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Innovestor is excited to partner with New Nordics HealthTech Matchmaking, a Slush Day 1 side event aimed at connecting health tech startups, investors and industry leaders. Whether your startup is seeking investment or you’re an investor looking for standout innovations, this event creates the ideal setting for valuable connections outside of Slush’s bustling atmosphere.   When? November 20th, 18:00-22:00 Where? Terkko Health Hub, Haartmaninkatu 4, Helsinki   Join us for an evening of networking and get an insightful overview of the current local health tech startup scene. You don't need a Slush ticket to attend. However, tickets for the event are limited and sign-up will close after the event is full, so don't wait – sign up now: https://lnkd.in/dDRVbNM3.   The event is organised by Terkko Health Hub and Health Incubator Helsinki in collaboration with HealthHub Finland EDIH, Tampere Health, Kuopio Health, Health Founders Estonia and Health Tech Hub Copenhagen.

Our latest newsletter is here!   This edition is filled with exciting highlights from the past month, including: 🔋 Latest news from our Energy Storage investment segment 💫 New investments from our Angel CoFund & Life Science Fund 🚀 Introducing the PALO Accelerator 2024 batch   To find out more, read the full newsletter here👉https://lnkd.in/dzRX5isV Not yet subscribed? Sign up here for future updates: https://lnkd.in/d87kS3KQ

Investing in life-saving science! 🩺   Our Life Science Fund is at an exciting stage. Just a few weeks ago, we welcomed three new university spin-offs to our portfolio: Polku Therapeutics, Kasvu Therapeutics and Soihtu DTx. With a total of 12 companies now backed, the fund is constantly on the lookout for more "life-saving science".   🎥In this video, Pekka Simula, Partner at our Life Science Fund, talks about the Fund's mission and how we're driving breakthroughs in health and life sciences. Watch the full video to hear his insights!   You can also visit our brand new website to learn more about the fund and its growing portfolio: https://lnkd.in/dz2-NjqA

"Aivosairaudet ovat seuraavia isoja mahdollisuuksia. Jos joku kysyy, mistä Suomelle voisi tulla Novo Nordisk, sanoisin että varhaisen vaiheen lääkekehityksestä”, sanoo Innovestorin Life Science -rahaston osakas Pekka Simula Talouselämän artikkelissa. Lue lisää portfolioyhtiöistämme Soihtu DTx, Polku Therapeutics ja @Kasvu Therapeutics 👉 https://lnkd.in/dYDP2Cgn Kiitos Katja Boxberg

Kiitos Yle ja Emmi Siljamäki hankkeemme uutisoinnista, sekä teeman kokonaisvaltaisesta käsittelystä. Kiitos myös Taloussanomat ja Jyri Huttunen aiheen kattavasta käsittelystä! Linkki uutisointiin 👉 https://lnkd.in/ggRugRfT Hankkeemme lyhyesti: 👉 Julkaisimme eilen energiavarastointihankkeemme, jossa rakennetaan ainutlaatuinen hajautettu aurinkoenergian tuotanto- ja varastointijärjestelmä. 👉Hanke on Suomen ensimmäinen merkittävän kokoluokan investointi, joka keskittyy liikekiinteistöissä tapahtuvaan paikalliseen energiavarastointiin. 👉 Innovestorin hankkeessa uusiutuvan energian tuotantopisteiden yhteyteen toteutettavat akkujärjestelmät yhdistetään teknologiayritys Capalo AI:n tekoälyalustaa hyödyntäen yhdeksi toimivaksi virtuaaliseksi voimalaitokseksi. 👉 Hankkeen on arvioitu vähentävän hiilidioksidipäästöjä yli 900 tonnia vuodessa 👉 Hankkeelle on myönnetty merkittävä 3,6 miljoonan euron Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriö – Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (Finland) REPowerEU-tuki, joka on suunnattu vihreää siirtymää edistäville hankkeille. Ylen uutisartikkelin kuvassa energiavarastointi-segmentin sijoitusjohtaja Elie Kopaly, Innovestorin toimitusjohtaja Wilhelm Lindholm, sekä Capalo AI:n toimitusjohtaja Henri Taskinen. Kommenteissa lisää 👇

Big News: We launch a unique Energy Storage investment segment! ⚡️   Yesterday, we officially announced our strategic initiative and new investment segment, Energy Storage—a major step in advancing Finland’s clean energy transition. The €20m initiative focuses on decentralized energy storage, integrating solar power and battery systems into a unified virtual power plant powered by Capalo AI’s advanced AI platform. The goal is to improve grid flexibility, reduce CO₂ emissions, and support the shift to renewable energy. Innovestor’s Elie Kopaly has been appointed as the Investment Director of the Energy Storage segment.   “Our expertise in technology and real estate investments uniquely equips us to harness energy storage opportunities," says Wilhelm Lindholm, CEO of Innovestor, and continues: “As a high-tech nation, Finland has the potential to become a leader in the energy storage sector. Local energy storage and decentralized energy production represent promising growth opportunities, making them an attractive investment area for both local and international investors in the energy sector."   Key Features of the initiative: 👉 Virtual power plant: Integrates solar power and battery systems powered by Capalo AI’s platform 👉 Decentralized energy storage: Battery systems installed in commercial properties 👉 Environmental impact: Expected to reduce over 900 tons of CO₂ emissions annually 👉 Strong support: Received €3.6 million RePowerEU financial support to accelerate the green transition from the Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriö – Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (Finland)   At our media breakfast, Finland’s Minister of Climate and Environment Kai Mykkänen, highlighted energy storage’s vital role in stabilizing electricity prices and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Explaining why this project was selected for funding, he noted: “This project stood out for its scalability, feasibility, and innovative approach, all crucial for stabilizing electricity prices without fossil fuels.” A big thank you to Tuomas Rauhala (Fingrid Oyj), Antti Oksala (Nordea), and Henri Taskinen (Capalo AI) for sharing their insights on the future of energy storage and its impact on Finland’s energy landscape.   The full press release  👉 https://lnkd.in/dwnteJkG In the picture: Wilhelm Lindholm (Innovestor), Minister of Climate and Environment Kai Mykkänen, Heli Mehtätalo-Takala (Innovestor), Elie Kopaly (Innovestor)

