ready for the future! #angelinvesting