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Finland's top-funded tech companies in H1 2026

Finland's tech ecosystem attracted around €1.3 billionacross 53 funding deals in H1 2026. Investment was heavily concentrated at thetop, with space accounting for €900 million, or nearly 69 per cent o...

Finland's top-funded tech companies in H1 2026

In the first half of 2026, Finland's tech ecosystem attracted approximately €1.3 billion across 53 funding deals. Space technology led the funding, accounting for €900 million, or almost 69 percent of the total capital raised. Other deeptech sectors such as quantum computing, AI infrastructure, energy, semiconductors, and cleantech also attracted significant investment.

Verda, an AI infrastructure company, raised $117 million in H1 2026 to accelerate its AI cloud infrastructure development and expand internationally. Solar Foods, a producer of Solein, a novel protein, received €77.8 million to construct and commission Factory 02. IQM Quantum Computers secured a €50 million financing package from BlackRock to expand its technology roadmap and enter new markets.

Qutwo, an AI and quantum computing firm, raised €25 million to develop its software platform. Algorithmiq, a company specializing in quantum algorithms for healthcare, received €19.7 million to advance its technology and applications. Kelluu, a developer of autonomous hydrogen-powered airships, raised €15 million for scaling its platform.

Capalo AI developed a software solution for optimising battery energy storage systems and raised €11 million for this purpose.

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