📈 Healthcare is at a tipping point with rising costs, but with more and increasingly older people to care for. We need better and more cost-effective ways to treat and manage patients. We deserve better health. ✨ Nordics and Baltics are epicenters of unparalleled science and world-class technology to solve current and future healthcare issues. This is why we are very excited to announce our next investor partner. Say Hello to Marko Kuisma from Innovestor ✨ Marko has 15 years of start-up experience in digital health, international health tech, health care, and med tech sectors. He has held leadership roles in multiple companies, e.g. Mobidiag (acquired by Hologic, Inc. in 2021) and, recently, as CCO of Kaiku Health (acquired by Elekta in 2020), and sits in several digital health company boards. He holds several mentor and advisor positions, e.g. in Nordic Mentor Network For Entrepreneurship - NOME, SPARK Finland, Digital Therapeutics Alliance and Health Incubator Helsinki. Join Health Design today and meet investors like Marko Kuisma on 15th and 16th of October at Aalto University. Link in the comments. #healthtech #medtech #digitalhealth #diagnostics #therepeutics #lifescience #pharma Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN), Terkko Health Hub, Health Incubator Helsinki, Innovestor, Nordic Science Investments, Athensmed, Kustaa Piha, Lasse Leppäkorpi, Sakari Soini, Prateek Singh, Aalto Startup Center, Renne Kaseva, Päivi Sillanaukee, Tor-Oskar Karlberg, Yun Yang, MD MSc

Fantastic energy at the office this week ⚡️ This week, Aku Kärki, 24, followed Innovestor's Director of Marketing and Communications, Heli Mehtätalo-Takala, as part of the Job Shadow day organised by Nuorten yrittäjyys ja talous NYT - JA Finland. Aku joined Heli in meetings and conversations, and they discussed various topics, including Venture Capital, investment activities, and different career paths in the field. In addition to the Job Shadow day, our office welcomed 25 young people eager to learn more about Innovestor and the VC industry. Heli and Piia Maaranen led discussions on the founder mindset, startups, and investing, among other topics. "Days like these are inspiring for leaders, but more importantly, they give young people valuable insights into the VC landscape and hopefully help lower the barrier for future entrepreneurs to connect with investors," says Heli. The Job Shadow day offers young people the chance to explore and get excited about working life, identify their strengths, and gain insights into various industries. For leaders, it’s an opportunity to hear fresh perspectives from the next generation and provide a positive experience in their field. Innovestor has been proud to support the important work of Nuorten yrittäjyys ja talous NYT - JA Finland for three years now. 🙌 #VentureCapital #YouthEntrepreneurship #JobShadow #FutureLeaders

The PALO Accelerator 2024 has officially kicked off! 👏 Last Thursday, we were excited to welcome six early-stage startups from the fields of Gen AI, Energy, and Circular Economy to our third batch. Each will receive an investment starting at €75K and guidance over the next weeks to accelerate their growth. With this cohort, our PALO-fund now boasts 21 portfolio companies. Supporting this year's cohort, we have a strong group of PALO advisors: Nora Haatainen, Niko Myller, Sam Laakkonen, Ilkka Kaikuvuo, Piia Maaranen, Mikko Rautiainen, Wilhelm Lindholm, Tommi Äijälä, Heli Mehtätalo-Takala, Petri Laine, and Lauri Karjalainen. 🤝 Curious to know more about the new PALO companies? Check out our latest blog post below for an introduction to how they’re working to shape the future of sustainable tech. 🌍 We can't wait to see how they develop and make their mark! ✨ Ninyes Inc Tavararahaksi The Planet Company MailMoo exhive Truman Data Björn Hammar from 🇸🇪🇫🇮, Jussi Hannula, Rauno Jokelainen, Emma Kämäräinen, Vlad Metodiev, Mikko Siukosaari, Elina Niinistö (Aho), Jussi Korpikoski, Jussi Söderlund, Janus Joenpolvi, Miro Kymäläinen, Veeti Roponen Emma Kettunen Nea Welling Essi Hänninen Tiina Lemmetyinen #PALOAccelerator #SustainableTech #GenAI #CircularEconomy

Innovestor PALO Accelerator kicks off tomorrow, and we can't wait to introduce this year's participants to you soon!🤩   In the meantime, hear directly from our Piia Maaranen as she shares more about what PALO is all about in this video.🎥   For more details, check out our brand-new website: https://lnkd.in/dPtGaRZ3   Stay tuned!💫 #InnovestorPALO #Accelerator