Cloud1 Acquires Majority Stake in the Machine Learning Pioneer – “The Missing Link for Enabling Enterprise AI”
Smartbi Oy, a leading expert in industrial AI solutions, strengthens Cloud1’s position as an enabler for enterprise AI.
Private equity investor Voland Partners invests in the Finnish marketing technology pioneer Luxid Group
Luxid is a rare marketing agency in Finland, as the company's main markets are abroad. Global giants like AWS and Dell utilize the company's expertise.
The role of Mittelstand companies in developing the Finnish economy
As the economy continues its usual July slowdown, it is a good time to reflect on the current state and prospects of the Finnish economy and labour market from a slightly broader perspective. The Finnish economy has traditionally leaned on two cornerstones: it has been industry-intensive compared to other EU countries and its technology sector has been a world leader. However, the ever-changing global economy, with accelerating globalisation and technologicalisation, is also forcing us to adapt and find new pillars to ensure our economic prosperity.
Fortune favors the bold — Internationalising Balanco
Many Finnish SMEs encountered the difficulty of internationalisation. Companies that have succeeded in the domestic market and are performing well have attempted to spread their wings in foreign markets, but with varying degrees of success.
Consultor Finland and Profit Consulting Merge and Aim for Growth Multiplication
The merged company seeks a leap in growth from a revenue of approximately 20 million euros. It will be a strong player in the public, financial, industry, security, and retail sectors.
Pioneering Accounting Firm Balanco Oy Continues Its International Growth by Expanding into the Danish Market
Balanco is acquiring the accounting service company Accounting.dk ApS, located in Herlev, Copenhagen. This is the first acquisition of several planned by Balanco in Denmark.
Seppo Kuula Appointed CEO of Cloud1
Cloud1 aims to grow into the leading company in the Nordic region by addressing a critical problem that companies often encounter on their digital development path.
Marcus Blomqvist has started as a Partner at Voland
Voland Partners Oy is delighted to announce that Marcus Blomqvist has started as a partner of the firm in May, 2024. Prior to beginning at Voland, Marcus accumulated over fourteen years of experience with global corporate and capital arrangements as well as stock exchange listings. Most recently, he served as a partner at Oaklins. Marcus has also served as an investor and board member of several growth companies and has previous experience in real estate capital funds. Marcus holds an MSc. in Economics from the Hanken School of Economics.
Data Work Innovators Unite – Cloud1 Acquires Devisioona Oy
Cloud1 aims to become the leading Microsoft ecosystem services company in the Nordic countries. Its growth strategy is accelerated by acquisitions in Finland and abroad, supported by the private equity investment company Voland Partners.
Technology is the key to unfair competitive advantage
In the digital age, there is no denying the importance of technology for a company's competitiveness. When I started as an entrepreneur in the automotive service business, our tools were quite traditional, namely grid notebooks and pocket calculators. Over time, we switched to digital tools like Word, Excel, e-invoices and Slack for internal communication.